Code 3 LP 6000 User Manual

INSTALLATION & OPERATION

MANUAL

6000 SERIES LIGHT BARS

IMPORTANT:

LOW PROFILE LIGHT BAR

Contents:

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

Unpacking & Pre-Installation .......................................2

Installation & Mounting ............................................... 3

Siren Speakers ......................................................... 3

Hook-on Mounting .................................................. 4

Permanent Mounting ............................................... 5

Wiring Instructions .................................................. 6

Maintenance ............................................................ 7

Parts List (Replacement Parts/Exploded View) ................ 8

Options ................................................................. 11

Specifications ......................................................... 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

All LP 6000 Series light bars include mounting kits, packed in a separate small box inside the box containing the light bar. The standard kit may be used for hook-on or permanent mounting. Towing & Recovery bars, normally pylon mounted, do not include mounting kits, however. These are optionally available from your dealer or the factory.

The use of this or any warning device does not ensure 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 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.

WARNING!

Read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions before installing or using this device. The vehicle operator should ensure daily that all features of the device operate correctly. In use, the vehicle operator should ensure 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. Public Safety Equipment, 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 fire. Do not touch the strobe light tubes, the strobe light head assemblies or the strobe power supply while the system is in operation. Wait 10 minutes after turning off the power from system before touching any internal components. PROPER INSTALLATION COMBINED WITH OPERATOR TRAINING IN THE PROPER USE OF EMERGENCY WARNING DEVICES IS ESSENTIAL TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF EMERGENCY PERSONNEL AND THE PUBLIC.

Unpacking & Pre-installation

Carefully remove the light bar from the shipping carton and place on a flat surface, taking care not to damage the wire cable coming out of the bottom. Examine the unit for transit damage, cracked lenses, dented speaker cover, etc. If convenient, you may wish to bench test the unit before installing. Before applying voltage to the bar, be sure you have read and understand the wiring instructions attached to the cable. Standard LP6000 bars operate on 12 volt D.C. negative ground (earth) systems only. If you have a positive ground (earth) vehicle, or any other type of system, and have not ordered a specially wired bar, contact the factory for instructions.

Installation & Mounting

Siren Speakers

NOTE! Use only speaker horns shaped specifically for the LP Light Bar (Z100, LP58 Speaker assemblies

or LPKIT Speaker Conversion Kit for use with a user supplied driver). Use of any other speaker horns will obstruct the proper attachment of the speaker cover and void the warranty. It is generally easier to install siren speakers before mounting the bar on the vehicle. No. 8 sheet metal screws will easily break through the metallic tape and thread into the punched holes in the frame.

(647S (All 47" Light Bars with speaker center section))

Remove the stainless steel speaker cover by unscrewing the two screws at each end and lifting off. Using the mounting holes indicated, mount either an LP58 or an Z100 speaker.

See Illustration 1 for hole locations. Connect the speaker wires to the prewired terminal block and replace the speaker cover.

655A (All 55" Light Bars)

Remove the stainless steel speaker cover by unscrewing the two screws at each end and lifting off. Using the mounting holes indicated, mount either one or two LP58 or Z100 speakers. See Illustration 2 for hole locations. Connect the speaker wires to the prewired terminal block and replace the speaker cover. When using two siren speakers, follow speaker manufacturer’s instructions for correct phasing of speakers. NOTE! On all bars with speaker sections, after mounting speaker(s), check to make sure that the cover clears the speaker in the front and rear. If not, loosen the mounting screws and reposition the speaker as necessary. Improper mounting will bind the speaker cover and prevent the lenses from sealing correctly.

WARNING!

SIREN PRODUCTS:

Sirens are an integral part of an effective audio/visual emergency warning system. However, sirens are only short range secondary warning devices. The use of a siren does not ensure that all drivers can or will observe or react to an emergency warning signal, particularly at long distances or when either vehicle is traveling at a high rate of speed. Sirens should only be used in a combination with effective warning lights and never relied upon as a sole 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 traffic, or responding at a high rate of speed. 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 check the equipment daily to ensure that all features of the device operate correctly. To be effective, sirens must produce high sound levels that potentially can inflict hearing damage. Installers should be warned to wear hearing protection, clear bystanders from the area, and not to operate the siren indoors during testing. Vehicle operators and occupants should access their exposure to siren noise and determine what steps, such as consultation with professionals or use of hearing protection, should be implemented to protect their hearing. 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. Public Safety Equipment, Inc., assumes no liability for any loss resulting from the use of this warning device.

Proper installation is vital to the performance of the siren and the safe operation of the emergency vehicle. It is important to recognize that the operator of the emergency

WARNING!

SIREN PRODUCTS:

Hook-on Mounting

Begin the installation by attaching the rubber feet to the mounting brackets using the 1/4" bolts and acorn nuts provided. (See Illustration 3;) do not install shims at this time. Using a pad to protect the roof of the vehicle, place the light bar on the roof and determine the correct location of the bar and the best pair of holes for attaching the mounting tabs. Attach the washers provided and one of the three pairs of 1/4" mounting holes supplied on each end of the bar. (See Illustration 3 for alternate hole locations.) Place the bar on the vehicle roof and attempt to locate a position in which the bar is level fore and aft. If leveling is required, install the shim washers at this time. (See Illustration 3.) If additional leveling is still needed, contact the factory for assistance. Lift each end of the light bar and insert the 5/16-18 x 2-1/2" hex bolt from the back side. (See Illustration 3.) Install the gutter hooks, lock washers, trim nuts, and tighten until secure. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN: It is not necessary to dimple the roof in order to achieve a secure and stable mount.

vehicle is under psychological and physiological stress caused by the emergency situation. The siren system should be installed in such a manner as to: A) Not reduce the acoustical performance of the system, B) Limit as much as practical the noise level in the passenger compartment of the vehicle, C) Place the controls within convenient reach of the operator so that he/she 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 fire. PROPER INSTALLATION COMBINED WITH OPERATOR TRAINING IN THE PROPER USE OF EMERGENCY WARNING DEVICES IS ESSENTIAL TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF EMERGENCY PERSONNEL AND THE PUBLIC.

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