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Installation and  

Maintenance Manual

2562676A

REV A1 0520

Printed in U.S.A.

© Copyright 2012-2020 Federal Signal Corporation

SLR LED

Rotator Beacon

Summary of Contents for SLR LED

Page 1: ...Installation and Maintenance Manual 2562676A REV A1 0520 Printed in U S A Copyright 2012 2020 Federal Signal Corporation SLR LED Rotator Beacon ...

Page 2: ...4 3400 This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties express or implied contractual or statutory including but not limited to the warranty of merchantability warranty of fitness for a particular purpose and any warranty against failure of its essential purpose 2645 Federal Signal Drive University Park Illinois 60484 www fedsig com Customer Support Police Fire EMS 800 264 3578 1 708 534 ...

Page 3: ...con 12 Selecting a Rotation Speed 13 Maintaining the Beacon 16 Getting Technical Support 17 Getting Repair Service 17 Ordering Replacement Parts 18 Tables Table 1 Product Specifications 9 Table 2 Replacement parts 18 Figures Figure 1 Permanent mounted beacon with wiring 10 Figure 2 Overhead view of mounting holes in the base 11 Figure 3 Pipe mounted beacon with wiring 13 Figure 4 Location of RPM j...

Page 4: ...anuals when performing equipment installations on a vehicle Light Hazards To be an effective warning device this product produces bright light that can be hazardous to your eyesight when viewed at a close range Do not stare directly into this lighting product at a close range or permanent damage to your eyesight may occur Do not install the light system in an area that would block impair or blind ...

Page 5: ...ge requirements Never attempt to install aftermarket equipment that connects to the vehicle wiring without reviewing a vehicle wiring diagram available from the vehicle manufacturer Ensure that your installation will not affect vehicle operation or mandated safety functions or circuits Always check the vehicle for proper operation after installation The lighting system components especially light ...

Page 6: ...at is temporarily removed verify with the vehicle manufacturer if the seat needs to be recalibrated for proper airbag deployment Before mounting any components check the manual to ensure that the component you are installing is suitable for use in that area of the vehicle Many components are not suitable for use in the engine compartment or other extreme environmental exposure areas Before drillin...

Page 7: ...ectors mirrors or lenses will reduce the effectiveness of the lighting system Avoid heavy pressure and the use of caustic or petroleum based products when cleaning the lighting system Replace any optical components that may have been scratched or crazed during system installation Do not attempt to activate or deactivate the light system controls while driving in a hazardous situation Frequently in...

Page 8: ...taller supplied materials 18 AWG 1 mm2 red and black wire for lengths up to 15 feet 5 m or minimum 16 AWG 1 5 mm2 wire for lengths greater than 15 feet 5 m For extending wires from the installer supplied switch 20 AWG can be used if required Fuseholder with 5 A fuse Two to three insulated butt connectors for the pipe mounting option and a switch with a current capacity of at least 5 A For the opti...

Page 9: ...at can be hazardous to your eyesight when viewed at a close range Do not stare directly into this lighting product at a close range or permanent damage to your eyesight may occur To permanently mount the beacon 1 Place the supplied template Figure 5 on page 19 on the mounting surface and scribe the locations of the three mounting holes in the base 2 Scribe a hole for the wires at the center of the...

Page 10: ...h Installer Supplied 10 Hardware Drill 0 2 in Dia Clearance Hole 3 for Extreme Vibration Conditions See the mounting template on page 19 5 For the three mounting holes select one of these options For tapped holes use a 18 drill bit to drill a 0 17 inch 4 32 mm hole at the scribed mounting hole positions Use installer supplied 10 pan head thread forming screws For extreme vibration conditions drill...

Page 11: ...nted Beacon ENSURE CORRECT INPUT VOLTAGE To avoid damage to the light ensure that the input voltage is the same as the voltage rating of the light Ensure that correct polarity is observed Also ensure that unit is properly fused To wire the beacon 1 Connect one terminal of a installer supplied switch with a current capacity of at least 5 A to the red wire of the beacon Additional 20 AWG 0 8 mm2 or ...

Page 12: ... needed for the installation For lengths up to 15 feet 5 m use minimum 18 AWG 1 mm2 wire For lengths over 15 feet use minimum 16 AWG 1 5 mm2 wire 2 Strip 1 4 inch 5 mm of insulation from the ends of the red and black installer supplied wires 3 Use insulated butt connectors to connect the red and black wires to the red and black wires from the beacon Ensure that the connectors are securely crimped ...

Page 13: ...d as close to the beacon as practical Figure 3 Pipe mounted beacon with wiring Red Black Red Black Beacon Insulated Butt Connectors Installer Supplied Threaded 1 in NPT Pipe 290A6877 5 A Fuse To Power Source To Ground Black Red Switch Selecting a Rotation Speed Selecting a rotation speed is optional and should be done during installation The jumper pins for selecting a speed are accessible by remo...

Page 14: ...e both reflector screws with a T 20 Torx screwdriver See Figure 4 Figure 4 Location of RPM jumper and pins Torx Screw 2 Reflector Assembly Optics Ring Motor RPM Jumper 120 RPM 75 RPM 90 RPM 290A6878 RPM Jumper Positions 4 Lift the reflector from the beacon assembly and set it aside The jumper pins are located between the optics ring and the motor on the connection side of the wire harness ...

Page 15: ... rotation speed to 75 RPM pull the jumper straight up from the pin and place it on the right two pins To change the rotation speed to 120 RPM pull the jumper straight up from the pin and place it on the left two pins 6 After selecting the rotation speed position the reflector onto the beacon assembly 7 Secure the reflector with the two Torx screws through the screw access holes on the top of the r...

Page 16: ...es are replaced CLEANING POLYCARBONATE DOMES AND LENSES To extend the life of this device periodic cleaning is necessary Clean the lens dome with a mild non abrasive neutral pH cleaning agent and a soft clean cloth Rinse the device thoroughly to ensure that no cleaning agent residue remains To avoid water spots dry the device with a soft clean cloth Failure to follow this precaution can cause craz...

Page 17: ...echnical assistance with any problems that cannot be handled locally Any units returned to returned to Federal Signal for service inspection or repair must be accompanied by a Return Material Authorization RMA Obtain an RMA from a Local Distributor or Manufacturer s Representative Provided a brief explanation of the service requested or the nature of the malfunction Address all communications to t...

Page 18: ...Ordering Replacement Parts To order replacement parts call Customer Support at 1 800 264 3578 7 a m to 5 p m Monday through Friday CT or contact your nearest distributor Table 2 Replacement parts Description Part Number Dome Red 8627205 04 Dome Amber 8627205 02 Gasket Mounting 8627319 ...

Page 19: ... Template for permanent mounting Not to scale IMPORTANT Verify dimensions of mounting template 90 125 Ø 5 56IN Ø 0 17IN Ø 0 17IN Ø 0 17IN Ø 0 375IN FORTAPPEDHOLES Ø 0 2IN FORCLEARANCEHOLES FORTAPPEDHOLES Ø 0 2IN FORCLEARANCEHOLES FORTAPPEDHOLES Ø 0 2IN FORCLEARANCEHOLES FORCLEARANCE WIREHARNESSHOLE 290A6885 ...

Page 20: ...eral Signal Drive University Park Illinois 60484 www fedsig com Customer Support Police Fire EMS 800 264 3578 1 708 534 3400 Work Truck 800 824 0254 1 708 534 3400 Technical Support 800 433 9132 1 708 534 3400 ...

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