2561080C
REV. C 901
Printed in U.S.A.
INSTRUCTION SHEET
FOR
GRILLE LIGHT MODELS GH1 AND GS1
SAFETY MESSAGE TO INSTALLERS AND USERS
People’s lives depend on your safe installation of
our products. It is important to read, understand and
follow all instructions shipped with the products. In
addition, listed below are some other important
safety instructions and precautions you should
follow:
•
To properly install this light: you must
have a good understanding of automotive
electrical procedures and 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.
•
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
instructions may result in property damage, serious
injury, or death to you or others.
A. GENERAL.
The Model GH1 is an economical, low wattage,
halogen light designed to be used in a flashing mode.
It is designed for use on a vehicle’s exterior. The
supplied universal mounting hardware and installed
4-foot cable provides easy and fast installation.
The Model GS1 is a high intensity, strobe light
head intended for use on a vehicle’s exterior. It is
designed for use with Federal’s Model SPS2 (two
head power supply) or Model SPS4 (four head power
supply). These power supplies will provide 75 double
strobe flashes with flash energy of 10 joules per
double flash. The supplied universal mounting
hardware and installed 4-foot cable provides easy
and fast installation.
B. INSTALLATION.
WARNING
This product is intended for supplemental
warning and for use in conjunction with an
approved primary warning light system. This
strobe head can be powered by several types of
strobe power supplies. Consult local codes and
regulations to determine if the power supply/
strobe head combination complies.
NOTE
For maximum coverage and effectiveness, the
light assembly should be mounted in a horizon-
tal orientation.
To install the unit using the supplied bracket and
screws, proceed as follows:
1.
Determine the desired mounting location.
Scribe drill position marks on the mounting surface
for the 8mm mounting bolt and for a cable routing
hole (if desired).
2.
Assemble the mounting bracket to the light
assembly using the bolt, lockwasher, and nut as
shown in figure 1.
CAUTION
Before drilling holes in ANY part of a vehicle,
be sure that both sides of the mounting surface
are clear of parts that could be damaged; such
as brake lines, fuel lines, electrical wiring or
other vital parts.
