Whelen SZ8AAAA - Manual (Page 2)

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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, locking plate, anchor plate and tinnerman nut
supplied with the lightbar. If not already present, install the locking plate onto
the mounting foot. Center this plate from side to side on the foot.
2. Flip the lightbar upside-down to expose the bottom of the extrusion. First
slide the anchor plate into the extrusion, then place the mounting foot onto
the extrusion.
3. Rotate the mounting foot counter-clockwise 90°. The edges of the mounting
foot must 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. 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. When both mounting feet are in their
proper position, lightly tighten the allen head set screws.
7. Return the lightbar to an upside down position. Slide each anchor plate
outwards until it is fully engaged with its corresponding mounting foot. With
the mounting foot and anchor plate 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 weather-strip away from the vehicle. Remove
enough so that the area where the mounting strap will be secured to the
vehicle is exposed. Repeat 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 anchor plate and secure
it with the tinnerman nut. Tighten slightly with a long shafted, Phillips
screwdriver. Repeat procedure for passenger side.
10. If your mounting strap has mounting holes in the end, use these holes as a
template to drill holes through the strap and into the vehicle and secure it
with sheet metal screws. Repeat passenger side.
11. Firmly tighten the tension bolts to secure the lightbar to the vehicle.
Mounting
Pad
Adjustable
Mounting Foot
Washer
Nut
Standard
Mounting Foot
Bolt Bolt
Locking
Plate
Permanent Mounting:
WARNING: 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. Locate the mounting foot and locking plate included with your lightbar. If not already present,
install the locking plate onto the mounting foot using the supplied set screws. This plate should be
centered from side to side on the mounting foot.
2. Flip lightbar upside-down to expose bottom of extrusion and place mounting foot onto extrusion.
3. Rotate the mounting foot 90° in a counter-clockwise direction. Make sure that the edges of the foot
swing into position under the extrusion mounting lip.
4. Repeat procedure for remaining foot and return 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 your lightbars cable exit location, so that
the lightbar is facing the proper direction.
6. Adjust the two mounting feet outwards as close to the edge of the roof as
possible. Make sure that both mounting feet are in full contact with the roof (See
below). There should be no less than 1/2” clearance between the roof and the
lightbar at their closest point. When the mounting feet are in the proper position, lightly
tighten the 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. On both the standard foot or the adjustable foot, use the hole in the pad as a guide to drill the two holes
into the mounting foot.
9. Place the lightbar in its final mounting position on the vehicle and mark the mounting hole locations off onto
the mounting surface. Remove 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.