Federal Signal Corporation ILSFFVHL-CH08 User manual

Safety Message to Installers and Service Personnel of
Warning Light Equipment
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 prod-
uct. In addition, listed below are some other important safety instructions and precautions you
should follow:
• To properly install the lighting system, you must have a good understanding of automotive systems,
along with prociency 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.
• If a vehicle seat is temporarily removed, verify with the vehicle manufacturer if the seat needs to be
recalibrated for proper airbag deployment.
• You should frequently inspect the light system to ensure that it is operating properly and that it is
securely attached to the vehicle.
• Refer to the instructions packed with related products for additional precautions and information.
• 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.
Introduction
The option ILSFFVHL-CH08 is a mounting system used to mount the ILS in the upper windshield of
the 2008 Dodge Charger. The mounting system consists of an aluminum shroud and steel mounting
brackets, all are powder coated. All needed mounting hardware is included in this kit. This is a congured
option for use with Federal Signal’s Full Front ILS lightbar.
Unpacking the Kit
After unpacking the kit, inspect it for damage that may have occurred in transit. If it has been damaged,
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 the parts listed in Table 1 on page 2 are included in the package.
Installation Instructions for the
ILSFFVHL-CH08 Mounting System
2562444B REV. B 510

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Table 1: Kit contents
Qty. Description Part Number
1ILS System, Full Front, includes:
Power Harness
Cable, RS485
Cable, Board To Board
ILSFF-#####
1461816
1751357-02
1461812-5
1Shroud, Charger 8624171
1Brace, Charger 8624172
2 Bracket, Center, Charger 8624180
1Bracket, Outer, DRVR, Charger 8624181
1Bracket, Outer, PASS, Charger 8624182
4 Screw, Pan Hd. 1/4-20 x 0.50 7000547-08
4 Lockwasher, Ext Tooth, 1/4” 7075078
1Strip, Sealing, Extruded Rubber 8624206-54
Installing the Mounting System
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
Do not install equipment or route wiring in the deployment of an airbag.
Failure to observe this warning will reduce the effectiveness of the airbag or potentially dislodge
the equipment, causing serious injury to you or others.
1. Install the extruded-rubber sealing strip on the edges of the shroud that contact the windshield. Cut the
strip to t (Figure 3 on page 4).
2. Remove the driver and passenger sun visors (Figure 1).
3. Remove the sun-visor clips (Figure 1).
SUN VISOR
REMOVE TORX SCREWS (3)
AND REMOVE VISOR
REMOVE TORX
SCREW AND
REMOVE VISOR CLIP
290A6200
SUN VISOR PIVOT
Figure 1: Screws securing sun visor and clip
DRILLING PRECAUTIONS
Before drilling holes, check the area into which you plan to drill to ensure you do not damage ve-
hicle components while drilling. All drilled holes should be deburred and all sharp edges should
be smoothed. All wires going through drilled holes should be protected by a grommet or convo-
lute/split-loom tubing.

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4. Route the power harness from the passenger side of the ILS lightbar to a sufcient power source.
5. Route the RS485 cable from the passenger side of the ILS lightbar to the serial controller. For wiring
instructions, refer to publication 2562423.
6. Place the outer brackets on the back of the sun-visor pivots (Figure 2). Start reinstalling the sun visors
by loosely tightening the screws that secure the pivots in the vehicle.
290A6199
INNER BRACKET
BACK OF SUN-VISOR CLIP
OUTER BRACKET
BACK OF SUN-VISOR PIVOT
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Figure 2: Inner and outer mounting brackets
7. Place the inner brackets on the back of the visor clips (Figure 2). Start reinstalling the clips by loosely
tightening the screws that secure them in the vehicle.
8. To begin mounting the lightbar, attach it to the outer brackets with the 1/4" hardware. Loosely tighten
the screws. Then attach the inner brackets in the same manner.
9. Tighten the screws that attach the outer brackets to the lightbar. Then tighten the screws that attach the
inner brackets.
10. Tighten the screws on the visor pivots, then tighten the screws on the visor clips.
Testing the Warning Light System
LIGHT HAZARDS
This product contains high output LED devices. To prevent permanent eye damage, do not stare
into the light beam at close range.
After installation, check the entire system to be sure the lights are ashing properly and all light system
functions are operating properly.

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Ordering Replacement Parts
See Figure 3 for the location and quantity of parts. Contact your local dealer/distributor for replacement
parts or contact the Federal Signal Service Department at:
Service Department 800-433-9132
Federal Signal Corporation 800-343-9706 (fax)
2645 Federal Signal Drive empserviceinf[email protected]
University Park, IL 60466 www.fedsig.com
ALUMINUM
SPACER (2)
INSULATOR (2)
SEALING
STRIP
PCB, DRIVER,
OUTSIDE
PCB, DRIVER, INSIDE
#10-32 KEPS NUT (9)
CABLE, BOARD TO BOARD
PCB, PASSENGER, INSIDE
PCB, PASSENGER, OUTSIDE
BRACKET, OUTER, DRIVER
BRACKET,
OUTER,
PASSENGER
BRACKET, INNER (2)
1/4-20 PAN HEAD SCREW (4)
EXT. TOOTH 1/4" LOCKWASHER (4)
BRACE
#8-32 TAPTITE, SCREW (2)
290A6190C
SHROUD
NOTE ORIENTATION
OF SEALING STRIP
Figure 3: ILSFFVHL-CH08 replacement parts