Federal Signal Corporation VISIBEAM II Manual

2561083A

REV. A 801

Printed in U.S.A.

INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR

VISIBEAM®II REMOTE CONTROLLED SPOTLIGHT

SAFETY MESSAGE TO INSTALLERS AND USERS

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 this kit: you must have a

good understanding of automotive electrical

procedures and systems, along with proficiency

in the installation and use of safety warning

equipment.

• DO NOT install equipment or route wiring or

cord in the deployment path of an air bag.

• When drilling into a vehicle structure, be sure

that both sides of the surface are clear of any-

thing that could be damaged.

• In order for the light to function properly, a

separate 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 control so the VEHICLE and CON-

TROL can be operated safely under all driving

conditions.

• Do not attempt to activate or deactivate light

control while driving in a hazardous situation.

• You should frequently inspect the light to en-

sure 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 instruc-

tions may result in property damage, serious injury, or

death to you or others.

I. UNPACKING.

After unpacking the unit, inspect it for damage that

may have occurred in transit. If the unit has been dam-

aged, 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.

Ensure that the parts listed in the appropriate KIT

CONTENTS LIST are contained in the package.

II. KIT CONTENTS LIST.

ALL SURFACE MOUNT MODELS

Qty. Description

4 Screw, #6

3 Screw, #10, Hex

3 Flat Washer, #10

1 Gasket, Mounting

1 Plate, Mounting

1 Velcro Loop

1 Velcro Hook

ALL PIPE MOUNT MODELS

Qty. Description

4 Screw, #6

1 Plate, Mounting

1 Velcro Loop

1 Velcro Hook

ALL MAGNETIC MOUNT MODELS

Qty. Description

1 Cover, Magnet

1 Label, Caution

4 Screw, #6

1 Plate, Mounting

1 Velcro Loop

1 Velcro Hook

III. CONTROL INSTALLATION.

WARNING

When installing equipment inside air bag equipped

vehicles, the installer MUST ensure that the equip-

ment is installed ONLY in areas recommended by

the vehicle manufacturer.

Failure to observe this warning will reduce the

effectiveness of the air bag, damage the air bag, or

potentially damage or dislodge the equipment,

causing serious injury or death to you or others.

A. Hook-and-Loop Mounting.

NOTE

The hook-and-loop mounting method is intended for

storing the control unit when it is not in use. The

hook-and-loop material may not provide sufficient

rigidity for proper control unit operation.

1. Locate a suitable mounting location for the

control unit.

NOTE

The hook-and-loop pads’ mounting surfaces must be

clean and dry for proper adhesion. If necessary, use

isopropyl alcohol and water to clean the mounting

surfaces.

2. Remove the paper backing from the hook pad

and affix it to the back of the control unit.

3. Remove the paper backing from the loop pad

and affix it to the mounting surface.

4. Place the control unit in position by mating

the hook and loop surfaces.

B. Snap Mounting (see figure 1).

1. Locate a suitable mounting location for the

control unit.

NOTE

Before marking the drill position marks, ensure that

the mounting plate’s orientation will allow the control

to snap on the mounting plate in the desired position.

2. Using the control mounting plate as a tem-

plate, scribe four drill position marks on the mounting

surface.

CAUTION

To avoid damage when drilling, ensure that both

sides of mounting surface are clear of any parts or

wires.

Also, when drilling any holes, ensure that holes are

drilled only through sheet metal and not through

upholstery.

3. Drill four 7/64" holes at the previously scribed

drill position marks.

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Figure 1.

DOWN

CONTROL

MOUNTING

PLATE

CONTROL

GRAY CABLE

FROM LIGHT

MOUNTING

STUDS (2)

SCREWS, #6 x 5/8",TYPE A THD. FRM.,

PHILLIPS PAN HEAD (4)

PRESS BUTTON TO TURN

LAMP ON OR OFF

290A2669-03B

SLIDE KNOB TO MOVE

REFLECTOR POSITION

Figure 2.

