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Carefully remove the beacon and place it on a flat surface. Examine the unit for transit damage, and locate all parts. If damage is found, or
parts are missing, contact the transit company or ECCO. Do not use damaged or broken parts.
Installation and Mounting
IMPORTANT! This unit is a safety device and it must be connected to its own separate, fused power point to assure its continued operation
should any other electrical accessory fail.
CAUTION!
When drilling into any vehicle surface, make sure that the area is free from any electrical wires, fuel lines, vehicle upholstery, etc. that
could be damaged.
Permanent Mounting:
Select the desired location on a flat surface for the LED beacon to be mounted. The visibility of the flash and ease of wiring access should be
taken into consideration in the selection of the mounting location.
1.
Using the base gasket as a template, mark the three mounting hole locations (see Figure 1).
2. Drill the holes using a 7/32” drill size.
3.
A fourth hole may be drilled for wire access as shown in Figure 1, or the wires may be routed through the slot in the base for external
access.
4.
Connect the power wires as shown in the wiring section (see Figure 3).
5.
Mount the beacon with #10 hardware.
Pipe Mounting:
The 7945 & 7950 series base comes with 1” NPT threads for pipe mounting.
Temporary Mounting, Vacuum-Magnet Mount:
The 7945 & 7950 series beacons are available as vacuum-magnet mount (7945XVM & 7950X-VM) units. The Vacuum-Magnet Mount feature
includes a suction cup on the bottom of the beacon, with a magnet inside of the suction cup, for a secure, temporary mount. The beacon
should be placed in the center of the roof where the least amount of curvature occurs. Before installing, make sure there is no debris on the
bottom of the beacon or on the roof of the vehicle, which could reduce the holding power of the suction cup and magnet. Place and remove
the beacon without sliding to avoid scratching the paint on the vehicle. After placement, the beacon should adhere firmly to the surface. If the
unit slides or moves easily, a proper installation has not been obtained. To release the vacuum, lift the tab to release the airlock (see Figure
2). To protect the Vacuum-Magnet Mount assembly, return beacon to the box when not in use. Do not attempt to attach the beacon to an ice-
covered surface.
WARNING!
Maximum recommended vehicle speed for safe operation using the Vacuum Mount model is 65 mph (104 km/h) when fitted to the
center of a vehicle roof of steel construction. Higher speeds could cause the mount to fail, resulting in the minibar flying off of the
vehicle, which could cause damage to other vehicles and injury or death to the passengers. The vacuum-magnet mount is not intended
as a permanent mount for the minibar. The vacuum-magnet mount unit must be mounted on a magnetic surface (i.e. no fiberglass, etc.).
Ensure that the magnet ts kept clean.
Figure 2
WARNING!
Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or
injury from excessive heat build up.
•
Operator is responsible for ensuring cigarette adapter fits cor
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rectly into cigarette/auxillary outlet used.
• For proper operation, verify cigarette/auxillary outlet circuit
is rated to supply, a minimum of 10 amps. (See specifications
section for rated current in amperes).
• Do not exceed the current rating for the cigarette lighter power
outlet recommended by vehicle manufacturer.
• Keep cigarette lighter adapter, and outlet, clean and free of
debris.
• Do not use the cigarette lighter adapter when wet.
• Insert cigarette lighter adapter fully into the outlet for proper
connection.
• Grasp cigarette lighter adapter, NOT cord, to remove from
outlet.
• Remove cigarette lighter adapter completely from outlet when
light is not in use.
