2561047B
REV. B 1196
Printed in U.S.A.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR
VIEWPOINT™ FV SERIES LIGHT ASSEMBLY
SAFETY MESSAGE TO INSTALLERS
OF
FEDERAL SIGNAL LIGHT SYSTEMS
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 a light assembly: 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.
•
A light system is a high current device. In
order for it to function properly, a sepa-
rate 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 system controls so the
VEHICLE and CONTROLS can be
operated safely under all driving condi-
tions.
•
You should frequently inspect the light
system 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.
UNPACKING.
After unpacking the ViewPoint light assembly,
inspect it for damage that may have occurred in
transit. If the unit has been damaged, file a claim
immediately with the carrier, stating the extent of
damage. Carefully check all envelopes, shipping
labels and tags before removing or destroying them.
II.
INSTALLATION.
The light assembly is completely wired at the
factory and does not require any additional internal
wiring. All the conductors necessary for control of any
and all basic and optional functions are contained in
the cable(s).
The basic light functions of the unit must be
controlled by a user-supplied control head.
Before proceeding, ensure that the light assembly
has been installed on the vehicle roof in accordance
with the instructions packed with the mounting kit.
Route the light assembly cables as described below.
WARNING
Light system controls must be located so that
VEHICLE and CONTROLS can be operated
safely under all driving conditions.
A. Route the control cables into the vehicle and
under the dash, near the eventual location of the
user-supplied control head.
WARNING
To prevent personal injury and/or damage to
vehicle components, in the event of a short
circuit in the power cable, install a fuse in
each incoming cable conductor.
B. For proper light operation, the light assembly
control cables must be properly terminated inside the
user-supplied control head. Using figure 1 as a guide,
make the appropriate electrical connections. Ensure
that the lines are adequately fused as shown in
figure 1.