2561511A
REV. A 1002
Printed in U.S.A.
INSTRUCTION SHEET
FOR
MODELS SML6-2SML1F AND SML6-2SML1F30
SIGNALMASTER™ LIGHT ASSEMBLIES
SAFETY MESSAGE TO INSTALLERS
People’s lives depend on your safe installation 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 instructions and
precautions you should follow:
•
To properly install this light: you must have a
good understanding of automotive electrical
procedures and systems, along with proficiency in
the installation and use of safety warning
equipment.
•
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 properly, a
separate ground connection must be made. If
practical, it should be connected 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.
•
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 Federal SignalMaster™ Models SML6-2SML1F and
SML6-2SML1F30 are six-lamp directional light assemblies
with two additional outer lamps controlled by a flasher PCB
assembly. The flasher assembly can be activated by either
+12Vdc or ground. Lens colors available are: amber (standard),
red, blue, and clear.
WARNING
These lights are intended for
secondary
warning
only. They are
not
intended for use as a primary
warning system.
II.
INSTALLATION.
A.
SignalMaster Light Assemblies.
Install the light assembly as described in the
mounting kit instructions, and route the cable near the
eventual location of the control unit.
CAUTION
Install the control unit in an adequately ventilated
area. Never install near heater ducts.
B.
Control Unit.
NOTE
Before selecting a mounting location for the control
unit, it is necessary to plan wiring and cable routing.
Use a Federal Signal SMC16 or SMC56 control unit.
Install the control unit and complete the wiring as described in
the control unit instructions.
WARNING
Do not connect more than one, 6 or 8 head,
halogen SignalMaster assembly to a
SignalMaster controller or the SignalMaster
outputs of a SmartSiren. Electrical fire or
damage to the controller or siren will result.
C.
Flasher Connections.
1.
SMC56 Control Unit (ground activation via AUX
switch).
See figure 1. Connect the ten-conductor cable’s
pink lead to the fused +12Vdc (+BAT) position on the seven-
position connector. Connect the blue lead to ground. Using a
one-ampere fuse, connect the white wire to the seven-position
connector’s AUX OUT position. Connect the remaining wires as
shown in figure 1. The flasher will operate when the control
unit’s AUX switch is activated.
CUSTOMER
SUPPLIED
1/4"
BRN
GRN
RED
PINK
BLU
YEL
GRA
Y
PURP
ORN
290A3761B
10 CONDUCTOR
CABLE FROM
SIGNAL MASTER
18 AWG DASH LIGHTS
18 AWG AUX IN
18 AWG CASE GND.
14 AWG (-)GND
18 AWG +BAT/IGN.
14 AWG +BAT
18 AWG AUX OUT
+BA
T
25 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
LIGHT
OUTPUTS
SMC56
POWER AND
GROUND
WIRE STRIPPING
TYPICAL
EXTERNAL LAMP
CONNECTIONS
25A
1A
1A
WHT
Figure 1.
