Federal Signal Corporation QL43 Quick guide

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Rev. A2 0320
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QuadraFlare
®
Installation and
Service Instructions
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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
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Figures
Figure 1 Exploded Assembly View ...............................................11
Figure 2 Mounting Hole Locations.................................................12
Figure 3 QL64 Base.........................................................................13
Tables
Table 1 Table 1 Kit Contents List ....................................................5
Table 2 Hole Patterns .......................................................................7
Table 3 QuadraFlare Models.......................................................... 11
Table 4 Table 2 Replacement Parts...............................................15
Contents
Safety Message to Installers ............................................................4
Overview of the QuadraFlare............................................................5
Unpacking the QuadraFlare..............................................................5
Kit Contents List................................................................................5
Installing the QuadraFlare ................................................................6
Wiring the QuadraFlare...................................................................10
Selecting a Flash Pattern................................................................10
Safety Message to Operators.........................................................12
Cleaning the QuadraFlare...............................................................13
Getting Technical Support and Service.........................................14
Getting Repair Service....................................................................14
Ordering Replacement Parts..........................................................15
Replacement Parts ..........................................................................15

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Safety Message to Installers
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Safety Message to Installers
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
systems, along with proficiency in the installation and use of
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, be sure 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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Kit Contents List
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Overview of the QuadraFlare
The Federal Signal QuadraFlare Warning Light 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. The internal flasher has 26
selectable flash patterns. All units are designed to work with
Federal Signal flashers. However, before they can operate with
a Federal Signal flasher, put internal flashers into pattern 20 or
21. Refer to the particular flasher instructions for proper wiring.
Additionally, all units have a Dim Mode (low power) that allows
the user to reduce the light brightness for nighttime use. The
QuadraFlare Warning Light is designed for operation on 12 Vdc
at 2.0A. The models can have one side switched o while the
opposite side continues to operate.
NOTE: All units should NOT be considered for steady burn
applications.
Unpacking the QuadraFlare
After unpacking the light, 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. If installing a permanent mounted
beacon, ensure that the parts listed in Table 1 are included in the
package.
Kit Contents List
Table 1 Kit Contents List
Qty. Description Part No.
4 #6 x 2-inch Stainless Steel Screw 7000A404-32
4 #6-32 Rubber Rivet Nut 70900417

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Installing the QuadraFlare
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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.
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 QuadraFlare:
1. Position the QuadraFlare Warning Light assembly on the
desired mounting surface. Ensure that the unit is level side
to side. Using the dimensions provided in Figure1, scribe
the four mounting hole locations and a wiring routing hole
location on the mounting surface.

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Figure 1 Mounting hole locations
290A5511-02
Ø 0.25" (4) PLCS
Ø 1.00"
B/2 (2X)
B (2X)
A
A/2 (2X)
Table 2 Hole Patterns
Nominal size A A/2 B B/2
4 x 3 4.200 2.100 2.375 1.188
6 x 4 5.750 2.875 3.250 1.625
7 x 3 6.562 3.281 2.375 1.188
9 x 7 7.250 3.625 5.250 2.625
DAMAGE TO LIGHT: When installing the QuadraFlare light on a
vehicle, you MUST use the manufacturer’s supplied 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 12 in-lb +/-10
percent.

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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.
2. Drill four 1/4-inch mounting holes and a one-inch wire routing
hole at the previously scribed locations.
3. Install the four supplied rubber rivet nuts into the four
1/4-inch mounting holes.
NOTE: When removing the QuadraFlare Warning Lights, inspect
the mounting grommets for wear and replace them as needed.
4. The QuadraFlare Warning Light assembly has five 12-inch
long lead wires, which exit out the back of the unit, for
making electrical connections.
5. Complete the electrical connections as described in the
Electrical Connections section.
6. Align the QuadraFlare Warning Light assembly with the
previously inserted rubber rivet nuts and secure with the
provided #6 by 2-inch screws. See FIgure 2.

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Figure 2 Exploded Assembly View
9
1
2 3 4
10
8
7
5 6
Legend
1. Mounting Screw
2. Lens
3. Reflector
4. LED PC Board Assembly
5. Vent
6. Base
7. Assembly Screws (4)
8. Screw Grommet
9. Bezel w/ Gasket (Optional)
10. Vehicle Body
NOTE: QuadraFlare models have identifiable color-coded
sticker dots on the back of the light assembly. The color-coded
sticker dots correspond to the LED color on the PC board. Note
these dots prior to any final assembly mounting to obtain proper
light assembly orientation. See FIgure 3.
Figure 3 QL64 Base
1
2
Legend
1. Vent Hole
2. 3/4-inch Color Coded Sticker Dots
to be Applied to Identify the
Corresponding PC Board
Assembly LED Color on Each
Side

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Selecting a Flash Pattern
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Looking at the back of the unit with the vent hole on your
right, the top of the light is controlled with the red wire and the
bottom is controlled with the white wire. See Figure 3. If the light
has one side with red LEDs, the red wire controls that side and
the white controls the other side (amber, blue, white, green, or
red).
Wiring the QuadraFlare
The Model QuadraFlare Warning Light assembly operates on
12 Vdc. Five 12-inch long lead wires are supplied for making
electrical connections to the QuadraFlare Warning Light
assembly. Ensure that all wires are properly connected and
insulated appropriately.
To make electrical connections:
1. Using 18 AWG (minimum) wire, connect the red (+) lead to
the positive power source terminal and the black (–) lead to
the negative power source terminal.
2. On the QuadraFlare, connect the white (+) lead to the same
positive power source terminal as the red (+) lead to operate
or switch to power up independently of each other.
3. On all models, the violet wire (low power, dimming) is
connected to +12 V power source. Removing the power
restores the unit back to full power.
4. Apply power and test the QuadraFlare Warning Light
assembly for proper operation.
Selecting a Flash Pattern
The QuadraFlare has 26 selectable flash patterns with Pattern 1
as the default. See Table 2 for a description of each pattern and
the order in which it is stored in memory.
To select flash patterns:
1. Remove and retain the four #6 by 2-inch. mounting screws.
2. Apply power to the light.

