INSTALLATION
& OPERATION
MANUAL
SUPERVISOR™
SuperVisor™
Interior Lighting System
CHEVROLET TAHOE and other identical
interior cab GM vehicles
CONTENTS:
Introduction..............................................................................................2
Unpacking & Pre-Installation....................................................................3
Installation & Mounting..........................................................................3-7
Wiring Diagram & Instructions...............................................................8-9
Fusing and MR8 Lamp Installation.........................................................10
LED Flash pattern selection ..................................................................11
Troubleshooting......................................................................................12
Exploded View & Parts List....................................................................13
Notes.................................................................................................14-15
Warranty.................................................................................................16
For future reference record your product's serial no. here __________________________________________
Read all instructions and warnings before installing and using.
INSTALLER:
This manual must be delivered to the end user of this equipment.IMPORTANT:
Introduction
The SuperVisor™ is an interior lighting system that fits in the visor area near the top of the windshield. It delivers an amazing warning
signal, including MR8 powered takedown lights.
The SuperVisor is designed on a modular basis, which means that the light bar can be customized to meet most any requirement.
The SuperVisor has room for up to eight LED lightheads plus two MR8 takedowns. Each lighthead is individually wired for any flash
pattern or combination of flash patterns required.
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. 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
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WARNING!
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 fire.
Any electronic device may create or be affected by electronmagnetic 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.
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
airbags (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 electircal supply wiring
does not interfere with the air bag or the SRS wiring or 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. Failure to follow instructions can result in personal injury.
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Unpacking & Pre-installation
Carefully remove the SuperVisor™ and place it on a flat surface, taking care not to scratch the lenses or damage the cable coming out of the
side. Examine the unit for transit damage, broken lamps, etc. Report any damage to the carrier and keep the shipping carton.
Standard light bars are built to operate on 12 volt D.C. negative ground (earth) vehicles. If you have an electrical system other than 12
volt D.C. negative ground (earth), and have not ordered a specially wired light bar, contact the factory for instructions.
Test the unit before installation. To test, touch the black, (and if present grey, purple, and brown) wire(s) to the ground (earth) and the
other wires to +12 volts D.C., in accordance with the instructions attached to the cable (an automotive battery is preferable for this test). A
battery charger may be used, but please note that some electronic options (flashers, stingrays, etc.) may not operate normally when
powered by a battery charger. If problems occur at this point, contact the factory.
Installation & Mounting
WARNING!
Mounting Hardware - All mounting hardware is packed in a small box inside the main carton. There are four brackets used to mount
the visor bar to the vehicle. These are discussed in detail later.
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Utilizing non-factory supplied screws and/or mounting brackets and/or the improper number
of screws may result in loss of warranty coverage on the equipment.
Removing Sun Visors
Begin the installation by removing the Chevrolet Tahoe's driver and passenger sun visors. There are three screws that hold the pivotal
arm of the sun visor to the headliner. Remove the two outer screws using a small torx screwdriver. Note: Reverse thread the screws
until they just release the visor pivot arm from the headliner, this keeps the screws attached to the visor pivot arm bracket so
that they are not easily lost. Unclip the sun visor and rotate it over to expose the last screw (as shown in Figure 1). It is not necessary
to unplug the visor vanity light wires (see figure 2). If the visor vanity light wires are unplugged identify each visor with tape or other
marking to indicate the driver from the passenger side unit (they are not identical).
FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2
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Attach brackets to sun visor retaining clips
In order to remove the sun visor retaining clip, unscrew the single torx screw holding it in place (see figure 3). Place the inner
bracket on the retaining clip (as shown in Figure 4). Attach the inner bracket and retaining clip to the headliner (as illustrated in
Figure 5). Do not completely tighten the screw at this time.
FIGURE 4
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 5
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Attaching the pivot arm brackets
Attach the outer brackets that are supplied noting the difference between passenger and driver side brackets. Position the driver's
side bracket on the driver's side sun visor's pivot arm (as shown in Figure 6). Check that the bracket fits flat against the plastic sun
visor's pivot arm bracket. If the outer bracket does not fit flat it may be necessary to trim some material from the wire staking area
which holds the visor vanity light wire in position (see figure 7). Attach the driver's side bracket to the headliner with the inner torx
screw (as shown in figure 8). Next, move the sun visor over to gain access to install the other two torx screws. Do not tighten the
screws at this time. Repeat the same proceedure to attach the passenger's side outer bracket.
FIGURE 6
------Wire staking area
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FIGURE 7
FIGURE 8
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Mounting the SuperVisor™
Before mounting the SuperVisor, apply gasket stripping to the front edge of the lower chassis in order to prevent scratching the windshield (see
Figure 9). Once all four brackets and sun visors are attached, the SuperVisor is now ready to be installed. Fold both sun visors in the up position
(see Figure 10). Fold the rear view mirror down as far as it will go to get it out of the way for the SuperVisor. Position the SuperVisor by pointing the
center front portion of the lower chassis up above the rear view mirror and raise the back of the lower chassis into a level position. Position the
SuperVisor in the center of the windshield (as shown in Figure 11). Note:it may be necessary to gently pull back on the mounting brackets to
slip the SuperVisor's lower chassis behind the mounting brackets.
