Star Headlight & Lantern Split Phantom ULB21, Split Phantom ULB24 Installation And Instruction Manual

INSTALLATION AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL

The Split Phantom

The Split Phantom

Undercover Interior LED Lightbar

Models

ULB21 ULB24

(Discrete) (Gen 4 Starburst)

™

IMPORTANT: Please read all of the following instructions before installing your new warning light.

PLIT390 REV. C 3/19/10

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.

IMPORTANT: Please read all of the following instructions before installing your new
Split Phantom™ LED undercover lightbar.

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

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

Please Note: These instructions are provided as a general guideline only. Specific

mounting and/or wiring, may be necessary and are 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.

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

cord does not interfere with the proper operation of the driver-side or passenger­side airbag! Failure to heed this warning may result in serious or fatal injury.

The Split Phantom™ uses 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.

NOTICE

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.

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Optional Mounting Brackets

There are six (6) optional mounting brackets that can be used to mount your

Split Phantom™ or Half Phantom™. Your light comes with the one that was

selected at the time the light was ordered. Please review the diagram below
that shows the parts included with each kit.

274-ULB21-U1

Universal Mounting Kit

274-ULB21-CH

Dodge Charger Mounting Kit

274-ULB21-CV

Frord Crown Victoria Mounting Kit

274-ULB21-IM

Chevrolet Impala Mounting Kit

274-ULB21-EX

Ford Explorer Mounting Kit

274-ULB21-TA

Chevrolet Tahoe Mounting Kit

Please Note: Every ULB21 comes with a standard baffle included. The 274-

ULB21-CH kit also includes a separate baffle that is specifically
designed to fit the 2008 Dodge Charger. It should be used in
place of the standard baffle included.

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Mounting Instructions

The following mounting instructions describe the standard, most
common way to mount this light. This method may or may not apply to
your vehicle. Because vehicles can vary widely in their design, it may be
necessary to configure the brackets differently than described. Some
applications may require you to design your own custom brackets. The
installer assumes all responsibility for the integrity of the installation. It is

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

The Split Phantom™ is designed to be mounted on the inside
of your vehicle. It is not intended for exterior applications and is

not warranted against water damage.

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. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for
the secure mounting of this light.

The ULB21 is designed to be mounted in the front windshield of a vehicle using
both of the pre-existing visor clips. An alternate method is also shown using the
Universal Brackets.

Before installing any of the
brackets, slide the enclosed
rubber channel over the
front edge of the baffle .

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The mounting instructions are divided into two separate sections. If you
are using the Universal Mount, proceed below. If you will be using one of
the vehicle specific brackets, please skip to page 9.

UNIVERSAL BRACKET INSTALLATION

(Model 274-ULB21-U1)

SUCTION CUP
OR
WINDOW ADHESIVE

MOUNT

• The Universal Mount use two forked brackets and either a pair of suction

cups or a pair of window adhesive mounting pads (both included).

• The Forked Brackets must be installed for both the suction cup and

window adhesive mounts.

• Determine if you can install the Forked Brackets under your visor clips or

if you need to attach them in an alternate fashion and refer to the
appropriate section on pages 6 or 7.

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Universal Mounting (CONT'D)

Attach Forked Brackets to Light

1. Insert one of the carriage
bolts through one of the
washers. Please note that

washer is used as a spacer
on the square neck of the
carriage bolt. Slide the bolt

and washer through the
back of the left bracket.

Be sure to select the correct
bracket. The larger flange
should be located towards
the center of the light.

2. Remove three of the #8 x 1/2" self­tapping Phillips pan head screws and
use them to install the left attaching
bracket on the light.

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

3. Once the left attaching bracket is installed
securely on the light, fasten one of the
forked “L” brackets to the attaching
bracket, using the carriage bolt,
a washer, and a nut. Leave
the nut slightly loose to
allow for minor adjustments
during the remainder of the
installation.

CAUTION: Take extreme caution not to over tighten the screws!!! Over

tightening of the screws can strip the holes.

