Code 3 420 Mini Bar User Manual
INSTALLATION
& OPERATION
MANUAL
420 BEACON
425 BEACON
420 Series Beacon
12/24v MODELS
PERMANENT AND MAGNETIC
LED AND STROBE BEACONS
Contents:
Introduction ..............................................................2
Unpacking & Pre-Installation ................................... 2
Installation & Mounting ............................................2
Magnetic Mounting ..................................................3
Permanent Mounting ...............................................3
Wiring Instructions ................................................... 4
Maintenance ............................................................4
LED Operation and Troubleshooting ................... 5-6
Parts List ....................................................................
(Replacement Parts/Exploded View)................. 7-11
D-Tech Rotator ................................................ 12-13
Notes ............................................................... 14-15
Warranty ................................................................ 16
IMPORTANT:
Read all instructions and warnings before installing and using.
INSTALLER: This manual must be delivered to the end user of this equipment.
Introduction
The 420/425 Beacon has a sleek, aerodynamtic profile and is a powerful mid-sized, magnetically or
permanently mounted warning device.
The use of this or any warning device does not insure that all drivers can or will observe or
react to an emergency warning signal. Never take the right-of-way for granted. It is your
responsibility to be sure you can proceed safely before entering an intersection, driving
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WARNING!
against traffic, responding at a high rate of speed, or walking on or around traffic lanes.
The effectiveness of this warning device is highly dependent upon correct mounting and
wiring. Read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions before installing or using this
device. The vehicle operator should insure daily that all features of the device operate
correctly. In use, the vehicle operator should insure the projection of the warning signal is
not blocked by vehicle components (i.e.: open trunks or compartment doors), people,
vehicles, or other obstructions.
This equipment is intended for use by authorized personnel only. It is the user’s responsibility to understand and obey all laws regarding emergency warning devices. The user
should check all applicable city, state and federal laws and regulations.
Code 3, Inc., assumes no liability for any loss resulting from the use of this warning device.
Proper installation is vital to the performance of this warning device and the safe operation
of the emergency vehicle. It is important to recognize that the operator of the emergency
vehicle is under psychological and physiological stress caused by the emergency situation.
The warning device should be installed in such a manner as to: A) Not reduce the output
performance of the system, B) Place the controls within convenient reach of the operator
so that he can operate the system without losing eye contact with the roadway.
Strobe power supplys and flash tubes utilize high electrical voltages and/or currents.
Properly protect and use caution around live electrical connections. Grounding or shorting
of electrical connections can cause high current arcing, which can cause personal injury
and/or severe vehicle damage, including fire. Incandescent lamps are extremely hot,allow
to cool completely before attempting to remove.
Any electronic device may create or be affected by electromagnetic interference. After
installation of any electronic device operate all equipment simultaneously to insure that
operation is free of interference. Never power emergency warning equipment from the
same circuit or share the same grounding circuit with radio communication equipment.
PROPER INSTALLATION COMBINED WITH OPERATOR TRAINING IN THE PROPER
USE OF EMERGENCY WARNING DEVICES IS ESSENTIAL TO INSURE THE SAFETY
OF EMERGENCY PERSONNEL AND THE PUBLIC.
Unpacking & Pre-installation
Carefully remove the beacon and place it on a flat surface, taking care not to scratch the lens. Examine the
unit for transit damage, broken lamps, etc.
If it is convenient, you may wish to test the unit before installation. To test, touch the black wire to the negative
ground (earth) and the red wire to the +12 Volts D.C. A battery may be used for this purpose. If the vehicle
has an electrical system other than 12 Volts D.C. negative ground (earth), and you have not ordered a
specially wired beacon, contact your local representative or call the factory for instructions.
Installation & Mounting
The 420/425 Beacon may be mounted magnetically or permanently on the roof of the vehicle, or other
mounting surface.
GENERAL
All devices should be mounted in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and securely fastened to
vehicle elements of sufficient strength to withstand the forces applied to the device. Driver and/or passenger
air bags (SRS) will affect the way equipment should be mounted. This device should be mounted by permanent installation and within the zones specified by the vehicle manufacturer, if any. Any device mounted in the
deployment area of an air bag will damage or reduce the effectiveness of the air bag and may damage or
dislodge the device. Installer must be sure that this device, its mounting hardware and electrical supply wiring
does not interfere with the air bag or the SRS wiring or sensors. Front or rear grille/bumper placement must
avoid interference with SRS sensors. Mounting the unit inside the vehicle by a method other than permanent
installation is not recommended as unit may become dislodged during swerving, sudden braking or collision.
