Federal Signal Corporation Cuda TriOptic 351014F Series User manual

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Printed in U.S.A.
INSTRUCTION SHEET FOR Cuda TriOptic™
MODEL 351014F SERIES
SAFETY MESSAGE TO INSTALLERS AND USERS
People’s lives depend on your safe instal-
lation 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 in-
structions and precautions you should follow:
• Toproperlyinstallthislight,youmust
haveagoodunderstandingofautomo-
tivesystems,alongwithprociencyin
theinstallationanduseofsafetywarning
equipment.
• DONOTinstallequipmentorroutewir-
ing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anythingthatcouldbedamaged.
• Inorderforthelighttofunctionprop-
erly,aseparategroundconnectionmust
be made. If practical, it should be con-
nected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
CONTROL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
ensurethatitisoperatingproperlyand
that it is securely attached to the vehicle.
• ThisproductcontainshighintensityLED
devices.Topreventeyedamage,DONOT
stareintothelightbeamatcloserange.
• Thelightshouldbefrequentlyinspected
toensurethatitisoperatingproperly
and that it is securely attached to the ve-
hicle.
• 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
instructionsmayresultinpropertydamage,serious
injury, or death to you or others.
I. GENERAL.
The Cuda TriOptic Model 351014F is an LED light
head designed for use in conjunction with all Federal Signal
switch controllers. These light heads are designed for
mounting on a vehicle’s interior, exterior or on a motorcycle.
The housing is comprised of an extruded aluminum profile
with a front high-impact polycarbonate lens. The units are
supplied with mounting hardware and a fifteen-foot cable.
These units have an operating temperature range of –30ºC
to +65ºC (-22°F to +149ºF). They may be mounted in the
horizontal, or vertical position with the cable exiting from
the rear. The physical dimensions of the 351014F units are
8.0-inches long, 1.5-inches wide by 1.75-inches high. The
physical dimensions of the 351016F units are 11.5-inches
long, 1.5-inches wide by 1.75-inches high. End caps and
the front lens cover are compression sealed to the extruded
housing by means of gaskets. The unit also features
stainless steel hex machine screws and keps nuts for the
channels on the top, bottom and rear of the housing. The
Cuda TriOptic is programmed with eight flash patterns
selectable by a control lead without opening the device.
The light head can also be user configured to be controlled
by an external flashing device without opening the unit.
II. INSTALLATION.
Thisproductisintendedforsupplemental
warningandforuseinconjunctionwith
anapprovedprimarywarninglightsys-
tem.Consultlocalcodesandregulationsto
determineifthepowersupply/lighthead
combinationcomplieswiththehorizontalor
vertical mount position desired in your ap-
plication.
Wheninstallingequipmentinsideairbag
equippedvehicles,theinstallerMUSTensure
thattheequipment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.
1. Determine which side of the unit will be attached
to the mounting surface. From a horizontal orientation,
the top, bottom and rear surfaces of the unit are available
for mounting. The top and bottom surfaces each have one
mounting bolt channel and the rear surface has two (see
figure 1). Choose the mounting channel that best suits
your application.

Figure 1.
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2. See figure 1. Locate the opening in the selected
mounting bolt channel and drop in two #8-32 hex head
screws.
Before drilling in ANY part of the vehicle, be sure
that both sides of the mounting surface are clear of
parts that could be damaged; such as brake lines,
fuel lines, electrical wiring or other vital parts.
3. Drill two 3/16” hole as needed for the #8-32
mounting screws. It is recommended that the screws be 5-
8” apart.
4. Secure the unit to the mounting surface using the
supplied keps nuts.
Install the control unit in an adequately ventilated
area. Never install near heater ducts.
After prolonged operation, the unit dissipates heat
and can cause burns. Do not hold the unit in your
hands for extended periods of time. Do not touch
the unit during, or shortly after, operation. Always
allow the unit to cool before handling.
III. ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES.
NOTE
Powering multiple devices with a common con-
trol lead may cause one or more units to briefly
remain functional after signal power is removed.
For example, due to high input filter capacitance,
a strobe supply can briefly supply the current
required to operate a low current device such as a
Cuda TriOptic. If necessary, use a relay to isolate
devices with large filter capacitors. See figure 2 for
suggested schematic, all components and wires are
user-supplied.
A. Flashing Operation.
1. Cut and insulate the orange, yellow and white
wires. These are not used.
2. Connect the black wire to ground.
3. Using a user supplied 3A fuse connect the red
wire to a positive 12 VDC source.
4. The flash patterns are selected by grounding
the programming wire (green). The flash patterns are as
follows:
a. Steady On
b. 120 FPM
c. 165 FPM
d. 240 FPM
e. 300 FPM
f. Combo 1:
4 intervals @ 120 FPM
10 intervals @ 300 FPM
g. Combo 2:
2 intervals @ 120 FPM
3 intervals @ 165 FPM
6 intervals @ 240 FPM
3 intervals @ 165 FPM
2 intervals @ 120 FPM
10 intervals @ 300 FPM
h. Combo 3:
1 interactive interval @ 120 FPM
2 intervals @ 120 FPM
6 intervals @ 240 FPM
14 intervals @ 480 FPM
6 intervals @ 240 FPM
2 intervals @ 120 FPM
1 interactive interval @ 120 FPM
290A5949
#8-32 X 1/2" HEX HEAD
MACHINE SCREW (2)
TOP CHANNEL
(SAME AS BOTTOM)
REAR CHANNELS
OPENING FOR HEX HEAD
MOUNTING SCREW (4)

