Federal Signal Corporation Vision SLR User manual

Installation Instructions for the Vision™SLR
Lightbar with the Hook-On Mounting Kit
2562541A REV. A 1210
Safety Message to Installers of Federal Signal Warning Light Systems
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 product. In addition, 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prociencyintheinstallationanduseofsafetywarningequipment.
• Frequentlyinspectthelightsystemtoensurethatitisoperatingproperlyandthatitissecurelyattached
to the vehicle.
• Alwaysrefertothevehicleservicemanualswhenperformingequipmentinstallationsonavehicle.
• 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systemcontrolssotheVEHICLEandCONTROLScanbeoperatedsafelyunderalldriving
conditions.
• Ifavehicleseatistemporarilyremoved,verifywiththevehiclemanufactureriftheseatneedstobe
recalibrated for proper airbag deployment.
• Donotinstallequipmentorroutewiringinthedeploymentpath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.
• Toavoiddamagetothelightbar,donotovertightenscrewsandnuts.
• ThisproductcontainshighintensityLEDdevices.Topreventpermanenteyedamage,DONOTstare
into the light beam at close range.
• Foradditionalprecautionsandinformation,refertotheinstructionspackedwithrelatedproducts.
• Filetheseinstructionsinasafeplaceandrefertothemwhenmaintainingorreinstallingtheproduct.
Failure to follow all safety precautions and instructions may result in property damage, serious injury, or death.
Introduction
ThispublicationprovidesinstructionsforinstallingtheVision™SLRlightbartoavehiclewiththeHook-On
MountingKit.Tocompletetheinstallation,itisnecessarytopurchaseavehicle-specificmountinghookkit.
Unpacking the Kit
Afterunpackingthekit,inspectitfordamagethatmayhaveoccurredintransit.Ifithasbeendamaged,le
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showninTable1onpage2are
containedinthepackingcarton.Ifyouaremissinganyparts,contactCustomerSupportat1-800-264-3578,
7a.m.to5p.m.,MondaythroughFriday(CT).Alsorequiredisaninstaller-suppliedcontrolheadfor
controlling the functions of the lightbar.

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Table 1 Kit contents
Qty. Description Part No.
1 Foot Assy, Mounting, LH 8652171
1 Foot Assy, Mounting, RH 8652172
2 Bracket, Hook Attach 8652125
2 Retainer, Nut 8583490
2 Nut, 5/16"-18, Flange, 7065078
4 Screw, #10 Type B, Pan Torx, SS Black 7011246-08
8 Lockwasher, 3/8, SS 7074A046
8 Nut, 3/8"-16, Steel, HCR 7059124
Theitemsaboveareinstalledonnewlightbarsatthefactory.
4 Bracket Assy, Adj. Foot 8652124
4 Pad, Mounting 8572029
8 Washer, 5/16", SS Black 7072234
8 Lockwasher, 5/16", SS Black 7074A020-01
8 Screw, 5/16"-18, Pan Torx, SS Black 7000434-10
4 Screw, #10 Type B, Pan Torx, SS Black 7011246-08
2 Grommet, Split 228128
2 Cable Tie 150A109
HEAVY OBJECT—Use lifting aids and proper lifting techniques when removing or
replacing the lightbar. Failure to follow this warning may cause personal injury.
NOTE: ToaimtheoptionalLEDtakedownlightstothe45degreeor90degreeposition(+/–10degrees),
movethelightstothetopofthemountingfeetbeforetheinstallation.See“AimingtheOptionalHotFootLED
TakedownLights”onpage6.
Installing the Service Kit Mounting Feet
ENSURE PROPER INSTALLATION OF THE MOUNTING FEET—Note that the LH
mounting foot is for the left side of the lightbar and RH mounting foot is for the
right side. Failure to follow this precaution may damage the lightbar.
TheServiceKitrequiresthatyouassemblethemountingfeetonthelightbar.Ifyouareinstallinganew
lightbar,whichisshippedwiththemountingfeetalreadyattached,see“InstallingtheAdjustableFoot
Brackets”onpage4.Newlightbarsmayrequirethatyouloosenthe3/8"-16nutstoadjustthepositionsof
the mounting feet on the vehicle roof.
ToinstalltheServiceKitmountingfeet:
1. Toavoidmarringtheplasticdomes,invertthelightbaronsoftragsorcardboard.
2. Usethefour3/8"-16nutsandlockwasherstoinstallamountingfootassemblyandahook-attach
bracketonthelightbar(Figure1onpage3).Tightenthenutsonlyenoughtoholdthemountingfoot
assembly in place.

