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Installation, Maintenance, and Service Manual
Federal Signal
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Wiring the Valor in the Vehicle
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT: Do not install equipment or route wiring in the
deployment path of an airbag. Failure to observe this warning will reduce the
effectiveness of the airbag or potentially dislodge the equipment, causing
serious injury or death.
4.
Decide where to route wiring around airbag areas.
EXPLOSION HAZARD: To avoid a battery explosion, always disconnect the
negative battery cable first and reconnect it last. Avoid causing a spark when
connecting near or to the battery. The gases produced by a battery can cause
a battery explosion that could result in vehicle damage and serious injury.
5.
Decide where to route the light bar’s power and ground wires.
SEAT REMOVAL PRECAUTION: If a vehicle seat is temporarily removed, verify
with the vehicle manufacturer if the seat needs to be recalibrated for proper
airbag deployment.
6.
To make wiring easier, remove the seats, spare tire, and pull down the headliner
where needed.
7.
Separate all electronic equipment wiring from two-way radio equipment wiring.
8.
To avoid interference, keep two-way radio antennas a minimum of 18 in (45.7 cm)
away from warning equipment.
9.
Whenever possible, run full wire lengths. DO NOT splice the wires.
10.
Do not coil excess wire. Leave a drain loop for servicing.
11.
After drilling holes for wires, deburr them, smooth sharp edges, and insert
grommets to protect the wires from chafing.
12.
When you frame-ground the equipment, use the manufacturer-supplied ground
locations in the vehicle.
IMPORTANT:
After the installation, frequently inspect the light bar and mounting feet
to ensure that all fasteners and brackets are tight.
Connecting Power to the Light Bar
NOTE:
Plan the location of the wire-routing hole in the vehicle roof so that the power
and communication cables do not have tight bends and have some slack to allow
disconnection on removal.
