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Wiring Instructions
(281R Series)
Pattern Programming
WHITE:
(Synch)
- Connect with White wire from up to 5
other lights (see back page for details).
RED:
(Power)
- Connect to your switch through a
fuse to 12-24VDC.
GREEN:
(Pattern Select)
- Touch and release to Ground
to scroll through patterns.
BLACK:
(GROUND)
- Connect to the negative
side of the battery or a
Good Chassis Ground.
USER
SUPPLIED
SWITCH
USER SUPPLIED
5A FUSE
†
- Approved patterns for SAE J845
Pattern Shortcuts:
Hold Green wire to ground for indicated time.
Steady Burn:
Not in pattern cycle. Only accessible through shortcut. Hold Green wire to
ground for 18 seconds (light will flash 5 times).
CAUTION:
All of our DC powered warning lights are polarity sensitive. All wires
connected to the positive terminal of the battery should be fused at
the battery for their rated load.
Testing the light before this fuse is
properly installed will void the warranty on the light.
(Excludes DIN and Mag Mount Versions)
Change the flash pattern by touching and releasing the Green wire to BAT - (Neg)/Ground.
PURPLE:
(High/Low Select)
(optional)
- Connect to Ground
for Low Power.
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Synchronization of Multiple Lights
(Hardwire versions only)
SYNCHRONIZATION
You can synchronize up to six lights with compatibility.
DO NOT CONNECT WHITE WIRES UNTIL PROGRAMMING HAS BEEN COMPLETED FOR
ALL LIGHTS!!
1. Power up the first unit and select a Phase 1 pattern.
2. Program the second light with the same
Pattern Type
.
Lights with the SAME phase flash together (simultaneous).
Lights with DIFFERENT phases flash opposite one another (alternate).
3. After programming all lights, tie off the green wires and connect the white wires
together.
4. Test lights by applying power to all of them at the same time.
If you have any questions concerning this or any other product, please contact our
Customer Service Department
at (585) 226-9787.
If a product must be returned for any reason, please contact our
Customer Service Department to obtain a Returned Materials Authorization
number (RMA #) before you ship the product back.
Please write the RMA # clearly on the package near the mailing label.