Star Headlight & Lantern BKDLXT User Manual

BKDLXT

Constellation Thinline Auxiliary LED Lights

The BKDLXT series heads utilize special connectors designed for use
with the BKLD418-2 controller (sold separately).

BKLD418

Installation Notes

• The installer must have a firm knowledge of basic electricity, vehicle electrical systems,
and emergency equipment.

• If you need to drill any holes when installing this light, please take care to check that
BOTH SIDES of your drilling surface are clear from obstructions, to ensure that you do
not damage your vehicle and or pre-existing wiring.

• Choose a mounting location away from any air bag deployment areas.

• Controls should be placed within convenient reach of the driver.

• Use only soap and water when cleaning this product. Use of other chemicals may

discolor the lens and/or housing, thus diminishing the output of the light. Lenses that
have become discolored should be replaced immediately!

• DO NOT use a pressure washer to clean this light. Use of a pressure washer may
damage the light and WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.

Wiring Notes

When wiring your lights, it is recommended that you take the following

• Keep LED modules and any radios as far away from each other as possible.

• Separate the radio wires and the LED wires.

• The Ground, Power, and Synchronization wires should be bound tightly together as

they run from light to light, through your switchbox, and finally to the battery.

precautions to reduce any Electromagnetic Interference (EMI).

Important

: This product is used to warn traffic. Improper use may result in
vehicular collision, personal injury and/or death. Star Headlight & Lantern Co.,
Inc., and its subsidiaries shall not be held responsible for damages directly or
indirectly caused by improper use of this product.

PLIT520 REV. - 8/27/14

Surface Mounting Instructions

Please Note: These instructions are provided as a general guideline only. Some
vehicles may require special mounting, wiring, and/or weather-sealing. This is the
sole responsibility of the installer. Star Headlight & Lantern Co., Inc. assumes no

responsibility for the integrity of the installation for this or any of its products.

1. Use the gasket as a template
to mark your mounting holes.

2. Determine whether you are going to use the self-tapping screws or the machine screws
and well nuts.

• Use the self tapping screws for applications where the mounting surface is a minimum

of .060” (1/16”) thick and is composed of a material that will provide sufficient “bite” for
the self tapping screw.

• Use the machine screws and well nuts if your surface is less than .060” thick and/or

composed of a material insufficient for securing with self tapping screws.

3. Route the wires as
shown to the right:

Rubber Mounting Gasket

Bezel

LED Array

4. Seal the wire hole with
silicone to prevent your
wires from becoming
damaged.

WELL NUT

INSTALLATION

Foam Compression Gasket

IMPORTANT

Mounting Surface

5. If you are using the well nuts, push the
enclosed rubber well nuts through the
holes until the bottom side of the wider
lip rests on the surface of the vehicle.

6. Review the mounting diagram and use the appropriate screws to mount the bezel.

• Check the gasket to ensure it is resting flat and that there are no gaps
between the light and the mounting surface.

• Take extreme caution not to over tighten the screws!!! Over tightening
of the screws can strip the holes and result in a faulty mount.

7. Once the bezel is firmly attached to the mounting surface, seat the foam compression
gasket inside of it. Carefully feed any loose wire into the wire hole and press the LED
head into the bezel.

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