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PLIT413 REV. D 6/17/14
INSTALLATION AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL
IMPORTANT: Please read all of the following instructions before installing your new warning light.
Models
ULB10 ULB14
(Discrete) (Gen 4 Starburst)
Undercover Interior LED Lightbar
The
Star Half Phantom
™
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The Star Half 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.
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.
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.
NOTICE
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 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 the driverside or passenger- side airbag! Failure to heed this warning may result
in serious or fatal injury.
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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 p urchaser'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 l egal rights. Y ou 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 (585) 226-9787.
If a product must be returned for any reason,
please contact our Customer Service Department to obtain a
Returned Materials Authorization number (RMA #) before you ship the product to Star.
Please write the RMA # clearly on the package near the mailing label.
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.
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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 †
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
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.
Indicator LED: Pressing and holding the pattern select button until the LED’s flash
four times (approx. 12 seconds) will disable or enable the indicator LED.
The
Star Half Phantom
will remember the pattern it was in when turned off and
display the same pattern when re-activated.
Warning Lights Pattern List
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Please Note: Every
Half Phantom
™ comes with a standard baffle included.
The 274-ULB10-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.
There are several optional mounting brackets that can be used to mount your
Half
Phantom
™. Your light comes with the one that was selected at the time the light was
ordered. Please review the separate mounting instructions that are included, based upon
the mounting option that was selected.
274-ULB10-U1 Universal Mounting Kit
274-ULB10-CH 2006-2010 Dodge Charger
2007-2008 Dodge Magnum
2009 Dodge Ram
274-ULB10-CH11 2011-2014 Dodge Charger
274-ULB10-CP 2011-2013 Chevrolet Caprice
274-ULB10-CV 2006-2011 Ford Crown Victoria
2009 Ford F150 and F250
274-ULB10-EX 2006-2013 Ford Explorer
2007-2013 Ford Expedition
274-ULB10-IM 2008-2013 Chevrolet Impala
274-ULB10-INT 2012-2013 Ford Interceptor (Taurus)
274-ULB10-RM 2012-2013 Dodge Ram 1500
274-ULB10-TA 2007-2013 Chevy Tahoe
2007-2013 Chevy Yukon
2007-2011 Chevy Suburban
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.
Before installing any of the brackets,
slide the enclosed rubber channel
over the front edge of the baffle .
Mounting
Gasket Installation
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CAUTION: Take extreme caution not to over tighten the screws!!! Over tightening
of the screws can strip the holes.
1. After the light has been mounted (see separate mounting instructions), if adjustments
permit, slide the light forward until the top of it is touching the windshield.
2. Loosen the baffle screws and carefully slide the baffle forward until the gasket is forced
slightly downward by the pressure of the windshield.
3. Tighten the Baffle Adjusting Screws to secure the baffle in place .
Baffle Adjustment
4. 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.
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Operating Instructions
Pattern Select
The button in the left side of the light is the Pattern Select button. Each time this
switch-button is depressed, the
Star Half Phantom
will cycle to the next pattern.
The
Star Half Phantom
is designed with thirty-five different patterns (see next
page):
Indicator LED
Located on the bottom of the
Star Half Phantom
is an Indicator LED. When your
light is activated, this LED will light up.
This light may be optionally de-activated if you wish. To do this, while the light is
running, hold down the Pattern Select Button for approximately 12 seconds, until the
light flashes 4 times. This will disable (or enable) the indicator LED.
The Star Half Phantom
is designed for simple operation using two switches. It has a
switched cig plug for On/Off control, and a Pattern Select Button.
Pattern Select
Switched
Cig Plug
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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