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INSTALLATION
& OPERATION
MANUAL
WingMan™
Short Version
Long Version
WingMan™ with TriCore® Technology
U.S. Patent Nos. 7,153,015 and 7,300,175, Other Patents Pending
Interior Lighting System
DODGE CHARGER
REAR DECK LIGHT BAR
CONTENTS:
Introduction................................................................................2
Unpacking & Pre-Installation......................................................2
Installation & Mounting............................................................3-4
Wiring Diagram - Instructions..................................................4-5
Flash Pattern Selection..............................................................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:
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Introduction
The WingMan™ with TriCore® 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 light heads.
Product Features
TriCore light head options: Red, Blue, Amber, and White-------------------------Flashing or Steady Burn Control
Size: 49.875" long x 2.00" tall x 7.25" 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!
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.
Mounting Hardware - All mounting hardware is included. There are two brackets and two mounting plates used to
mount the WingMan™ to the vehicle. These are discussed in detail later.
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Installation Instructions
Step 1 Locate and remove the (6) Christmas Tree fasteners (see Figures 1and 2) holding the ber inner/upper trunk
cover. Remove the ber inner/upper trunk cover (see Figure 3).
FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3
Step 2 From inside and lying face up on the trunk oor, look up at the inner roof of the trunk, locate the holes (see the round and rectangular
holes shown in Figure 4). With a steel scale centered and aligned with the holes, mark the center line as shown in Figure 5. When the center
line is in the correct location it will look as shown in Figure 6.
FIGURE 4 FIGURE 5 FIGURE 6
Step 3 Measure 12 inches over from the center line just marked in Step 2 (Figure 6 above) towards the passenger side, make a mark at the
center of the bottom of the indented rectangular area, and drill a 3/8" diameter hole through the sheet metal and the rear deck fabric (as shown
in Figure 7), then measure 12 inches over from the center line towards the driver side, make a mark in the center of the square indented area,
and drill a 3/8" diameter hole through the sheet metal and the rear deck fabric (as shown in Figure 8). The result is two holes that are 24" apart
and located in the approximate center of the two recessed areas of the rear deck sheet metal. Note: Make sure any OEM wiring is out of the
way so you don't damage the wiring when drilling the holes!
Step 4 Enlarge the hole between the vehicle's existing rectangular punched hole and the small plastic fastener as shown in Figure 9 with a 3/8"
diameter drill and drill through the rear deck fabric for the WingMan Power Cable. Note: Again, make sure any OEM wiring is out of the way
so you don't damage the wiring when drilling the holes!
FIGURE 7 FIGURE 8 FIGURE 9
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Installation Instructions-Cont.
Step 5 Insert (1) 1/4-20 X 1 3/4" long carriage bolt from the parts bag through the long slot in each of the (2) mounting brackets. Position
the mounting brackets with the long slotted end towards the rear of the vehicle and with the stepped up area of the mounting bracket
towards the front of the vehicle (as shown in Figure 10). Push the carriage bolts through the holes that you drilled in the rear deck in Step 3
making sure the brackets are parallel to each other.
Step 6 From inside the trunk, slip a 1/4" fender washer, a 1/4" internal tooth lock washer, and thread a 1/4-20 hex nut from the parts bag
onto each of the 1/4-20 X 1 3/4" long carriage bolts. Thread the nut as far up onto the carriage bolt as you can by hand and tighten the nuts
as shown in Figure 11. Note: Make sure to tighten the bolts until the mounting brackets crush fairly deep into the rear deck fabric
and are tight. Also make sure the brackets stay parallel to each other as you tighten the nuts!
Step 7 Feed the WingMan™ Power Cable through the hole you drilled in Step 4 and into the trunk (see Figure 12).
FIGURE 10 FIGURE 11 FIGURE 12
Step 8 Install the WingMan by tipping the rear of the bar down as you locate it in place towards the back of the car and into position over
the mounting brackets. You will have to continue feeding the cable through the hole simultaneously while positioning the bar over the
mounting brackets.
