Federal Signal Corporation Viewpoint FV Series User manual

2561047B
REV. B 1196
Printed in U.S.A.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR
VIEWPOINT™ FV SERIES LIGHT ASSEMBLY
SAFETY MESSAGE TO INSTALLERS
OF
FEDERAL SIGNAL LIGHT SYSTEMS
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 a light assembly: you
must have a good understanding of
automotive electrical procedures and
systems, along with proficiency in the
installation and use of safety warning
equipment.
• When drilling into a vehicle structure, be
sure that both sides of the surface are
clear of anything that could be damaged.
• A light system is a high current device. In
order for it to function properly, a sepa-
rate 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 system controls so the
VEHICLE and CONTROLS can be
operated safely under all driving condi-
tions.
• You should frequently inspect the light
system to ensure 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
instructions may result in property damage, serious
injury, or death to you or others.
I. UNPACKING.
After unpacking the ViewPoint light assembly,
inspect it for damage that may have occurred in
transit. If the unit has been damaged, 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.
II. INSTALLATION.
The light assembly is completely wired at the
factory and does not require any additional internal
wiring. All the conductors necessary for control of any
and all basic and optional functions are contained in
the cable(s).
The basic light functions of the unit must be
controlled by a user-supplied control head.
Before proceeding, ensure that the light assembly
has been installed on the vehicle roof in accordance
with the instructions packed with the mounting kit.
Route the light assembly cables as described below.
WARNING
Light system controls must be located so that
VEHICLE and CONTROLS can be operated
safely under all driving conditions.
A. Route the control cables into the vehicle and
under the dash, near the eventual location of the
user-supplied control head.
WARNING
To prevent personal injury and/or damage to
vehicle components, in the event of a short
circuit in the power cable, install a fuse in
each incoming cable conductor.
B. For proper light operation, the light assembly
control cables must be properly terminated inside the
user-supplied control head. Using figure 1 as a guide,
make the appropriate electrical connections. Ensure
that the lines are adequately fused as shown in
figure 1.

290A2597-11B
(+) TO
POWER/IGN
(-) TO GND
RED RED
ACCESSORY
CABLE ACCESSORY
CABLE
INTERNAL WIRING
EXTERNAL WIRING
YEL YEL
GND
GND
POD 1
B+
B+
B+ B+
B+
B+
POD 6
POD 2 POD 5
POD 3 POD 4
BRN/
WHT
SPARE
SPARE
POD 6
POD 5
POD 4
POD 3
POD 2
POD 1 8A
8A
8A
8A
8A
SPARE
SPARE
8A
8A
8A
8A
8A
BRN/
WHT BLU BLU
BRN BRN
N.C.N.C. N.C. N.C.
NOT USED
BLK BLK
CUSTOMER
SUPPLIED
SUPPLIED WITH
LIGHTBAR
290A2597-12B
(+) TO
POWER/IGN
(-) TO GND
RED RED
ACCESSORY
CABLE ACCESSORY
CABLE
INTERNAL WIRING
EXTERNAL WIRING
BLU BLU
GND
GND
POD 1 POD 8
B+
B+
B+
B+
B+
B+
B+
B+
POD 2 POD 7
POD 3 POD 6
POD 4 POD 5
BRN
SPARE
POD 8
POD 7
POD 6
POD 5
POD 4
POD 3
POD 2
POD 1 8A
8A
8A
8A
8A
SPARE
8A
8A
8A
8A
8A
BRN
BRN/WHT BRN/WHT
YEL YEL
N.C. N.C.
NOT USED
BLK BLK
CUSTOMER
SUPPLIED
SUPPLIED WITH
LIGHTBAR
Figure 1.
CAUTION
If control lines are combined for activation,
calculate the total current requirement using
the values shown in the appropriate diagram
in figure 1.
After determining the control line switching
configuration, it is the installer’s responsibil-
ity to use suitable fuses, wire, and switches/
relays for the installation.
C. Connect the black lead to chassis ground.
D. Connect the other side of the fused wires to
the +12VDC supply.
NOTE
Any of the light assembly functions can be
activated by applying 12VDC to the appropri-
ate control line. The heavy black lead (-) must
be connected to vehicle ground, to perform a
function check.
III. NFPA INSTALLATION.
MESSAGE TO NFPA INSTALLERS
For mounting, color configuration, and
mounting considerations, refer to the latest
edition of the NFPA standard for automotive
fire apparatus.
Use figures 2 and 3 as a guide (for mounting and
wiring) when installing this light assembly as part of
an NFPA certified system.
FRONT OF TRUCK FRONT OF BAR
RED
BROWN
YEL
R
RR
W
WW
CALLING/BLOCKING
CALL FOR
RIGHT OF WAY
MAY BE LOAD
MANAGED
,,

290A315
6
Figure 2.
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FRONT OF TRUCK FRONT OF BAR
RED
BROWN
BLUE
YEL
CALLING/BLOCKING
CALL FOR
RIGHT OF WAY
MAY BE LOAD
MANAGED
(CALLING/BLOCKING)
MAY BE LOAD
MANAGED (CALLING)
,,

290A3157
R
WW
W
R
R
R
R
Figure 3.
IV. BASIC MAINTENANCE.
A. Cleaning the Plastic Domes.
Ordinary cleaning of the plastic domes can be
accomplished by using mild soap and a soft rag.
Should fine scratches or a haze appear on the domes,
they can ordinarily be removed with a non-abrasive,
high quality, one-step automotive paste cleaner/wax
and a soft cloth.
WARNING
The use of other materials such as strong
detergents, solvents, petroleum products, etc.
can cause crazing (cracking) of the plastic
domes. If crazing of domes does occur, reliabil-
ity of light for emergency purposes may be
reduced until domes are replaced.
B. Lamp Replacement.
WARNING
A serious injury may result if lamp is touched
when hot. Always allow lamp to cool before
removing.
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. Stationary Lamps.
See figure 4. To replace the lamp, Twist to
unlock and then pull the defective lamp out of the
socket. Install a new lamp of the same type in the
socket.
2. Rotating or Oscillating Lamps.
CAUTION
Forced rotation of the light mechanism will
cause damage to the worm gear. ALWAYS
rotate the light mechanism by rotating the
motor shaft.
a. Rotate the reflector until the C-clip
(located at the base of the lamp) can be removed, and
remove the C-clip by sliding it away from the reflec-
tor.
b. See figure 5. Note the lamp’s orienta-
tion and replace the lamp (Federal Part No.
8440A265) with the straight edge of the lamp’s base
toward the reflector.
c. Reassemble the light.
C. Cleaning Reflectors and Mirrors.
Use a soft tissue to clean the reflector and
mirrors. Avoid heavy pressure and the use of caustic
or petroleum base solvents which will scratch or dull
the surface.
Figure 4.
DO NOT TOUCH
THE GLASS PORTION
OF LAMP
LAMP
SOCKET
290A2423
290A2597-02
MOTOR
REFLECTOR
STRAIGHT EDGE OF
LAMP BASE
SLIDE CLIP
OVER LAMP
INSERT LAMP WITH STRAIGHT
EDGE OF LAMP BASE TOWARD
REFLECTOR
Figure 5.
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