Federal Signal Corporation SLR LED Installation And Maintenance Manual

Installation and

Maintenance Manual

2562676A
REV A 312
Printed in U.S.A.

SLR LED

Rotator Beacon

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Contents

Safety Message to Installers and Service Personnel

of Warning Light Equipment ................................................................5

Overview of the SLR LED Rotator Beacon .........................................9

Unpacking the Product ........................................................................9

Preparing for the Installation ...............................................................9

Product Specifications .......................................................................10

Permanently Mounting the Beacon...................................................10

Wiring the Permanently Mounted Beacon ........................................12

Pipe-Mounting and Wiring the Beacon .............................................13

Selecting a Rotation Speed ...............................................................14

Maintaining the Beacon .....................................................................16

Getting Technical Support .................................................................16

Getting Replacement Parts ................................................................ 16

Returning a Product to Federal Signal ............................................. 17

Tables

Table 1 Replacement parts ................................................................. 17

Figures

Figure 1 Permanent-mounted beacon with wiring .............................. 11

Figure 2 Overhead view of mounting holes in the base ......................12

Figure 3 Pipe-mounted beacon with wiring.........................................14

Figure 4 Location of RPM jumper and pins ........................................15

Figure 5 Template for permanent mounting ........................................19

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SLR LED Rotating Beacon

Safety Message to Installers and Service Personnel
of Warning Light Equipment

People’s lives depend on your proper installation and servicing of Fed­eral Signal products. It is important to read and follow all instructions
shipped with this product. In addition, listed below are some other
important safety instructions and precautions you should follow:

Before Installation or Service

Qualications

• To properly install or service this equipment, you must have a

good understanding of automotive mechanical and electrical pro-

cedures and systems, along with prociency in the installation and
service of safety warning equipment. Always refer to the vehicle’s
service manuals when performing equipment installations on a

vehicle.

Light Hazards

• To be an effective warning device, this product produces bright

light that can be hazardous to your eyesight when viewed at a
close range. Do not stare directly into this lighting product at a
close range or permanent damage to your eyesight may occur.

• Do not install the light system in an area that would block, impair

or blind the driver’s vision. Ensure that the light system is mount-

ed in a position that is outside of the driver’s eld of vision, so the

driver can safely operate the vehicle.

• Federal Signal power supplies and light heads are designed to
work together as a system. Combining lightheads and a power

supply from different manufacturers may reduce the warning
effectiveness of the lighting system and may damage the compo­nents. You should verify or test your combination to ensure the

system works together and meets federal, state and local standards

or guidelines.

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SLR LED Rotating Beacon

Electrical Hazards

• Strobe systems present a shock hazard because they use high

voltage to operate. Do not handle strobe cables, the power sup-

ply or bulbs or remove the lens while the equipment is connected.

Strobe systems can also hold their charge even after they have

been turned off. After disconnecting power to the unit, wait ve

minutes before handling any parts of the strobe system.

• A light system is a high current system. For the system to function

properly, a separate negative (–) connection and positive (+) con­nection must be made. All negative connections should be con­nected to the negative battery terminal and a suitable fuse should
be installed on the positive battery terminal connection as close
to the battery as possible. Ensure that all wires and fuses are rated

correctly to handle the device and system amperage requirements.

• Never attempt to install aftermarket equipment that connects to the

vehicle wiring without reviewing a vehicle wiring diagram avail­able from the vehicle manufacturer. Ensure that your installation
will not affect vehicle operation or mandated safety functions or
circuits. Always check the vehicle for proper operation after instal­lation.

• The lighting system components, especially light bulbs, strobe

tubes, LEDs, and the outer housing, get hot during operation. Be
sure to disconnect power to the system and allow the system to
cool down before handling any components of the system.

• Do not mount a radio antenna within 18 inches (45.7 cm) of the

lighting system. Placing the antenna too close to the lighting sys­tem could cause the lighting system to malfunction or be damaged
by strong radio elds. Mounting the antenna too close to the light­ing system may also cause the radio noise emitted from the light­ing system to interfere with the reception of the radio transmitter
and reduce radio reception.

• Do not attempt to wash any unsealed electrical device while it is

connected to its power source.