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Figure 1 Mounting foot installation
LH MOUNTING FOOT
3/8-16 NUT (6)
3/8 LOCKWASHER (6)
LIGHTBAR BASE
(LEFT SIDE, INVERTED)
HOOK-ATTACH BRACKET (2)
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3. Useanutretainerandtwo#10TypeBpanTorxscrewstotrapthe5/16"-18angenutonthebackside
ofthehook-attachbracket(Figure2).
4. Repeatsteps2and3withtheothermountingfootassembly.
5. Tocontinuewiththeinstallation,see“InstallingtheAdjustableFootBrackets”onpage4.
Figure 2 Hook-attach bracket installation
290A6430
HOOK ATTACH
BRACKET (2)
LH MOUNTING FOOT
5/15-18 FLANGE NUT (2)
NUT RETAINER (2)
#10 TYPE B PAN
TORX SCREWS (4)

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Installing the Adjustable Foot Brackets
ROOF SUPPORT STRUCTURE—There is a roof support member that spans the
distance between the driver and passenger side. DO NOT DRILL THROUGH THIS
MEMBER! Adjust any hole locations until the holes can be drilled without going
through this member. Failure to follow this warning will weaken the roof of the vehicle
and may lead to an increased chance of bodily injury or death in a roll-over accident.
ENSURE PROPER INSTALLATION OF MOUNTING FEET—Note that the LH Mounting
Foot is for the left side of the lightbar and the RH Mounting Foot is for the right side.
Failure to follow this precaution may damage the lightbar.
DRILLING PRECAUTIONS—When drilling holes, check the area into which you
are drilling to be sure 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
IMPORTANT:Planallcableroutingbeforecompletingtheinstallation.Planthelocationofthewire-
routing hole in the vehicle roof so that the power and communication cables do not have tight bends and
havesomeslacktoallowdisconnectiononremoval.
TheadjustablefootbracketsenableyoumounttheVisionSLRatthemaximumheightandtolevelthe
lightbar.Toinstallthebrackets:
1. Toavoidmarringtheplasticdomes,invertthelightbaronsoftragsorcardboard.
2. SeeFigure3.Usethe5/16"-18panTorxscrews,5/16"atwashers,and5/16"lockwasherstoinstallthe
adjustablefootbracketsonthemountingfeet.
Figure 3 Adjustable foot bracket installation
290A6431
MOUNTING PAD (4)
ADJUSTABLE FOOT
BRACKET (4)
5/16-18 PAN TORX SCREW (8)
5/16 LOCKWASHER (8)
5/16 WASHER (8)
LH MOUNTING FOOT

