Federal Signal Corporation VIEWPOINT SOLARIS User manual

2562114B
REV. B 405
Printed in U.S.A.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR
VIEWPOINT™ SOLARIS™ LIGHT ASSEMBLY
SAFETY MESSAGE TO INSTALLERS
OF
FEDERAL SIGNAL LIGHT SYSTEMS
WARNING
People’s lives depend on your safe installa-
tion of our products. It is important to
read, understand and follow all instruc-
tions shipped with the products. In addi-
tion, 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 proficiency in the
installation and use of safety warning
e uipment.
• 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 con-
nected to the negative battery termi-
nal. 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.
• This product contains high intensity
LED devices. To prevent permanent
eye damage, DO NOT stare into the
light beam at close range.
• Locate light system controls so the
VEHICLE and CONTROLS can be
operated safely under all driving
conditions.
• You should fre uently inspect the light
system to ensure that it is operating
properly and that it is securely at-
tached 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.
I. UNPACKING.
After unpacking the ViewPoint Solaris light assem-
bly, 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 e tent of
damage. Carefully check all envelopes, shipping labels
and tags before removing or destroying them.
II. INSTALLATION.
The light assembly is completely wired at the
factory and does not require any additional internal
wiring. All the conductors necessary for control of any
and all basic and optional functions are contained in the
cable(s).
The basic light functions of the unit must be con-
trolled by a user-supplied control head.
Before proceeding, ensure that the light assembly
has been installed on the vehicle roof in accordance with
the instructions packed with the mounting kit. Route
the light assembly cables as described below.
WARNING
Light system controls must be located so
that VEHICLE and CONTROLS can be
operated safely under all driving condi-
tions.
A. Route the control cables into the vehicle and
under the dash, near the eventual location of the user-
supplied control head.
WARNING
To prevent personal injury and/or damage
to vehicle components, in the event of a
short circuit in the power cable, install a
fuse in each incoming cable conductor.
B. For proper light operation, the light assembly
control cables must be properly terminated inside the
user-supplied control head. Using figure 1 as a guide,
make the appropriate electrical connections. Ensure
that the lines are adequately fused as shown in figure 1.
CAUTION
If control lines are combined for activation,
calculate the total current requirement using
the values shown in the appropriate diagram in
figure 1.
After determining the control line switching
configuration, it is the installer’s responsibility
to use suitable fuses, wire, and switches/relays
for the installation.

C. Connect the black lead to chassis ground.
D. Connect the other side of the fused wires to the
+12VDC supply.
NOTE
Any of the light assembly functions can be
activated by applying 12VDC to the appropriate
control line. The heavy black lead (-) must be
connected to vehicle ground, to perform a
function check.
E. Programming High-Side flasher.
WARNING
DO NOT connect flasher to brake light
circuit of ANY vehicle.
DO NOT connect flasher to the headlight
circuit of any vehicle.
Connection of aftermarket electrical
e uipment into this circuit may interfere
with the brake shift interlock.
This could cause the vehicle to unexpect-
edly move forward causing possible prop-
erty damage, injury or death to the vehicle
operator or others.
The flasher will provide the end user with a
preselected flash pattern. The preselected flash pattern
is to be chosen from the nine factory programmed
patterns provided with each flasher. It is recommended
that the preselected flash pattern be determined and
programmed during installation.
The red/green LED in each flasher will be
illuminated green when an SAE approved flash pattern
is selected. When an unapproved SAE flash pattern is
selected, the LED will be illuminated red. The red/green
LED may alternate between red and green for several
flash patterns.
The following procedure demonstrates the
programming and operating features of the flasher:
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(+) TO
POWER/ GN
(-) TO GND
RED RED
ACCESSORY
CABLE ACCESSORY
CABLE
NTERNAL W R NG
EXTERNAL W R NG
BLU BLU
GND
GND
POD 1 POD 8
B+
B+
B+
B+
B+
B+
B+
B+
POD 2 POD 7
POD 3 POD 6
POD 4 POD 5
BRN
POD 8
POD 7
POD 6
POD 5
POD 4
POD 3
POD 2
POD 1 10A
10A
10A
10A
10A
STEADY BURN
10A
10A
10A
10A
10A
BRN
BRN/WHT BRN/WHT
YEL YEL
STEADY
BURN
BLK BLK
CUSTOMER
SUPPL ED
SUPPL ED W TH
L GHTBAR
STEADY
BURN
Figure 1.
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290A5330
(+) TO
POWER/ GN
(-) TO GND
RED RED
ACCESSORY
CABLE ACCESSORY
CABLE
NTERNAL W R NG
EXTERNAL W R NG
YEL YEL
GND
GND
POD 1
B+
B+
B+ B+
B+
B+
POD 6
POD 2 POD 5
POD 3 POD 4
BRN/
WHT
SPARE
STEADY BURN
POD 6
POD 5
POD 4
POD 3
POD 2
POD 1 10A
10A
10A
10A
10A
SPARE
STEADY BURN
10A
10A
10A
10A
10A
BRN/
WHT BLU BLU
BRN BRN
N.C.
STEADY
BURN STEADY BURN
N.C.
NOT USED
BLK BLK
CUSTOMER
SUPPL ED
SUPPL ED W TH
L GHTBAR

