Whelen ID37UFX User Manual

ENGINEERING COMPANY INC.

51 Winthrop Road Chester, Connecticut 06412-0684 Phone: (860) 526-9504 Fax: (860) 526-4078 Internet: www.whelen.com Sales e-mail: autosale@whelen.com Canadian Sales e-mail: canadiansales@whelen.com Customer Service e-mail: custserv@whelen.com

Installation Guide:

Inner Edge ™ DUO™ XLP LC Lightbar (6 & 12 Light)

2013: Ford Fusion, SUV Interceptor, Taurus, Explorer, F150 - F550

2013: Chevy Caprice, Suburban, Silverado, Tahoe, All Pickups

2013: Dodge Charger, Ram 1500, Durango

2014: Suburban, Silverado, Tahoe, All Pickups

Whelen’s emergency vehicle warning devices must be properly mounted and wired in order to be effective and safe. Read and follow all of Whelen’s written instructions when installing or using this device. Emergency vehicles are often operated under high speed stressful conditions which must be accounted for when installing all emergency warning devices. Controls should be placed within convenient reach of the operator so that he can operate the system without taking his eyes off the roadway. Emergency warning devices can require high electrical voltages and/or currents. Properly protect and use caution around live electrical connections.Grounding or shorting of electrical connections can cause high current arcing, which can cause personal injury and/or vehicle damage, including fire. Many electronic devices used in emergency vehicles can create or be affected by electromagnetic interference. Therefore, after installation of any electronic device it is necessary to test all electronic equipment simultaneously to insure that they operate free of interference from other components within the vehicle. Never power emergency warning equipment from the same circuit or share the same grounding circuit with radio communication equipment. All devices should be mounted in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and securely fastened to vehicle elements of sufficient strength to withstand the forces applied to the device. Driver and/or passenger air bags (SRS) will affect the way equipment should be mounted. This device should be mounted by permanent installation and within the zones specified by the vehicle manufacturer, if any. Any device mounted in the deployment area of an air bag will damage or reduce the effectiveness of the air bag and may damage or dislodge the device. Installer must be sure that this device, its mounting hardware and electrical supply wiring does not interfere with the air bag or the SRS wiring or sensors. Mounting the unit inside the vehicle by a method other than permanent installation is not recommended as unit may become dislodged during swerving; sudden braking or collision. Failure to follow instructions can result in personal injury. Whelen assumes no liability for any loss resulting from the use of this warning device. PROPER INSTALLATION COMBINED WITH OPERATOR TRAINING IN THE PROPER USE OF EMERGENCY WARNING DEVICES IS ESSENTIAL TO INSURE THE SAFETY OF EMERGENCY PERSONNEL AND THE PUBLIC.

Warnings to Users

Warnings to Installers

Whelen’s emergency vehicle warning devices are intended to alert other operators and pedestrians to the presence and operation of emergency vehicles and personnel. However, the use of this or any other Whelen emergency warning device does not guarantee that you will have the right-of-way or that other drivers and pedestrians will properly heed an emergency warning signal. Never assume you have the right-of-way. It is your responsibility to proceed safely before entering an intersection, driving against traffic, responding at a high rate of speed, or walking on or around traffic lanes. Emergency vehicle warning devices should be tested on a daily basis to ensure that they operate properly. When in actual use, the operator must ensure that both visual and audible warnings are not blocked by vehicle components (i.e.: open trunks or compartment doors), people, vehicles, or other obstructions. It is the user’s responsibility to understand and obey all laws regarding emergency warning devices. The user should be familiar with all applicable laws and regulations prior to the use of any emergency vehicle warning device. Whelen’s audible warning devices are designed to project sound in a forward direction away from the vehicle occupants. However, because sustained periodic exposure to loud sounds can cause hearing loss, all audible warning devices should be installed and operated in accordance with the standards established by the National Fire Protection Association.

Safety First

This document provides all the necessary information to allow your Whelen product to be properly and safely installed. Before beginning the installation and/or operation of your new product, the installation technician and operator must read this manual completely. Important information is contained herein that could prevent serious injury or damage.