290A2669-04B

PRINTED

CIRCUIT BOARD

MOUNTING

HOLE

FRONT

SLIDE TO

REMOVE

MECHANISM

RELEASE TABS

(PUSH DOWN HERE)

MOUNTING

HOLE TWIST DOME REMOVEINSTALL

MOUNTING

HOLE

WIRING HOLE

MECHANISM

COVER

PUSH TO

RELEASE

DOME

CONTROL CABLE

CONNECTOR

4. Secure the mounting plate to the mounting

surface using the #6 thread-forming phillips screws.

5. To attach the control unit to the mounting

plate, align the mounting studs with the stud retainers and

press the control unit until it snaps in position.

IV. LIGHT INSTALLATION.

A. Surface Mount Models.

To install the light, proceed as follows:

1. Push and hold the dome release button

(located in the plastic base). Turn the dome counterclock-

wise and lift the dome off the base (see figure 2).

2. Position the vehicle on a level surface. Select a

relatively flat mounting position which provides sufficient

rigidity to support the light and prevent vibrations caused

by the light when the vehicle is in motion.

CAUTION

Turning reflector by hand may damage motor or

worm gear. To rotate the reflector, connect to an

appropriate power source.

3. Position the light with the dome release

button toward the rear at the selected mounting location.

4. Use the base of the light as a template and

scribe three mounting hole drill position marks on the

mounting surface. Also, scribe one wire routing hole drill

position mark at the center.

CAUTION

To avoid damage when drilling, ensure that both

sides of mounting surface are clear of any parts or

wires.

Also, when drilling any holes, ensure that holes are

drilled only through sheet metal and not through

upholstery.

5. Drill one 5/8" (0.625) hole (wire routing hole)

at the previously scribed center drill position mark. Drill

three 9/64" (0.140) holes (mounting holes) at the previously

scribed outer drill position marks.

6. To protect the wires from shorts, smooth the

edges of the 5/8" wire routing hole. If desired, a user-

supplied grommet can be installed in the 5/8" wire routing

hole.

7. Align the holes in the mounting gasket with

the appropriate holes in the base and apply the mounting

gasket to the base of the light . Route the light’s wires

through the gasket’s wire routing hole and through the

mounting surface.

8. Apply a silicone sealing compound around the

wires and grommet (if installed) where they pass through

the mounting surface to prevent leakage.

9. See figure 3. Secure the base to the mounting

surface with the three #10 thread-forming screws and flat

washers.

10. Replace the dome.

11. Route the light’s gray eight-conductor cable to

the control unit. Insert the gray cable’s connector into the

receptacle on the bottom of the control unit.

12. Connect the light’s black wire to a known good

vehicle ground.

13. Connect the light’s red wire to one side of a

user-supplied fuseholder. Connect the other side of the

fuseholder to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle’s

battery. Install a six (6) ampere fuse in the fuseholder.

B. Pipe Mount Models.

1. Route the light’s wires through the pipe that

will be used for mounting the light.

2. Screw the flange mount light onto the pipe.

Position the light with the dome release button toward the

rear.

3. Route the light’s gray eight-conductor cable to

the control unit. Insert the gray cable’s connector into the

receptacle on the bottom of the control unit.

4. Connect the light’s black wire to a known good

vehicle ground.

5. Connect the light’s red wire to one side of a

user-supplied fuseholder. Connect the other side of the

fuseholder to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle’s

battery. Install a six (6) ampere fuse in the fuseholder.

C. Magnetic Mount Models.

Magnetic mounting provides a secure, temporary

mounting method for most installations. However, it is not

intended for use on the exterior of a moving vehicle.

WARNING

Because vehicle roof construction and driving condi-

tions vary, Federal does not recommend driving a

vehicle with a magnetically mounted warning light

installed. The light could fly off the vehicle causing

injury or damage. Repair of damage incurred because

of ignoring this warning shall be the sole responsi-

bility of the user.

Holding power of magnetic mounting systems is

dependent upon surface finish, surface flatness, and

thickness of the steel mounting surface. Therefore,

to promote proper magnetic mounting:

• Mounting surface and magnets must be kept

clean, dry, and free of foreign particles that

prevent good surface contact.

• Ensure that mounting surface is flat.

