Star Headlight & Lantern Star Mini Phantom ULB9E Series Manual de usuario
PLIT528 REV. B 4/1/16
Please Note: These instructions are provided as a eneral uideline only. Specific
mountin , wirin , and/or weather-sealin may be necessary and are the sole
responsibility of the installer. Star Headli ht assumes no responsibility for the
inte rity of the installation for this or any of its products.
Star Mini Phantom
™
Interior Undercover Mini LED Li ht
PATENTS D530,029 and D632,421
ULB9E Series
IMPORTANT: Please read all of the following instr ctions before installing yo r new light.
CAUTION: Please be s re to check that yo r cigarette pl g o tlet or hard wire is properly
f sed with a 5 amp f se. Testin the li ht before this fuse is properly
installed will void the warranty on the li ht.
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This light is designed to be mounted on the inside of your vehicle.
It is not intended for exterior applications and is not warranted
against water damage.
It is the sole responsibility of the owner to ensure the warning light is
secure. Check your light every time you enter the vehicle to ensure that
it is mounted securely. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for
the secure mounting of this light.
1 Starb rst Mini Phantom Head with Cig Pl g
1 ULB9-HOOD-1 Flashback Hood with Windshield Brackets
1 S111-6 Hood Gasket
1 PLABULB9 Reflective Hood Label
2 P30019-267 Pivoting Fl sh Mo nt Brackets
Parts
274-ULB9MMC
Rearview Mirror
Mo nting Clip
DL15-CUP
S ction C ps (qty= )
ULB9-BKT
Dash/Deck/C p Mo nt
ULB9-HOOD-1 Hood
w/Windshield Brackets
P30019-267
Pivot Brackets for
Fl sh Mo nting ULB9S
Mini Phantom Head
w/Enhanced LEDs
274-ULB9BKT
S111-6
Hood Gasket
PLABULB9
Reflective Label
(OPTION L)
INCLUDED
OPTION L
ULB9-HOOD
(OPTION L)
Hood for se with
ULB9-BKT Bracket
or 274-ULB9MMC
P30047-166
(OPTION L)
Foam Flashback Gasket
for Fl sh Mo nting
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!
ULB9E Mounting
Front Windshield Adhesive Mount
1. The hood can be installed s ch that the
cord can exit either side.
Ro te the cord thro gh the appropriate
slot and slide the hood onto the back of
the light ntil the hooks on the hood
“latch” onto the light.
C UTION: Take extreme caution not to over tighten the nuts!!! Over
tightening of the nuts can strip the holes and result in a faulty mount.
3. Hold the light p to yo r windshield to test fit the best location for the light, typically high
on the windshield to ching the headliner.
DO NOT MOUNT ON DEFROSTER LINES!!
4. Clean yo r windshield with alcohol and ens re it is dry.
5. Remove the tape liner from both brackets on the light.
Light Replacement
If yo need to replace yo r light for any reason,
yo can leave the brackets affixed to the
window and remove the light from them.
1. Loosen both n ts only eno gh to slide the light
o t of the slots in the brackets. The brackets
will remain attached to the windshield.
2. Install new light by sliding it back into place in the
bracket slots.
Note - ins re sq are head of carriage bolt is within bracket slot.
3. Tighten both n ts. Note - Do not over tighten n ts as doing so may ca se
the carriage bolt head to spin in the hood.
6. Place light in the chosen location pressing firmly on the brackets ens ring maxim m
contact and adhesion.
7. With the brackets in place and sec re, loosen both n ts only eno gh to slide the light
sn gly against the windshield and then retighten.
Because it takes about 72 hours or 3 days for the adhesive to reach full
bonding potential, check the light often during this period to ensure the
tape maintains full contact with the bracket and glass.
Bracket Removal
Over time the bracket adhesive bond becomes stronger. If the proced re below doesn't
work it may be necessary to se alcohol or WD40 to soften the adhesive in combination with
the steps below.
1. Remove the light head as described nder Light Replacement.
2. Using razor blade scraper, caref lly scrape the adhesive tape off the window gently
prying the bracket away from the window ntil it is removed.
2. If desired, install the r bber gasket along the edge of the hood
to help red ce vibration against the window, as well as to
allow for minor adj stments to the c rvat re of the window.
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1. Snap one pivot bracket onto each side of the light.
1. Align the notch in the label with the center of the
hood taking care that the front edge of the label lines
p with the front edge of the hood.
Practice installin label BEFORE removin backin .
2. Hold one half of the label
firmly in place with the
backing still affixed.
Because it takes about 72 hours or 3 days for the adhesive to reach full
bonding potential, check the light often during this period to ensure the
tape maintains full contact with the bracket and glass.
3. Slowly start to peel the backing off of the other
half of the label from the center o t.
5. Using yo r finger or other cylindrical object, caref lly "roll" the
label thro gh the corner ens ring that no air b bbles form. If yo r
hood has bolt heads inside, smooth the label or c t it as needed.
6. Repeat the process to affix the other half of the label to the hood.
4. Grad ally peel the backing off of the rest of
that half of the label caref lly rolling it into
place along the hood.
2. Hold one half of the label
firmly in place with the
backing still affixed.
