Whelen IX13UFZ User Manual

®

ENGINEERING COMPANY INC.

51 Winthrop Road
Chester, Connecticut 06412-0684
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Installation Guide:

Inner Edge® XLP (Low Current) Interior Lightbar

10-Light (w/take-downs) 12-Light (w/o t-d’s)

2013: Ford Explorer, Taurus, F-150, F-250, F-350, F-550

Dodge Charger, Durango, Ram 1500

Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, Silverado and All Pickups

2014: Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, Silverado and 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!

©2013 Whelen Engineering Company Inc.
Form No.14674C (041714)

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

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

Wirin Dia ramgg

To +12VDC

(fuse ea. @ 1A

WHT/GRN

BROWN

BLUE

ORANGE

WHT/BLK

*

WHT/ORG*

BLK

RED

Scan-Lock

Low Power

Flash 1

CA Steady

Take-Downs

Flashing T-D

Ground (-)

+12VDC

All Fuses & Switches

Customer Supplied

*

Not used with 12 light models

Fuse

(5 Amp)

Wire Color Function

Momentary Switch

SPST Switch

SPST Switch

SPST Switch

SPST Switch

SPST Switch

BATTERY

CAUTION! DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY AT THESE LED’S WHILE THEY ARE ON.
MOMENTARY BLINDNESS AND/OR EYE DAMAGE COULD RESULT!

IMPORTANT WARNING!

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.

Mounting

Bracket

ROOF

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

RUBBER SEAL

Lightbar

Side View

Lightbar

Side View

Lightbar

Side View

W

I

N

D

S

H

I

E

L

D

PASSENGER SIDE

Fig. 1

HEADLINER

VISOR CLIP

side view

VISOR CLIP

side view

RETAINER

RETAINER

The & have a retainer
which holds the headliner to the visor
clip. Remove the retainer before you
remount the visor clip.

Tahoe Silverado

Under visor

swivel bracket

Under

visor clip

VISOR CLIP

side view

any radio antennas!

Installation:

Note: When routing wires, it is important to choose a path that will keep
the wires away from excessive heat or any vehicle equipment that could
compromise the integrity of the wires (ex. trunk lids, door jams, etc.)

1. Using a screwdriver, loosen (do not remove) the three screws securing the

passenger-side visor swivel bracket to the vehicle. (See reference to

retainer in Figure 1)

2. Remove the screws securing the visor clip to the vehicle. Remove and retain
the clip and all hardware.

3. Secure the bracket to the Inner Edge housing using the hardware provided.

4. Position the keyed opening of the mounting bracket directly under the
mounting location for the visor clip. With the bracket in this position, 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 to maintain contact (Fig. 1).

8. Route the lightbar cable down the vehicle A-pillar to your control head.

9. Make all wiring connections using the information in the wiring diagram.

Wiring:

WARNING! All customer supplied wires that connect to the positive
terminal of the battery must be sized to supply at least 125% of the
maximum operating current and FUSED at the battery to carry that load.
DO NOT USE CIRCUIT BREAKERS WITH THIS PRODUCT!

Operation:

This lightbar is powered and controlled by an 8-conductor cable exiting
the lightbar. All functions listed here are not present in all lightbars.

White/Green - Scan-Lock™

The WHITE/GREEN wire allows you to choose from the available flash
patterns. First you must activate the lighthead(s) you wish to change:

TO CYCLE THROUGH ALL PATTERNS: To cycle forward apply +12 VDC

to the WHT/GRN wire for less than 1 second and release. to cycle
backward apply +12 VDC to the WHT/GRN wire for more than 1 second

and release.

TO SET A PATTERN AS DEFAULT: When the pattern is displayed, allow it
to run for over 5 seconds. The lighthead will now display this pattern when
active.

TO RESET TO THE FACTORY DEFAULT PATTERN: Turn off power and
apply +12 VDC to the WHT/GRN wire while turning power on.

A normally open momentary switch is best used for Scan-Lock
operation.

Blue: Flash 1

Apply +12 VDC to the BLU wire to activate the warning lights. Fuse this wire
@ 1 Amp.

Brown: Hi/Low Power

The low power feature allows you to step the lightbar down to run in low
power for night time use. Fuse this wire @ 1 Amp. An SPST switch can be
used to control Hi/Low power. To activate Low power operation: Apply
+12 VDC to the BRN wire. To restore regular power: Remove voltage from
the BRN wire.

White/Black: Take-Downs

Apply +12 VDC to the WHT/BLK wire to activate the take-downs. Fuse this wire
@ 1 Amp. NOTE: Not used with 12 Light models.

White/Orange: Flashing Take-Down

Apply +12VDC to the WHT/ORG wire to activate flashing take-down mode.
Fuse this wire @ 1 Amp. Note: The WHT/BLK wire overrides this display.

NOTE: Not used with 12 Light models.

Orange: California Steady

Apply +12 VDC to the ORG wire to activate lightheads using the California
Steady pattern table. Refer to the artwork on the following page for lighthead
identification. Fuse this wire @ 1 Amp.

Available Flash Patterns:

1. ActionScan™

2. SignalAlert™ 75 Alternating

3. SignalAlert™ 75 Multi.

4. CometFlash® 75 Alternating

5. CometFlash® 75 Multi.

6. DoubleFlash 75 Alternating

7. DoubleFlash 75 Multi.

8. SingleFlash 75 Alternating

9. SingleFlash 75 Multi.

10. LongBurst™ 75 Alter nating

11. LongBurst™ 75 Multi.

12. SingleFlash 60 Alternating

13.SingleFlash 60 Multi.

California Steady Pattern Table:

#

Active Lightheads

1. D1

2. D2

3. D3

4. D4

5. D5

IMPORTANT! Before returning this vehicle to active service, visually
confirm the proper operation of this product, as well as all vehicle
components/equipment.

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14.SingleFlash 90 Alternating

15.SingleFlash 90 Multi.

16.SingleFlash 120 Alternating

17.SingleFlash 120 Multi.

18.‘SingleFlash 240 Alternating

19.SingleFlash 240 Multi.

20.DoubleFlash 120 Alternating

21.DoubleFlash120 Multi.

22.ActionFlash™ 75 Alt.

23.ActionFlash™ 75 Multi.

24.ActionFlash™ 150 Alt.

25.ActionFlash™ 150 Multi.

26.MicroBurst™ Alternating

27.MicroBurst™ Multi.

6. D6 (12-Light Models Only)

7. D1 + P1

8. D2 + P2

9. D3 + P3

10. D4 + P4

11. D5 + P 5

12. D6 + P6 (12-Light Models Only)

28. PingPong™ Alternating

29. PingPong™ Multi.

30. FlimFlam Alternating

31. FlimFlam Multi.

32.ModuFlash™ Alternating

33.ModuFlash™ Multi

34.Cylon 1

35.Cylon 2

36.Cylon Chaser

37.Eyeballs Sync

38.Eyeballs In/Out

39.2 Eyeballs In/Out

40.Eyeballs Crazy