Star Headlight & Lantern 1188HM User Manual

ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

The manufacturer warrants each new product, under normal use, against
factory defects in material and workmanship for one year after the date of
purchase. The owner will be responsible for returning to the Service Center any
defective item(s) with the transportation costs prepaid. The manufacturer will,
without charge, repair or replace at its option, products, or part(s), which its
inspection determines to be defective. Repaired or replacement item(s) will be
returned to the purchaser with transportation costs prepaid from the service
point. A copy of the purchaser's receipt must be returned with the defective
item(s) in order to qualify for the warranty coverage.

Exclusions from this warranty include, but are not limited to, bulbs, strobe tubes,
domes, and/or the finish. This warranty shall not apply to any light, which has
been altered, such that in the manufacturer's judgment, the performance or
reliability has been affected, or if any damage has resulted from abnormal use
or service. This warranty does not apply to defect or damage occurring as a
result of disaster, accident, abuse, misuse, lightning, power surges, or failure to
follow instructions in any enclosed manuals. Any damage or defects occurring
as a result of any unauthorized service or repairs by unauthorized persons shall
be excluded from this warranty.

There are no warranties expressed or implied (including any warranty of
merchantability or fitness), which extend this warranty period. The loss of use of

the product, loss of time, inconvenience, commercial loss or consequential
damages, including costs of any labor, are not covered. The manufacturer

reserves the right to change the design of the product without assuming any
obligation to modify any product previously manufactured.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You might also have additional
rights which may vary from state to state. Some states do not allow limitations
on how long an implied warranty lasts. Some states do not allow the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. Therefore, the above
limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to you.

If you have any questions concerning this or any other Star product,

please contact our Customer Service Department at [phone].

If a product must be returned for any reason, please contact our Customer Service Department

to obtain a Returned Goods Authorization number (RGA #) before you ship the product to Star.

Please write the RGA # clearly on the package near the mailing label.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

HOTSHOT II

Model 1188H, 1188HM, and 1188HP

PLITSTR221 REV. C 6/15/09

WARNING!!!

! Care should be taken when positioning any warning light

before installing your new warning light.

MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR PERMANENT OR PIPE MOUNT LIGHTS

1. IMPORTANT: Please read all of the following instructions before installing your
new warning light. This instruction sheet applies only to the models list ed at the
top of this sheet.

2. CAUTION: All of our DC powered warning lights are polarity sensitive. These
lights are polarity protected only if the appropriate fuse is used. All wires
connected to the positive terminal of the battery should be fused at the battery for
their rated load. Testing the light before this fuse is properly installed will void

the warranty on the light.

3. The 1188H light is designed to be permanently mounted through the base. The
1188HP is designed to be mounted on a 1" NPT conduit pipe. For the 1188HP,
mount the light using the threaded entrance hole in the base of the light,
connecting the wires as described in Steps 10 and 11. For the 1188H, proceed to
Step 4.

4. Using the template below, mark two holes on the mounting surface on 3 7/16”
centers.

5. If you are mounting the light on a vehicle and plan to wire it through the roof of the
vehicle, remove the headliner from the inside of the vehicle. Remove the
template and drill a 3/8" hole in each location.

6. Push the enclosed rubber well nuts through the holes until the bottom side of the
wider lip rests on the surface of the vehicle.

7. Drill a 3/8" hole in the center to route the wires through.

8. Remove the twist -off dome for your light and locate the two knockouts inside the
light on the bottom of the base. Using a punch or other appropriate tool knock
them out to create your mounting holes.

9. To secure the light to your mounting surface, align the holes with the well nuts.
Install the two screws and tighten until snug.

10. The black wire is the ground lead and should be connected to a good chassis
ground.

11. Connect the red wire to the positive side of the power through a single-pole,
two position switch and a 5 Amp fuse, checking the label on the warning light for
proper voltage.

1188H Permanent Mount Template

3/8" DIAMETER

7

3

"

16

MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAGNET MOUNT LIGHTS

on the roof, dash, or instrument panel of the vehicle, so that the light
and/or cord does not interfere with the proper operation of any airbags!
Failure to heed this warning may result in serious or fatal injury.

IMPORTANT: Please read all of the following instructions

1. CAUTION: Please be sure to check that your cigarette plug outlet is properly fused. Testing

the light before this fuse is properly installed will void the warranty on the light.

2. If you are mounting the light on the roof of your vehicle, take extreme care to ensure that the
magnet is firmly seated on your roof, and that the pull of the magnet is sufficient to secure
the light in place. Because the composition of the metal in the roofs of different vehicles may
vary, as well as the contour, texture and/or condition, the manufacturer cannot guarantee
the ability of the light to remain in place upon a moving vehicle. It is the sole responsibility

of the owner to ensure the warning light is secure.

3. Once the light is secured, route your cord such that it does not interfere with the vision of
the driver or the operation of any controls, including, but not limited to, the steering wheel,
gear shifter, and/or any airbags (front and/or side).

4. This light has been factory tested and approved. If the light fails to work when the plug is
inserted into the cigarette plug socket, twist the plug a few times to remove any ash or other
deposits which might be preventing a good contact from being made. If the problem
persists, remove the fuse from the circuit, check to see if it has blown, and clean the lighter
socket and contact surfaces. Reconnect the fuse and test the light again.

If you are mounting the light on the roof of your vehicle, take extreme care to ensure that
the magnet is firmly seated on your roof, and that the pull of the magnet is sufficient to
secure the light in place. As the composition of the metal in the roofs of different
vehicles may vary, as well as the contour, texture and/or condition, Star cannot
guarantee the ability of the light to remain in place upon a moving vehicle. It is the

sole responsibility of the owner to ensure the warning light is secure.

Parts List

Part # Description

396-* (* = color) Dome
2073-H27 Bulb
30008-18 Cig Plug & Cord
177-HS Magnet Assembly
13885 Motor & Worm Gear
90075 Vinyl Shield