Whelen LT2AAAAP - Manual (Page 2)

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Mounting
Pad
Adjustable
Mounting
Foot
Washer
Nut
Mounting
Plate
Standard
Mounting
Foot
Mounting
Pad
Washer
Nut
Mounting
Plate
Bolt Bolt
Insert foot into extrusion with locking plate
attached.
Twist mounting foot into
position
ANCHOR
PLATE
Loosely secure foot and locking plate.
Strap Mounting:
1. Locate the mounting foot, mounting plate and tinnerman plate included with
your lightbar. If not already present, install the mounting plate onto the
mounting foot. When properly positioned, this plate is centered from side-to-
side on the mounting foot.
2. Flip the lightbar upside-down to expose the bottom of the extrusion and place
the mounting foot onto the extrusion.
3. Rotate the mounting foot 90° in a counter-clockwise direction. Make sure that
the edges of the mounting foot swing into position under the extrusion
mounting lip. Install a tinnerman plate onto the extrusion in the same manner.
4. Repeat this procedure for the remaining mounting foot and tinnerman plate and
return the lightbar to its right side-up position.
5. Position the lightbar onto the vehicle roof in the desired mounting location. One
often selected location is directly above the B-pillars. This area is the strongest
part of the roof. Refer to your lightbar manual for cable exit location, to be sure
that the lightbar is facing the proper direction.
6. Adjust the two mounting feet outwards so that they are as close to the edge of
the roof as possible. Both mounting feet must be in full contact with the roof. Be
sure that there is no less than 1/2” clearance between the roof and the lightbar
at their closest point. With the mounting feet in their proper position, lightly
tighten the foots allen head set screws.
7. Return the lightbar to an upside-down position. Slide each tinnerman plate
outwards until it is fully engaged with its corresponding mounting foot. With the
mounting feet and tinnerman plates in their proper positions firmly tighten all of
the set screws (2 or 4 per side). Flip the lightbar right side-up and return it to its
mounting position.
8. Open both drivers side doors. In the area directly below the mounting foot,
carefully pull the drivers side weatherstrip away from the vehicle. Remove
enough so that the area where the mounting strap will be secured to the
vehicle is exposed. Repeat procedure for passenger side.
9. Insert the mounting strap through the mounting foot. Be sure that the strap fits
flush against the area where it will be secured onto the vehicle. Insert the
tension bolt through the mounting strap and into the tinnerman nut on the
tinnerman plate. Tighten slightly with a long shafted, Phillips screwdriver.
Repeat procedure for passenger side.
10. If your mounting strap has mounting holes in the end of the strap, use these
holes as a template to drill appropriately sized pilot holes through the strap and
into the vehicle. Repeat for passenger side of the vehicle.
11. Firmly tighten the tension bolts to secure the lightbar to the vehicle.
NOTE: Model MKAJ is an adjustable mounting foot. You may loosen the
screws on the rear of the foot and adjust the angle of the lightbar. This feature
can be used if the angle of the roof is not level with the road.
IMPORTANT: To adjust the leveling screws you must use a torque wrench set
at 35 to 40 in./lbs.
IMPORTANT! The lightbar should be a minimum
of 16" from any radio antennas!
Permanent Mounting:
1. Locate the mounting foot and plate included with your lightbar. If not already
present, install the mounting plate onto the foot. When properly positioned, this
plate is centered from side-to-side on the mounting foot.
2. Flip the lightbar upside-down to expose the bottom of the extrusion and place
the mounting foot onto the extrusion.
3. Rotate the mounting foot 90° in a counter-clockwise direction. Make sure that
the edges of the mounting foot swing into position under the extrusion
mounting lip.
4. Repeat this procedure for the remaining mounting foot and return the lightbar
to its right side-up position.
5. Position the lightbar onto the vehicle roof in the desired mounting location. One
often selected location is directly above the B-pillars. This area is the strongest
part of the roof. Refer to your lightbar manual for cable exit location, to be sure
that the lightbar is facing the proper direction.
6. Adjust the two mounting feet outwards so that they are as close to the edge of
the roof as possible. Make sure that both mounting feet are in full contact with
the roof. Be sure that there is no less than 1/2” clearance between the roof and
the lightbar at the closest point. With the mounting feet in their proper position,
lightly tighten the foot allen head set screws.
7. Turn the lightbar upside-down and firmly tighten all of the set screws from step
6 (2 or 4 per side).
8. Note that on the adjustable foot, use the hole in the pad as a guide to drill the
two holes into the mounting foot at the locations shown.
9. Place the lightbar in its final mounting position on the vehicle, mark the
mounting hole locations off onto the mounting surface, remove the lightbar and
drill the mounting holes.
10. Place the lightbar back onto the vehicle lined up with the mounting holes and
secure the mounting feet to the vehicle using the supplied hardware.