Federal Signal Corporation FireRay Utility Light User manual

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© Copyright 2016-2020 Federal Signal Corporation
Installation and Maintenance Instructions
FireRay®Utility Light

Limited Warranty
This product is subject to and covered by a limited warranty,
a copy of which can be found at www.fedsig.com/SSG-Warranty.
A copy of this limited warranty can also be obtained by written
request to Federal Signal Corporation, 2645 Federal Signal Drive,
University Park, IL 60484, email to [email protected] or
call [phone].
This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or
implied, contractual or statutory, including, but not limited to the
warranty of merchantability, warranty of tness for a particular
purpose and any warranty against failure of its essential purpose.
2645 Federal Signal Drive
University Park, Illinois 60484
www.fedsig.com
Customer Support
Police/Fire-EMS: 800-264-3578 • [phone]
Work Truck: 800-824-0254 • [phone]
Technical Support 800-433-9132 • [phone]
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Contents
Safety Message to Installers and Service Personnel.....................4
Safety Message to Operators...........................................................5
Overview of the FireRay Utility Light...............................................6
Unpacking the Product .....................................................................6
Installing the FireRay ........................................................................6
Making Electrical Connections ...................................................... 11
Maintaining the Light Head.............................................................14
Getting Technical Support.............................................................. 15
Getting Repair Service....................................................................15
Figures
Figure 1 Mounting holes..................................................................7
Figure 2 Exploded view - no bezel.................................................9
Figure 3 Exploded view - with bezel ...............................................9
Figure 4 Base..................................................................................10
Figure 5 Light Orientation..............................................................13
Tables
Table 1 Kit contents.......................................................................... 6
Table 2 Brake signal patterns........................................................ 11
Table 3 Turn arrow patterns...........................................................12

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Safety Message to Installers and Service Personnel
Safety Message to Installers and Service Personnel
People’s lives depend on your proper installation of our
products. It is important to read, understand, and follow all
instructions shipped with the products. Listed below are some
other important safety instructions and precautions you should
follow:
• To properly install this light, you must have a good
understanding of automotive electrical procedures and
safety warning equipment.
• DO NOT install equipment or route wiring or cord in the
deployment path of an airbag.
• If a vehicle seat is temporarily removed, verify with the
vehicle manufacturer if the seat needs to be recalibrated for
proper airbag deployment.
• When drilling into a vehicle structure, ensure that both sides
of the surface are clear of anything that could be damaged.
• Locate the 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.
• This product contains high intensity LED devices. To prevent
eye damage, DO NOT stare into the light beam at close
range.
• Frequently inspect the light 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.

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Safety Message to Operators
Safety Message to Operators
Peoples’ lives depend on your safe use of our products. Listed
below are some important safety instructions and precautions
you should follow:
• Although your warning system is operating properly, it
may not be completely eective. People may not see or
heed your warning signal. You must recognize this fact and
continue to drive 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.
Failure to follow these safety precautions may result in property
damage, serious injury, or death to you, to passengers, or to
others.

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Installing the FireRay
Overview of the FireRay Utility Light
The Federal Signal utility light heads is a self-contained, high
intensity, LED light designed for mounting to the exterior of a
vehicle. All models are available in a variety of colors and have
an internal flasher Model FireRay are designed for operation on
12 Vdc.
Unpacking the Product
After unpacking the light, inspect it for damage that may
have occurred in transit. If it 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. If installing a permanent mounted
beacon, ensure that the parts listed in Table 2 are included in
the package.
Table 1 Kit contents
Qty Description Part No.
2 #8 x 1-inch Stainless Steel Screw 7011242-16
2 Plastic Screw Grommet 7065073
Installing the FireRay
INSTALL IN RECOMMENDED AREAS: When installing equipment
inside airbag equipped vehicles, the installer MUST ensure that
the equipment is installed ONLY in areas recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer.
Failure to observe this warning reduces the eectiveness of the
airbag, damage the airbag, or potentially damage or dislodge the
equipment, causing serious injury or death to you or others.
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT: Do not install equipment or route wiring
in the deployment path of an airbag. Failure to observe this
warning will reduce the eectiveness of the airbag or potentially
dislodge the equipment, causing serious injury or death.

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Installing the FireRay
NOTE: For maximum coverage and eectiveness, mount the
light assembly in a horizontal orientation (see Figure 1 ).
Before proceeding with installation, determine the approximate
location of the light assembly and plan all cable/wire routing.
To install the FireRay:
1. Position the light assembly on the desired mounting surface.
Ensure that the unit is level side to side.
2. Using the dimensions provided in Figure 2, scribe the two
mounting hole locations and a wiring routing hole location
on the mounting surface.
Figure 1 Mounting holes

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Installing the FireRay
DAMAGE TO LIGHT: When installing the light on a vehicle,
you MUST use the manufacturer’s supplied mounting gasket,
screws, and screw grommets. Do not use an impact drill or an
electric screw gun when installing the light. Torque the mounting
screws to the manufacturer’s recommended specication of
7.8-11.3 in-lb. Failure to observe these precautions damages the
light and void any warranty claims for the light.
DRILLING PRECAUTIONS: When drilling holes, check the area
you are drilling into to ensure that you do not damage vehicle
components while drilling. All drilled holes should be de-burred,
and all sharp edges should be smoothed. All wire routings going
through drilled holes should be protected by a grommet or
convolute/split loom tubing.
3. Drill two 1/4-inch mounting holes and a 1-inch wire routing
hole at the previously scribed locations.
4. Install the two supplied plastic screw grommets into the two
1/4-inch mounting holes.
NOTE: When removing the light, inspect the mounting
grommets for wear and replace them as needed.
5. Complete the electrical connections as described in the
Making Electrical Connections section. The FireRay warning
light assembly has two, three or four 7.8-inch long lead
wires that exit the back of the unit for making electrical
connections.
6. Align the utility light heads warning light assembly with the
previously inserted plastic screw grommets and secure with
the provided #8 x 1 inch stainless steel screws.
Figure 2 Exploded view - no bezel