Step 9 Line up the slots in the outer panel mounting plates with the threaded holes in the mounting brackets and in the WingMan and
thread the (4) supplied 1/4-20 x 1/2" bolts and internal tooth lock washers (see Figure 13). Tighten the 1/4-20 x 1/2" bolts with a phillips
screwdriver (see Figure 14). Note: You may have to rotate the two mounting brackets slightly to align them with the mounting
plates, the holes in the mounting brackets, and the mounting holes in the WingMan.
Step10 Center the WingMan in the rear deck area and push it rmly back against the rear window so that the gasket makes contact with
the glass. Note: You may have to slightly loosen the 1/4-20 hex mounting nuts in the trunk to allow the WingMan to move back
into position.
Note: If the Gasket has wavy areas where it contacts the rear window you can press down rmly all along the rear contour on top
of the WingMan as far back as you can reach to allow the gasket to pop back into shape.
FIGURE 13 FIGURE 14
The bracket fasteners shown in Figures 13 and 14 make excellent hard mounting points
for radar guns, video cameras, etc. Caution: Drilling into the housing of the light bar
could damage wiring or other internal components.
Wiring Instructions
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
power wire to the +12V terminal of the battery. Connect the remaining wires as shown on page 5.
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WARNING!
FUSE WITH CUSTOMER SUPPLIED 10 AMP FUSE
GREEN (PATTERN SELECT)
WHITE (DIMMING)
RED (POWER)
YELLOW (LEVEL 3)
ORANGE (LEVEL 2)
BLUE (LEVEL 1)
BLACK (GND)
GREEN (PATTERN SELECT)
WHITE (DIMMING)
RED (POWER)
YELLOW (RIGHT ARROW)
ORANGE (LEFT ARROW)
BLUE (LEVEL 1)
BLACK (GND)
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
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. under hood) will signicantly
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.
Wiring Diagram - STANDARD
Wiring Diagram - WITH ARROWSTIK®
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6 HEAD ARROWSTIK® W (2) OUTER LIGHT HDS FLASHING ALTERNATELY
The WingMan™ can be congured as a 6 or 8 head ArrowStik. To change the WingMan from an 8 head ArrowStik to a 6 Light
Head conguration with the (2) Outboard Light Heads ashing alternately, remove the mounting screws that attach the Wing-
Man's Cover to the Outer Panel to gain access to the printed circuit board inside (see the exploded view on page 7). Move the
Shunt Option Jumper (JP1) on the printed circuit board to the "OPTION JP1" position as shown below. When congured for a 6
head operation the (2) Outboard Light Heads will alternate during any ArrowStik mode. Carefully replace the WingMan's Cover
over the Outer Panel and replace the Cover Mounting Screws.
Note: Be extremely careful to replace the wiring such that you don't pinch a wire when you
replace the WingMan's Cover. Test the unit to be sure that it works properly.
<---------------"OPTION JP1" Jumper Position
Flash Pattern Changes
WARNING!
TriCore® Light Head Flash Pattern
To change the ash patterns of the TriCore® Light Heads for either Standard or ArrowStik® patterns, activate the
Light Bar in Level 1 or any ArrowStik mode and then momentarily touch the Green (Pattern Select) wire to +power.
Repeating this procedure allows the operator to cycle through the numerous ash patterns offered until the desired
pattern is achieved. Repeat for all modes as needed.
Note: Each ArrowStik mode must be set individually.
To reset the ash patterns to the factory default, activate the Light Bar in Level 1 or any ArrowStik mode and then
hold the Green (Pattern Select) wire to +power for approximately 4 seconds.
Note: 1-Resetting the Standard patterns will reset only the Level 1 ash patterns
2-Resetting the ArrowStik patterns in any ArrowStik mode will reset all ArrowStik ash patterns.
STANDARD LIGHT HEAD FLASH PATTERNS
PATTERN NO PATTERN DESCRIPTION
1 FAST ALTERNATING QUAD FLASH 100ms/25ms
2 PICKET FENCE SINGLE FLASH 200ms/25ms
3 ALTERNATING SINGLE FLASH 200ms/25ms
4 PICKET FENCE QUAD FLASH 100ms/25ms
5 PICKET FENCE SIX FLASH 75ms/25ms
6 SLOW ALTERNATING QUAD FLASH 150ms/50ms
7 SLOW ALTERNATING SIX FLASH 125ms/25ms
8 FAST ALTERNATING SIX FLASH 75ms/25ms
9 VARIABLE RATE PICKET FENCE, SINGLE FLASH
10 ALTERNATING QUAD FLASH, 80 FPM, NFPA COMPLIANT
11 CYCLE FLASH
12 SIMULTANEOUS QUAD FLASH, 75 FPM, NFPA COMPLIANT
This Product contains high intensity TriCore® devices. To prevent eye
damage, DO NOT stare into light beam at close range.