2. Select a location for yo r light and hold the light p to the
window adj sting the pivots s ch that the light is approximately
level.
DO NOT MOUNT ON DEFROSTER LINES!!
3. Thorou hly clean yo r windshield with alcohol and ens re it is dry.
4. Remove the backing from the do ble sticky tape on the
light and place the light in the chosen location pressing
VERY LIGHTLY on j st the brackets. Check the light from
the front and back to verify placement. If placed correctly,
press firmly on the brackets ens ring maxim m contact and adhesion.
Note - if a placement mistake is made, quickly remove light by levering
off the brackets with a flat blade screwdriver.
Optional Reflective Hood Label Installation
(ULB9S Mounting CONT’D)
Flush Window Adhesive Mount
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Optional Bracket Mounting
(Deck, Mirror, or Suction Cup)
MOUNT
THROUGH
BRACKET
C UTION: Take extreme caution not to over tighten the screws!!! Over
tightening of the screws can strip the holes and result in a faulty mount.
1. Decide which side yo want the cord to exit
the light and determine which way yo will
need to mo nt the ULB9-BKT to yo r light.
2. Attach Part A of the mo nting bracket, facing
the direction yo have selected, to the light by
sing two of the Philips head screws.
A
A
B
3. Use two Philips head screws,
two flat washers,
and two tooth washers
to attach Part B of the
mo nting bracket to
Part A.
5. If yo are tilizing the s ction c p mo nt, attach the s ction
c ps to the mo nting bracket. Then mo nt the light in the
desired location and skip to step 9.
C UTION: Take extreme caution not to over tighten the suction
cups!!! Over tightening of the screws can strip the holes or
puncture the inside of the cup resulting in a faulty mount.
6. If yo are sing the Mirror Mo nting Clamp to mo nt yo r light to yo r rear
view mirror, it is the sole responsibility of the installer to ens re that the
rear view mirror mo nt can s pport the light yo are installing.
9. Once the light is sec red, ro te yo r cord s ch that it does not interfere with the vision of
the driver or the operation of the steering wheel, gear shifter, and/or any airbags.
7. Place the clamp aro nd the mirror stem.
8. Attach the clamp to the bracket with the washer, n t and
bolt, sec ring yo r light to the rear view mirror.
4. If yo are mo nting the light directly to the rear deck, dash,
or other s itable s rface, yo may se appropriate
fasteners (not s pplied) to attach the bracket to yo r
mo nting s rface and skip to step 9.
(Optional mounting kit 274-ULB9-BKT sold separately)
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(cig plug version only)
The ULB9E (cig pl g version) can be left pl gged into the cig
pl g o tlet in yo r vehicle. It can be t rned on and off sing the
lighted power switch on the cord.
The pattern select switch is sed to preset the desired pattern.
Yo can cycle thro gh the different patterns by briefly pressing
the pattern select switch and releasing it. The ULB9E has 12
patterns (in two different phases) to choose from. After the final
pattern is reached, the patterns will cycle thro gh again.
ULB9E Connections and Operation
These lights have been factory tested and approved. If the light fails to work when the
pl g is inserted into the cigarette pl g, check the following
• Check the ON/OFF rocker switch on the cig pl g to be s re it is in the ON position.
• Twist the pl g a few times to remove any ash or other deposits which might be
preventing a good contact from being made.
• Remove the f se from the vehicle f se box and check to see if it has blown.
• Remove the f se from the cig pl g on the light (if present) and check to see if it has
blown.
• Clean the lighter socket and contact s rfaces.
(hardwired version only)
The ULB9E-1 (hard wire) sho ld be wired thro gh a 5 amp f se (not s pplied) and a 12VDC
switch (not s pplied) capable of handling at least 5 amps. Connect the wires as follows:
Black - Good Chassis Gro nd
Red - Power (+12 VDC)
White - Synchro: AFTER PROGRAMMING, Connect the white wires from p to six
lights together to synchronize them together.
Green - Pattern Select: To ch and release to Gro nd to scroll thro gh the
patterns. The light will cycle back to the first pattern
after pattern #24.
ULB9E-1 Wiring and Operation
ULB9E/E-1 Programming
FULL/SPLIT MODES
By defa lt, the lights are programmed for the two halves of
the light alternate with one another (Split Mode). If yo wo ld
like to change this setting so the entire light flashes at the
same time (F ll Mode), hold the Pattern Select B tton or
to ch the green wire to gro nd ntil the light blinks 7 times
(~21 seconds). Repeat to change the f nctionality back to its
original setting. Review the diagrams to the right to see the
vario s o tp ts, depending pon the model yo have and the
way that they are programmed.
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FOR SYNCHRONIZ TION BOTH LIGHTS MUST BE SET FOR THE S ME P TTERN TYPE!
PATTERNS
The ULB9E Series lights are designed with 12 different patterns in one of two phases. To
change patterns, press and release the Pattern Select B tton or to ch and release the
Green wire to gro nd.
Note: The second phase will only be noticeable when synchronizing two of the ULB9E-1
lights (hardwire versions only).
