Star Headlight & Lantern DL15-30 User Manual

INSTALLATION AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL

DL15

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LED TRAFFIC DIRECTOR

WARNING STICK

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PLITSTR77 REV. C 9/12/11

IMPORTANT: Please read all of the following instructions before installing your new LED

Traffic Director and Warning Stick.

CAUTION: Please be sure to check that your light is properly fused. Testing the light

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

WARNING!!!! Care should be taken when positioning this warning light so that the light

and/or cord does not interfere with the proper operation of any of the
airbags! Failure to heed this warning may result in serious or fatal injury.

It is the sole responsibility of the owner to ensure the warning light is
secure. Check your light every time you enter the vehicle to ensure that
it is mounted securely. Star Headlight and Lantern Co. assumes no
responsibility for the secure mounting of this light.

These lights use state-of-the-art Light Emitting Diode (LED) technology. This warning
light is comprised of ultra-high intensity LEDs that are operated by a micro-controller to
efficiently produce light output with lifetimes up to 100,000 hours.

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.

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Important

: This product is used to direct 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. Always carefully consider the effect on traffic
that the selected light pattern will have before engaging the lights.

Table of Contents

Safety Warnings i
Preparation 1
Stick Mounting 2-3
Electrical Connections 4
SP1515-TDC and

User Supplied Switches 4
Pattern Selection 5-6
Operation 7
TD77-2 8-12

Cover Removal
Jumper Setting
Connections
Operation
Pattern Display LEDs

TDC850 12-15

Cover Removal
Jumper Setting
Connections
Operation

Stick Adjustment 16
Parts 16
Troubleshooting 16
Warranty 17

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Due to continuous product improvements, we must reserve the right to change any specifications and
information, contained in this manual at any time without notice. Star Headlight & Lantern Co., Inc. makes no
warranty of any kind with regard to this manual, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Star Headlight & Lantern Co., Inc. shall not be liable for
errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing,
performance, or use of this manual.

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NOTICE

Preparation

Before beginning the installation:

• Determine where the Traffic Director is to be mounted.

• Check to see that there are no obstructions hindering the visibility of

your traffic director.

• Select a location to mount your controller (purchased separately or
user supplied). The controller must be located in a dry location out of
direct sunlight, free of dirt and dust. Under the vehicle's instrument
panel is usually the best choice.

• Once you have selected these locations, determine the path that
your cable connecting the controller to the Traffic Director will take.
The cable should exit the driver’s side of the rear facing Traffic
Director.

Be sure the cable attached to your Traffic Director is long enough for
proper installation. If it is too short, you will need to order a Traffic
Director with the correct length cable pre-installed. The standard length
for the cables is 15'. Star does not recommend “splicing in”
additional cable when the supplied cable is too short. Traffic
Directors with longer cables are available upon request.

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Mounting

It is the owners sole responsibility to ensure that the mount is
secure and will not come loose while the vehicle is in motion.

1. Select a location for the light to be mounted. Take into consideration viewing angles,
mounting holes, and where the cable will run when selecting a location. The cable
should exit the driver’s side of the rear-facing stick.

2. Once you have selected the location to mount your light(s), determine which leg size
suits your application best. There are three different size legs included with the
DL15-30W Series lights: Short Leg Brackets (DL15-BKT-S), Medium Leg Brackets
(DL15-BKT-M), and Tall Leg Brackets (DL15-BKT-T).

DL15-BKT-M

DL15-BKT-S

3. Remove the two screws in one end of the light and use
them, with two of the enclosed washers, to attach one of
the mounting legs, routing the cord through the center
of the leg (shown to the right). When
installing the legs, take into account
which direction the light will face, where
the legs will mount, and which end the
cord will exit from. Select the appropriate
slots in the leg to fasten the screws
through. Repeat this step for the other
side with the other leg.

Please note: The cable needs to run through the center of the mounting bracket
as pictured above and exit the driver’s side of the rear facing DL15-30W.

DL15-BKT-T

CAUTION!!:

you are installing the legs, please take extreme care to ensure that the endcap is
replaced in the exact same orientation it was originally in. If it is not replaced
properly the weatherproof seal may be broken and the warranty will be voided.

4. Mount your light in the desired location. Use appropriate fasteners (not supplied) to secure
the legs to your mounting surface.

In the event the endcap should become detached from the lightstick as

It is the owners sole responsibility to ensure that the mount is
secure and will not come loose while the vehicle is in motion.

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(Mounting CONT’D)

5. You must then install the enclosed tether cords, which
will help secure the light in case of impact. Attach one
tether to each leg as pictured to the right. Attach the
other end of each tether to a secure mounting point.

6. Each tether should be secured in separate locations
within 10" outside the legs of the light. Make sure there
is virtually no slack in the tethers. (See diagram below.)

CAUTION: Be sure the mount and/or fasteners used
are sufficient to support the weight of your light in
case of an accident.

7. Once the DL15-30W is mounted, you should select a location for your switch panel that is
easily accessible to the driver. The switches must be located in a dry location out of direct
sunlight, free from dirt and dust. Under the vehicle's instrument panel is usually the best
choice. You may use your own switches, or you may order the SP1515-TDC, TD77-2, or the
TDC850 (for use with SVP sirens that have built-in traffic director controls). If you are using
your own switches, you will need a 4-switch switch panel, with 4 SPST On/Off switches.

SP1515-TDC

(Optional Switch Panel)

(Optional Controller w/LED Display)

TD77-2

TDC850

(Optional Controller for use w/SVP sirens)

8. Mount your switch panel using appropriate fasteners (not supplied).

9. Once the light and switch panel are secured, route your cable to your switch such that it does
not interfere with the vision of the driver or the operation of the steering wheel, gear shifter,
and/or any airbags.

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