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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
Preparing the Valor for Installation .............................................................................................. 12
Unpacking the Light Bar ..............................................................................................................................12
Connecting the Valor for Programming ...................................................................................................12
Selecting External SignalMaster Control ................................................................................................. 14
Selecting Internal SignalMaster Control (Factory Default) .................................................................. 14
Entering Program Mode ...............................................................................................................................15
Exiting Program Mode ..................................................................................................................................19
Wiring the Valor in the Vehicle .................................................................................................... 20
Planning the Electrical Installation ............................................................................................................20
Connecting Power to the Light Bar ..........................................................................................................21
Installing the Serial Interface Module ......................................................................................................22
Wiring the Serial Interface Module ........................................................................................................... 24
Maintaining and Servicing the Valor ............................................................................................ 35
Cleaning the Light Bar Lens ....................................................................................................................... 35
Removing and Reinstalling the Light Bar Lens...................................................................................... 36
Replacing a PCB ............................................................................................................................................ 37
Disconnecting/Connecting Power and CAT5 at the Light Bar ......................................................... 38
Troubleshooting the Light Bar .................................................................................................................... 41
Quick Testing the Valor with the Light Bar Test .................................................................................... 42
Testing the Steady Burn LEDs (HotFoot Only) ...................................................................................... 43
Getting Technical Support and Service ....................................................................................... 43
Getting Repair Service ................................................................................................................................. 43
Replacement Parts........................................................................................................................................ 44