• Proper installation of this product requires the installer to have a good understanding of automotive electronics, systems and procedures.

• Whelen Engineering recommends the use of waterproof butt splices and/or connectors if that connector could be exposed to moisture.

• Failure to use specified installation parts and/or hardware will void the product warranty.

• If mounting this product requires drilling holes, the installer MUST be sure that no vehicle components or other vital parts could be damaged by the drilling process. Check both sides of the mounting surface before drilling begins. Also de-burr the holes and remove any metal shards or remnants. Install grommets into all wire passage holes.

• If this manual states that this product may be mounted with suction cups, magnets, tape or Velcro®, clean the mounting surface with a 50/50 mix of isopropyl alcohol and water and dry thoroughly.

• Do not install this product or route any wires in the deployment area of your air bag. Equipment mounted or located in the air bag deployment area will damage or reduce the effectiveness of the air bag, or become a projectile that could cause serious personal injury or death. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for the air bag deployment area. The User/Installer assumes full responsibility to determine proper mounting location, based on providing ultimate safety to all passengers inside the vehicle.

• For this product to operate at optimum efficiency, a good electrical connection to chassis ground must be made. The recommended procedure requires the product ground wire to be connected directly to the NEGATIVE (-) battery post (this does not include products that use cigar power cords).

• If this product uses a remote device for activation or control, make sure that this device is located in an area that allows both the vehicle and the device to be operated safely in any driving condition.

• Do not attempt to activate or control this device in a hazardous driving situation.

• This product contains either strobe light(s), halogen light(s), high-intensity LEDs or a combination of these lights. Do not stare directly into these lights. Momentary blindness and/or eye damage could result.

• Use only soap and water to clean the outer lens. Use of other chemicals could result in premature lens cracking (crazing) and discoloration. Lenses in this condition have significantly reduced effectiveness and should be replaced immediately. Inspect and operate this product regularly to confirm its proper operation and mounting condition. Do not use a pressure washer to clean this product.

• It is recommended that these instructions be stored in a safe place and referred to when performing maintenance and/or reinstallation of this product.

• FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT OR VEHICLE

Automotive: Lightbars

AND/OR SERIOUS INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR PASSENGERS!

For warranty information regarding this product, visit www.whelen.com/warranty

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10 X 1" PHILLIPS PAN HD SHEET METAL SCREW (type A) (QTY 1)

#8-32 x 3/8 TORX HD

SCREW (QTY 2)

VISOR SWIVEL BRACKET

VISOR CLIP BRACKET

Fig. 2

SHEET METAL

HEADLINER

VISOR CLIP

MOUNTING

BRACKET

SHEET METAL

ROOF

RUBBER SEAL

Lightbar

Side View

DRIVER DOOR

Pry plastic cover off

VISOR SWIVEL BRACKET

WINDSHIELD

Remove screw

and visor clip

VISOR

CLIP

MOUNTING CLIP (remove)

Fig. 3

WINDSHIELD

Install Faston grommet into existing hole in roof that clip snapped into.

Fig. 4Fig. 4

Re-install visor clip over bracket

using supplied #8 X 1" sheet metal screw

Install into Faston grommet using supplied 1/4 X 1-1/4" PPHSMS

MOUNTING BRACKET

Fig. 5Fig. 5

IMPORTANT! The lightbar should be a minimum of 16" from radio antennas!

Mounting

Bracket

ROOF

#8-32 x 3/8 Torx Hd Screw (QTY 2)

RUBBER SEAL

Lightbar

Side View

Lightbar

Side View

Lightbar

Side View

Fig. 1

HEADLINER

VISOR CLIP

side view

VISOR CLIP

side view

RETAINER

The & have a retainer to hold the headliner to the visor clip, which must be removed before remounting the visor clip.

Tahoe Silverado

NOTE: An Explorer mounting bracket is shown here. The bracket for your vehicle may be shaped differently but the basic shape and mounting will be the same.