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5.42 inches (13.76 cm)
Figure 3 Exploded view - with bezel
5.42 inches (13.76 cm)
Figure 4 Base

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Making Electrical Connections
Making Electrical Connections
The FireRay utility light heads assembly operates on 12 Vdc.
Two, three or four 7.8” long lead wires are supplied for making
electrical connections to the FireRay utility light heads assembly.
Ensure that all wires are properly connected and insulated
appropriately.
EXPLOSION HAZARD: To avoid a battery explosion, always
disconnect the negative battery cable rst and reconnect it last.
Avoid causing a spark when connecting near or to the battery.
The gases produced by a battery can cause a battery explosion
that could result in vehicle damage and serious injury.
To make electrical connections, using 20-gauge (minimum) wire,
connect the red (+) lead and/or white (+) lead to the positive
power source terminal and the black (–) lead to the negative
power source terminal.
For Brake-Tail-Turn Lamp
• Red: To +Vdc for Brake Signal or Turn Signal (Suggested Fuse
Rating at 1 A)
• White: To +Vcd for Tail Signal (Suggested Fuse Rating 1 A)
• Black: To -Chassis Ground
• Yellow: For Synchronization, Brake Signal Pattern
Connect yellow wires of all light heads together for
synchronization. All light heads should be set at the same
pattern.
For Brake Signal Pattern Change, momentarily apply +Vdc to the
yellow wire once for the next pattern, or quickly three times to
set to Flash Pattern #1
Table 2 Brake signal patterns
FP# Brake Signal Pattern
1 Blink to Steady
2 Steady

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Making Electrical Connections
NOTE: This unit may not be factory set at FP#1
For Turn Arrow Lamp
• Red: To +Vdc for Turn Signal (Suggested Fuse Rating 1 A)
• Black: To -Chassis Ground
• Yellow: For Synchronization, Turn Arrow Pattern
Connect YELLOW wires of all light heads together for
synchronization(all light heads should be set at the same
pattern)
For Turn Arrow Pattern, momentarily apply +Vdc to the yellow
wire once for the next pattern, or quickly three times to set to
Flash Pattern #1
Table 3 Turn arrow patterns
FP# Turn Arrow Pattern
1 Solid(Fast)
2 Solid(Slow)
3 Solid-Steady(Fast)
4 Solid-Steady(Slow)
5 Single
6 Single-Steady
7 Steady
NOTE: 1. This unit may not be factory set at FP#1. Only FP#7
Steady meets specification FMVSS108.
For Reverse Lamp
• Red: To +Vdc (Suggested Fuse Rating 2 A)
• Black: To -Chassis Ground
IMPORTANT: Ensure that the “TOP” marking is oriented upward

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Making Electrical Connections
during installation.
Figure 5 Light Orientation

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Maintaining the Light Head
Maintaining the Light Head
CLEANING POLYCARBONATE DOMES AND LENSES: Crazing
(ne cracks) of lenses causes reduced eectiveness of the light.
Do not use cleaning agents (which causes crazing) such as
strong detergents, solvents, or petroleum products. If crazing
of lenses does occur, reliability of light for emergency signaling
purposes may be reduced until lenses are replaced.
CLEANING POLYCARBONATE DOMES AND LENSES: To extend
the life of this device, periodic cleaning is necessary. Clean the
lens/dome with a mild, non-abrasive, neutral-pH cleaning agent
and a soft, clean cloth. Rinse the device thoroughly to ensure
that no cleaning agent residue remains. To avoid water spots,
dry the device with a soft clean cloth.
Failure to follow this precaution can cause crazing or cracking of
the lens/dome and voids the warranty claims for the light.
NOTE: Scratched or dull reflectors, mirror, or lenses reduce the
eectiveness of the lighting system. Use a mild, non-abrasive,
neutral-pH cleaning agent and a soft, clean cloth, when cleaning
the lighting system. Replace any optical components that may
have been scratched or crazed during system installation. The
use of strong, non-neutral-pH cleaners voids the warranty.

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Getting Repair Service
Getting Technical Support
For technical support, please contact:
Federal Signal Corporation
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Getting Repair Service
The Federal Signal factory provides technical assistance with
any problems that cannot be handled locally.
Any units returned to returned to Federal Signal for service,
inspection, or repair must be accompanied by a Return Material
Authorization (RMA). Obtain an RMA from a Local Distributor or
Manufacturer’s Representative. Provided a brief explanation of
the service requested or the nature of the malfunction.
Address all communications to the following address.
Federal Signal Corporation
Service Department
2645 Federal Signal Drive
University Park IL 60484-3167

2645 Federal Signal Drive
University Park, Illinois 60484
www.fedsig.com
Customer Support
Police/Fire-EMS: 800-264-3578 • [phone]
Work Truck: 800-824-0254 • [phone]
Technical Support 800-433-9132 • [phone]