Code 3 LP 6000 User Manual
INSTALLATION
& OPERATION
MANUAL
6000 SERIES LIGHT BARS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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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