Federal Signal Corporation SENTRY Installation And Maintenance Instructions Manual

2561079C REV. C 805 Printed in U.S.A.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR
SENTRY™ WARNING LIGHTS
SAFETY MESSAGE TO INSTALLERS AND USERS
People’s lives depend on your safe installation of our products. It is important to read, understand and follow all instructions shipped with the products. In addition, listed below are some other important safety instruc­tions and precautions you should follow:
To properly install this kit: you must have a good understanding of automotive electrical procedures and systems, along with profi­ciency in the installation and use of safety warning equipment.
DO NOT install equipment or route wiring in the deployment path of an air bag.
When drilling into a vehicle structure, be sure that both sides of the surface are clear of anything that could be damaged.
In order for the light to function properly, a separate ground connection must be made. If practical, it should be connected to the negative battery terminal. At a minimum, it may be attached to a solid metal body or chassis part that will provide an effective ground path as long as the light system is to be used.
stating the extent of damage. Carefully check all envelopes, shipping labels, and tags before removing or destroying them. Ensure that the parts listed in the appropriate KIT CONTENTS LIST are contained in the package.
II. KIT CONTENTS LIST.
SURFACE MOUNT MODELS
Qty. Description Part Number 1 Cable Tie 150A109
1 Terminal, Female 224A216-04L 1 Terminal, Male 224A217-02L 3 Screw, #10 Thd. Frm. 7011A122-12 3 Flat Washer, #10 7072A119 1 Gasket, Mounting 8433011 1 Grommet 8108A002
PIPE MOUNT MODELS
Qty. Description Part Number 1 Cable Tie 150A109
1 Terminal, Female 224A216-04L 1 Terminal, Male 224A217-02L
MAGNETIC MOUNT MODELS
Qty. Description Part Number 1 Cover, Magnet, Mylar 16111464-01
1 Label, Caution, Magnetic Mnt. 200389
Locate light control so the VEHICLE and CONTROL can be operated safely under all driving conditions.
Do not attempt to activate or deactivate light control while driving in a hazardous situation.
You should frequently inspect the light to ensure that it is operating properly and that it is securely attached to the vehicle.
File these instructions in a safe place and refer to them when maintaining and/or reinstalling the product.
Failure to follow all safety precautions and instruc­tions may result in property damage, serious injury, or death to you or others.
I. UNPACKING.
After unpacking the unit, inspect it for damage that may have occurred in transit. If the unit has been damaged, file a claim immediately with the carrier,
III. INSTALLATION.
A. Surface Mount Models.
To install the light, proceed as follows:
1. Push and hold the dome release button (located in the plastic base). Turn the dome counter­clockwise and lift the dome off the base (see figure 1).
2. Position the vehicle on a level surface. Select a relatively flat mounting position which provides sufficient rigidity to support the light and prevent vibrations caused by the light when the vehicle is in motion.
CAUTION
Turning reflector by hand may damage motor or worm gear. To rotate the reflector, connect to an appropriate power source.
3. Position the light with the dome release button toward the rear at the selected mounting loca­tion.
MOUNTING HOLE
DOME
BASE
MOUNTING
SURFACE
MOUNTING GASKET
#10 FLAT WASHERS (3) #10-32 x 3/4" SCREWS (3)
290A2669-02B
WIRE LEADS
GROMMET
WIRING HOLE
PUSH TO RELEASE DOME
MOUNTING HOLE
INST ALL REMOVE
TWIST DOME
MECHANISM RELEASE TABS
(PUSH DOWN HERE)
SLIDE TO
REMOVE
FRONT
MOUNTING
HOLE
290A2669-01
Figure 1.
4. Use the base of the light as a template and scribe three mounting hole drill position marks on the mounting surface. Also, srcibe one wire routing hole drill position mark at the center.
mounting surface and leave about 6" of excess wire above the mounting surface. Also, route a user-supplied 16AWG black wire from a known good vehicle ground through the grommet in the mounting surface and leave about 6" of excess wire above the mounting surface.
9. Apply a silicone sealing compound around the wires and grommet where they pass through the mounting surface to prevent leakage.
10. Align the holes in the mounting gasket with the appropriate holes in the base and apply the mount­ing gasket to the base of the light . Route the wires through the gasket’s wire routing hole and into the base of the light.
11. See figure 2. Secure the base to the mount­ing surface with the three thread-forming screws and flat washers.
12. Strip approximately 1/4" of insulation from the end of the red and black wires previously routed into the base of the light.
CAUTION
To avoid damage when drilling, ensure that both sides of mounting surface are clear of any parts or wires.
Also, when drilling any holes, ensure that holes are drilled only through sheet metal and not through upholstery.
5. Drill one 1/2" (0.50) hole (wire routing hole) at the previously scribed center drill position mark. Drill three 9/64" (0.140) holes (mounting holes) at the previously scribed outer drill position marks.
6. Install the grommet in the 1/2" wire routing hole.
WARNING
When installing equipment inside air bag equipped vehicles, the installer MUST ensure that the equipment is installed ONLY in areas recommended by the vehicle manufacturer.
Failure to observe this warning will reduce the effectiveness of the air bag, damage the air bag, or potentially damage or dislodge the equip­ment, causing serious injury or death to you or others.
13. Crimp the female terminal on the black wire and attach it to the short black wire with the male terminal.
14. Crimp the male terminal on the red wire and attach it to the short red wire with the female terminal in the light.
CAUTION
Interference with a rotating reflector can damage the reflector or wires. Ensure that wires are dressed to prevent any interference.
15. Use the cable tie to dress the wires.
16. Connect the unused terminal of the previ­ously installed switch to one side of a user-supplied fuseholder. Connect the other side of the fuseholder to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle’s battery. Install an eight (8) ampere fuse in the fuseholder.
17. Replace the dome.
B. Pipe Mount Models.
1. Push and hold the dome release button (located in the plastic base). Turn the dome counter­clockwise and lift the dome off the base (see figure 1).
7. Install a user-supplied switch (current capacity of at least 8-amperes) at a location which allows the vehicle and all controls to be operated safely under all driving conditions.
8. Route a user-supplied 16AWG red wire from one side of the switch through the grommet in the
Figure 2.
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