Star Headlight & Lantern ULB42-3, ULB42V-3, The Star Phantom ULB42V-3,The Star Phantom ULB44-3, ULB44-3 Installation And Instruction Manual

INSTALLATION AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL

The

The

Star Phantom

Star Phantom

Chevrolet Impala (2005+) Rear Window

Undercover Interior LED Lightbar

Models

ULB42-3 ULB42V-3 ULB44-3

(Discrete) (Discrete Value) (Gen 4 Starburst)

®

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

PLITSTR372 REV. A 3/18/10

Due to continuous product improvements, we must reserve the right to change any

NOTICE

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

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

Star 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 driver-side or passenger­side airbag! Failure to heed this warning may result in serious or fatal injury.

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.

The Star 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.

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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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 Star Phantom

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 mounting hardware enclosed with your Star Phantom® should
include the parts below.

®

is designed to be mounted on the

Slotted Roof Bracket

Mounting Bracket

P30147-195P

P30147-1441P

(qty=2)

(qty=2)

Roof Bracket

P30147-144P

(qty=2)

#8 Washer

P30073-4

(qty=8)

#8 X 3/8" Screw

P30053-24

(qty=8)

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P30147-1441P

(qty=2)

1. Connect one of the Slotted Roof
Brackets (P30147-1441P) to
one of the Roof Brackets
(P30147-144P) using one of the
screws, and a flat washer.

2. Repeat this for the other pair of

brackets as well.

Roof Bracket

P30147-144P

(qty=2)

1.

2.

3. Push the Rear Headliner Mounting Bracket over the Headliner Retainer
Buttons, against the headliner.

Vehicle's Headliner Retainer Buttons

DO NOT REMOVE

3.

5.

6.

4.

4. Slide the bracket toward the rear of the vehicle securing the bracket under the
buttons.

5. Connect the two Roof Brackets to the Rear Headliner Mounting Bracket using
one screw and washer for each.

6. Attach the ULB42-3 Phantom to the top of the brackets (see next page) using
two screws and two washers for each bracket.

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Rear Window

Rear Window Gasket

Roof Structure

Vehicle Roof

Mounted PHANTOM

Adjustable Roof Mounting Brackets

Rear Headliner Mounting Bracket

Headliner Retainer Button

Headliner

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Electrical Connections

1. After the light is secured, route your cord to your ON/OFF switch (not provided). If
you need a switch, you may order Star part #SP3860-1 lighted ON/OFF rocker
switch.

2. Connect the black wire from the cable to the negative terminal of your battery
(preferred) or a good chassis ground.

3. Connect the white wire to +12VDC through your ON/OFF switch.

Operating Instructions

1. The ULB42-3 rear window Star Phantom® is designed for simple operation.
This unit has only a Pattern Select Button.

2. This is a momentary switch. Each time this switch-button is depressed while

The Star Phantom® is activated, it will cycle to the next pattern. The Star
Phantom® is designed with thirty -five different patterns, listed on the following

page.

Indicator LED

Located on the bottom of the Star Phantom® is an Indicator LED. When

your light is activated in any mode, this LED will light up.

Because of the wide variety of mounting applications,
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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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 Output Steady---Other Output Singleflash †
32 One Output Steady---Other Output 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.

* 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: Alternating Pre-
Pop Triple, Alternating Doubleflash, Alternating 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 output” for patterns 31 and 32.

• The Star Phantom
same pattern when re -activated.

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

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will remember the pattern it was in when turned off and display the

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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.

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.

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.

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