Code 3 SuperVisor User manual

INSTALLATION MANUALS FOR THE SUPERVISOR
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INSTALLATION
& OPERATION
MANUAL
SUPERVISOR™
Read all instructions and warnings before installing and using.
This manual must be delivered to the end user of this equipment.IMPORTANT:
Introduction..........................................................................2
Unpacking & Pre-Installation............................................... 3
Installation& Mounting ..................................................... 3-7
Wiring Diagram & Instructions .......................................... 8-9
Fusing and MR8 Lamp Installation .................................... 10
LED Flash pattern selection & Troubleshooting ............... 11
Exploded View & Parts List.............................................. 12
Notes............................................................................ 13-15
Warranty ............................................................................ 16
CONTENTS:
Forfuturereferencerecordyourproduct'sserialno.here__________________________________________
INSTALLER:
SuperVisor™
Interior Lighting System
Ford Crown Victoria
Including2005Model

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Theuseofthisoranywarningdevicedoesnotensurethatalldriverscanorwillobserveorreacttoanemergency
warningsignal. Nevertaketheright-of-wayforgranted. Itisyourresponsibilitytobesureyoucanproceedsafely
beforeenteringanintersection,drivingagainsttraffic,respondingatahighrateofspeed, orwalkingonoraround
trafficlanes.
Theeffectivenessofthiswarningdeviceishighlydependentuponcorrectmountingandwiring. Readandfollow
themanufacturer’sinstructionsbeforeinstallingorusingthisdevice. Thevehicleoperatorshouldinsuredailythatall
featuresofthedeviceoperatecorrectly. Inuse,thevehicleoperatorshouldinsuretheprojectionofthewarning
signalisnotblockedbyvehiclecomponents(i.e.:opentrunksorcompartmentdoors),people,vehicles,orother
obstructions.
Thisequipmentisintendedforusebyauthorizedpersonnelonly. Itistheuser’sresponsibilitytounderstandand
obeyalllawsregardingemergencywarningdevices. Theusershouldcheckallapplicablecity,stateandfederal
lawsandregulations.
Code3,Inc.,assumesnoliabilityforanylossresultingfromtheuseofthiswarningdevice.
Properinstallationisvitaltotheperformanceofthiswarningdeviceandthesafeoperationoftheemergency
vehicle. Itisimportanttorecognizethattheoperatoroftheemergencyvehicleisunderpsychologicalandphysi-
ologicalstresscausedbytheemergencysituation. Thewarningdeviceshouldbeinstalledinsuchamannerasto:
A)Notreducetheoutputperformanceofthesystem, B) Placethecontrolswithinconvenientreachoftheoperator
sothathecanoperatethesystemwithoutlosingeyecontactwiththeroadway.
Emergencywarningdevicesoftenrequirehighelectricalvoltagesand/orcurrents.Properlyprotectandusecaution
aroundliveelectricalconnections. Groundingorshortingofelectricalconnectionscancausehighcurrentarcing,
whichcancausepersonalinjuryand/orseverevehicledamage,includingfire.
Anyelectronicdevicemaycreateorbeaffectedbyelectronmagneticinterference.Afterinstallationofanyelectronic
deviceoperateallequipmentsimultaneouslytoinsurethatoperationisfreeofinterference.Neverpoweremer-
gencywarningequipmentfromthesamecircuitorsharethesamegroundingcircuitwithradiocommunication
equipment.
PROPERINSTALLATIONCOMBINEDWITHOPERATORTRAININGINTHEPROPERUSEOFEMERGENCY
WARNINGDEVICESISESSENTIALTOINSURETHESAFETYOFEMERGENCYPERSONNELANDTHE
PUBLIC.
Alldevicesshouldbemountedinaccordancewiththemanufacturer'sinstructionsandsecurelyfastenedtovehicle
elementsofsufficientstrengthtowithstandtheforcesappliedtothedevice.Driverand/orpassengerairbags(SRS)
willaffectthewayequipmentshouldbemounted.Thisdeviceshouldbemountedbypermanentinstallationand
withinthezonesspecifiedbythevehiclemanufacturer,ifany.Anydevicemountedinthedeploymentareaofanair
bagwilldamageorreducetheeffectivenessoftheairbagandmaydamageordislodgethedevice.Installermust
besurethatthisdevice,itsmountinghardwareandelectircalsupplywiringdoesnotinterferewiththeairbagorthe
SRSwiringorsensors.Mountingtheunitinsidethevehiclebyamethodotherthanpermanentinstallationisnot
recommendedasunitmaybecomedislodgedduringswerving,suddenbrakingorcollision.Failuretofollow
instructionscanresultinpersonalinjury.
WARNING!
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Introduction
The SuperVisor™ is an interior lighting system that fits in the visor area near the top of the windshield. It delivers an amazing warning
signal, including MR8 powered takedown lights.
The SuperVisor is designed on a modular basis, which means that the light bar can be customized to meet most any requirements.
The SuperVisor has room for up to eight LED lightheads plus two MR8 takedowns. Each lighthead is individually wired for any flash
pattern or combination of flash patterns required.