4. Repeat steps 1-3 for the right attaching bracket .

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Universal Mounting (CONT'D)

Attach Forked Brackets to Visor Clips

(If you do not have visor clips, or your visor clips will NOT provide a secure mount, or this
method will not work in your vehicle for any other reason, use the alternate method on the
next page.)

1. Standard mounting uses the factory
installed visor clips already located on
the vehicle, in conjunction with the
suction cups or window adhesive
mounts. If you do not have any visor
clips, use the Alternate Mounting
section on the next page.

2. Locate the two visor clips on the vehicle.
The style may vary from vehicle to vehicle.
Some styles use only one screw each,
while others may have more. Verify that
both visor clips are a minimum of 3” from
the center of the window, and a maximum
of 8” from the center.

3. Loosen (or remove if necessary) both visor
clips enough that one of the forked brackets
can easily slide under each of them.

4. Slide one forked bracket under each visor clip
and tighten the clip such that it securely holds
each bracket in place.

5. Once the brackets are installed securely under the visor clips or with a suitable
fastener, check to see that the bottom of the light is level front -to-back. If it is
not level, remove the light from the visor clips and carefully bend the forked
brackets as necessary. Reinstall the light and check again for levelness.
Repeat this process until the light is level.

Bend here if

necessary

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Universal Mounting (CONT'D)

Attach Forked Brackets using Alternate Method

If you are not using the visor clip installation described on the previous page,
continue below.

1. Some vehicles may not have visor clips appropriate for the previously
described installation, or may completely lack any visor clips. An alternate
mounting screw hole is provided in the bracket for these situations. This hole
can be used with an appropriate user supplied screw or other suitable fastener.

Alternate

Mounting

Hole

2. If you are using the alternate mounting screw hole, you will need to locate the roof
brace under the headliner of the vehicle.

3. Once you have located the roof brace, pick an area to mount the brackets (one on
each side) that is a minimum of 3” from the center of your window and a maximum
of 8”.

4. You must then determine an appropriate size screw to penetrate the headliner and
securely mount the brackets to the roof brace. When selecting a screw, take care to
ensure that it is capable of supporting the weight of the light and it will not penetrate
the roof of the vehicle.

5. Carefully drill any necessary pilot holes in your roof brace. CAUTION: Take care to

ensure when selecting a screw and drilling the hole that it is capable of
supporting the weight of the light and that it does not penetrate the roof of the
vehicle.

6. Install the screws through each bracket.

7. If necessary, adjust your light as described in Step 5 on the previous page.

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Universal Mounting (CONT'D)

Attach The Suction Cups or Window Adhesive Mounts

1. Remove the two #4 x 1/4" Phillips pan head screws on either end of the bar,
along with the washers and nylon spacers.

Remove outermost screws

from bottom of unit.

(Bottom View)

2. Use the screws to attach the
"L"-Brackets to either end of
the light as pictured to the
right. You may desire to
remove the nylon spacer if
the screw does not securely
fasten to the base.

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

or

3. Then use the appropriate hardware (as shown above) to attach either the
Adhesive Pads or the Suction Cups, depending upon your application.

If using the window adhesive:

• Be sure to use the tube of cleaner to clean both surfaces.

• After applying adhesive, please allow a minimum of 2-5 minutes

for the pad to adhere to the window before releasing pressure.

• Allow 24 hours for the adhesive to fully cure before using.

4. Continue to the BAFFLE ADJUSTMENT section on page 11.

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VEHICLE SPECIFIC BRACKET INSTALLATION

(Models 274 -ULB21-CH, 274-ULB21-CV, 274-ULB21-EX,
274-ULB21-IM, and 274 -ULB21-TA)

1. Remove both visor clips from the

vehicle.

2. Loosen (LOOSEN, DO NOT
REMOVE!!) the three visor pivot arm
screws on one side of the vehicle
with appropriate screwdriver.

(Passenger’s side shown)

3. Slide the forked end of the
visor bracket under the visor
pivot arm that you just
loosened. (Passenger’s side

shown)

5. Replace and tighten visor clip to secure

the visor bracket to your vehicle.

