Safety Message to Installers and Service Personnel of Warning Light Equipment
People’s lives depend on your proper installation and servicing of Federal Signal products. It is important
to read and follow all instructions shipped with this product and the original product. Listed below are
some other important safety instructions and precautions you should follow:
• To properly install this device, 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 airbag.
• If a vehicle seat is temporarily removed, verify with the vehicle manufacturer if the seat needs to be
recalibrated for proper airbag deployment.
• When drilling into a vehicle structure, ensure that both sides of the surface are clear of anything that
could be damaged.
• In order for the device to function properly, a good ground connection must be made. At a minimum,
it must 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.
• This product controls high intensity lighting devices. To prevent eye damage, DO NOT stare into the
light beam at close range.
• 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.
Overview
The Model 330104 SMC1 is a directional light controller. It is designed to operate the full selection of
Federal Signal SignalMaster directional light bars from four to eight light heads, either continuous or split,
at 12 V or 24 V. The control circuitry is protected against reverse polarity by a 2 A fuse and a diode. The
light bar requires its own appropriately sized fuse.
This model provides six distinctive directional signals. There are standard left-arrow, center-out, and
right-arrow patterns as well as special left-arrow, center-out, and right-arrow patterns that comply with
CAC Title 13, Article 22 if used with the appropriate SignalMaster directional light bar in Tables 1 and 2 on
page 2.
Instructions for the Model 330104 SMC1
SignalMaster
™
Light Bar Controller
2562118D REV. D1 0420
