Code 3 Arch Beacon User Manual

INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL

IMPORTANT:

ARCH™ Beacon

Contents:

Introduction................................................................................2

Features and Specications.....................................................2

Flash Patterns.........................................................................3-4

Dimensions.......................................................................5

Installation & Mounting.......................................................5-7

Wiring..............................................................................8

Operation.........................................................................8

Maintenance&Troubleshooting............................................9

Notes ...............................................................................10-11

Warranty........................................................................12

Read all instructions and warnings before installing and using.

INSTALLER: This manual must be delivered to the end user of this equipment.

Introduction

The ARCH™ Beacon is a weatherproof LED based warning light that contains 36 state-of-the-art high intensity

LEDs in three stacked rows. The unique design efciently captures light from the LEDs with individual optics

that diffuse the light in an effective warning pattern.

This Product contains high intensity LED devices. To prevent eye damage, DO NOT stare

WARNING!

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 against trafc, responding at a high rate of speed, or walking on or around trafc 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. Emergency warning devices often require 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 re.

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.

into light beam at close range.

Features and Specications:

Operating Voltage: DC11V-16V, Reverse Polarity Protected Operating Current: Avg 3.75 amps, Max 7.5 amps Weight: 4.5 lb

Flash Modes Description:

1. Cycle-Flash: Cycles through Quad, Double, Triple, and Single modes.

2. Quad-Flash: Four consecutive pulses per ash.

3. Triple-Flash: Three consecutive pulses per ash.

4. Double-Flash: Two consecutive pulses per ash.

5. Single-Flash: Single pulse per ash.

6. Variable Single-Flash Single pulse per ash with varying ash rate.

Please note that a beacon set with a PHASE 0 ash pattern will alternate with beacons set with a PHASE 1 pattern and ash simultaneously with beacons set with a PHASE 0 ash pattern.

Flash Patterns (including for those with scene lights):

PATTERN NO. PATTERNS SYNCHRONIZE

1 NFPA Quad Phase 0 YES 2 Cycle Flash 75fpm Phase 0 YES 3 Quad 75fpm Phase 0 YES 4 Triple 75fpm Phase 0 YES 5 Double 75fpm Phase 0 YES 6 Single 75fpm Phase 0 YES 7 8 Rotate 75rpm Simultaneous Only 9 NFPA Quad Phase 1 YES 10 Cycle Flash 75fpm Phase 1 YES 11 Quad 75fpm Phase 1 YES 12 Triple 75fpm Phase 1 YES 13 Double 75fpm Phase 1 YES 14 Single 75fpm Phase 1 YES 15 Variable Single Flash Phase 1 YES 16 Cycle Flash 150fpm Phase 0 YES 17 Quad 150fpm Phase 0 YES 18 Triple 150fpm Phase 0 YES 19 Double 150fpm Phase 0 YES 20 Single 150fpm Phase 0 YES 21 Single 250fpm Phase 0 YES 22 Single 375fpm Phase 0 YES 23 Rotate 150rpm Simultaneous Only 24 Cycle Flash 150fpm Phase 1 YES 25 Quad 150fpm Phase 1 YES 26 Triple 150fpm Phase 1 YES 27 Double 150fpm Phase 1 YES 28 Single 150fpm Phase 1 YES 29 Single 250fpm Phase 1 YES 30 Single 375fpm Phase 1 YES 31 NFPA Quad Alternating Simultaneous Only 32 Cycle Flash 75fpm Alternating Simultaneous Only 33 Quad 75fpm Alternating Simultaneous Only 34 Triple 75fpm Alternating Simultaneous Only 35 Double 75fpm Alternating Simultaneous Only 26 Single 75fpm Alternating Simultaneous Only 37 Cycle Flash 150fpm Alternating Simultaneous Only 38 Quad 150fpm Alternating Simultaneous Only 39 Triple 150fpm Alternating Simultaneous Only 40 Double 150fpm Alternating Simultaneous Only 41 Single 150fpm Alternating Simultaneous Only 42 Single 250fpm Alternating Simultaneous Only 43 Single 375fpm Alternating Simultaneous Only

Variable Single Flash Phase 0

YES

Flash Patterns for ECE-65 compliant beacons:

PATTERN NO. PATTERNS SYNCHRONIZE

1 Single Flash 120fpm Simultaneous Only 2 Double Flash 120fpm Simultaneous Only 3 Triple Flash 120fpm Simultaneous Only 4 Quad Flash 120fpm Simultaneous Only 5 Quintuple Flash 120fpm Simultaneous Only 6 Rotate 120rpm Simultaneous Only

Flash Patterns for multi-color beacons:

PATTERN NO. PATTERNS SYNCHRONIZE

1 NFPA Quad Simultaneous Only 2 Cycle Flash 75fpm Simultaneous Only 3 Quad 75fpm Simultaneous Only 4 Triple 75fpm Simultaneous Only 5 Double 75fpm Simultaneous Only 6 Single 75fpm Simultaneous Only 7 Cycle Flash 150fpm Simultaneous Only 8 Quad 150fpm Simultaneous Only 9 Triple 150fpm Simultaneous Only 10 Double 150fpm Simultaneous Only 11 Single 150fpm Simultaneous Only 12 Single 250fpm Simultaneous Only 13 Single 375fpm Simultaneous Only

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