FIGURE 9
FIGURE 10 FIGURE 11
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Mounting the SuperVisor™ (continued)
The two center brackets should line up with the holes in the SuperVisor's lower chassis. Using the supplied 1/4"-20 bolts and the
internal tooth lock washers, loosely install them (as shown in Figure 12).
FIGURE 12
Next, if necessary, slightly loosen the three pivot arm bracket retaining screws in order to align the pivot arm bracket's hole with the
mating chassis hole on the end of the SuperVisor. Finally, thread the supplied 1/4"-20 bolts and internal tooth lock washers through
the pivot arm bracket's hole into the hole on the end of the chassis (as shown in Figure 13). Tighten all visor mounting torx screws.
Next, using a tape measure and a level, center the SuperVisor from side to side and locate a position on the headliner where the
SuperVisor is level. Finally, tighten all four bolts securely. Do not overtighten.
FIGURE 13
Note: Figure 12 and 13 brackets are excellant hard mounting points for radar guns,
video cameras, or etc.
Caution: Drilling into the housing of the light bar could damage internal wiring, circuitry,
or other internal components.
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Wiring Diagram
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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 with shrink tubing to protect
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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. underhood) 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. 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. 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 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.
Route the wiring cable into the passenger compartment (as shown in Figure 14). It is advisable to leave an extra loop of cable
when installing the light bar to allow for future changes or reinstallations. Connect the black lead to a solid frame ground
(earth), preferably, the (-) or ground (earth) side of the battery, and the remaining power wires to the +12V terminal of the
battery, power switches, siren or RLS controller. The MR8 takedowns may be installed to a flasher. The fan should be wired to
operate continuously whenever the takedowns are in operation, either flashing or steady burn. Each light head is wired
independently to allow complete flexibility of control.
FIGURE 14
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LED Fusing Considerations
Although the average current draw per module is very low, due to the type of circuit used to power each module, the
instantaneous peak current to a module can be significantly higher during low voltage conditions. To avoid prematurely blowing
ATO style fuses or tripping breakers it is recommended the following rule-of-thumb be used to size fuses or breakers. This is
especially important in light bars with many LED modules running off a single fused source,
Minimum fuse size calculation:
For LED 12 volt electrical current only
1.5 x (number of modules being fused)
Example: 2 intersection modules and 6 directional modules.
Minimum fuse requirement for single fuse - 1.5 (8) = 12 A
For MR8 takedown and fan 12 volt electrical current only
Total wattage (1 MR8's = 35W, fan = 5W) divided 12volts = Amperage
Example:2 MR8's and 1 fan = (75W/12) = 6.25 A
Total 12 volt electrical current
12A (for LED's) + 6.25A (for MR8's and fan) = 18.25 A
WARNING!
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This Product contains high intensity LED devices. To prevent eye damage, DO NOT stare
into light beam at close range.
MR8 Alley Light Assembly
Refer to Figure 15 for lamp replacement. Remove the lamp assembly from the product by disconnecting the two electrical wires and
removing the appropriate fastener. Remove the fastener clamping the lamp and then remove the lamp from the mounting bracket.
Disconnect the lamp from the ceramic connector and reinstall a new lamp. The lamp lens should be cleaned to remove fingerprints
then reinstall the lamp assembly in the light bar and reconnect the electrical wires. Reassemble the components in reverse order.
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FIGURE 15
Lamps are extremely hot! Allow to cool completely before attempting to remove. Gloves and
eye protection should be worn when handling halogen lamps as they are pressurized and
accidental breakage can result in flying glass.
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Directional module Flash Pattern - Table 2
Flash Pattern Description
Cycle Flash Cycles through various patterns @ 70 fpm
Steady-Burn Steady-Burn
Five Flash Five Pulses per flash @ 70 fpm
Quad Flash Four Pulses per flash @ 70 fpm
Triple Flash Three Pulses per flash @ 70 fpm
Double Flash Two Pulses per flash @ 70 fpm
Fast Double Flash Two Pulses per flash @ 85 fpm
NFPA Four Pulses, 70% Duty Cycle @ 75 fpm
Quad Pop Flash Four Pulses per flash ( 3 equal, 1 extended) @ 70 fpm
Triple Pop Flash Three Pulses per flash ( 2 equal, 1 extended) @ 70 fpm
Momentarily short and release
to change patterns
FIGURE 33
J1
PCB
Flash Pattern Header for OPTIX/LEDX
LC-LED Light Head Flash Pattern Selection
The LC-LED light heads are equipped with one steady burn and three flashing patterns. To select a different flash pattern, apply +12
or +24 VDC to the red wire and connect the black wire to the power supply ground. The unit will flash in whatever pattern was last set.
