22
Valor
®
Light Bar
Federal Signal
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Wiring the Valor in the Vehicle
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.
REVERSE POLARITY / MISWIRING: Reverse polarity or incorrect voltage may
damage the light. To avoid damage to the light, ensure that the battery voltage
is the same as the voltage rating of the light and that the correct polarity
is observed. If you are connecting to a cigarette lighter plug or 12 V outlet,
connect the positive wire to the center terminal and connect the negative wire
to the outer terminal.
1.
Ensure that the lines are adequately fused as shown in the wiring schematics in
Chapter 5.
2.
From the light bar, route the CAT5 control cable into the vehicle cab or trunk
near the eventual location of the Serial Interface Module. An input cable is also
provided with the Interface Module.
3.
Route and connect the black lead from the light bar to the vehicle battery’s ground
(–GND) terminal.
4.
Route and connect the red lead from the light bar through a 40 A Maxi™ fuse at the
source, which is the positive battery terminal (+BAT).
Installing the Serial Interface Module
UNIT REQUIRES VENTILATION: The Serial Interface Module needs to radiate
heat. Do not install it in an area where it cannot dissipate heat into the air. Do
not mount it near a heater duct.
UNIT REQUIRES SHELTER FROM WEATHER: The Serial Interface Module is
NOT waterproof. It must be mounted in a location that is sheltered from rain,
snow, standing water, etc.
IMPORTANT
: The Serial Interface Module must be installed within 36 in (91 cm) of the
light bar controller.
To mount the Serial Interface Module and make the power connections:
1.
Use the Serial Interface Module as a template and scribe four drill-position marks
at the selected mounting location. Mounting centers are 2.00 in x 5.95 in (5.08 cm
x 15.11 cm).
