Code 3 Wingman with Torus for Caprice User Manual
INSTALLATION
& OPERATION
MANUAL
WingMan™
SHORT VERSION
LONG VERSION
WingMan™ with TriCore® or Torus™ Technology
U.S. Patent Nos. 7,153,015 and 7,300,175, Other Patents Pending
Interior Lighting System
2011 CHEVY CAPRICE
REAR DECK LIGHT BAR
CONTENTS:
Introduction .....................................................................................2
Unpacking & Pre-Installation ..........................................................2
Installation & Mounting ................................................................2-4
Wiring Instructions & Flash Pattern Selection ............................4-6
Troubleshooting - Exploded View - Parts List .................................7
Warranty .........................................................................................8
For future reference record your product's serial no. here __________________________________________
IMPORTANT:
Read all instructions and warnings before installing and using.
This manual must be delivered to the end user of this equipment.
INSTALLER:
Introduction
The WingMan™ with TriCore® or Torus™ Technology is an interior lighting system that ts in the rear deck area behind the rear seat.
The WingMan has room for up to eight TriCore or Torus™ light heads.
Product Features
TriCore or Torus™ light head options: Red, Blue, Amber, and White--------------------Flashing
Size: 42.875" long x 2.00" tall x 7.875" 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 WingMan 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 page 6 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
Step 1 Locate the vehicle's Driver and Passenger outer plastic child restraint brackets in the rear package tray area behind the rear seat and
open the hinged bolt covers (see Figures 1 and 2).
Step 2 Remove the 8mm child restraint mounting bolts with a 1/2" SAE or 13mm metric wrench (see Figure 3). Do not remove the steel
spacer and the cardboard washer from the brackets.
Step 3 Position the WingMan in the rear package tray area (see Figure 4) to determine the desired routing of the cable into the trunk or
where ever the nal location of the cable is to be. Note: The best and safest cable routing is to drill a clearance hole for the cable directly
through the sheet metal and the interior fabric of the package tray area from inside the trunk of the vehicle directly in line with the
cable exit of the WingMan. This keeps the cable out of a passengers reach Note: Move the WingMan out of the way temporarily and
make sure any OEM wiring is out of the way so you don't damage the WingMan or the wiring when drilling the cable clearance hole!
Route the cable through the hole, pull the slack out of the cable, and reposition the WingMan before going to the next step.
Step 4 Push the steel spacer & the cardboard washer down tight against the vehicle's plastic child restraint brackets as shown in Figure 5.
Step 6 Position the vehicle's plastic child restraint brackets on the supplied WingMan Mounting Brackets as shown in Figure 6. Note: on the
short version of the Caprice WingMan, the mounting brackets are "L" shaped and are driver and passenger side specic as can be
seen in the exploded Parts List view on page 7 of this manual. All of the installation steps are the same for both versions.
Step 7 Position the WingMan Mounting Brackets with the vehicle's plastic child restraint brackets and thread the vehicle's 8mm child restraint
bolt back into the existing hole in the vehicle as shown in Figure 7. Leave the bolts slightly loose at this time.
Step 8 Thread the supplied 1/4"-20 screws and internal tooth lock washers through the slots in the WingMan Mounting Brackets and into the
WingMan's Outer Panel as shown in Figure 8. Thread the screw in until there is very little slack between the WingMan Mounting Brackets and
the WingMan Outer Panel but do not tighten the screws at this time.
Step-9 Center the WingMan in the rear window while pushing it back into position to seal the gasket against the rear window glass. Tighten
the vehicle's 8mm child restraint bolt with a 1/2" SAE or 13mm metric wrench as (See Figure 9).
Step-10 Tighten the 1/4"-20 screws with a phillips screwdriver as shown in Figure 10.
Step-11 Snap the hinged bolt covers closed on the vehicle's plastic child restraint brackets (See Figure 11).
FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3
FIGURE 4 FIGURE 5 FIGURE 6
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