Flash Patterns
ARROWSTIK FLASH PATTERNS
PATTERN NUMBER PATTERN DESCRIPTION
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Building, Fast Speed
Building, Medium Speed
Building, Slow Speed
Building, 3 Flash, Fast Speed
Building, 3 Flash, Medium Speed
Building, 3 Flash, Slow Speed
Traveling Ball, 3 Flash, Fast Speed
Traveling Ball, 3 Flash, Medium Speed
Traveling Ball, 3 Flash, Slow Speed
Build/Collapse, Fast Speed
Build/Collapse, Medium Speed
Build/Collapse, Slow Speed
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Troubleshooting
All WingMan™Products 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: TriCore® Modules must be replaced as a module. There are no user serviceable parts.
PROBLEM
TriCore Module not
operating when
powered.
WARNING!
QUESTIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE
N/A
Any disassembly of any of the TriCore light heads will result in loss of warranty coverage on the
equipment.
a. Bad power/ground
connection.
b. Defective module.
a. Fix connection.
b. Replace module
SOLUTION
Parts List
Reference Number Part Description Part Number
1 Outer Panel-Long T13922
1 Outer Panel-Short-Not Shown T15318
2 1" Blanking Bracket T16254
3 TriCore® Module *Contact Code 3, Inc for P/N
4 2.75" Blank Bracket T56353
4 7" Blank Bracket-Center Short WingMan-Not Shown T15319
5 Circuit Board Assembly T11568
6 Mounting Brkt.- Standard Single Level T13924
7 Mounting Plate T09652
8 Chassis-Long T16253
8 Chassis-Short-Not Shown T15312
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WARRANTY
This product with TriCore® Technology was tested and found to be operational at the time of manufacture.
Provided this product is installed and operated in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, Code
3®, Inc. warrants all parts and components (with the exception of all incandescent and halogen bulbs) of the
product to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year and TriCore light heads for a
period of ve (5) years from the date of purchase. This Warranty excludes normal wear & tear. Units demonstrated
to be defective within the warranty period will be repaired or replaced at the factory service center at no cost.
Code 3, Inc. will return the repaired product with transportation cost prepaid. Code 3, Inc. assumes no liability
for expenses incurred in the packaging, handling, and shipping of the product to the Factory Technical Service
Department for repair. For in-warranty product return authorization, questions regarding product warranty coverage
or questions regarding out-of-warranty repair quotes, contact the Factory Technical Service Department.
The TriCore light heads are sealed as part of the quality control process. This Warranty is void if, in the
judgment of Code 3, Inc. (1) an attempt has been made to break the light head seal or repair the light head,
and/or (2) the product has been used with inappropriate or inadequate wiring or circuit protection, and/or (3)
the product has failed as a result of abuse or unusual use and/or accidents.
CODE 3, INC. SHALL IN NO WAY BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER DAMAGES RELATING TO THE
PRODUCT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR SPECIAL DAMAGES OR LOST PROFITS OR REVENUE; NOR ANY EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE REMOVAL AND/OR RE-INSTALLATION OF PRODUCTS REQUIRING SERVICE AND/OR REPAIR.
EXCEPT AS SET FORTH ABOVE, CODE 3, INC. MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY, WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT.
NEED HELP? Call our Technical Assistance HOT LINE - (314) 996-2800
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 sufcient 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.
St. Louis, Missouri 63114-2029—USA
Ph. (314) 426-2700 Fax (314) 426-1337
10986 N. Warson Road
www.code3pse.com
Code 3®, Inc.
Code 3 is a registered trademark of Code 3, Inc. a subsidiary of Public Safety Equipment, Inc.
Revision - 4, 12/2010 - Instruction Book Part No. T16255
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