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Magnetic Mounting
1) Rust Stains: The magnetic mount is not intended as a permanent mounting for the
beacon. Long duration usage of any magnet will expose the high iron content of the steel
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WARNING!
The 420/425 Magnetic Based Beacon provides a secure, temporary installation in most circumstances.
The beacon should be placed in the center of the roof where the least amount of curvature occurs. The
beacon should not be used on a vinyl covered roof. Before installing, check all four magnets for clinging
debris. Any foreign matter can reduce holding power and scratch your vehicle's paint. The roof surface
should be dry and have a dull, not glossy finish. A glossy, highly waxed finish will reduce the friction; and
the magnets, though quite powerful, will have a greatly reduced effect. Place and remove your beacon
without sliding to avoid scratching. When removing, lift one edge then the other, straight up without
sliding.
When the beacon is placed on the roof, it should adhere firmly to the surface. If the unit slides or moves
easily, a proper installation has not been obtained, most probably for one of the reasons mentioned
above. In this situation, the user should not attempt to drive with the beacon in place. If the user has
attempted to obtain a good installation and still has questions, we recommend that the user (customer)
contact one's distributor or the factory.
causing rust. The device should be removed when not used to prevent rust stains. Metallic
debris collected by the magnet will also contribute to rust stains. Insure that the magnet is
kept clean.
2) Surface rust stains can usually be removed with chrome polish, available at most auto
part stores.
3) As with any magnetically-mounted warning device, its use on the exterior of a moving
vehicle is at the sole discretion and responsibility of the user.
This magnetic mount product provides a secure, temporary installation in most circumstances and is recommended for stationary use only. For maximum warning signal, mount
the beacon on the highest possible flat, level surface of the vehicle.
Permanent Mounting
The 420/425 Permanent Mount Beacon provides a secure, permanent installation. To begin installation,
remove the lens, position the Beacon Base in the desired location, and mark the centers of the (4)
mounting holes on vehicle roof or mounting surface, using the Beacon Base as a template. Measure out
and mark half the distance between the mounting hole marks to locate the exact center of the mounting
hole pattern for the cable hole. Drill a 1/2" hole at the center of the pattern for the cable and drill (4) 7/32"
holes through at the (4) mounting hole centers (NOTE: DO NOT USE THE BEACON BASE AS A
DRILL GUIDE OR DRILL THROUGH BEACON BASE). Remove any burrs from around all of the holes.
Apply a liberal amount of customer supplied RTV sealant around the cable hole and the (4) mounting
holes to seal out moisture (NOTE: BE SURE TO APPLY ENOUGH RTV SEALANT TO FILL THE GAPS
BETWEEN THE BEACON BASE AND THE VEHICLE ROOF CURVATURE). Carefully feed the cable
through the 1/2" hole and Place base in proper position making sure all 4 screw holes line up with base
mounting holes. Run (4) 3/16" x 1" machine screws with lock washers, obtained locally, up through the
drilled holes (For thicker surfaces or larger curved surfaces use longer screws). Make sure all 4 screws
are pointing up. Place one nut onto each screw and make sure that the nuts have seated themselves into
the matching hex shaped pockets in the base. Tighten screws until base is properly secured to mounting
surface. Once the base is secure, replace lens and tighten the two end screws.
Utilizing non-factory specified screws and/or mounting brackets and/or the
WARNING!
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improper number of screws may result in failure of the mounting system and
severe damage to the vehicle as well as loss of warranty coverage on the
equipment.
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Wiring Instructions
Larger wires and tight connections will provide longer service life for components. For high
current wires it is highly recommended that terminal blocks or soldered connections be used
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WARNING!
with shrink tubing to protect the connections. Do not use insulation displacement connectors
(e.g. 3M® Scotchlock type connectors). Route wiring using grommets and sealant when
passing through compartment walls. Minimize the number of splices to reduce voltage drop.
High ambient temperatures (e.g. under-hood) will significantly reduce the current carrying
capacity of wires, fuses, and circuit breakers. Use "SXL" type wire in engine compartment. All
wiring should conform to the minimum wire size and other recommendations of the manufacturer
and be protected from moving parts and hot surfaces. Looms, grommets, cable ties, and
similar installation hardware should be used to anchor and protect all wiring.