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3. Briefly touch the program wire (yellow) to +12 Vdc.
NOTE: Holding the pattern wire (yellow) to +12 Vdc for 5 to
9 seconds returns you to default flash pattern 1. Holding the
pattern wire (yellow) to +12Vdc for 10 seconds or more brings
you to default flash pattern 2.
4. When the pattern you want displays, let it run for 15 seconds
to store it in memory.
5. Secure the entire QuadraFlare Warning Light assembly to
the mounting surface with the previously retained screws.
Table 3 QuadraFlare Models
Number Flash Pattern
1* DoubleFlash 150 — Simultaneous (default ash pattern 1)
2 DoubleFlash 150 — Alternating Horizontal
3* Fedpulse 75 — Simultaneous
4 Fedpulse 75 — Alternating Horizontal
5* DoubleFlash 75 — Simultaneous
6 DoubleFlash 75— Alternating Horizontal
7* QuadFlash 75 — Simultaneous
8 QuadFlash 75 — Alternating Horizontal
9 SingleFlash 375 — Alternating Horizontal
10 SingleFlash 375 — Simultaneous
11 SingleFlash 150 — Alternating Horizontal
12* SingleFlash 150 — Simultaneous
13 SingleFlash 75 — Alternating Horizontal
14* SingleFlash 75 — Simultaneous
15 VariFlash — Alternating Horizontal
16 VariFlash — Simultaneous
17 SteadyPulse 75
18 Alternating Random Flash
19 Alternating/Simultaneous Random Flash
20 3 Flashes Steady (default ash pattern 2)
21 Steady Brake

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Number Flash Pattern
22 FedPulse 75 — Alternating Vertical
23 QuadFlash 75 — Alternating Vertical
24 Fedpulse 75— Alternating X
25 QuadFlash 75 — Alternating X
26 Top Steady/Bottom 110 FPM
*Indicates NFPA lower compliance.
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 that 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, 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.
Retain and refer to this message.

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Cleaning the QuadraFlare
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Cleaning the QuadraFlare
CRAZING/CRACKING Crazing (ne cracks) of lenses causes
reduced eectiveness of the light. Do not use cleaning agents
(which cause crazing) such as strong detergents, solvents, or
petroleum products. If crazing of the lenses does occur, the
reliability of light for emergency signaling purposes may be
reduced until the lenses are replaced.
CLEANING the POLYCARBONATE LENSES: To extend the life of
this device, periodic cleaning is necessary. Clean the lens 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.
Scratched or dull reflector, mirrors 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
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Getting Technical Support and Service
For technical support and service, please contact:
Federal Signal Corporation
Service Department
Public Safety Systems
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

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Replacement Parts
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Ordering Replacement Parts
To order replacement parts, call Customer Support at 1-800-
264-3578, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday (CT) or
contact your nearest distributor.
Replacement Parts
Table 4 Table 2 Replacement Parts
Description QL43 QL64 QL73 QL97
Mounting
Screws, #6 x
1-1/2"
7000A404-
26
7000A404-
26
7000A404-
26
7000A404-
26
Rubber Rivet
Nut, #6-32
70900417 70900417 70900417 70900417
Lens, Fluted,
Red
801201253 801200950 801201545 801201443
Lens, Fluted,
Amber
801201253-
01
801200950-
01
801201545-
01
801201443-
01
Lens, Fluted,
Clear
801201253-
02
801200950-
02
801201545-
02
801201443-
02
Lens, Fluted,
Blue
801201253-
03
801200950-
03
801201545-
03
801201443-
03
Lens, Fluted,
Green
801201253-
04
801200950-
04
801201545-
04
801201443-
04
Lens, Fluted,
Red DOT
801201252 N/A 801201544 N/A
Lens, Fluted,
Amber DOT
801201252-
01
N/A 801201544-
01
N/A
Lens, Fluted,
Clear DOT
801201252-
02
N/A 801201544-
02
N/A
Lens, Fluted,
Blue DOT
801201252-
03
N/A 801201544-
03
N/A
Lens, Fluted,
Green DOT
801201252-
04
N/A 801201544-
04
N/A
Lens,
Smooth, Red
N/A 801200983 N/A 801201444
Lens,
Smooth,
Amber
N/A 801200983-
01
N/A 801201444-
01

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Technical Support 800-433-9132 • [phone]
Description QL43 QL64 QL73 QL97
Lens,
Smooth,
Clear
N/A 801200983-
02
N/A 801201444-
02
Lens,
Smooth,
Blue
N/A 801200983-
03
N/A 801201444-
03
Lens,
Smooth,
Green
N/A 801200983-
04
N/A 801201444-
04
Optional
Chrome
Bezel w/
Gasket
QL43MC QL64MC QL73MC QL97MC
N/A indicates not available.
The following 26 patterns are available in all QuadraFlare
models. Patterns that are marked with an asterisk are NFPA
Lower compliant.