Federal Signal Corporation CudaTriOptic 350205 User manual

2561900B
REV. B 308
Printed in U.S.A.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR
#350205 CudaTriOptic LIGHT HEAD
SWIVEL MOUNTING BRACKET KIT, 3.5" LENGTH
SAFETY MESSAGE TO INSTALLERS
WARNING
The lives of people depend on your proper instal-
lation and servicing of Federal products. It is im-
portant to read, understand and follow all instruc-
tions shipped with the products. In addition, listed
below are some other important safety instructions
and precautions you should follow:
Before Installation
Qualifications
• Toproperlyinstallthismountinghardware,you
musthaveagoodunderstandingofautomotivesys-
tems,alongwithprociencyintheinstallationand
useofsafetywarningequipment.
• Neverattempttoinstallaftermarketequipment
whichconnectstothevehiclewiring,withoutreview-
ingavehiclewiringdiagram–availablefromthe
vehiclemanufacturer.Insurethatyourinstallation
willnotaffectvehicleoperationandsafetyfunctions
orcircuits.
During Installation
• DONOTinstallequipmentorroutewiring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.
• Whendrillingintoavehiclestructure,besurethat
bothsidesofthesurfaceareclearofanythingthat
couldbedamaged.
• LocatelightcontrolsotheVEHICLEandCONTROL
canbeoperatedsafelyunderalldrivingconditions.
After Installation:
• Donotattempttoactivateordeactivatelightcontrol
whiledrivinginahazardoussituation.
• Youshouldfrequentlyinspectthelightmounting
assembly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.
• Testallvehiclefunctions,includingtheCudaTriOp-
ticlightheadoperation,andvehiclesafetyfunctions
toensureproperoperation.Ensurethattheinstal-
lationhasnotaffectedvehicleoperationorchanged
anyvehiclesafetyfunctionorcircuit.
• Aftertestingiscomplete,provideacopyofthesein-
structionstotheinstructionalstaffandalloperating
personnel.
• 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 instruc-
tions may result in property damage, serious injury, or
death to you or others.
A. GENERAL.
 The#350205mountingkitisdesignedforuseinconjunction
withtheFederalSignalCudaTriOpticfamilylightheads(seethe
lighthead’sinstructionsheet).Thekitisdesignedformounting
withinavehicle’sinterior.Thebracketissuppliedwithmount-
inghardwareandallowstheunittoswivelata270°anglerange.
Theassembledunitmaybemountedinthehorizontal,orvertical,
positionwiththecablingexitingfromeitherside,ortherear,ofthe
CudaTriOpticlighthead.
B. UNPACKING.
 Afterunpackingthekitandthelighthead,inspectthemfor
damagethatmayhaveoccurredintransit.Ifeitherthekitorthe
unithasbeendamaged,ormissingapart,donotattempttoinstall
oroperateit.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.Ensurethatallparts
inthefollowingKITCONTENTSLISThavebeenincluded.
C. KIT CONTENTS LIST.
Qty.  Description PartNumber
2 Bracket,CudaTriOptic 8625174
2 Screw,1/4-20x7/16",HexHead 7000A323-07
2 Lockwasher,Ext.Tooth,1/4" 7075A007
D. INSTALLATION.
WARNING
This product is intended for supplemental warn-
ing and for use in conjunction with an approved
primary warning light system. Consult local codes
and regulations to determine if the power supply/
light head combination complies with the horizon-
tal or vertical mount positioning desired in your
application.
When installing equipment inside air bag equipped
vehicles, the installer MUST ensure that the equip-
ment 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. First,determinewhichsideoftheunitwillbeattached
tothemountingbracket.Thefullyassembledbracketisdesigned
witha270°swivelfeatureallowingtheinstallerawiderangeof
mountingoptions.
 2. Thelightheadsareprovidedwithatop,bottom,andtwo
rearchannelswhichaccommodatetwomountingscrews(supplied
withthelightheadunitalongwithtwokepsnuts).Slidethetwo
mountingscrewsintotheselectedchannelformountingonthe
bracketwiththewarninglabel.Ensurethatthelightheadisfully
assemblediftheendcapwasremovedtoinstallthemounting
screws.
NOTE
Forahorizontalmounting,thelightheadunitMUST
bemountedwiththetwodrainholesfacingdownward
foradequatecondensatedrainage.(Seethelighthead’s
instructionsheet.)

 3. Seegure1.Threesetsofmountingholesareprovided
onthebrackettoaccommodatevariousmountingcongurations.
Attachthebrackettotheselectedchannelusingthepreviously
installedscrewsandthetwokepsnuts(suppliedwiththelight
head).
CAUTION
BeforedrillingholesinANYpartofvehicle,besurethat
bothsidesofthemountingsurfaceareclearofpartsthat
couldbedamaged;suchasbrakelines,fuellines,electri-
calwiringorothervitalparts.
 4. Six3/16"holesarealsoprovidedontheremainingbrack-
etformountinginthevehicle’sinterior.Usethemountingbracket
asatemplateandscribedrillpositionmarksontothemounting
surfaceasrequiredforyourparticularapplication.Use#8screws
(notsupplied)suitableforyourmountingapplicationtosecurethe
bracketonthemountingsurface.Ensurethebracketisheldrmly
inplacetoresistvibrationwhenthevehicleisinmotion.
 5. Next,slidetogetherandattachthebracket/lighthead
assemblytothesurfacemountedbracketusingthesuppliedhex
headscrewsandlocatingthelockwashersbetweenthebrackets’
arms.Ensurethelightassemblyisfacingintheintendeddirection
andtightenbothscrews.
 6. Afterinstallationiscompleted,testtheunitforproper
operation,andtestdrivethevehicletoensurethatvibrationdoes
notloosenthelightassembly.
CAUTION
Afterprolongedoperation,thelighthead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.
E. MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES.
 Refertothelightheadunit’sinstructionsheet.
F. ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES.
 Refertothelightheadunit’sinstructionsheet.
SAFETY MESSAGE TO OPERATORS
WARNING
People’s lives depend on your safe use of our prod-
ucts.
Listed below are some important safety instruc-
tions 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 sig-
nal. You must recognize this fact and continue
driving cautiously.
• Also,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.
• Atthestartofyourshift,youshouldensure
that the light is securely attached and operat-
ing properly.
• Productsattachedtothisbracketcontainhigh
intensity LED devices. To prevent eye dam-
age, DO NOT stare into the light beam at close
range.
Failure to follow these safety precautions may result
in property damage, serious injury, or death to you, to pas-
sengers, or to others.
RETAIN AND REFER TO THIS MESSAGE
G. MAINTENANCE.
 1. General.
  Checkperiodicallytoensurethatallbracketfasteners
aresecureandthattheintendedlightdirectionismaintained.
 2. Replacement Parts.
  ThisunitcontainsNOuserreplaceablecomponents.Con-
sultthefactoryregardingwarrantyrepairs/replacementissues.
  Manufacturedby:
  FederalSignalCorporation
  EmergencyProductsGroup
  2645FederalSignalDrive
  UniversityPark,Illinois60466
  800-433-9132
  800-343-9704(fax)
  [email protected]
Figure 1.
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290A4688
BRACKET
KEPS NUTS
(SUPPLIED
WITH LIGHT)
CUDA TRIOPTIC
LIGHT HEAD
SCREW, 1/4-20 x 7/16"
HEX HEAD (2)
LOCKWASHER,
EXTERNAL
TOOTH (2)
BRACKET WITH
WARNING LABEL