(Passenger’s side shown)

4. Align the square hole on the other
end of the visor bracket with the visor
clip hole. (Passenger’s side shown)

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Vehicle Specific Mounting Brackets (CONT'D)

6. Tighten the screws on the visor arm

to hold the visor bracket in place.

(Passenger’s side shown)

7. Place the angled "L"
bracket over the two studs
on the visor bracket as
shown to the right. Using
two #8 washers and two
acorn nuts, attach the “L”
bracket to the threaded
studs. Note: You may

want to leave the acorn
nuts slightly loose to allow
for easier final
adjustments. (Passenger’s

side shown)

8. Attach the light to the "L"
bracket using the two studs
protruding from the back of
the light housing. Secure the
light using two #8 washers
and acorn nuts as shown to
the right. Note: You may want

to leave the acorn nuts slightly
loose to allow for easier final
adjustments.

4. Align the square hole on the other
end of the visor bracket with the visor
clip hole. (Passenger’s side shown)

9. Loosen the two Baffle
Adjustment Screws located on
the bottom of the light to allow
the baffle to slide. (Driver’s side

shown)

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Vehicle Specific Mounting Brackets (CONT'D)

BAFFLE ADJUSTMENT (All Models)

1. After the top of the light is
touching the windshield, slide
the baffle forward until it
satisfactorily blocks any
reflected light.

2. Tighten the Baffle Adjusting
Screws to secure the baffle
in place .

10. With acorn nuts still slightly
loose, slide the light as close
to the front windshield as
possible. Once it is touching
the window, tighten the two
acorn nuts that secure the
two brackets together.

11. Repeat Steps 2 -10 for the
opposite side of the vehicle.

CAUTION: Take extreme caution not to over tighten the

screws!!! Over tightening of the screws can strip the holes.

3. Once all of the brackets are securely tightened, check your mount to ensure the
desired angle is achieved. Stand in front of the vehicle and inspect the light
through the front windshield. The screws may be loosened slightly to allow for any
final adjustments necessary.

4. After all the necessary adjustments are made retighten all the screws.

CAUTION: Take extreme caution not to over tighten the screws!!! Over

tightening of the screws can strip the holes and result in a

faulty mount. .

CAUTION!!! Once the light is secured, route your cord 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.

Star Headlight & Lantern Co., Inc. assumes no
responsibility for the secure mounting of this light. It is the
responsibility of the installer and/or owner to ensure the
lightbar is mounted securely. Check your light every time
you enter the vehicle to ensure that it is mounted securely.

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Operating Instructions

Pattern Select / Burst Mode

3-Way Mode Switch

Flashing/Off/Steady

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.

The Split Phantom™ is designed for simple operation using two switches. It
has a 3-Way Illuminated Mode Switch and a Pattern Select/Burst Mode Button.

The 3-Way Mode Switch (Flashing/Off/Steady or Pursuit/Off/Takedown)

This switch is located closest to the driver's side. It is used to select which
mode The Split Phantom™ will operate in. While in the Steady (Takedown)
mode, the LEDs will not flash, but instead will remain lit, similar to Takedown
lights. Under the Flashing (Pursuit) mode, the LEDs will flash according to the
pattern you have selected (See Flashing (Pursuit) Mode below).

Indicator LED

Located on the bottom of the right half (passenger side) of the Split

Phantom™ is an Indicator LED. When your light is activated in any mode, this

LED will light up.

Pattern Select/Burst Mode Button

The button located on the inside edge of the passenger half (see diagram above) is

the Pattern Select/Burst Mode button. This is a momentary switch and has two
different functions, depending upon which mode the 3-Way Mode Switch is in.

3-Way Mode Switch set for Steady (Takedown) Mode:
If the 3-way mode switch of your Split Phantom™ is in the Steady Mode position,
the Pattern Select/Burst Mode will “burst” your LEDs into a super-bright, high-power
mode (takedowns). This mode will activate for approximately 30 seconds then revert
to the standard steady burn mode. Please Note: Immediately after the 30 second
“Burst Mode” has ended, the light will be “locked out” of Burst Mode for 30 seconds.

