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©2015 Whelen Engineering Company Inc.
Form No.14920 (080715)
Automotive:
Continuum
Installation Guide:
40” Continuum™ Bumper Mount
2011 - 2014 Ford Super Duty Pickup
For warranty information regarding this product, visit
www.whelen.com/warranty
Warnings to Installers
Whelen’s off-road equipment must be properly mounted and wired in order to be effective and safe. Read and follow all of Whelen’s written instructions
when installing or using this device. Potentially, this vehicle may be operated under high speed and/or stressful conditions which must be accounted for
when installing any device. Controls should be placed within convenient reach of the operator so that they can operate the system without taking their
eyes off the roadway. Some devices may require high electrical voltages and/or currents. Properly protect and use caution around live electrical
connections. Grounding or shorting of electrical connections can cause high current arcing, which can cause personal injury and/or vehicle damage,
including fire. Many electronic devices can create or be affected by electromagnetic interference. Therefore, after installation of any electronic device it is
necessary to test all electronic equipment simultaneously to insure that they operate free of interference from other components within the vehicle. Never
power equipment from the same circuit or share the same grounding circuit with radio communication equipment. All devices should be mounted in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and securely fastened to vehicle elements of sufficient strength to withstand the forces applied to the
device. Driver and/or passenger air bags (SRS) will affect the way equipment should be mounted. This device should be mounted by permanent
installation and within the zones specified by the vehicle manufacturer, if any. Any device mounted in the deployment area of an air bag will damage or
reduce the effectiveness of the air bag and may damage or dislodge the device. Installer must be sure that this device, its mounting hardware and
electrical supply wiring does not interfere with the air bag or the SRS wiring or sensors. Mounting the unit inside the vehicle by a method other than
permanent installation is not recommended as unit may become dislodged during swerving; sudden braking or collision. Failure to follow instructions can
result in personal injury. Whelen assumes no liability for any loss resulting from the use of this device. PROPER INSTALLATION COMBINED WITH
OPERATOR TRAINING IN THE PROPER USE OF THIS DEVICE IS ESSENTIAL TO INSURE SAFETY.
Warnings to Users
The user should be familiar with all applicable laws and regulations prior to the use of this device.
Safety First
This document provides all the necessary information to allow your Whelen product to be properly and safely installed. Before beginning the installation
and/or operation of your new product, the installation technician and operator must read this manual completely. Important information is contained herein
that could prevent serious injury or damage.
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Proper installation of this product requires the installer to have a good understanding of automotive electronics, systems and procedures.
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Whelen Engineering requires the use of waterproof butt splices and/or connectors if that connector could be exposed to moisture.
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Failure to use specified installation parts and/or hardware will void the product warranty.
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If mounting this product requires drilling holes, the installer MUST be sure that no vehicle components or other vital parts could be damaged
by the drilling process. Check both sides of the mounting surface before drilling begins. Also de-burr the holes and remove any metal shards
or remnants. Install grommets into all wire passage holes.
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If this manual states that this product may be mounted with suction cups, magnets, tape or Velcro®, clean the mounting surface with a 50/50
mix of isopropyl alcohol and water and dry thoroughly.
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Do not install this product or route any wires in the deployment area of your air bag. Equipment mounted or located in the air bag deployment
area will damage or reduce the effectiveness of the air bag, or become a projectile that could cause serious personal injury or death. Refer to
your vehicle owner’s manual for the air bag deployment area. The User/Installer assumes full responsibility to determine proper mounting
location, based on providing ultimate safety to all passengers inside the vehicle.
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For this product to operate at optimum efficiency, a good electrical connection to chassis ground must be made. The recommended
procedure requires the product ground wire to be connected directly to the NEGATIVE (-) battery post (this does not include products that use
cigar power cords).
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If this product uses a remote device for activation or control, make sure that this device is located in an area that allows both the vehicle and
the device to be operated safely in any driving condition.
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Do not attempt to activate or control this device in a hazardous driving situation.
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This product contains high-intensity LEDs. Do not stare directly into these lights. Momentary blindness and/or eye damage could result.
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Use only soap and water to clean the outer lens. Use of other chemicals could result in premature lens cracking (crazing) and discoloration.
Lenses in this condition have significantly reduced effectiveness and should be replaced immediately. Inspect and operate this product
regularly to confirm its proper operation and mounting condition. Do not use a pressure washer to clean this product.
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It is recommended that these instructions be stored in a safe place and referred to when performing maintenance and/or reinstallation of this
product.
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FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT OR VEHICLE
AND/OR SERIOUS INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR PASSENGERS!
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ENGINEERING COMPANY INC.
51 Winthrop Road
Chester, Connecticut 06412-0684
Phone: (860) 526-9504
Internet: www.whelen.com
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