PASSENGER SIDE

Under visor

swivel bracket

Under

visor clip

VISOR CLIP

side view

Fig. 6

1/4 X 1-1/4"

PPHSMS

GROMMET

HEADLINER

VISOR SWIVEL

BRACKET

ROOF SHEET METAL

When routing wires, choose a path that will keep wires away from excessive heat or any vehicle equipment that could damage the wires.

Installation / Standard:

1. Loosen (do not remove) the three screws securing the passenger-side visor swivel bracket to the vehicle.

2. Remove screws securing vehicles visor clip and remove clip and hardware.

3. Secure the bracket to the Inner Edge housing using hardware provided (Fig. 1).

4. Position the keyed opening of the mounting bracket directly under the location of the visor clip removed in step 2 and remount the visor clip in its original location using the original hardware (Fig. 1).

5. Firmly tighten any hardware loosened in this procedure.

6. Repeat this procedure for the driver-side assembly.

7. When properly mounted, the rubber seal will be in full contact with the vehicle windshield and roof. This is to prevent light output from entering the passenger compartment. When this has been achieved, tighten mounting hardware firmly.

8. Route the lightbar cable down the vehicle A-pillar to your control head. Make all wiring connections using the information in the wiring diagram.

Installation / Caprice:

4. Using the screw hole in the mounting bracket as a guide, drill a pilot hole into the sheet metal behind the headliner and secure other side of mounting bracket using the supplied #10 X 1” PHILLIPS PAN HEAD SHEET METAL SCREW.

5. Repeat this procedure for the driver-side assembly.

6. The rubber seal should be in full contact with the windshield and the rear of the lightbar should be in contact with the roof to prevent light from entering the passenger compartment. When this has been achieved, tighten all mounting hardware firmly to maintain contact (Fig. 2).

7. Route the lightbar cable down the vehicle A-pillar to your control head and make all wiring connections using the information in the wiring diagram.

Installation 2013 Ford Fusion:

Figures 1 thru 3 show the driver side of the interior, looking up at the roof.

1. On the driver side visor swivel bracket, carefully pry the plastic cover off of the front of the bracket (Fig. 3). The lightbar mounting bracket will sit in the space that the cover occupied. NOTE: Pry the cover off using two flat blade screwdrivers

on each side to avoid braking the cover. The cover will not be used here but should be saved in case you wish to remove the lightbar in the future.

2. Remove the swivel bracket mounting clip (located under the cover you removed in step 1) and lift the swivel bracket assembly out. Install the supplied fastex grommet into the hole in the roof sheet metal which the clip snapped into. Reinsert the swivel bracket assembly (Figs. 3 & 4).

1. Secure the mounting bracket to the Inner Edge housing using the two #8 - 32 X 3/8 TORX HEAD SCREWS provided (Fig. 2).

2. Loosen (do not remove) the screws securing the passenger-side visor swivel bracket to the vehicle.

3. Slide the outside end of the mounting bracket under the visor swivel bracket (Fig.

2). At the same time slip the rectangular hole in the other end of the mounting bracket over the visor clip bracket. With the mounting bracket in position retighten the visor swivel bracket hardware.

3. On the vehicle visor clip, remove the screw holding on the clip (The supplied #8 X

1" sheet metal screw will replace this screw) and remove the clip. (Figs. 3 & 4).

4. Secure the mounting bracket to the lightbar and position the bracket where it will

mount on the vehicle (Fig. 1 side view). NOTE: The rubber seal should be in full

contact with the windshield and the rear of the lightbar should be in contact with the roof to prevent light from entering the passenger compartment

5. Secure the lightbar bracket to the swivel mount using the supplied 1/4 X 1-1/4” Phillips Pan Head Sheet Metal Screw. This screw will thread into the fastex grommet you installed in step 2 and the bracket sits where the cover was (Fig. 6).

6. Line the rectangular hole in the other end of the lightbar bracket, up with the visor clip and install the visor clip over the lightbar bracket using the supplied #8 X 1” Sheet Metal Screw (Fig. 5).

7. Make sure all mounting hardware is tightened firmly and repeat procedure for the passenger side of the vehicle.

8. Extend the cables and connect to power. Refer to the lightbar manual for wiring and fusing

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