Whelen S360DAP - Manual (Page 2)

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The S360D Series Strobe Beacon features a combination
base which may be used for either 1” (NPT) Pipe Mount, or
Permanent Mount. The threading for a 1 inch (NPT) pipe
mounting is precast in the die-cast base. A Magnetic Mount
model is also available.
• Input Voltage:
12.8VDC (25.6VDC) ±20%
• Input Current:
High - 3 Amps @12VDC/1.5 Amps @ 24VDC
Low - 2 Amps @ 12VDC / 1 Amp @ 24VDC
• Output Power: 30 Watts
• 4 Selectable Flash Patterns.
• Selectable Manual Hi/Low Intensity Mode.
• Automatic Photocell Hi/Low Intensity Mode
(Optional).
• Pipe / Permanent Mounting Configurations
(Standard).
• Branch guard / Magnetic Mount (Optional).
• Hi/Off/Low Intensity Switch (Optional).
• 4-Pattern Beacon Controller with Diagnostix™ &
Manual Hi/Low Intensity Control (Optional).
• Factory Installed Cruise Light (Optional).
Permanent Mounting:
Because of a wide variety of needs concerning the location of
mounting holes, the cast aluminum base of the Model S360D
is not pre-drilled for its mounting screws. Thus the holes must
be drilled by the installer to conform to a particular need. For
the convenience of the installer, three dimples are located
inside the cast aluminum base which may be used as starter
locations to drill the holes, if the location of these dimples
meet the installation configuration.
1. Disassemble (see “S360D Disassembly Procedure”).
2. Drill 0.218” (7/32”) diameter holes into the three dimples
inside base, or any other location to fit a particular
mounting need. Remove shavings.
Note: Make sure during this operation to keep
drain hole in the base facing in the opposite
direction of the direction of travel of the
vehicle.
3. Place the base in position on the mounting surface. Use
base as a template to mark the location of the three
mounting holes to be drilled, and the location of the center
hole to be used as passage for the customer supplied
connecting power cable.
4. At the pre-marked locations on the mounting surface, drill
the mounting holes. At the marked location of the center
hole, drill a 1/2” diameter hole to accommodate the
customer supplied connecting power cable. Deburr the
power cable hole to prevent damage to the cable. You
should also install a rubber grommet.
5. Peel away paper backing from enclosed black neoprene
base gasket, and affix to the bottom of base surface lining
up the three holes in it with the three drilled holes in the
base. Position the base on the mounting surface, lining up
the drilled holes in the base with the holes located in the
mounting surface. Use the three enclosed #10 x 3/4”
Phillips pan head sheet metal screws to secure the base to
the mounting surface.
6. Wire the strobe light power supply to the customer supplied
power cable and reassemble the strobe beacon.
Pipe Mount:
The cast aluminum base is a combination base which can be
used for permanent, or 1” (NPT) pipe mounting.
7. Disassemble the strobe power supply assembly.
8. Feed customer supplied power cable through the 1” pipe
and connect the cable to the wires of the strobe light
assembly.
9. Screw the base to the threads of the 1” pipe and
reassemble the strobe beacon.
WARNING: The use of any magnetically mounted
warning beacon on the outside of a vehicle while in motion
is not recommended and is at the sole discretion and risk
of the user
WARNING! All customer supplied wires that connect
to the positive terminal of the battery must be sized to
supply at least 125% of the maximum operating
current and FUSED at the battery to carry that load.
DO NOT USE CIRCUIT BREAKERS WITH THIS
PRODUCT!
WARNING: The Strobe Power Supply is a high voltage
device. Do not remove tubes or dismantle strobe light
head assembly while in operation. Wait 10 minutes after
turning off power before starting work or trouble shooting.
WARNING: The aluminum base has a small drain hole on
the side, located toward the bottom. This hole must be
positioned so that it faces the rear of the vehicle for proper
drainage.