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Unpacking & Pre-installation
CarefullyremovetheSuperVisor™andplaceitonaflatsurface,takingcarenottoscratchthelensesordamagethecablecomingoutofthe
side. Examinetheunitfortransitdamage,brokenlamps,etc. Reportanydamagetothecarrierandkeeptheshippingcarton.
Standardlightbarsarebuilttooperateon12voltD.C. negativeground(earth)vehicles. Ifyouhaveanelectricalsystemotherthan12
voltD.C.negativeground(earth),andhavenotorderedaspeciallywiredlightbar,contactthefactoryforinstructions.
Testtheunitbeforeinstallation. Totest,touchtheblackwiretotheground(earth)andtheotherwiresto+12voltsD.C.,inaccordancewith
theinstructionsattachedtothecable(anautomotivebatteryispreferableforthistest).SomeunitsmaybefactorywiredforcontrolbyaLED
flasherinwhichcasethecable'swiretagshouldbeconsulted.Abatterychargermaybeused,butpleasenotethatsomeelectronicoptions
(flashers,stingrays,etc.)maynotoperatenormallywhenpoweredbyabatterycharger. Ifproblemsoccuratthispoint,contactthefactory.
Mounting Hardware - All mounting hardware is packed in a small box inside the main carton. There are four brackets used to mount
the visor bar to the vehicle. These are discussed in detail later.
Utilizing non-factory supplied screws and/or mounting brackets and/or the improper number
of screws may result in loss of warranty coverage on the equipment.
WARNING! !
FIGURE 1
Removing Sun Visors
Begin the installation by removing the Crown Victoria's driver and passenger sun visors. Identify each visor with tape or other
marking to indicate the driver from the passenger side unit. They are not identical. There are three screws that hold the pivotal
arm of the sun visor to the headliner. Remove each screw using a small torx screwdriver starting with the lower screw as shown in
Figure 1. Then unclip the sun visor and rotate it over to expose the two upper screws.

FIGURE 3
FIGURE 2
Attach brackets to sun visor retaining clips
In order to remove the sun visor retaining clip, unscrew the one torx screw holding it in place. Place the inner bracket on the retaining
clip as shown in Figure 2. Attach to the inner bracket and retaining clip to the headliner as illustrated in Figure 3. Do not tighten these
screws at this time. Note: Some time between January 1st and January 10th of 2005, Ford made changes to the 2005 model of
the Crown Vic. To confirm that you have a 2005 vehicle with the changes, measure the distance between the mounting screws
fastening the two inner sun visor clips, if the distance between the clips measures 11 1/4" the vehicle was built before the
change, if the distance measures 13 1/4" it is the new 2005 version and has the change.The inner mounting brackets shown in
Figure 3 are for vehicles built before the change and will not work for the newer vehicles. The inner mounting brackets shown
in Figure 3A will work in both the new and old vehicles. The basic installation is the same except when mounting the
SuperVisor to the inner brackets install the 1/4-20 x1/2" mounting screws into the slot in the inner mounting bracket that is
nearest the mating hole in the SuperVisor's Outer panel see Figure 3B.
FIGURE 3A
FIGURE 3B

