Thank you for purchasing PATLITE’s LED Warning Light for your application. Please read these
instructions carefully before installation, maintenance and repair. Store this manual in a safe
place for future reference. If you have any questions regarding this product, please contact your
PATLITE sales representative.
NOTICE FOR SAFE OPERATION
LP8US LED Surface Mount Warning Light
INSTALLATION MANUAL
In order to prevent injury to the user and other personnel or damage to assets, note the
following:
The warning indications are divided into the following classes according to the
degree of danger or damage incurred when the warning is not taken into
consideration and the product is not correctly used.
The following symbols explain the nature of the information to be observed.
Described action is strictly prohibited. It is not to be carried
out under any
circumstances.
Described action is “enforced.”
It should be carried out by all means.
!
Failure to follow these instructions may lead to death or serious
injury.
Warning
Failure to follow these instructions may lead from slight to
medium injury or lead to property damage or injury to others.
Caution
1. To operate this product safely, please observe the following:
Do not substitute any parts from other products or disassemble
this unit. It may cause malfunction or failure.
After installing this product, be careful not to use this product to
climb onto a machine or to get anything snagged onto this product
while it is mounted on equipment, etc. Failure to comply may result
in falling off the machinery or product damage may occur.
(Prohibited)
Warning
Be sure to disconnect the power when wiring, mounting,
exchanging, or repairing the product. Failure to comply may result
in damage of the internal circuitry and the danger of electric shock
due to short-circuiting.
Request the installation and wiring to be accompanied by a
professional contractor. Failure to comply may result in electric
shock, fire or falling from high places.
When this product is used for security purposes, it should be
inspected daily. In addition, it is recommended that other security
products be used together with this product in case the product
malfunctions.
After installing this product, be careful not to use this product to
climb onto a machine or to get anything snagged onto this product
while it is mounted on equipment, etc. Failure to comply may result
in falling off the machinery or product damage may occur.
Verify the installation location is a firm location which can handle
the weight of the product.
Do not loosen any screws on the assembly. It will have an adverse
effect on the protection rating.
(Enforced)
!
In order to avoid danger to the eyes, do not stare into the beam, do
not view directly into the optical instrument, do not aim the beam
toward someone’s eyes. The LED beam is hazardous to the eyes.
The designated hardware should be used for installation. Any parts
used that are not specified may result in product damage or
personal injury.
Do not connect this device to a strobe power supply. This product
is self-contained and does not require an external strobe power
supply.
Caution
(Prohibited)
-2-
Verify that the specified operating voltage is not exceeded.
For safety measures, be sure to connect an external fuse to protect
this product from damage from overcurrents and overvoltages,
mis-wiring, etc.
(Enforced)
!
2. Model Number Configuration
-1-
3. Part Names and Dimensions
(inches)
Body
Lens Gasket
Control Cable
L P 8 U S –
R
Color:
R : Red
Y : Amber
G : Green
B : Blue
C : Clear (White)
4. Installation
To prevent electrocution, disconnect power prior to mounting or
performing maintenance. Failure to comply may result in electric
shock or fire.
To prevent galvanizing of two dissimilar metal surfaces, the
rubber gasket must be installed between the mounting surface
and the light body.
Be sure to install the plastic washer first on each mount screw.
Use extra caution to prevent this product from falling during
installation.
Find the following items provided with the light unit:
•2 each: #8 x 7/8”
self-tapping screws
•2 each: #8 plastic washers
•2 each: #8 x ½”
machine screws
•2 each: #8 metal washers
•2 each: #8 hex nuts
•1 each: Gasket
Installation Procedure:
Do not over tighten the mounting screws or nuts. This could
cause permanent damage to the mounting surface and
hardware.
(Enforced)
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Warning
Caution
(Enforced)
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Caution
(Enforced)
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(inches)
Locate a flat surface on which to mount your LP8US unit.
Using the dimensional drawings below, measure and drill pilot holes for the two
mounting screws as well as the ½”
diameter hole on center for the cable to pass
through.
Make sure to de-burr any rough edges of the ½”
hole so the cable will not be damaged.
Insert the control cable through the gasket, then through the ½”
diameter hole on
center. Align the unit and gasket.
Use either the machine screws or the self-tapping screws as chosen for this installation.
Install the plastic washer first, next to the screw head.
Finish the mounting by tightening the screws and/or washers and nuts as applicable.
Do not over-tighten!
5. ID Number Selection
DO NOT connect this device to a strobe power supply!
First, depending on the Operation Mode desired you will need to set the ID
Number for each LP8US unit as applicable.
One Light: For operating the LP8US unit by itself or independently of other lights, set the
ID Number to 1.
Alternating Two Lights: For operating two LP8US units to flash back and forth, set the
ID
Number of one unit to 1; set the ID Number of the other unit to 2.
Simultaneous Two, Three or Four Lights: For operating 2-4 LP8US units to flash the
same pattern Set the ID Number of all units to 1.
Four Lights X-Pattern: Four LP8US units can be arranged physically so they flash an “X”
pattern. Set the ID Number of each unit: Set unit 1 to ID #1; unit 2 to ID#2; unit 3 to
ID#3; unit 4 to ID#4.
As you can see from the Pattern Table in Section 6, not all patterns are available for
certain Operation Modes.
Caution
(Enforced)
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