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Figure 2.
See figure 1. The supplied mounting bracket allows the
control unit to be mounted in a variety of positions. To install the
control unit, proceed as follows:
CAUTION
Install the control unit in an adequately ventilated area.
Never install near heater ducts.
NOTE
When selecting a mounting location for the control unit,
it is necessary to keep in mind the SignalMaster cable
length. Plan wiring and cable routing before installation.
1.
Select a mounting location for the control unit that
allows the vehicle and controls to be operated safely at all times.
2.
Use the mounting bracket as a template and scribe
two drill position marks at the selected mounting location.
CAUTION
Before drilling holes in ANY part of a vehicle, be sure that
both sides of the mounting surface are clear of parts that
could be damaged; such as brake lines, fuel lines, electrical
wiring or other vital parts.
3.
Drill two holes at the previously scribed position
marks.
4.
Secure the mounting bracket to the mounting
surface with two user-supplied, thread-forming, 1/4-20 screws.
C.
Electrical Connections.
WARNING
Failure to observe this WARNING may result in fire,
burns or blindness.
If shorted to vehicle frame, high current conductors can
cause hazardous sparks resulting in electrical fires or
molten metal.
DO NOT connect this system to vehicle battery until ALL
other electrical connections are made and mounting of all
components is complete.
Verify that no short circuits exist, before connecting to the
Positive (+) battery terminal.
Figure 1.
WARNING
Do not connect more than one, 6 or 8 head, halogen
SignalMaster assembly to a SignalMaster control-
ler or the SignalMaster outputs of a SmartSiren.
Electrical fire or damage to the controller or siren
will result.
The control unit is supplied with a seven-position
connector, an eleven-position connector, and insulated spade
connectors (0.250" (1) and 0.187" (2)) to perform the electrical
installation. User-supplied, 14-gauge red and black wires are
required for the (+) BAT and (-) GND connections. User-supplied,
18-gauge red and green wires are required for the (+) IGNITION
and (-) CASE GROUND connections on the seven-position
connector. In addition, user-supplied 18-gauge wire is used for the
AUX IN, AUX OUT, and DASH LIGHTS connections. Using figure
2 as a guide, complete this portion of the installation as follows:
1.
Power Connections.
CAUTION
To avoid damage and ensure proper operation, the red
and black wires MUST be installed as shown in figure 2.
a.
Strip 1/4" of insulation off of each 14AWG red
and black wire. See figure 2. Crimp a 0.187" wide spade receptacle
on the red wire. Crimp the 0.250" wide spade receptacle on the
black wire.
b.
Connect the red and black 14-gauge terminated
wires to the +BAT and GND positions as shown in figure 2.
c.
Route the red and black 14-gauge wires
through the firewall and toward the battery. Connect the black
wire to a good frame ground near the battery. In most vehicles, a
wire from the negative terminal of the battery is routed and
attached to the body/frame at the fender. This is a convenient
point to connect the 14-gauge black wire. Do not connect the red
wire to the (+) positive terminal at this time.
d.
Connect the 18-gauge red (IGNITION) and
green (CASE GROUND) wires to the connector as shown in figures
2 and 3.
IMPORTANT
The (+) IGNITION (18-gauge red) wire’s termination
point determines when the directional signal can be
activated. When the wire is attached to a vehicle fuse
that is powered when the ignition switch is in the run or
start position, the vehicle’s ignition switch must be in the
run or start position to operate the directional signal.
When the wire is attached to the vehicle battery, the
directional signal can be operated at any time. Note that
the unit draws no current when in the “off” position.
+BA
T
24 AMP
.
+BA
T
/IGN
(-) GND
(-) CASE
GR
OUNG
A
UX IN
A
UX OUT
D
ASH
LIGHTS
WHITE
BR
O
W
N
GREEN
ORANGE
VIOLET
GRA
Y
YELLO
W
BLUE
WHT/BLU
WHT/GRN
WHT/RED
WHT/ORN
RED
CUSTOMER SUPPLIED
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BRN
W
HT
GRN
BLUE
YEL
GRA
Y
PRP
ORN
290A2542-54B
9 CONDUCTOR
CABLE FROM
SIGNALMASTER
18 AWG DASH LIGHTS
18 AWG AUX OUT
18 AWG AUX IN
18 AWG CASE GND.
14 AWG (-)GND
18 AWG IGNITION
14 AWG +BAT
LIGHT OUTPUTS
POWER AND
GROUND
CONTROL
LEADS
25A
1A
1A
1/4"
WIRE STRIPPING
TYPICAL
+BA
T
+BA
T
GND
.
RED
LAMP COM
EXTERNAL LAMP
CONNECTIONS
290A2542-48B
BRACKET MAY BE
REVERSED AS SHOWN HERE,
IF IT BETTER SUITS YOUR SPECIFIC
MOUNTING REQUIREMENTS.
NOTE: ONLY ONE BRACKET IS SUPPLIED.
1/4-20 x 3/8" SCREW,
HEX WASH. HD.(2)
1/4" LOCKWASHER,
EXT. TOOTH(2)
SCREWS,THREAD FORM.,
USER SUPPLIED
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