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Mounting Bracket
5/16-18 Carriage Bolt
Customer Supplied Bolt
Plastic Shim (if needed)
Rubber Foot
5/16" Nut
FIGURE 3
Bottom of Lightbar
FIGURE 2
Vehicle Roof
Vehicle Gutter
Curved Feet on
Curved Portion
The shims provided may be used here to help level the light bar, see Figure 1. Also, the tabs on the mounting brackets may be
bent at any angle to match the curvature of the roof. Select the appropriate length cap screw and insert through the holes in
the gutter hook and mounting bracket, and into a lockwasher and acorn nut as shown in Figure 1. If a special hook for a
"gutterless" vehicle is used, refer to the instructions for that hook at this time. The stainless steel cap screws supplied are sized
for the most common installations, but longer and shorter bolts are available at any hardware store. Tighten the cap screws on
both sides evenly keeping the light bar centered and level.
NOTE:
Tighten only until the bar is secure (bar does not move when bumped sharply with the heel of the palm). It is NOT
necessary to dimple the roof to obtain a stable attachment. If the light bar "bows" more than 3/16" (determined by placing a
straightedge along the front, bottom part of the frame and measuring downward at the center of the frame), loosen the 5/16"
trim nut sightly.
Re-Installation:
When moving a light bar from one vehicle to another, we suggest that new rubber feet be used. These are
standard hardware items, and can usually be found at any hardware store, or can be ordered from the factory. The special
hooks are stainless steel and should be saved and reused. Mounting kit parts are available to permit remounting on vehicles of
different design or make. Consult your local dealer or
Code 3 , Inc.
for detailed information.
Permanent Mounting
Typical Mounting:
Refer to Figure 3. Place the light bar upside down on a table or other work surface, being careful not to
scratch the lenses. Slide the 5/16" carriage bolts into the frame. Secure the mounting brackets finger tight so they
support the weight of the light bar. Place the unit on the roof of the vehicle. Place a soft pad in the center of the roof to
protect the paint. The mounting brackets must be placed so that they are resting on the curved section of the roof, see
Figure 4. This is the strongest part of the roof. Once the light bar is centered, tighten mounting brackets to light bar.
Using a tape measure and a level, center the light bar from side to side and locate a position of the roof where the light
bar is level. The shims provided may be used here to help level the light bar. Also, the tabs on the mounting bracket may
be bent at any angle to match the curvature of the roof (see Figure 4).
