LARSON GL-4600 Instruction Manual

24 Volt Visible/I nfrared LED Remote

Control Spotlight

INSTRUCTION GUIDE

Part# GL-4600

You are now the owner of one of the finest remote control searchlights available today. Thank you for

letting Larson Electronics assist you in your lighting application needs. We're proud of our products and
the technology that we've developed to e nsure our customers the most durable, versatile and powerful
searchlights in the lighting industry.

Please read these instructions before using your new Remote Control Spotlight from Larson Electronics.

Congratulations

The GL-4600 is a 1-Speed Searchlight with
Directional Flexibility which gives the operator a full
360° horizontal rotation and a 180° vertical tilt with
fingertip control. T he GL-4600 prov ides superior light
penetration with the new LED/PVEX lens technology.

GL-4600 Hard Wired - Permanent Mount:

GL-4600 Searchlight
Wiring Harness
Permanent Mounting Gasket
Permanent Mounting Plate
Mounting Screws
Dash Control

MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

Light Unit/Permanent Mount

Determine the locati on for the l ight o n your vehicl e or
boat. Remove the mounting plate from the light.
Center the mounting plate. Mark the hole locations
for the four mounting scr ews and drill a pilot hole for
each with 1/8 inch bit. Fasten the stainless steel
mounting plate with the 3 #10 – 16x3/4 type AB
cross recessed pan head tapping screws. Drill a 1
1/4” hole in the center of the m ounting plate opening
to accommodate the wiring harness and connector.
Attach the connector tha t is affixed to the underside
of the light to the corresponding connector on the
wiring harness. Position the connection point
beneath the mounting surface, and apply silicone
sealant around wire to sea l the dr illed o pening . Place
the light over the mounting plate. Install the set
screws (provided) and tighten.

Light Unit/Magnetic Mount

Select the best location on your vehicle for the
magnetic mount Stryker. Make sure the metal area
under the magnetic bas e is flat and clean to ensure a
strong bond. Route the power cord into the vehicle
through a door frame and connect to power outlet.
The magnetic mount GL-4600-M should be removed
from vehicle’s exterior while traveling at excessive
speeds and in strong wind conditions.

Dash Control/Permanent Mount

Determine the appropriate location for the dash
mount control and create an opening to
accommodate the board on the rear of the remote.
Affix the control to the dash with four screws. The
words should be facing upright and should be
situated accordingl y. All wiring should be under taken
with power removed from the system. First, attach
the connector that is affixed to the control to the

corresponding connector on the wiring harness.
Next, join the leads at the remote to 23-32V DC
power with appropriate autom otive wire attachm ents;
the wire with ( +) is the positiv e lead an d the opposite
black wire is the negative lead--the unit is polarity
sensitive and care m ust be taken to observe this. As
a safety feature, the power switch is backlit to
indicate bulb illuminat ion. Each spotlight needs to be

wired on a single dedicated circuit and the power
fused at 5 amps. With the power connected, your
light is ready for operation.

OPERATION OF GL-4600

1. Using the remote control, turn on the light by

moving the on/off switch.

2. With the joystick on the da sh control, rotate your
light to the desired location. Movement speed
starts off slow and i ncr eas e s s peed as t he j oystick
is held down.

3. Position the dial to use the desired light. WHITE
indicates the visible whit e LED light. IR indicates
infrared LED.

4. Move the power switch ON to power on the
selected light.

5. Press the HOME button to return the GL-4600
back to its original home position.

USAGE:

» This light is intended for off-road and utility use only
» This light is intended to be mounted outside the
vehicle while in use
» This light may only be disassembled and repaired
by an authorized representative

MISUSE:

» This light is not approved for road or highway use
» This light is not approved for underwater use
» This light is not approved for inverted mounting
» This light is not approved f or us e inside a vehi cle or
enclosure and power should be disconnec ted pri or to
placing the light in such circumstance
» This light may be damaged if operated in icing
conditions

» This light may onl y be dism antled b y an author ized
Larson Electronics representative.

» Any violation of the above referenced misuse s
will be considered grounds for warranty refusal

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

This symbol is to alert you to important operating

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or servicing instructions that appear in your
instructions.
precautions when using this product to reduce the
risk of injury, fire or electric shock.

Always follow basic safety

 This light is for off road and utility use only. It

is not designed for road use as a driving light.

 The GL-4600 complies with Part. 15.105 of the

FCC Rules. This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause h armful interference to r adio or televisi on
reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is enc o urag ed
to try to correct the interference by one or m ore
of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

 FCC RULE Part. 15.21 - Changes or

modifications made by the user not expressly
approved by Larson Electronics, LLC. for
compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

PARTS / ACCESSOR IES

GL-4600 parts and accessories may be
purchased through Larson Electronics.

Should further information not covered by these
instructions be required, please contact Larson
Electronics at 1-800-369-6671 or
[e-mail] for further assistance.

Please visit LarsonElectronics.com for Warranty
and Return information.

LARSON ELECTRONICS, LLC

9419 E US-HWY 175

KEMP, TX 75143

800.369.6671 | 903.498.3363
www.larsonelectronics.com

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