2562297A
REV. A 208
Printed in U.S.A.
INSTRUCTION SHEET FOR Cuda TriOptic™
MODEL 351016F SERIES
SAFETY MESSAGE TO INSTALLERS AND USERS
People’s lives depend on your safe instal-
lation of our products. It is important to
read, understand and follow all instructions
shipped with the products. In addition, listed
below are some other important safety in-
structions and precautions you should follow:
• To properly install this light, you must
have a good understanding of automo-
tive systems, along with proficiency in
the installation and use of safety warning
equipment.
• DO NOT install equipment or route wir-
ing in the deployment path of an air bag.
• When drilling into a vehicle structure,
be sure that both sides of the surface are
clear of anything that could be damaged.
• In order for the light to function prop-
erly, a separate ground connection must
be made. If practical, it should be con-
nected to the negative battery terminal.
At a minimum, it may be attached to a
solid metal body or chassis part that will
provide an effective ground path as long
as the light system is to be used.
• Locate light control so the VEHICLE and
CONTROL can be operated safely under
all driving conditions.
• Do not attempt to activate or deactivate
light control while driving in a hazardous
situation.
• You should frequently inspect the light to
ensure that it is operating properly and
that it is securely attached to the vehicle.
• This product contains high intensity LED
devices. To prevent eye damage, DO NOT
stare into the light beam at close range.
• The light should be frequently inspected
to ensure that it is operating properly
and that it is securely attached to the ve-
hicle.
• File these instructions in a safe place and
refer to them when maintaining and/or
reinstalling the product.
Failure to follow all safety precautions and
instructions may result in property damage, serious
injury, or death to you or others.
I.
GENERAL.
The Cuda TriOptic Model 351016F is an LED light
head designed for use in conjunction with all Federal Signal
switch controllers. These lightheads are designed for
mounting on a vehicle’s interior, exterior or on a motorcycle.
The housing is comprised of an extruded aluminum profile
with a front high-impact polycarbonate lens. The units are
supplied with mounting hardware and a fifteen-foot cable.
These units have an operating temperature range of –30ºC
to +65ºC (-22°F to +149ºF). They may be mounted in the
horizontal, or vertical position with the cable exiting from
the rear. The physical dimensions of the 351014F units are
8.0-inches long, 1.5-inches wide by 1.75-inches high. The
physical dimensions of the 351016F units are 11.5-inches
long, 1.5-inches wide by 1.75-inches high. End caps and
the front lens cover are compression sealed to the extruded
housing by means of gaskets. The unit also features
stainless steel hex machine screws and keps nuts for the
channels on the top, bottom and rear of the housing. The
Cuda TriOptic is programmed with eight flash patterns
selectable by a control lead without opening the device.
The light head can also be user configured to be controlled
by an external flashing device without opening the unit.
II. INSTALLATION.
This product is intended for supplemental
warning and for use in conjunction with
an approved primary warning light sys-
tem. Consult local codes and regulations to
determine if the power supply/ light head
combination complies with the horizontal or
vertical mount position desired in your ap-
plication.
When installing equipment inside air bag
equipped vehicles, the installer MUST ensure
that the equipment is installed ONLY in areas
recommended by the vehicle manufacturer.
Failure to observe this warning will reduce
the effectiveness of the air bag, damage the
air bag, or potentially damage or dislodge the
equipment, causing serious injury or death to
you or others.
1. Determine which side of the unit will be attached
to the mounting surface. From a horizontal orientation,
the top, bottom and rear surfaces of the unit are available
for mounting. The top and bottom surfaces each have one
mounting bolt channel and the rear surface has two (see
figure 1). Choose the mounting channel that best suits
your application.