3-Way Mode Switch set for Flashing (Pursuit) Mode:
If the 3-way mode switch of your Split Phantom™ is in the Flashing Mode

position, the Pattern Select/Burst Mode will act as the Pattern Select button.
Each time this switch-button is depressed, the Split Phantom will cycle to the
next pattern. The Split Phantom is designed with thirty -five different patterns
(see next page):

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Pattern List

1 Slow Warn *
2 Fast Warn
3 Superfast Warn
4 Warn Fade
5 Pre-Pop Warn
6 All Singleflash
7 Alt. Tripleflash
8 All Tripleflash
9 Alt. Quadflash w/Post Pop
10 All Quadflash w/Post Pop
11 Alt. Quintflash
12 All Quintflash
13 Alt. Pre-pop Quintflash
14 All Flicker
15 Alt. PSU Flicker
16 One Side Pop, Other Side Rapid Fire
17 One Side Rapid Fire, Other Pop
18 Comet 1
19 Comet 2
20 Delta Omega (Flash Rate Sweep)
21 Slow Warn, Superfast Warn
22 All Singleflash, All Flicker
23 Alt. Double, ALT. Quad w/Post Pop
24 All Double, ALL. Quad w/Post Pop
25 Alt Double, Alt. Pre-Pop Quad, Alt. Quad w/Post Pop, Alt Flicker
26 All Double, All Quintflash, All Quadflash w/Post Pop, All Flicker
27 All Quadflash w/Post Pop, All Doubleflash, All Flicker
28 Alt. Pre-Pop Triple, Alt. Doubleflash, Alt Flicker **
29 Alt. Pre-Pops, Alt. Flicker, Superfast Warn
30 Delta Omega, All. Double, All. Flicker
31 One Side Steady---Other side Singleflash †
32 One Side Steady---Other Side Short-Long †
33 Warn Medium (Alt. Long Singleflash) †
34 Alt. Short - Alt. Long †

• If at anytime you would like to go directly to the Slow Warn (pattern #1), simply

press, and hold the pattern select button for approximately 3 seconds. When the
LEDs flash once, release the button and the light will be in the Slow Warn
pattern.

• If you would like to place the light back into the default pattern (Pattern 28: Alt.

Pre-Pop Triple, Alt. Doubleflash, Alt Flicker), simply press and hold the pattern
select button until the LED’s flash twice (approx. 6 seconds). Then release the
button and the light should be in the default pattern.

• Toggle Mode: Pressing and holding the pattern select button until the LED’s

flash three times (approx. 9 seconds) will toggle the “steady side” for patterns 31
and 32.

• The Split Phantom™ will remember the pattern it was in when turned off and

display the same pattern when re-activated.

35 Cycle All

† = These Patterns meet California Title 13 and SAE J595 specifications in Red and Blue versions of the

model ULB42 only. (ULB42V models DO NOT meet these specs)

* Default Pattern #1
** Default Pattern #2

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Once your Split Phantom™ is installed, please test all the patterns
and options to familiarize yourself with the various patterns and the
operation of the buttons.

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

contact our Customer Service Department at [phone].

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These lights use state-of-the -art Light Emitting Diode (LED) technology. These warning lights are
comprised of ultra -high intensity LEDs that are controlled by a solid state flasher unit to efficiently
produce light output with lifetimes up to 100,000 hours. Under normal circumstances, you will not
need to replace any LEDs in this light. If any of the LED's in your light do fail, please contact Star
Headlight for arrangements to have them repaired. The flasher unit and heads CANNOT be
serviced in the field and any attempt to do so will void the warranty.

LED FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

The manufacturer warrants this LED light against factory defects in material and
workmanship for five years 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, 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.

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 that
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.

NOTE: Most failures can be traced to wiring and battery problems. Check

"quick-connects” and wiring to insure that correct voltage/polarity is
reaching the electronic strobe light/LED beacon.

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.

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