Code 3 C5550 Series, Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

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Notes:
1. Larger wires and tight connections will provide longer service life for components. For high current wires it is highly recommended
that terminal blocks or soldered connections be used with shrink tubing to protect the connections. Do not use insulation displacement
connectors (e.g., 3M Scotchlock type connectors).
2. Route wiring using grommets and sealant when passing through compartment walls. Minimize the number of splices to reduce voltage
drop. All wiring should conform to the minimum wire size and other recommendations of the manufacturer and be protected from moving
parts and hot surfaces. Looms, grommets, cable ties, and similar installation hardware should be used to anchor and protect all wiring.
3. Fuses or circuit breakers should be located as close to the power takeoff points as possible and properly sized to protect the wiring and
devices.
4. Particular attention should be paid to the location and method of making electrical connections and splices to protect these points from
corrosion and loss of conductivity.
5. Ground termination should only be made to substantial chassis components, preferably directly to the vehicle battery.
6. Circuit breakers are very sensitive to high temperatures and will “false trip” when mounted in hot environments or operated close to their
capacity.
The wiring for the permanent mount microbar is as shown in Figure 6. All wiring should be a minimum of 18AWG. The positive line must
have a 5 amp fuse, as shown. A switch may be used to control the on/off function.
Figure 5
Wiring Instructions:
BLACK
GROUND
RED, POSITIVE
FUSE (5A)
(USER SUPPLIED)
BLUE
DIM/FLASH PATTERN SELECT
(ISOLATE WHEN NOT IN USE)
SWITCH
(USER SUPPLIED)
YELLOW SYNC
(ISOLATE WHEN NOT
IN USE)
5550 SINGLE
COLOR SERIES
BLACK
GROUND
RED, POSITIVE
FUSE (5A)
(USER SUPPLIED)
BLUE
DIM/FLASH PATTERN SELECT
(ISOLATE WHEN NOT IN USE)
SWITCH
(USER SUPPLIED)
5545 SINGLE
COLOR SERIES
BLACK
GROUND
RED, POSITIVE
COLOR 1
FUSE (5A)
(USER SUPPLIED)
BLUE
DIM/FLASH PATTERN SELECT
(ISOLATE WHEN NOT IN USE)
SWITCH
(USER SUPPLIED)
YELLOW SYNC
(ISOLATE WHEN NOT
IN USE)
5550 DUAL
COLOR SERIES
WHITE, POSITIVE
COLOR 2
SWITCH
(USER SUPPLIED)