Whelen RFNF85 - Manual (Page 2)

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To positive (+) battery
Ground
10 AMP Fuse @
RED / Pos.1
BLK / Pos.2
WIRING / RNF85 & RFCF85
Installation:
Note: When routing wires, it is
very important that you choose
a path that will keep the wires
away from any excessive heat or
any vehicle equipment that
could compromise the integrity
of the wires (ex. trunk lids, door
jams, etc.).
Note: Permanent mounting of
this product will require drilling.
It is absolutely necessary to
make sure that no other vehicle
components could be damaged
by this process. Check both sides of the mounting surface before
starting. If damage is likely, select a different mounting location.
1. Position the unit onto its mounting location. Draw a pencil line onto
the mounting surface along the top and bottom of the extrusion and a
“centerline” centered between the two.
2. Four 13/64” holes are required to mount this unit. These holes may
be located anywhere along the horizontal centerline that you drew in
step one. It’s best to locate the holes as far apart as possible. Mark
the hole locations onto the mounting surface.
3. Using a #9 drill bit, drill a hole in each of the hole locations marked.
4. Remove the endcap and slide the hex-head mounting bolts
(included) into any one of the three channels provided on the
extrusion (use the top, rear or bottom channel depending on which
position you wish to mount the unit) and reinstall the endcap.
5. Align these bolts with the 4 mounting holes and insert them into the
mounting holes.
6. Install a flat washer and elastic stop nut onto each bolt and tighten.
Wiring:
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!
Wire Connections:
1. Extend the RED wire to the battery and install a 10 amp fuse
block (customer supplied) on the end of the wire. Remove the
fuse before connecting any wires to the battery. Connect the
RED wire to the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal.
IMPORTANT: There must not be more than 2 feet of wire between
fuse block and battery. The wire between fuse and battery is
unprotected, do not allow this wire to come in contact with any
other wires.
2.
Extend the BLACK wire to the battery and connect it to the
battery ground. If your vehicle has a cable extending from the
negative terminal of the battery to the chassis, it is best to attach
the black wire at the chassis connection.
Operation:
This T/A is controlled by the Whelen wireless Traffic Advisor™
controller. Refer to the instructions that come with the controller
for operation.
Service:
This section shows you how to access the lightbar for service or lighthead
replacement. To
replace a lighthead,
first loosen the set
screw(s) on the
bracket. Now
squeeze the clip
together so that it
disengages from
the extrusion and
pull the bracket
straight out. With
the bracket
removed the
lighthead lifts out
and can be
unplugged from the
harness and
removed from the
lightbar.
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!
IMPORTANT! Before returning this 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 LEDS WHILE THEY ARE ON.
MOMENTARY BLINDNESS AND/OR EYE DAMAGE COULD RESULT!
IMPORTANT WARNING!
#10-24 ELASTIC ST
OP
NUT
#10 FLA
T
W
A
SHER
Extrusion end view (without end cap)
MOUNTING SURFACE
MOUNTING SURFACE
#10-24 X 3/4"
HEX HEAD
Mount to any 1
o f 3 c h a n n e l s
in the extrusion
BRACKET
4 X 1-3/8
PHILLIPS PAN
HEAD PLASTILOC SCREW
Loosen screw, squeeze
bracket and pull out.
Side view of with Lighthead and Bracket Extrusion
LIGHTHEAD
squeeze together
pull out
CLAMP
NUT