Phase 1
Flash
Pattern
Phase 2
Flash
Pattern
Pattern
Type
Pattern Description Shortcut
1 13 K Flicker
Pattern 1
(Phase 1)
:
3 sec or 1 flash
Pattern 13
(Phase 2)
:
9 sec or 3 flashes
2 14 L Fast Doubleflash
3 15 M Tripleflash
4 16 N PS Flicker
5 17 O PS Random
6 18 F Quadflash †
Pattern 6
(Phase 1)
:
6 Sec or 2 flash
Pattern 18
(Phase 2)
:
12 sec or 4 flashes
7 19 G Quadflash w/Post-Pop †
8 20 H Singleflash †
9 21 I Doubleflash †
10 22 J Variable AKA Delta-Omega
11 23 C Post Pop
12 24 E Random
NA Steady 18Sec
Pattern Shortcuts:
Hold Pattern Select B tton
or hold Green wire to
gro nd for indicated time.
Steady Burn:
Not in pattern cycle. Only
accessible thro gh shortc t. Hold
Pattern Select B tton or hold
Green wire to gro nd for 18
seconds (light will flash 6 times)
(Programming CONT’D)
SYNCHRONIZ TION
You can synchronize up to 6 lights with compatibility, using the same Pattern Type.
DO NOT CONNECT WHITE WIRES
UNTIL PROGR MMING H S BEEN
COMPLETED FOR LL LIGHTS!!
1. Power p the first nit and select
a Phase 1 pattern. To ch and
release the green wire to gro nd
to change patterns.
2. Program the second light with
the same Pattern Type.
Lights with the SAME phase
flash together (sim ltaneo s).
Lights with DIFFERENT phases
flash opposite one another
(alternate).
3. After programming all lights, tie
off the green wires and connect
the white wires together.
4. Test lights by applying power to
all of them at the same time.
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NOTICE
Due to continuous product improvements, we must reserve the right to change any specifications and information,
contained in this manua at any time without notice. Star Head ight & Lantern Co., Inc. makes no warranty of any
kind with regard to this manua , inc uding, but not imited to, the imp ied warranties of merchantabi ity and fitness
for a particu ar purpose. Signa Vehic e Products, Inc. sha not be iab e for errors contained herein or for
incidenta or consequentia damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this manua .
LED FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
The manufacturer warrants this LED light against factory defects in material and workmanship for five years
after the date of purchase. The owner will be responsible for returning to the Service Center any defective
item(s) with the transportation costs prepaid. The manufacturer will, without charge, repair or replace at its
option, products, or part(s), which its inspection determines to be defective. Repaired or replacement
item(s) will be returned to the purchaser with transportation costs prepaid from the service point. A copy of
the purchaser's receipt must be returned with the defective item(s) in order to qualify for the warranty
coverage. Exclusions from this warranty include, but are not limited to, domes, and/or the finish. This
warranty shall not apply to any light, which has been altered, such that in the manufacturer's judgment, the
performance or reliability has been affected, or if any damage has resulted from abnormal use or service.
There are no warranties expressed or implied (including any warranty of merchantability or fitness), which
extend this warranty period. The loss of use of the product, loss of time, inconvenience, commercial loss or
consequential damages, including costs of any labor, are not covered. The manufacturer reserves the right
to change the design of the product without assuming any obligation to modify any product previously
manufactured.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You might also have additional rights that may vary from state to
state. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts. Some states do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. Therefore, the above limitation(s) or
exclusion(s) may not apply to you.
These lights se state-of-the-art Light Emitting Diode (LED) technology. These
warning lights are comprised of ltra-high intensity LEDs that are controlled by a
solid state flasher nit to efficiently prod ce light o tp t with lifetimes p to
100,000 ho rs. Under normal circ mstances, yo will not need to replace any
LEDs in this light. If any of the LED's in yo r light do fail, please contact Star
Headlight for arrangements to have them repaired. The flasher nit and heads
CANNOT be serviced in the field and any attempt to do so will void the warranty.
If yo have any q estions concerning this or any other prod ct, please contact o r
Customer Service Department at (585) 226-9787.
If a prod ct m st be ret rned for any reason, please call the C stomer Service
n mber listed above and ask for the Repair Department to obtain a
Ret rned Material A thorization n mber (RMA #) before yo ship the prod ct back.
Please write the RMA # clearly on the package near the mailing label.
STE DY BURN PROGR MMING
1. Hold the Pattern Select B tton or to ch the green wire to Gro nd ntil the light blinks 6
times (approximately 18 seconds), then release it.
For lights in Split Mode, one of the two halves will become steady, while the other
flashes.
• To change the pattern on the flashing side, press and release the Pattern Select
B tton or to ch and release the green wire to Gro nd.
• To flip-flop the steady side and the flashing sides, hold the Pattern Select
B tton or to ch the green wire to gro nd ntil the light flashes 5 times
(approximately 15 seconds) and then release it.
For lights in Full Mode, the entire light sho ld ill minate steady b rn.
2. To exit Steady b rn pattern: Split Mode - Hold the Green wire to Gro nd ntil the light
blinks six times (approximately 18 seconds).
Full Mode - To ch and release the Green wire to Gro nd.
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