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NOTE:
Unless otherwise specified, the
lightbar mounting feet must be sitting as
close to the edge of the roof as possible.
Mounting feet must also be in full contact
with the roof and not be hanging off
the edge.
IMPORTANT:
For strap mounted bars, be sure you have the right
sized lightbar for your vehicle. The lightbar should be about the same
width as the vehicle roof. If the lightbar is too large or small it will not mount properly to the vehicle and may shift or come loose during driving.
1/2" Minimum Clearance at Closest Point
MOUNTING FOOT
TINNERMAN
NUT
FOOT
ANCHOR
PLATE
SET
SCREW
Plate slides into
lightbar extrusion
5" Mounting Foot
NUT
BOLT
SPLIT LOCK
WASHER
METAL SCREW
NOTE:
The mounting straps are made to fit the contours of individual
vehicles. The strap
may look different. If your lightbar has a 5"
mounting foot, it will assemble differently than the standard
mounting foot. It also uses an extension to compensate for
the extra height. Follow these illustrations for assembly.
Mounting to the lightbar is the same.
shown here is for example only. The strap
for your vehicle
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
STRAP
S H E E T
M E T A L
SCREWS
EXTENSION
VEHICLE ROOF
Locking
Plate
Mounting
Foot
Nut
Mounting
Pad
Adjustment
screws
Lock
Washer
Anchor Plate
Tinnerman
Nut
Tinnerman
Nut
Anchor
Plate
Locking
Plate
Mounting Strap
Mounting
Screw
Adjustable Foot
Model MKAJ
Standard Foot
Model MKEZ
Mounting
Strap
Mounting
Screw
Tension
Bolt
Tension
Bolt
Tighten
screws
with
torque
wrench
set
at
35
to
40
in/lbs
Model
MKAJ
Mounting
Foot
Allen
screws
Mounting
Foot Base
DRILLING THE CABLE ACCESS HOLE
Drill cable access hole in appropriate area
for your lightbar (see note)
FRONT OF LIGHTBAR
For
cables exiting
the Driver-side
of the extrusion
lightbars
with
For
cables exiting
the Passenger-side
of the extrusion
lightbars
with
Routing your Edge Lightbar Cable(s)
1.
To protect the headliner from damage caused by drilling the cable
access hole through the vehicle roof, allow a 5” to 7” distance
between roof and headliner by lowering the headliner before drilling.
2.
Using a 1” hole saw, drill the cable access hole.
N
OTE:There may be a roof support member that spans the distance
between the driver’s and passenger’s side. DO NOT DRILL
THROUGH THIS MEMBER! Adjust the location until the hole can be
drilled without contacting this support member.
3.
Use a round file to smooth and de-burr the edges of the hole.
4.
Insert a 1” grommet (user supplied) into the cable access hole.
5.
Insert the cable(s) through the cable access hole into the vehicle.
Use RTV silicone to weatherproof the access hole after the cable(s)
are pulled completely into the vehicle.
6.
Route the cable(s) down through the B-pillar. The cable(s) must
make a 90° turn to enter the B-pillar. Although routing the cable in
this manner may be difficult, this has been determined to be the best
procedure. It is up to the installation technicians discretion whether to
route the cable(s) as recommended or use an alternative route. Pull
the full length of the cable(s) out of the hole at the base of the B-pillar
(Fig. 1) and route towards your switch panel. Refer to the instructions
included with your switches for switch wiring information.
Connecting the Cables
WARNING! All customer supplied wires that connect to the positive
terminal of the battery must be sized to supply at least 125% of the
maximum operating current and FUSED at the battery to carry that
load. DO NOT USE CIRCUIT BREAKERS WITH THIS PRODUCT!
Power Cable:
1.
Open the wiring shield lid (Fig. 4) and route the power cable into the
wiring shield and towards the firewall.
2.
Follow the factory wiring harness through the firewall. It may be
necessary to drill a hole in the firewall. If so, be absolutely sure that
there are no components that could be damaged by drilling. After the
hole has been drilled, insert a grommet to protect the cable.
3.
Route the cable along the factory wiring harness towards the battery.
4.
Install a 40 amp fuse block (customer supplied) on the end of the
RED wire in the power cable. Remove the fuse from the fuse block
before connecting any wires to the battery.
