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Installation, Maintenance, and Service Manual
Federal Signal
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Contents
Safety Messages.............................................................................................................................. 5
Safety Message to Installers and Service Personnel of Warning Lights ...........................................5
Safety Message to Operators of Warning Light Equipment .................................................................8
An Overview of the Valor Light Bar ............................................................................................. 10
LED Lights, Colors, and Flash Patterns ....................................................................................................10
Modular Connector System ........................................................................................................................10
Controller Options .........................................................................................................................................10
FSJoin ................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Product Specifications ................................................................................................................................... 11
Preparing the Valor for Installation .............................................................................................. 12
Unpacking the Light Bar ..............................................................................................................................12
Connecting the Light Bar for Programming ............................................................................................12
Identifying the Control Wires for Flash Patterns .................................................................................... 14
Wiring the Valor in the Vehicle .................................................................................................... 15
Planning the Electrical Installation .............................................................................................................15
Connecting Power to the Light Bar .......................................................................................................... 17
Installing the Serial Interface Module ....................................................................................................... 17
Wiring the Serial Interface Module ............................................................................................................19
Maintaining and Servicing the Valor ............................................................................................ 31
Cleaning the Light Bar Lens ........................................................................................................................ 31
Removing and Reinstalling the Light Bar Lens...................................................................................... 32
Replacing a PCB ............................................................................................................................................ 33
Disconnecting/Connecting Power and CAT5 at the Light Bar ......................................................... 34
Troubleshooting the Light Bar ................................................................................................................... 37
Quick Testing the Valor with the Light Bar Test .................................................................................... 38
Testing the Steady Burn LEDs (HotFoot Only) ...................................................................................... 39
Getting Technical Support and Service ....................................................................................... 39
Getting Repair Service ................................................................................................................................. 39
Replacement Parts........................................................................................................................................40