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The CSP69024 Strobe Power Supply, like all Whelen
components, can be installed in many different types of
vehicles. The guidelines for the installation of this product are
written so that no matter what vehicle is being used, the
installation and operation will be simple.
Selecting a Mounting Location:
The most common choice for a mounting area would be a
trunk or similar compartment. However, due to the wide
variety of vehicles an CSP69024 can be installed, this is not
always possible. The following guidelines will help the
installer select an acceptable alternative:
A)
This unit should be mounted on a metal surface to aid
heat dissipation. Be sure that this surface is not one that
either generates or is exposed to excessive heat during
normal operation of the vehicle.
B)
Do not select a location where the power supply will be
exposed to potential damage from any unsecured or
loose equipment in the vehicle.
C)
Be sure the area selected will not allow the unit to be
exposed to water.
D)
When routing the power supply’s wires, it is important to
choose a path that will keep these wires away from
excessive heat and from any vehicle equipment that
could compromise the integrity of the wires (ex. trunk
lids, door jams, etc.).
E)
When the best mounting location has been determined,
securely fasten the CSP69024 to its mounting surface
using the supplied hardware.
WARNING! This Strobe Light Power Supply is a
high voltage device. Do not touch or remove tube
assembly in strobe light head assemblies while in
operation. Wait 10 minutes after disconnecting the
unit from its power source before starting work or
troubleshooting on power supply or system.
Caution:
Permanent mounting of this product
will require drilling. It is absolutely necessary to
make sure that no other vehicle components could
be damaged by this process. Check both sides of
the mounting surface before starting. If damage is
likely, select a different mounting location.
1.
Position the power supply in its proposed mounting
location to ensure that it fits properly. With the unit in
place, insert an awl or other suitable tool into the
mounting screw area of the power supply and scribe the
areas that are to be drilled.
2.
Remove the CSP69024 from its mounting area and,
using a drill bit sized for a #8 Phillips pan head sheet
metal screw, drill a hole in each of the areas scribed in
the previous step.
3.
Return the unit to its mounting location and using the
supplied sheet metal screws, mount the power supply
onto its mounting surface.
NOTE:
the shorter screws go
to the back of the unit.
Wiring the CSP69024:
1.
Locate the 3-position Power Connector included with
your CSP69024 and plug it into the port indicated in Fig.
1. Extend the BLACK and RED wires from the Power
Connector towards the battery.
WARNING! All customer supplied wires that
connect to the positive terminal of the battery must
be sized to supply at least 125% of the maximum
operating current and FUSED at the battery to carry
that load. DO NOT USE CIRCUIT BREAKERS WITH
THIS PRODUCT!
2.
Connect the RED wire to a fuse block (customer
supplied) and then to the POSITIVE terminal on the
battery.
Note: Although a 10 Amp fuse (customer supplied) is
required to be used in the fuse block, do not install the
fuse until all of the wire connections are completed.
3.
Connect the BLACK wire to the factory chassis ground
adjacent to the battery.
4.
Refer to Fig. 2 for wiring information for the Control
Connector and for the Pattern Selection Connector.
5.
As indicated in Fig. 2, there is a provision in the Power
Connector for a wire (VIOLET) to activate Hi/Low
Power strobe operation. If this feature is desired,
locate the VIOLET wire included with your power
supply and, with the Power Connector disconnected
from the power supply, insert the pinned end of the
VIOLET wire into position 3 of the Power Connector.
Refer to Fig. 2 for wiring information.