Whelen L10HAP User Manual

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ENGINEERING COMPANY INC.

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Installation Guide:

L10 Super-LED® Beacon

(12 and 24 volt)

Models L10H**, L10H**4, L10L** and L10L**4

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 requires 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: Beacons

AND/OR SERIOUS INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR PASSENGERS!

©2011 Whelen Engineering Company Inc.
Form No.14506B (061214)

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

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WIRING DIAGRAM

ALL FUSES AND SWITCHES
ARE CUSTOMER SUPPLIED

BLK (12V) or BLK/WHT (24V) - GROUND

WHT/VIO - SCANLOCK

RED - POSITIVE

SPST SWITCH

SPST SWITCH

3 AMP FUSE

BATTERY

MTG. HOLES FOR
#10 SCREWS (3)

3/8" DIA. WIRE
ACCESS HOLE

5.937" DIA. B.C.

MOUNTING DIMENSIONS
PERMANENT MOUNT

Specifications:

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

IMPORTANT WARNING!

12V

Input Voltage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.8 VDC +/- 20%

Input Current / Peak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 AMP

Input Current / Avg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.4 AMPS

24V

Input Voltage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.6 VDC +/- 20%

Input Current / Peak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.5 AMPS

Input Current / Avg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.2 AMPS

Permanent Mount:

1. Using the base as a
template, mark the 3
mounting holes onto
the mounting
surface. Remove
the base and mark
the location of the
wire access hole,
centered between
the 3 mounting
holes.

2. Drill the mounting
holes using a drill bit
sized for a #10
screw. Drill a wire
access hole using a
3/8” drill bit. Remove
the burrs from the
wire access hole so as not to damage the wires. It is
recommended that a rubber grommet be installed to further
protect the wires. A gasket will be used between the beacon
base and the mounting surface.

3. After connecting the beacon to the power cable, feed the wires
through the cable access hole and place the base and gasket on
the mounting surface. Align the mounting holes in the base with
the mounting holes in the mounting surface. Secure beacon
firmly to the mounting surface using the #10 X 5/8 Sheet Metal
Screws provided.

1 Inch (NPT) Pipe Mount:

Threading for a 1” NPT pipe mounting is precast into the base. Feed
the power cable through the 1 “ pipe and connect to wires of beacon.
Screw the beacon to the threads on the pipe, taking precaution not to
damage the power wires. NOTE: Do not tighten the base too hard

so as not to damage the threads.

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 the load. DO NOT USE CIRCUIT BREAKERS
WITH THIS PRODUCT!

This product is polarity sensitive. If the positive and negative wires are
reversed the unit will not function. Fuse the positive (RED) wire @ 3
Amps at the battery.

1. Connect the RED wire to positive voltage (+VBAT). A customer
supplied single pole/single throw (SPST) switch may be used to
control the ON/OFF function of the beacon.

2. Connect the BLK or BLK/WHT wire to chassis ground.

Operation:

Scan-Lock™ (White/Violet):

To use Scan-Lock™, the beacon must be turned on:
TO CHANGE PATTERNS: To cycle forward to the next available pat-

tern apply +VBAT to the WHT/VIO wire for less than 1 second and
release. To cycle back to the previous pattern apply +VBAT to the

WHT/VIO wire for more than 1 second and release.
TO CHANGE THE DEFAULT PATTERN: When the desired pattern is

displayed, allow it to run for more than 5 seconds. The beacon will
now display this pattern when initially activated.
TO RESTORE THE FACTORY DEFAULT PATTERN: With the power
to the beacon off, apply +VBAT to the WHT/VIO wire. Turn power to
the beacon on. The factory default pattern should now be displayed.

A normally open momentary switch can be used to control Scan­Lock™ operation.

Flash Patterns:

1. SignalAlert™ 75

2. CometFlash® 75

3. DoubleFlash 75

4. SingleFlash 75

5. ComAlert™ 75

6. LongBurst™ 75

7. PingPong™ 75

8. SingleFlash 60

9. SingleFlash 90

10. SingleFlash 120

11. SingleFlash 300

12. DoubleFlash 150

13. ComAlert™ 150

14. ActionFlash™ 50

15. ActionFlash 150

16. ModuFlash™

17. ActionScan™

18. Steady

Temporary Mount (Magnetic, Suction Cup, etc.)

With the magnetic or magnetic/suction cup mounting options
you will be able to mount your beacon so that you can remove it
if necessary and avoid drilling.
Magnetic/suction: Thoroughly clean the proposed mounting surface

prior to mounting. For suction cup mounting, wipe the suction cup
clean, place the beacon onto its mounting surface and apply gentle
pressure to ensure a good seal has been achieved. The Magnetic/
Suction Cups mount the same way as standard suction cups but are
best suited to a flat, steel surface.
Magnetic: Place the beacon onto the mounting surface and

plug it into the vehicle cigar lighter.

IMPORTANT: It is the responsibility of the installation technician
to make sure that the installation and operation of this product
will not interfere with or compromise the operation or efficiency
of any vehicle equipment! Permanent mounting of this product
will require drilling. It is absolutely necessary to make sure that
no other vehicle components could be damaged by this process.
Check both sides of the mounting surface before starting. If
damage is likely, select a different mounting location.

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