Change the pattern by momentarily touching the white wire to the power supply ground. The flash pattern will change to the next
pattern according to the following list:
-Steady Burn
-75 FPM Single
-75 FPM Quad
-Cycle Flash
Continue to cycle through the various patterns until the desired pattern is selected. The unit will retain this pattern even when power
is removed. Note: The white flash pattern selection wire must be protected from contact with the system ground to prevent
inadvertent changes to the flash pattern. This can be accomplished by sealing or capping the end of the wire.
For units that are flashed with an external control system such as a multiplexer or a flasher unit, the heads should be set to steady
burn. Note: Regardless of the location in the program in the flash pattern list, the unit can be forced to steady burn by permanently
electrically tying the white wire to the black wire.
It is recommended that all heads be set to the desired pattern at a workbench prior to installation.
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Troubleshooting
All SuperVisors are thoroughly tested prior to shipment. However, should you encounter a problem during installation or during the life of
the product, follow the guide below for information on repair and troubleshooting. Additional information may be obtained from the factory
technical help line at 314-996-2800.
Follow the guide below for information on repair and troubleshooting.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Note: LED modules must be replaced as a module. There are no user serviceable parts.
PROBLEM
LED module not
operating when
powered.
QUESTIONS
N/A
POSSIBLE CAUSE
a. Bad power/ground
connection.
b. Defective module.
Product Features
LED-X light head options: Red, Blue, Amber, White;
Directional or Wide Optics;
Flashing or Steady Burn Control
6 LED Optix light head options: Red, Blue, Amber, White;
Directional or Wide Optics;
Flashing or Steady Burn Control
3 LED Optix light head options: Red, Blue, Amber, White;
Directional, Wide or Hybrid Optics;
Flashing or Steady Burn Control
SOLUTION
a. Fix connection.
b. Replace module
33 Optix light head options: Two 3-LED Heads with one 6-LED Optic
Red, Blue, Amber, White;
Directional , Wide or Hybrid Optics;
Flashing or Steady Burn Control
LC-LED light head options: Red, Blue, Amber;
Flashing or Steady Burn Control
MR8 Specs: 35w Halogen with 13° spot
Size: 45.50" long x 2.00" tall x 7.25" deep
Weight: 7.5 lb
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Parts List
Reference Number Part Description Part Number
1 +12V Cooling Fan T05612
2 *LED Module *Contact Code 3, Inc for P/N
3 MR8 lamp, 13 degree spread T09600
4 Chassis T09630
Chassis LC-LED T09634
5 Outer Panel T09629
Not Shown Inner Mtg. Brkt. Tahoe T09631
Not Shown Outer Mtg. Brkt. Tahoe Pass. T09633
Not Shown Outer Mtg. Brkt. Tahoe Dr. T09632
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Notes
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Notes
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WARRANTY
Code 3, Inc.'s emergency devices are tested and found to be operational at the time of manufacture. Provided they
are installed and operated in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations, Code 3, Inc. guarantees all parts and
components except the lamps to a period of 1 year, LED Lighthead modules to a period of 5 years (unless otherwise expressed)
from the date of purchase or delivery, whichever is later. Units demonstrated to be defective within the warranty period will
be repaired or replaced at the factory service center at no cost.
Use of lamp or other electrical load of a wattage higher than installed or recommended by the factory, or use of
inappropriate or inadequate wiring or circuit protection causes this warranty to become void. Failure or destruction of the
product resulting from abuse or unusual use and/or accidents is not covered by this warranty. Code 3, Inc. shall in no way
be liable for other damages including consequential, indirect or special damages whether loss is due to negligence or breach
of warranty.
CODE 3, INC. MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF FITNESS OR MERCHANTABILITY, WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT.
PRODUCT RETURNS
If a product must be returned for repair or replacement*, please contact our factory to obtain a Return Goods
Authorization Number (RGA number) before you ship the product to Code 3, Inc. Write the RGA number clearly on the
package near the mailing label. Be sure you use sufficient packing materials to avoid damage to the product being returned
while in transit.
*Code 3, Inc. reserves the right to repair or replace at its discretion. Code 3, Inc. assumes no responsibility or liability for expenses incurred for the removal and /or
reinstallation of products requiring service and/or repair.; nor for the packaging, handling, and shipping: nor for the handling of products returned to sender after the service has
been rendered.
NEED HELP? Call our Technical Assistance HOTLINE - (314) 996-2800
Code 3 is a registered trademark of Code 3, Inc. a subsidiary of Public Safety Equipment, Inc.
St. Louis, Missouri 63114-2029—USA
Ph. (314) 426-2700 Fax (314) 426-1337
©2004 Code 3® Inc., a subsidiary of Public Safety Equipment, Inc. Printed in USA
Revision 1, 11/05 - Instruction Book Part No. T09624
10986 N. Warson Road
Code 3®, Inc.
www.code3pse.com
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