FUNCTION REPLACEMENT LAMP
Rotator Part No. 8440A256-02
TCL Part No. 8107141
Solaris 6 LED Replacement Module
Gen-3 Amber-Part No. 8654167-02
Blue-Part No. 8654167-03
Red-Part No. 8654167-04
White-Part No. 8654167-05
Table 1.
REMOVE AND
REPLACE SCREWS
REMOVE AND
REPLACE SCREW
BRACKET
REMOVE AND
REPLACE SCREWS
SOLAR S 6
LED MODULE
SOLAR S 6
LED MODULE
POD BRACKET
290A5273
Figure 2.
Turn on the flasher in Mode 1. Short across
the programming pins until the desired pattern is
running. Allow the pattern to run for 15-seconds and it
is now programmed.
III. NFPA INSTALLATION.
MESSAGE TO NFPA INSTALLERS
For mounting, color configuration, and mount-
ing considerations, refer to the latest edition of
the NFPA standard for automotive fire appara-
tus.
IV. BASIC MAINTENANCE.
A. Cleaning the Plastic Domes.
Ordinary cleaning of the plastic domes can be
accomplished by using mild soap and a soft rag. Should
fine scratches or a haze appear on the domes, they can
ordinarily be removed with a non-abrasive, high quality,
one-step automotive paste cleaner/wa and a soft cloth.
WARNING
The use of other materials such as strong
detergents, solvents, petroleum products,
etc. can cause crazing (cracking) of the
plastic domes. If crazing of domes does
occur, reliability of light for emergency
purposes may be reduced until domes are
replaced.
B. LED Assembly Replacement (Solaris LED
Gen 3).
WARNING
A serious injury may result if LED assem-
bly is touched when hot. Always allow LED
assembly to cool before removing.
See figure 2. Refer to table 1 and replace the
defective LED assembly with an e act replacement only.
C. Lamp Replacement.
WARNING
A serious injury may result if lamp is
touched when hot. Always allow lamp to
cool before removing.
CAUTION
Service life of lamp will be shortened if glass
portion is touched. If glass has been handled,
clean carefully with a grease solvent.
1. Stationary Lamps.
See figure 3. To replace the lamp, Twist to
unlock and then pull the defective lamp out of the
socket. Install a new lamp of the same type in the
socket.
2. Rotating or Oscillating Lamps.
CAUTION
Forced rotation of the light mechanism will
cause damage to the worm gear. ALWAYS rotate
the light mechanism by rotating the motor
shaft.
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DO NOT TOUCH
THE GLASS PORT ON
OF LAMP
LAMP
SOCKET
290A5274
Figure 3.
290A5275
MOTOR
REFLECTOR
STRA GHT EDGE OF
LAMP BASE
SL DE CL P
OVER LAMP
NSERT LAMP W TH STRA GHT
EDGE OF LAMP BASE TOWARD
REFLECTOR
Figure 4.
a. Rotate the reflector until the C-clip
(located at the base of the lamp) can be removed, and
remove the C-clip by sliding it away from the reflector.
b. See figure 4. Note the lamp’s orienta-
tion and replace the lamp (Federal Part No. 8440A265)
with the straight edge of the lamp’s base toward the
reflector.
c. Reassemble the light.
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D. Cleaning Reflectors and Mirrors.
Use a soft tissue to clean the reflector and
mirrors. Avoid heavy pressure and the use of caustic or
petroleum base solvents which will scratch or dull the
surface.
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