After the desired pattern has been selected
connect the programming wire (green) directly to the
positive power wire (red).
The unit is designed to return to the last flash
pattern selected before it was de-energized. For example,
if the unit is de-energized at the seventh flash pattern
and then re-energized, the seventh pattern illuminates.
However, there is a two second delay for the unit to
remember the last flash pattern. So, if the unit is energized
and functioning on the third flash pattern and the unit
is switched to the fourth flash pattern and de-energized
within two seconds, the unit will return to the third flash
pattern when the unit is re-energized.
B. External Flashing Device Operation.
1. High side activated flasher.
Use a user supplied 3A fuse and connect
the red and green wires to the output control lead on the
flasher. Connect the black, yellow, orange and white wires
to ground.
2. Low side activated flasher.
a. Dual flashing unit.
Using a user supplied 3A fuse, connect the
red and green wires to a switched 12V source to eliminate
standby current. Connect the orange wire to one of the
output leads of the flasher. Connect the white wire to the
Figure 2.
other output lead of the flasher. Connect the black and
yellow wires to ground.
b. Single flashing unit.
Use a user supplied 3A fuse and connect
the red and green wires to a 12V source. Connect the white,
orange, black, and yellow wires to the output control lead
on the flasher.
SAFETY MESSAGE TO OPERATORS
People’s lives depend on your safe use of our
products.
Listedbelowaresomeimportantsafetyin-
structions and precautions you should follow:
• Althoughyourwarningsystemisoperat-
ingproperly,itmaynotbecompletelyef-
fective. People may not see or heed your
warningsignal.Youmustrecognizethis
factandcontinuedrivingcautiously.
• Also,situationsmayoccurwhichobstruct
yourwarningsignalwhennaturalor
manmade objects are between your vehi-
cleandothers,suchas:raisingyourhood
or trunk lid. If these situations occur, be
especially careful.
• ThisproductcontainshighintensityLED
devices.Topreventeyedamage,DONOT
stareintothelightbeamatcloserange.
• Atthestartofyourshift,youshoulden-
surethatthelightissecurelyattached
andoperatingproperly.
 Failuretofollowthesesafetyprecautionsmay
resultinpropertydamage,seriousinjury,ordeathto
you,topassengers,ortoothers.
RETAIN AND REFER TO THIS MESSAGE
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290A5950
CUDATRIOPTIC
+12V
CONTROL LEAD
(12V SIGNAL ACTIVATED)
RELAY
FUSE
STROBE SUPPLY

IV. MAINTENANCE.
A. General.
Crazing(cracking)oflenseswillcause
reducedeffectivenessofthelight.Donot
usecleaningagents(whichwillcausecraz-
ing)suchasstrongdetergents,solvents,or
petroleumproducts.Ifcrazingoflensesdoes
occur,reliabilityoflightforemergencysig-
nalingpurposesmaybereduceduntillenses
are replaced.
Ordinary cleaning of the plastic lenses can be
accomplished by using mild soap and a soft rag. Should
fine scratches or a haze appear on a lens, they can
ordinarily be removed with a non-abrasive, high-quality,
one-step, automotive paste cleaner/wax and a soft cloth.
B. Replacement Parts.
The unit must not be opened under any
circumstance, failure to adhere to this may result in
moisture entering into the unit causing premature failure.
Please contact the factory if the unit is not functioning
properly.
Manufactured by:
Federal Signal Corporation
Emergency Products Group
2645 Federal Signal Drive
University Park, Illinois 60466
1-800-433-9132
E-mail: [email protected]
Copyright2008FederalSignalCorporation
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