2561767B
REV. B 305
Printed in U.S.A.
INSTRUCTION SHEET FOR CUDA TRIOPTIC™ VERTICAL LIGHT HEADS
MODELS 352012 (SINGLE) AND 352022 (DUAL)
SAFETY MESSAGE TO INSTALLERS AND USERS
WARNING
The lives of people depend on your proper
installation and servicing of Federal products. It
is important to read and follow all instructions
shipped with the products. In addition, listed
below are some other important safety instruc-
tions and precautions you should follow:
•
To properly install this light, you must have
a good understanding of automotive
systems, along with proficiency in the
installation and use of safety warning
equipment.
•
DO NOT install equipment or route wiring
in the deployment path of an air bag.
•
When drilling into a vehicle structure, be
sure that both sides of the surface are clear
of anything that could be damaged.
•
In order for the light to function properly, a
separate ground connection must be made.
If practical, it should be connected to the
negative battery terminal. At a minimum, it
may be attached to a solid metal body or
chassis part that will provide an effective
ground path as long as the light system is to
be used.
•
Locate light control so the VEHICLE and
CONTROL can be operated safely under all
driving conditions.
•
Do not attempt to activate or deactivate
light control while driving in a hazardous
situation.
•
You should frequently inspect the light to
ensure that it is operating properly and
that it is securely attached to the vehicle.
•
This product contains high intensity LED
devices. To prevent eye damage, DO NOT
stare into the light beam at close range.
•
The light should be frequently inspected to
ensure that it is operating properly and
that it is securely attached to the vehicle.
•
File these instructions in a safe place and
refer to them when maintaining and/or
reinstalling the product.
Failure to follow all safety precautions and instruc-
tions may result in property damage, serious injury, or
death to you or others.
A.
GENERAL.
The Cuda TriOptic Models 352012 and 352022 are LED
light heads designed for use in conjunction with all Federal
Signal switch controllers. These light heads are designed for
mounting on a vehicle’s interior, exterior, or on a motorcycle.
The housing is comprised of an extruded aluminum profile
with a front high-impact polycarbonate protective lens. The
unit is supplied with mounting hardware and a five-foot cable.
This unit has an operating temperature of -30
°
C to +65
°
C
(-22
°
F to +149
°
F). It may be mounted in the horizontal or
vertical position with the cabling exiting from either side or
the rear. The physical dimensions of the 352012 are 4.2-inches
long by 1.6-inches deep by 2.4-inches high. The 352022 is 7.9-
inches long by 1.6-inches deep by 2.4-inches high. End caps
and the front lens cover are compression sealed to the ex-
truded housing by means of Buna-N gasketing. The unit also
features stainless steel hex machine screws and kepsnuts for
the channels on the top, bottom and rear of the housing.
The Cuda TriOptic is programmed with eight flash
patterns selectable by a control lead. The light head can also be
user-configured to operate with an external flashing device.
The 352012-02E and 352012-04E have been configured, at the
factory, for external flasher control..
B.
INSTALLATION.
WARNING
This product is intended for supplemental
warning and for use in conjunction with an
approved primary warning light system.
Consult local codes and regulations to deter-
mine if the power supply/ light head combina-
tion complies with the horizontal or vertical
mount positioning desired in your application.
WARNING
When installing equipment inside air bag
equipped vehicles, the installer MUST ensure
that the equipment is installed ONLY in areas
recommended by the vehicle manufacturer.
Failure to observe this warning will reduce the
effectiveness of the air bag, damage the air bag,
or potentially damage or dislodge the equip-
ment, causing serious injury or death to you or
others.
NOTE
For adequate condensate drainage, a horizontally
mounted unit MUST be mounted with the two drain
holes facing down (see figure 1). For vertical mount-
ing, the drain holes are located conveniently on either
end of the housing such that the cabling may be
routed from top or bottom.
Determine which side of the unit will be attached to the
mounting surface and which direction the power cable enters
the unit.
See figure 2. The unit is supplied with the power cable
entering the left rear position. To change the cable entry to the
