Whelen TAM63 - Manual (Page 2)

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FRONT VIEW
LOW
HIGH
POWER
OFF
FLASH
SPLIT
RIGHT
LEFT
TRAFFIC ADVISOR
R
TM
FUNCTION
PATTERN SELECTION
ROTARY KNOB
HIGH / LOW / OFF
SWITCH
LED STATUS DISPLAY
DIRECTION INDICATOR
IMPORTANT! This product is designed for use with
several different Traffic Advisor™ models. As such, the
information presents a more generalized approach to
installation procedures. The product manual included
with each Traffic Advisor contains information spcific to
its particular installation and should therefore be
considered the controlling document.
The TACTLD Series Control Head features a four-function
rotary switch that allows the user to select from left arrow,
right arrow, split arrow, or flash pattern. Dip switches on the
rear panel determine which of the following patterns will be
displayed when “flash” is selected (see “Dip Switch
Programming” on page 3).
• One Lamp Sequence to CometFlash® w/Flicker
• Sequence ON / Sequence w/Flicker
• Sequence On / Sequence Off / DoubleSweep™
• Single Lamp / End Steady
Remote Flash Control is the new feature on the TACTLD1.
This allows for the remote activation of the flash function
when the T/A head is off. Turning on the control head
overrides the auxiliary control. This is ideal for activation with
a slide switch control.
A Center-Off Rocker Switch is used to turn the unit On and
Off, in either High or Low power mode. The TACTLD has an
LED status display that provides a visual indication of the
current light pattern.
Installation: Mounting Control Head
1. Position the bail strap in the selected mounting location.
Using an awl or other suitable tool, scribe the surface
where the mounting holes are to be drilled.
Caution: As mounting the TACTLD will require
drilling, it is absolutely necessary to make sure
that no other vehicle components could be
damaged in the process. Check both sides of the
mounting surface before starting. If damage is
likely, select a different mounting location.
2. Drill the mounting holes in the areas scribed in step 1.
The size of the drill bit should be determined by the size
of the mounting hardware (customer supplied) and
thickness of the mounting surface.
3. Using your mounting hardware, secure the bail strap to
the mounting location.
Note: There are 2 sets of holes on the bail strap
for positioning the control head at 2 different
heights (see page 3).
4. With the bail strap in place, insert the carriage bolt along
with the external tooth lockwasher (supplied) into the
assembly hole from the inner side of the bail strap as
shown.
5. Place the split lockwasher and the acorn nut on the
protruding bolt on the outer side of the bail strap. Loosely
secure the acorn nut to the carriage bolt.
6. Now slide the control head onto the carriage bolts. Once
it is in the position that the customer has chosen, tighten
the acorn nuts until the unit is firmly secured.
Wiring the Traffic Advisor System
1. Plug the 3-position connector into the back of the control
head unit (see “Rear View” on next page).
2. Extend the RED and BLACK wires to the battery.
3. Connect the RED wire to one end of a user supplied fuse
block. Do not connect this unit to the battery yet.
4. Connect the BLACK wire to the vehicle’s chassis ground
5. Extend and connect the WHITE wire to the accessory
switch for the back light controls.
6. Route the cable from the T/A to the control head.
7. Following the pin chart on page 3, insert the contact
wires into their positions. Check that the wires are fully
inserted by pulling back on them firmly.
8. Plug the connector(s) into the back of the control head.
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! (see “Wire
Chart” on page 3)
The installation of your Traffic Advisor control head will be
complete after the fuse block wire is connected to the
POSITIVE (+) terminal of the battery. After this connection
has been made, inspect the fuses at the control head and at
the battery. If either of these fuses are blown, carefully
inspect all of the circuit wires and make sure they are wired
correctly. Replace blown fuses with one of an identical amp
rating as the original. If these fuses blow after installation or
activation, contact Whelen Engineering Technical Support.