Code 3 SuperVisor with TriCore for 2011 Caprice User Manual
INSTALLATION
& OPERATION
MANUAL
SuperVisor®
SuperVisor® with TriCore® Technology
U.S. Patent Nos. 7,153,015 and 7,300,175, Other Patents Pending
Interior Lighting System
CHEVROLET CAPRICE
2011 Model
CONTENTS:
Introduction ...........................................................................2
Unpacking & Pre-Installation ................................................ 2
Installation & Mounting ......................................................3-6
Wiring Instructions .............................................................6-7
Flash Pattern Selection .......................................................8
Troubleshooting........... .........................................................9
Exploded View - Parts List........... .......................................10
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® with TriCore® Technology is an interior lighting system that ts in the visor area near the top of the windshield. The
SuperVisor has room for up to eight TriCore light heads.
Product Features
TriCore® light head options: Red, Blue, Amber, and White-------------------Flashing or Steady Burn Control
Size: 44.29" long x 1.50" tall x 6.94" deep-----------------------------------------Weight: 7.5 lbs
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. 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
WARNING!
damage, including re. Any electronic device may create or be affected by electromagnetic 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. 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 air bags (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
electrical 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. 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.
Unpacking & Pre-installation
Carefully remove the SuperVisor and place it on a at surface, taking care not to scratch the lenses or damage the cable coming out of
the top. 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 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 note that
some electronic options may not operate normally when powered by a battery charger. If problems occur at this point, contact the factory.
Note: Before beginning the installation process, be absolutely certain that the Light Bar
functions as desired (See pages 6, 7, & 8 for options)!
WARNING!
Mounting Hardware - All mounting hardware is packed in a small bag inside the main carton. There are four brackets used to mount
the SuperVisor to the vehicle. These are discussed in detail later.
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.
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Installation Instructions-All Figures are shown on Pages 4, 5 & 6
Step-1 Remove the vehicle's plastic rear view mirror wiring cover by sliding the upper sleeve portion down and forward to disengage
it from the vehicle's headliner (see Figure 1), then pull the cover off of the rear view mirror mounting bracket (see Figure 2). Discard or
store away the vehicle's plastic rear view mirror wiring cover as desired as it will not be reused for mounting the SuperVisor.
Step-2 With a small thin screw driver, remove the plastic fastening wedges that retain the vehicles's plastic inner visor clips, as
shown in Figure 3, then remove the plastic visor clips, plastic visor clip detent, and the detent spring from the vehicle's sheet metal
bracket (see Figure 4). The two inner visor clip areas of the vehicle should now look as shown in Figure 5.
Step-3 Position the supplied Sheet Metal Drilling Template over the vehicle's sheet metal visor clip bracket as shown in Figure 6.
Caution: Make absolutely certain that the Sheet Metal Drilling Template is centered over the vehicle's
sheet metal visor clip bracket in both directions and that it is held parallel to the bracket (See Figure
7 for correct and incorrect positioning). It is very important that the Drilling Template does not move
while drilling the holes! It is highly recommended that you have an assistant hold the template so that it
doesn't move while you drill the holes and to keep the holes from being drilled crooked or out of location. While holding the Drilling Template so that it does not move, drill (2) 9/64" diameter holes one at each end of the slot in the
Drilling Template through the headliner material and through the rst layer of the Caprice's headliner sheet metal. (see Figure 7 again,
also see Figures 8 and 9). Caution: Only drill through the rst layer of the vehicle's sheet metal. Be very care-
ful not to drill all the way through the vehicle's roof!
Step-4 Loop a piece of wire through the vehicle's sheet metal visor clip bracket to prevent it from accidentally popping up into the
hole in the headliner and using a pair of plyers compress the (4) side retention tabs of the vehicles sheet metal visor clip bracket and
pull the bracket down out of the hole in the headliner (see Figure 10). Repeat this step for both of the brackets. Discard or store away
the vehicle's inner visor clip assembly as desired as it will not be reused for mounting the SuperVisor.