Particular attention should be paid to the location and method of making electrical connections
and splices to protect these points from corrosion and loss of conductivity. Ground terminations
should only be made to substantial chassis components, preferably directly to the vehicle
battery.
The user should install a fuse sized to approximately 125% of the maximum Amp capacity in
the supply line and each switched circuit to protect against short circuits. For example, a 30
Amp fuse should carry a maximum of 24 Amps. DO NOT USE 1/4" DIAMETER GLASS FUSES
AS THEY ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR CONTINUOUS DUTY IN SIZES ABOVE 15 AMPS.
Circuit breakers are very sensitive to high temperatures and will "false trip" when mounted in
hot environments or operated close to their capacity. Fuses or circuit breakers should be
located as close to the power takeoff points as possible and properly sized to protect the wiring
and devices.
420 Magnetic Mount Beacon - The 420 Beacon can be equipped with a cord that plugs into a 12/24 Volt
D.C. cigarette lighter; rotate and push with reasonable moderate force which insures the best
possible connection.
420 Permanent Mount Beacon - The 420 beacon is designed to operate on a 12 Volt D.C. negative ground
(earth) system or alternatively 24 Volt system when specified. Use #14 GA. or larger wires. Connect
black lead to vehicle chassis (earth), or preferably the negative (earth) terminal of the battery. Bring the
red lead to the user supplied control switch, and then to the battery or to the stud on the battery side of
the starter solenoid or alternator. Install a fuse or circuit breaker of 10 Amp capacity in the supply line
to protect the vehicle's wiring system against short circuits.
420 Strobe Beacon - The 420 Strobe Beacon is designed to operate from 10-30 Volts DC. Connect the red/
black leads similarly to the 420 Permanent Mount Beacon, use a 10 Amp fuse. Blue and green wires on
power supply are not used.
425 LED Beacon - The 425 LED Beacon is available as a magnetic or permanent mount unit and is designed
to operate on a 12Volt DC negative ground (earth) system. Connect the leads similar to the 420
Permanent Mount Beacon and use a 7.5A fuse.
Maintenance
Do not oil or grease this unit. It is constructed with permanently lubricated bearings and plastic gears which
do not need lubrication. Keep the unit clean by disassembling it and cleaning bearing surfaces with mineral
spirits (turpentine), and clear any debris out of the drive gears. Clean lens and base with mild soap and water,
or CODE 3® lens polish using a soft cloth.Use no SOLVENTS on lens.
Lamps are extremely hot! Allow to cool completely before attempting to remove.
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WARNING!
Gloves and eye protection should be worn when handling halogen lamps as they are
pressurized and accidental breakage can result in flying glass. High voltages and or
temperatures are present inside of strobe units. Disconnect from power and wait 10
minutes prior to servicing
FAILURE TO FOLLOW ABOVE WARNINGS OR INSTALLATION AND USER INSTRUCTIONS
CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF WARRANTY COVERAGE.
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WARNING!
This Product contains high intensity LED devices. To prevent eye damage,
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DO NOT stare into light beam at close range.
LED X CORNER LED MODULE
TM
Operating Specifications for Corner LED module:
Operating Voltage: 10-16 VDC, Reverse Polarity Protection
Current Draw : Red/Amber - .5A avg @ 12.8 Volts
Blue - .8A avg @ 12.8 Volts
Available Colors - Red, Blue, and Amber
425 BEACON COVER LENS
WIRE GUARD SHROUD
(1)
(1)
LED 425 BASE (1)
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Master/ Slave Operation
Each 360 degree corner module consists of a "master" and a "slave" driver circuit board, 360 degree
optics
and LED light engines along with a dual integrated heatsink bracket.
The "master" circuit board must always be powered for the "slave" to flash. The flash pattern for each
corner pair can be selected by moving jumpers J1 and J2 on the "master" to the appropriate position on
the circuit board. The module is set-up for "Cycleflash" as a standard. The following chart describes the
pattern for each jumper position;
360 Degree Module Flash Pattern - Table 1
Place jumpers as shown to select flash pattern:
See Figure 2, page 6, for jumper installation.
Jumper Position Flash Pattern Description
J1 J2
Bottom (on) Bottom (on) N/A
Bottom (on) Top (off) N/A
Top (off) Bottom (on) Quad Flash Four Pulses per flash @ 60 fpm min
Top (off) Top (off) Cycle-Flash Cycles through various patterns @ 70 fpm avg.
Both heads will be in the mode selected
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