Federal Signal Corporation Vision SLR Owner's manual

2562543A REV. A 1211
Safety Message to Installers of Federal Signal Warning Light Systems
People’s lives depend on your proper installation and servicing of Federal Signal products. It is important to
read and follow all instructions shipped with this product and the original product. 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prociencyintheinstallationanduseofsafetywarningequipment.
• Donotinstallequipmentorroutewiringinthedeploymentpathofanairbag.Failuretoobservethis
warningwillreducetheeffectivenessoftheairbagorpotentiallydislodgetheequipment,causing
serious injury.
• Ifavehicleseatistemporarilyremoved,verifywiththevehiclemanufactureriftheseatneedstobe
recalibrated for proper airbag deployment.
• ThisproductcontainshighintensityLEDdevices.Topreventpermanenteyedamage,DONOTstare
into the light beam at close range.
• Alwaysrefertothevehicleservicemanualswhenperformingequipmentinstallationsonavehicle.
• Neverattempttoinstallaftermarketequipmentthatconnectstothevehiclewiringwithoutreviewinga
vehiclewiringdiagramavailablefromthevehiclemanufacturer.Ensurethatyourinstallationwillnot
effectvehicleoperationormandatedsafetyfunctionsorcircuits.Alwayscheckthevehicleforproper
operation after installation.
• 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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thelightsystemcontrolssotheVEHICLEandCONTROLScanbeoperatedsafelyunderalldriving
conditions.
• Donotattempttoactivateordeactivatethelightcontrolwhiledrivinginahazardoussituation.
• Foradditionalprecautionsandinformation,refertotheinstructionspackedwithrelatedproducts.
• 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orreinstallingtheproduct.
Failure to follow all safety precautions and instructions may result in property damage, serious injury, or death.
Supplemental Instructions for the Vision®SLR
Lightbar with Standalone SignalMaster™

Supplemental Instructions for the Vision SLR Lightbar with Standalone SignalMaster
2Vision SLR Lightbar
Introduction
ThispublicationprovidessupplementalinstructionsforinstallingtheVision®SLRlightbarwithStandalone
SignalMaster™to a vehicle.
Unpacking the Kit
Afterunpackingthekit,inspectitfordamagethatmayhaveoccurredintransit.Ifithasbeendamaged,le
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showninTable1arecontained
inthepackingcarton(Table1).Ifyouaremissinganyparts,contactCustomerSupportat1-800-264-
3578,7a.m.to5p.m.,MondaythroughFriday(CT).Alsorequiredisaninstaller-suppliedcontrolheadfor
controlling the functions of the lightbar.
Table 1 Kit contents
Qty. Description Part No.
1 Connector, Female, 8-Position 140325-06
1 Connector, Male, 8-Position 140333-08
2 Bracket, Mounting 8652180
4 Screw, #10 Type B, Pan Torx®Blk SS 7011246-06
2 Nut,1/4"-20 Keps®, SS 7058050
Mounting the SignalMaster
LOCATING OPERATOR CONTROLS—Locate the light system controls so the vehicle
and controls can be operated safely under all driving conditions. Failure to heed this
caution could result in driver distraction or driver error while operating the vehicle.
ROOF SUPPORT STRUCTURE—There is a roof support member that spans the
distance between the driver and passenger side. DO NOT DRILL THROUGH THIS
MEMBER! Adjust any hole locations until the holes can be drilled without going
through this member. Failure to follow this warning will weaken the roof of the
vehicle and may lead to an increased chance of bodily injury or death in a roll-over
accident.
SIGNALMASTER ORIENTATION—The SignalMaster lightbar must be oriented
correctly for proper operation. The assembly should be installed with the ROC board
on top.
IMPORTANT:Planallcableroutingbeforecompletingtheinstallation.Planthelocationofthewire-
routing hole so that the cable does not have tight bends.
TomounttheSignalMaster:
1. Determinethedesireddistancebetweenthemountingholesandattachthemountingbracketstothe
SignalMasterwiththe#10Torxscrews.
2. Markthepositionsofthetwomountingholesandtheholeforthecable.

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3. Drilltwomountingholes0.257"to0.265"indiameterandahole0.375"indiameterforthecable.
4. SecuretheSignalMastertothevehiclewiththe1/4"-20Kepsnuts.
Figure 1 Mounting brackets attached to SignalMaster
#10 TORX SCREW (4)
MOUNTING BRACKET (2)
SIGNALMASTER
ALUMINUM EXTRUSION
STUD FOR 1/4"-20 KEP NUT
290A6778
Connecting the 8-Position Connectors
8-POSITION CONNECTOR PRECAUTION—The 8-position connector is not
waterproof. Before cutting the SignalMaster cable, determine the cable lengths
required to ensure that the cable connector is located in a dry location inside the
vehicle.
ToelectricallyconnecttheSignalMastertotheVisionSLR:
1. CuttheSignalMastercabletolengthandrouteittothechosenconnectionpoint.
2. StripandconnecttheeightSignalMastercontrolwiresasshowninFigures2and3onpage4.Keepthe
pairs twisted together, separating them just enough to insert the ends into the connector.
3. EnsurethateachSignalMastercontrolwireisintheproperposition.Connectthe8-positionconnectors
together,andapplypressureuntiltheylock.
4. Afterinstallation,testthelightsystemtoensurethatitisoperatingproperly.
5. Testallvehiclefunctions,includinghornoperation,vehiclesafetyfunctions,andvehiclelightsystems,
toensureproperoperation.Ensurethattheinstallationhasnotaffectedthevehicleoperationorchanged
any vehicle safety function or circuit.

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Figure 2 Connections between Vision SLR and SignalMaster
290A6427
FROM
SIGNALMASTER
SYSTEM
RED
YEL
WHT
GRN
LT BLU
BRN
BLK
ORG
140333-08 140325-06
RED
YEL
WHT
GRN
LT BLU
BRN
BLK
ORG
FROM VISON SLR
Figure 3 Wires inserted into connector
290A6428
TIP OF SMALL
SCREWDRIVER
STRIPPED
WIRES 1. INSERT SCREWDRIVER
TIP INTO RECTANGULAR
HOLE.
2. INSERT STRIPPED WIRE
END IN ROUND HOLE.
3. REMOVE SCREWDRIVER.
1/4"
WIRE STRIPPING
TYPICAL

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Safety Message to Installers of Federal Signal Warning Light Systems
ThelivesofpeopledependonyoursafeoperationofFederalSignalProducts.Itisimportanttoreadand
follow all instructions shipped with the products. In addition, listed below are some other important safety
instructions and precautions you should follow:
• Althoughyourwarningsystemisoperatingproperly,itmaynotbecompletelyeffective.Peoplemaynot
seeorheedyourwarningsignal.Youmustrecognizethisfactandcontinuedrivingcautiously.
• Situationsmayoccurwhichobstructyourwarningsignalwhennaturalorman-madeobjectsarebetween
yourvehicle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ensurethatthelightissecurelyattachedandoperatingproperly.
RETAIN AND REFER TO THIS MESSAGE
Ordering Replacement Parts
Toorderreplacementparts,pleasecontactyourlocaldealer/distributoror:
CustomerSupport
FederalSignalCorporation
Phone:1-800-264-3578
7 AM to 5 PM,MondaythroughFriday(CT)
Getting Technical Support and Service
Thefactorywillservicethelightbarsforyou.Ifyouareexperiencingproblems,pleasecontact:
ServiceDepartment
FederalSignalCorporation
Phone:1-800-433-9132
Fax:1-800-343-9706
Email:[email protected]
7 AM to 5 PM,MondaythroughFriday(CT)