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Preparing the Powerhouse unit for installation
First, make sure that the power is disconnected from the supply wiring. Next,
connect the positive power source wire securely to the red conductor located
on the back of the Powerhouse. Then connect the negative power source wire
securely to the black conductor located on the back of the Powerhouse. The
Powerhouse attaches to the same bracket with the four (4) #10 stainless
steel Phillips-head pan screws included in your installation kit (Figure 4).
You may have to press gently to compress the four rubber anti-vibration
pads on the bottom of the Powerhouse in order to properly seat the screws.
Installation is now complete. .
Operation
The Powerhouse charging station is designed to perform the following
functions:
• Securing the imager in the vehicle in accordance with NFPA 1901-14.1.11.2.
• Storing and recharging the battery in the imager and maintaining the
battery at full charge.
• Securing a spare rechargeable battery in accordance with NFPA 1901-
14.1.11.2.
• Storing and recharging the spare battery and maintaining it at full charge.
Inserting the Eclipse into the Powerhouse
NOTE
In order to store the Eclipse in the Powerhouse, a battery must be
installed in the camera. Without a battery installed, the gripper arms
will not automatically secure the camera properly. Therefore, storing a
camera without the battery installed can result in non-compliance with
NFPA 1901-14.1.11.2, if the arms are not manually closed.
Depress the “Bullard” button at the top of the Powerhouse to open the
gripper arms. For ease of use, the Eclipse should be oriented so that viewing
window is at the top and the lens is at the bottom, with the on/off switch and
“Bullard” facing the user (Figure 5). Set the imager firmly into place in the
Powerhouse. The gripper arms will close, and you will hear a “click” as the
unit locks into place. If in a noisy environment, gently pull on the camera to
ensure that the locking mechanism has engaged; otherwise, the camera will
not be properly secured and could pose a hazard in a moving vehicle. As an
additional indicator, the Powerhouse “Bullard” button will return to the non-
depressed position once the camera has been seated properly (Figure 6).
The battery charger is automatically activated when the imager is inserted.
Battery charge condition is indicated by the color of the light emitted by
the “Bullard” button. A pulsing red light indicates that the battery is being
charged; a solid green light indicates that the battery is fully charged and its
charge is being maintained by the Powerhouse unit.
NOTE
If the charging indicator light flashes between green and red for longer
than 15 minutes, your battery is damaged and should be disposed of
properly.
Removing the Eclipse from the Powerhouse
Depress the “Bullard” button at the top of the Powerhouse with your thumb
while grasping the imager with your hand. Once the camera has been
released by the gripper arms, the imager may be pulled away from the
Powerhouse unit.
Figure 5
Figure 6
Removing the Eclipse
Inserting the Eclipse
