Whelen MBDC11AA - Manual (Page 3)

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Affixing Mirror-Beam™ Housing to Mirror Assembly:
1. Reconnect the mirror power cable and remount the mirror assembly
onto the vehicle using the original hardware. Route the Mirror-
Beam™ harness through the door, along the same path as the
vehicle’s main power harness. Make sure that neither of the harness
cables are crimped or pinched. Tighten the nuts firmly and reattach
the door panel and the panel covering the mirror assembly base.
2. Mount the lighthead to the Mirror-Beam™ housing and plug the
lighthead into the cable. Tuck this connection between the Mirror-
Beam™ housing and the mirror assembly (Fig. 5).
3. NOTE: The following procedure requires that the mirror
assembly be no colder than 60°F (18°C). Thoroughly clean the
plastic mirror assembly and the inside surface of the Mirror-Beam™
housing using a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl (not rubbing) alcohol and
water. Dry completely.
4. Locate the three, 6” strips of double-sided adhesive tape (included)
and position one 6” strip on the top and one on the bottom of the
mirror assembly. When properly positioned, the tape will be centered
between the inboard and outboard ends of the mirror assembly and
the leading edge of the tape will be set back approximately 1/4” from
the rear (mirror side) edge of the assembly. After the tape is
positioned, it is important to apply pressure to the protective backing
so that the tape adheres to the surface.
5. Cut the remaining 6” length of tape in half. Using the procedure
outlined in the previous step, adhere one 3” length of tape to the
outboard end of the mirror assembly and the remaining 3” length to
the curved “neck” of the mirror assembly.
6. Fold the protective backing strips on the top, bottom and outboard
tape strips so that 1/2” to 3/4” of backing is extended over the rear
edge of the mirror assembly. Trim and remove the exposed tape.
Remove protective backing from tape strip on “neck” of mirror.
7. Mount the Mirror-Beam™ housing onto the mirror assembly. The
housing must fully engage the mirror assembly. Press the
housing firmly onto the exposed tape on the “neck” of the mirror.
8. Remove the remaining protective backing strips. The housing must
not be in contact with the backing strips. Starting with the outboard
strip, using a small, flat blade screwdriver gently pry the housing
about 1/4” away from the mirror assembly. Carefully pull the
protective strip “tab” created in step 6, and remove it completely from
the tape strip. Do not allow the strip to tear while being removed.
Repeat for the tape strips on the top and bottom of the assembly.
9. Apply pressure to the Mirror-Beam™ housing at the tape locations.
Maintain pressure for a minimum of 20 minutes to allow the tape to
properly setup. This can be accomplished by wrapping the Mirror-
Beam™/mirror assembly tightly with adhesive tape.
WARNING: The tape adhesive used in this procedure is fully bonded
after 72 hours @ 70°F (21°C). During this period, do not expose the
Mirror-Beam™ to any unnecessary force, such as the high-pressure
water from a car wash.
WARNING: The outer surfaces of this product may be cleaned with
mild soap and water. Use of any other chemicals may void product
warranty. Do not use a pressure washer.
10. Using the factory-drilled hole in the Mirror-Beam™ housing as a
guide, drill a hole into the mirror housing (1/8” drill bit). Secure the
Mirror-Beam™ housing to the mirror housing with the supplied
#8 X 1/2” black phillips truss screw.
Connecting the Mirror-Beam™ to Power:
1. Re-connect the mirror assembly to it’s main power harness. Route
the Mirror-Beam™ harness through the door, along the same path as
the vehicle’s main power harness and connect to power.
2. Cut the non-insulated wire off the harness. After the connections are
complete, confirm proper operation.
IMPORTANT: It is the responsibility of the installation technician to
make sure that the installation and operation of this product will not
interfere with or compromise the operation or efficiency of any
vehicle equipment! Before returning the vehicle to active service,
visually confirm the proper operation of this product, as well as all
vehicle components/equipment.
CAUTION! DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY AT THESE LED’S WHILE THEY ARE ON.
MOMENTARY BLINDNESS AND/OR EYE DAMAGE COULD RESULT!
I M P O R TA N T W A R N I N G !