Step-5 Position the supplied Sheet Metal Drilling Template against the vehicle's plastic outer visor pivot brackets as shown in Figure
11-Driver Side and Figure 12-Passenger Side. Caution: Make absolutely certain that the Sheet Metal Drilling Tem-
plate is held tight against the vehicle's plastic outer visor pivot brackets in both directions as shown
and noted in Figures 11 and 12. Again as stated in Step-3, it is very important that the Drilling Template
does not move while drilling the holes. Again, it is highly recommended that you have an assistant hold
the template so that it doesn't move while you drill the holes and to keep the holes from being drilled
crooked or out of location! While holding the SuperVisor's Drilling Template so that it does not move, drill (3) 9/64" diameter
holes at each of the (3) hole locations indicated in Figures 11 and 12 (see Figures 13,14, and 15-Drivers Side Shown).
Step-6 Position the supplied Plastic Inner Visor Clips into the rectangular hole in the supplied Inner Mounting Brackets as shown
in Figure 16, then position the Inner Mounting Brackets with the Plastic Inner Visor Clips over the rectangular hole in the vehicle's
headliner, align the slotted holes in the Inner Mounting Brackets and the holes in the Plastic Inner Visor Clips with the holes drilled in
Step-3 and thread (2) supplied Black Oxided #8 X 1" Phillips Truss Head Sheet Metal Screws as shown in Figures 17 and 18. Only
thread the screws in about half way to get them started so that they will screw in and out easily for adjustment later, do not tighten the
screws at this time.
Step-7 Position the supplied Driver and Passenger Side Outer Mounting Brackets as shown in Figure 19 (Driver Side Shown), align
the slotted holes in the Mounting Brackets with the holes drilled in Step-5, and thread the (3) supplied Black Oxided #8 X 1" Phillips
Truss Head Sheet Metal Screws through the (3) slotted holes in each of the Outer Mounting Brackets and into the holes that were
drilled in the vehicle in Step 5. Only thread the screws in about half way to get them started so that they will screw in and out easily for
adjustment later. Do not tighten the screws at this time (again see Figure 19).
Step-8 Route the SuperVisor's cable to the desired side of the vehicle and through the cable slot at the end of the Outer Panel.
Make sure the cable will not interfere with the vehicle's headliner and windshield as you position the SuperVisor up to the headliner
and in front of the Inner Mounting Brackets (see Figure 20). Thread the supplied 1/4"-20 screws and internal tooth lock washers
through the slots in the Inner Mounting Brackets and into the Outer Panel (see Figure-21). Thread the supplied 1/4"-20 screws and
internal tooth lock washers through the slots in the Outer Mounting Brackets and into the Outer Panel (see Figure-22-Drivers Side
Shown). Thread all (4) of the 1/4"-20 screws up to minimize the slack between the Mounting Brackets and the SuperVisor but do not
fully tighten the screws at this time. A small amount of slack is needed for adjustment later.
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Installation Instructions Cont.
ANGLED
IN THE SLOT
DRILL HOLES
AT THESE
LOCATIONS
NOT CENTERED
IN THE SLOT
WRONG WRONG
CORRECT
Step-9 While making sure the SuperVisor is centered in the vehicle tighten all of the Black Oxided #8 X 1" Phillips Truss Head Sheet
Metal Screws (see Figures 17, 18, and 19). Tighten each of the screws a little at a time so that they are all tightened somewhat simultaneously, this will help keep the SuperVisor centered.
Step-10 While pushing the SuperVisor very tightly up against the headliner, tighten the (2) 1/4"-20 Inner Mounting Bracket screws as
shown in Figure 23 then tighten the (2) 1/4"-20 Outer Mounting Bracket screws as shown in Figure 24. The idea is to slightly crush the
SuperVisor's Sheet Metal Headliner Flange into the vehicle's headliner fabric to prevent light from ashing through into the Driver's eyes.
Note: It is best to have an assistant push up on the SuperVisor while you tighten each of the the screws to assure that it is tight
against the vehicle's headliner.
Step-11 Tighten the Vehicle's Driver and Passenger Side #8 Torx outer pivot bracket mounting screws as shown in Figures 25 and 26.
Step-12 Route the SuperVisor's Cable as desired.
FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3
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