Whelen SLN2VLED - Manual (Page 3)

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NOTE: Unless otherwise specified, the
lightbar mounting feet must be sitting as
close to the edge of the roof as possible.
Mounting feet must also be in full contact
with the roof and not be hanging off
the edge. IMPORTANT: For strap mounted bars, be sure you have the right
sized lightbar for your vehicle. The lightbar should be about the
same width as the vehicle roof. If the
lightbar is too large or small it will not
mount properly to the vehicle and
may shift or come loose during driving.
1/2" Minimum Clearance at Closest Point
MOUNTING FOOT
TINNERMAN
NUT
FOOT
ANCHOR
PLATE
SET
SCREW
Plate slides into
lightbar extrusion 5" Mounting Foot
NUT
BOLT
SPLIT LOCK
WASHER
METAL SCREW
NOTE: The mounting straps are made to fit the contours of individual
vehicles. The strap
may look different. If your lightbar has a 5"
mounting foot, it will assemble differently than the standard
mounting foot. It also uses an extension to compensate for
the extra height. Follow these illustrations for assembly.
Mounting to the lightbar is the same.
shown here is for example only. The strap
for your vehicle
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
STRAP
S H E E T
M E T A L
SCREWS
EXTENSION
VEHICLE ROOF
Locking
Plate
Mounting
Foot
Nut
Mounting
Pad
Adjustment
screws
Lock
Washer
Anchor Plate Tinnerman
Nut
Tinnerman
Nut
Anchor
Plate
Locking
Plate
Mounting Strap
Mounting
Screw
Adjustable Foot
Model MKAJ Standard Foot
Model MKEZ
Mounting
Strap
Mounting
Screw
Tension
Bolt
Tension
Bolt
Tighten
screws
with
torque
wrench
set
at
35
to
40
in/lbs
Model
MKAJ
Mounting
Foot
Allen
screws
Mounting
Foot Base
NOTE: Model MKAJ is an adjustable mounting foot. On this model 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.
Routing your Lightbar Cable(s)
1. To protect the headliner from damage caused by drilling the cable access
hole through the vehicle roof, allow a 5” to 7” distance between roof and
headliner by lowering the headliner before drilling.
WARNING! There may be a roof support member that spans the
distance between the driver’s and passenger’s side. DO NOT DRILL
THROUGH THIS MEMBER! Adjust the location until the hole can be
drilled without contacting this support member.
2. Using a 1” hole saw, drill the cable access hole. Use a round file to smooth
and de-burr the edges than insert a 1” grommet.
3. Insert the cable(s) through the cable access hole into the vehicle. Use
RTV silicone to weatherproof the access hole after the cable(s) are pulled
completely into the vehicle.
4. Route the cable(s) through the vehicle following manufacturers
recommendations.
WARNING: Many vehicles are now equipped with side curtain and B-
pillar air bags. Alternate routing may be required.
DRILLING THE CABLE ACCESS HOLE
Drill cable access hole in appropriate area
for your lightbar (see note)
FRONT OF LIGHTBAR
For
cables exiting
the Driver-side
of the extrusion
lightbars
with
For
cables exiting
the Passenger-side
of the extrusion
lightbars
with