Code 3 SuperVisor with TriCore for 2009 Chevy Tahoe User Manual
INSTALLATION
& OPERATION
MANUAL
SuperVisor™ with Tri-Core™ Technology
Interior Lighting System
Chevy Tahoe
2009 Model
CONTENTS:
Introduction ...........................................................................2
Unpacking & Pre-Installation ................................................2
Installation & Mounting ......................................................3-6
Wiring Instructions & Fusing ................................................6
Tri-CoreTM Flash Pattern Selection & Troubleshooting .........7
Exploded View & Parts List ..................................................8
Notes ...............................................................................9-11
Warranty ............................................................................. 12
For future reference record your product's serial no. here __________________________________________
Read all instructions and warnings before installing and using.
This manual must be delivered to the end user of this equipment.
IMPORTANT:
INSTALLER:
Introduction
The SuperVisor TL™ is an interior lighting system that ts in the visor area near the top of the windshield. It delivers an amazing
warning signal. The SuperVisor TL is designed on a modular basis, which means that the lightbar can be customized to meet most
any requirements. The SuperVisor TL has room for up to eight Tri-CoreTM lightheads.
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 trafc, responding at a high rate of speed, or
walking on or around trafc 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.
WARNING
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 cur-
rent arcing, which can cause personal injury and/or severe vehicle damage, including re.
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 sufcient 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 specied 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.
Unpacking & Pre-installation
Carefully remove the SuperVisor TL™ and place it on a at 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 lightbars 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 lightbar, contact the factory for instructions.
Test the unit before installation. To test, touch the black wire 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 (ashers, stingrays, etc.) may not operate normally when powered by a battery charger. If
problems occur at this point, contact the factory.
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Utilizing non-factory supplied screws and/or mounting brackets and/or the improper
WARNING!
Mounting Hardware - All mounting hardware is packed in a small box inside the main carton. There are four brackets used to mount
the Supervisor TL to the vehicle. These are discussed in detail later.
number of screws may result in loss of warranty coverage on the equipment.
Step 1-Removing Sun Visors
Begin the installation by removing the driver and passenger sun visors. Identify each visor with tape or other marking to indicate the
driver from the passenger side unit; they are not always identical. First remove the plastic visor pivot bracket cover by prying the cover
apart at the thin slit shown in Figure 1 with a thin instrument like a putty knife. There are small keeper tabs which hold the cover to
the pivot bracket (Figure 2 shows the locations of the tabs). You have to pry the slit open and pull the cover down and away from the
headliner at the same time. It helps to pull the edge of the cover outward and down in the area of each tab to help release the cover
from the pivot bracket. When one of the tabs is released, it is easier to release the cover at the other tab locations (Figure 3 shows the
cover removed). Next there are three screws that hold the pivot arm bracket of the sun visor to the headliner. Remove the three screws
using a small #15 torx screwdriver as shown in Figure 4. The screws do not have to be completely removed from the plastic pivot arm
bracket to release the pivot arm (see Figure 5). Unplug the visor vanity mirror light wire if the vehicle is so equiped (see Figure 6).
FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3
FIGURE 4 FIGURE 5 FIGURE 6
Step 2 Remove the visor retaining clips
Pry open the small cover on the sun visor retaining clip with a very small at bladed screwdriver to gain access to the sun visor retaining clip screw (see FigureS 7 and 8). Remove the single #15 torx screw that holds each clip in place as shown in Figure 9.
FIGURE 7 FIGURE 8 FIGURE 9
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Step 3 Attach the pivot arm brackets
Attach the outer mounting brackets that are supplied noting the difference between passenger and driver side brackets (see Figure
10 Note:The Driver side is shown). Rotate the pivot arm on the Driver's side sun visor and verify the orientation of the outer
bracket as shown in Figure 11. Replug the wire terminal that goes to the visor mirror vanity light, if the vehicle is so equiped, and
carefully tuck the wire and terminal back into the elongated slot in the headliner as you position the Driver's side pivot arm. Attach
the three torx screws as shown in Figure 12. Repeat this operation for the Passenger side pivot arm and outer mounting bracket.
Leave the torx screws slightly loose at this time.
FIGURE 10 FIGURE 11 FIGURE 12
Step 4 Attach brackets to sun visor retaining clips
Place the inner bracket on the retaining clip as shown in Figures 13 and 14. Attach the inner bracket and retaining clip to the headliner with the torx screw as illustrated in Figure 15. Leave the torx screws slightly loose at this time.
FIGURE 13 FIGURE 14 FIGURE 15
Step 5 Mounting the SuperVisor TL™
Once all four sun visor brackets are attached, the SuperVisor TL is ready to be installed. Tilt the rear view mirror down as far out of
the way as possible (see Figure 16). Carefully move the SuperVisor TL into position above the rear view mirror by tilting one end up
as shown in Figure 17 with the front outer tip of the SuperVisor TL located slightly in front of the corner post of the vehicle, then swing
the other end up into position being very careful not to scratch the plastic corner post covers.
Line up the mounting holes in the outer mounting brackets with the threaded holes in the SuperVisor TL and thread the supplied
1/4"-20 bolts and internal tooth lock washers into the SuperVisor TL's Outer Panel (see Figure 18). Line up the mounting holes in the
inner mounting brackets with the threaded holes in the SuperVisor TL and loosley thread the supplied 1/4"-20 bolts and internal tooth
lock washers into the holes in the SuperVisor TL's Outer Panel as shown in Figure 19. Carefully tighten the three torx screws in each
of the two outer pivot brackets by tightening each screw a little at a time (see Figure 12). Note: Tightening the three screws each
a little at a time helps prevent cracking the OEM plastic pivot bracket. Tighten the two torx screws in the center inner mounting
brackets (see Figure 15). Tighten the two 1/4-20 bolts in the Outer Mounting Brackets (see Figure 20). While pushing up rmly on the
SuperVisor TL's Outer Panel to close up the gaps as much as possible between the SuperVisor TL's outer panel and the vehicle's
headliner fabric, tighten the two 1/4-20 bolts at the inner mounting brackets (see Figure 21). Replace the plastic visor pivot bracket
covers and snap the small inner visor clip covers closed.
FIGURE 16 FIGURE 17 FIGURE 18
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