• Magnet mounting system should not be used

on vehicles with vinyl tops.

• To prevent sliding of light assembly on mount-

ing surface, quick acceleration and hard stops

should be avoided.

• If the light is to be held directly to the roof by

the magnet, ensure that the power cable is not

under the magnet.

1. Place the light assembly on a level steel

surface. Ensure that the light is placed to promote maxi-

mum coverage and range of the light’s warning signal.

2. Insert the plug on the end of the power cord

into the cigar lighter socket.

NOTE

When using the vehicle’s cigar lighter socket as the

light’s power source, Federal recommends replacing

the original lighter circuit fuse with an eight-ampere

fuse. After the original fuse has been replaced, de-

vices requiring more than eight amperes will cause

failure of the lighter circuit fuse and therefore should

not be plugged into the cigar lighter socket.

If direct connection to the power source (not utilizing

the cigar lighter plug) is desired, a user-supplied in-

line fuseholder and eight-ampere fuse must be

installed in the power cord’s ribbed (positive) lead.

3. Route the light’s gray eight-conductor cable to

the control unit. Insert the gray cable’s connector into the

receptacle on the bottom of the control unit.

Figure 3.

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DOME

BASE MOUNTING

SURFACE

MOUNTING

GASKET

RED TO FUSE AND POS.(+)

#10 FLAT WASHERS (3) #10-32 x 3/4" SCREWS (3)

290A2669-05B

BLK TO GND (-)GRA, 8 CONDUCTOR TO CONTROL

V. OPERATION.

A. See figure 1. To move the spotlight reflector, slide

the round gray knob (located on the control’s face) in the

desired direction. It is not necessary to illuminate the lamp

to move the reflector.

B. See figure 1. To illuminate or extinguish the lamp,

press and release the gray button on the top of the control.

The lamp indicator will illuminate when the spotlight’s

lamp is illuminated.

VI. MAINTENANCE.

A. General.

WARNING

Crazing (cracking) of domes will cause reduced

effectiveness of the light. Do not use cleaning agents

(which will cause crazing) such as strong detergents,

solvents, or petroleum products. If crazing of dome

does occur, reliability of light for emergency

signalling purposes may be reduced until dome is

replaced.

1. The dome can be cleaned using a non-abra-

sive, high quality, automotive paste wax and a soft cloth.

2. On magnetic mount lights, periodically

inspect the magnet for dirt and metal shavings. Clean the

magnet as necessary. Keep the area around the magnetic

mount light free of dirt and metal shavings.

3. Apply a film of light grease to the gears when

necessary.

B. Lamp Replacement (see figure 4).

WARNING

A serious injury may result if lamp is touched

when hot. Always allow lamp to cool before

removing. Halogen lamps are pressurized and if

broken can result in flying glass. Always wear

gloves and eye protection when handling the

lamps.

CAUTION

Service life of lamp will be shortened if glass portion

is touched. If glass has been handled, clean carefully

with a grease solvent.

1. Move the reflector until the back of the lamp

is easily accessible.

2. Disconnect the lamp connector.

3. Release the lamp spring clip by pressing

inward and to the side on the lamp spring clip ends.

4. Remove the lamp by pulling it away from the

reflector and past the vertical motion cable and spring clip.

5. Replace the lamp by performing the above

steps in reverse order.

C. Mechanism Removal for Servicing (see figure 2).

1. Disconnect power to the light.

2. Push and hold the dome release button

(located in the plastic base). Turn the dome counterclock-

wise and lift the dome off the base.

3. Disconnect the positive and negative wires

which exit the light. Disconnect the control cable from the

printed circuit board connector.

4. Push down and hold both mechanism release

tabs, and slide the mechanism over the release tabs. Lift

the mechanism out of the base.

5. Replace the mechanism after servicing by

performing the above steps in reverse order.

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Figure 4.

LAMP

CONNECTOR

LAMP SPRING

CLIP (PUSH

AND MOVE

SIDEWAYS TO

RELEASE)

290A2669-06

MECHANISM

COVER

VERTICLE

MOTION

CHAIN

LAMP

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