FIGURE 5 FIGURE 6
Attaching the pivot arm brackets
Attach the outer brackets that are supplied noting the difference between passenger and driver side brackets (see Figure 4).
Position the bracket on the passenger sun visor's pivot arm as shown in Figure 5. Rotate the pivot arm on the passenger sun visor
and verify the orientation of the bracket as shown in Figure 6. Note that the thicker portion of the pivot arm hinge aligns to the upper
inside hole. Attach the first two torx screws as shown in Figure 6 and Figure 7. Next, move the sun visor over in order to gain access
to install the final screw into the lower position as shown in Figure 8. Repeat this operation for the driver sun visor and outer bracket.
FIGURE 7 FIGURE 8
FIGURE 4

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Mounting the SuperVisor™
Once all four brackets and sun visors are attached, the SuperVisor is now ready to be installed. Position the SuperVisor in the
center of the windshield as shown in Figure 9.
FIGURE 9
FIGURE 10
ThetwocenterbracketsshouldlineupwiththeholesintheSuperVisor'slowerchassis.Usingthesupplied1/4"-20bolts andinternal
toothlockwashers,looselyinstallthem asshowninFigure10.

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Mounting the SuperVisor™(continued)
Next, if necessary, slightly loosen the three pivot arm bracket and sun visor retaining clip torx screws in order to align the pivot arm
bracket's hole with the mating chassis hole on the end of the SuperVisor. Finally, thread the supplied bolts and the internal tooth
lock washers through the pivot arm bracket's hole into the hole on the end of the chassis, shown in Figure 11. Tighten all pivot arm
and sun visor retaining clip torx screws.Using a tape measure and a level, center the SuperVisor from side to side and locate a
position on the headliner where the SuperVisor is level. Finally, tighten all four bolts securely. Do not overtighten.
Caution: The bracket fasteners make excellent hard mounting points for radar guns and
video cameras etc. Drilling into the housing of the light bar could damage wiring or
other internal components.
FIGURE 11

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Wiring Diagram

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Wiring Instructions
Largerwiresandtightconnectionswillprovidelongerservicelifeforcomponents. Forhighcurrentwiresitis
highlyrecommendedthatterminalblocksorsolderedconnectionsbeusedwithshrinktubingtoprotectthe
connections. Donotuseinsulationdisplacement connectors(e.g.3M®Scotchlocktypeconnectors). Route
wiringusinggrommetsandsealantwhenpassingthroughcompartmentwalls. Minimizethenumberofsplicesto
reducevoltagedrop. Highambienttemperatures(e.g.underhood)willsignificantlyreduce thecurrentcarrying
capacityofwires,fuses,andcircuitbreakers. Use"SXL"typewireinenginecompartment. Allwiringshould
conformtotheminimumwiresizeandotherrecommendationsofthemanufacturerandbeprotectedfrommoving
partsandhot surfaces. Looms,grommets,cableties,andsimilarinstallationhardwareshouldbeusedto
anchorandprotectallwiring. Fusesorcircuitbreakersshouldbelocatedasclosetothepowertakeoffpointsas
possibleandproperlysizedtoprotectthewiringanddevices. Particularattentionshouldbepaidtothelocation
andmethodofmakingelectricalconnectionsandsplicestoprotectthesepointsfromcorrosionandlossof
conductivity. Groundterminationsshouldonlybemadetosubstantialchassiscomponents,preferablydirectlyto
thevehiclebattery. Theusershouldinstallafusesizedtoapproximately125%ofthemaximumAmpcapacityin
thesupplylinetoprotectagainstshortcircuits. Forexample,a30Ampfuseshouldcarryamaximumof24
Amps. DONOTUSE1/4"DIAMETERGLASSFUSESASTHEYARENOTSUITABLEFORCONTINUOUS
DUTYINSIZESABOVE15AMPS. Circuitbreakersareverysensitivetohightemperaturesandwill"falsetrip"
whenmountedinhot environmentsoroperatedclosetotheircapacity.
WARNING!
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Route the wiring cable into the passenger compartment as shown in Figure 12. It is advisable to leave an extra loop of cable
when installing the light bar to allow for future changes or reinstallations. Connect the black lead to a solid frame ground
(earth), preferably, the (-) or ground (earth) side of the battery, and the remaining power wires to the +12V terminal of the
battery, power switches, siren or RLS controller. The MR8 takedowns may be installed to a flasher. The fan should be wired to
operate continuously whenever the takedowns are in operation, either flashing or steady burn. Each light head is wired
independently to allow complete flexibility of control.
FIGURE 12