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3. Toachievethemaximummountingheightofthelightbar,positionthescrewsintheadjustablefoot
bracketsatthebottomoftheslots.Tightenthescrewsonlyenoughtoholdtheadjustablefootbrackets
in place.
4. Peelthebackingpaperfromtherubbermountingpadsandapplythethemtotheadjustablefeetas
showninFigure3onpage4.
5. Tocontinuewiththeinstallation,see“PreparingtheVisionSLRforHook-Mounting”below.
Preparing the Vision SLR for Hook-Mounting
Topreparethelightbarforhook-mounting:
1. Placethelightbarassemblyonthevehicleroofattheselectedlocation.Theassemblyisusuallyinstalled
sothatthemountinghooksattachat,orimmediatelybehind,thedoorcenterpost.Beforeproceeding,
refertotheinstructionsprovidedwiththeseparatelypurchasedmountinghookkit.
2. Adjustbothmountingfootassembliesinoroutuntilthemountingpadsrestneartheedgeoftheroofor
gutter where the roof is the most rigid.
3. Centerthelightbarassemblysothattheendoftheassemblyandedgeoftheroofareequidistantoneach
sideofthevehicle.Ensurethatthegutterhooks,wheninstalled,donotinterferewiththedoorordoor
glass.Improperclampingonthevehicleroofmayresultifthegutterhookscontactthemountingfeet.
Adjustthemountingfeet,ifrequired,beforetighteningthe3/8"-16hexnuts.
4. Removethelightbarassemblyfromthevehicleroofandplaceitonsoftragsorcardboardtoavoid
marring the plastic domes.
5. Turnthelightbarassemblyoversothatthebottomfacesup.Tightentheeight3/8"-16nuts(fouroneach
mountingfoot)installedin“InstallingtheServiceKitMountingFeet”onpage2.
Hook-Mounting the Vision SLR on the Vehicle
Tomountthelightbaronthevehicle:
1. Placethelightbarassemblybackintoitsoriginalpositiononthevehicleroof.
2. Tomaximizeaerodynamicefciency,itisrecommendedthatthelightingsystembemountedashighas
possible.Adjusttheadjustablefootbracketsonthemountingfeetasrequired(Figure4onpage6).
3. Checktoensurethatthelightbarassemblyislevel.Ifitisnotlevel,adjustitbyrotatingitinthe
mounting foot slots.
4. SeeFigure4onpage6.Usingtheholesthataremostcloselyalignedbetweenthe5/16"Torxpan
screws,installa#10TypeBpanTorxscrewtolockintheadjustment.Minoradjustmentmaybe
necessary.Repeatthisstepforallfouradjustablefootbrackets.
5. Tightenalleight5/16"Torxpanscrewsthatfastentheadjustablefootbracketstothemountingfeet.
6. Tofastenthemountinghook,refertothekeeperplateinstructions(FederalSignalPartNo.2561635)
included in the supplied Keeper Plate Kit.
IMPORTANT:Frequentlyinspectthelightbarassemblytoensurethatallfastenersandbracketsaretight.

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Figure 4 Lightbar mounted on vehicle roof
5/16-18 PAN
TORX SCREW (8)
LED ALLEY LIGHT
ADJUSTABLE FOOT
BRACKETS (4)
#10 TYPE B PAN
TORX SCREW (4)
LH MOUNTING FOOT
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SLOTS FOR LEVELING LIGHTBAR
AND ADJUSTING HEIGHT
FOOTPAD (4)
Aiming the Optional HotFoot LED Takedown Lights
TheoptionalHotFootLEDtakedownlightsarefactory-wiredandinstalledonthebottomofthemountingfoot.
Beneaththemountingfoottheaimofthelightsishorizontallyadjustable+/–10degrees.
Toaimthetakedownlightstothe45degreeor90degreeposition(+/–10degrees),movethelightstothetop
ofthemountingfeetbeforetheinstallation.See“InvertingandAimingaTakedownLightAbovetheMounting
Foot”below.
Aiming a Takedown Light Beneath the Mounting Foot
Toadjustthehorizontalaim(+/–10degrees)ofthetakedownlight:
1. Loosenthe10-32panTorxscrewsasshowninFigure5onpage7.
2. Repositionthelightandtightenthescrews.
Inverting and Aiming a Takedown Light Above the Mounting Foot
ToaimtheLEDtakedownlightstothe45degreeor90degreeposition:
1. Cutthecabletiesecuringtheconnectortotheundersideofthefootandunplugtheconnector.
2. Removethetwo10-32panTorxscrewsandthetakedownlight.
3. Install the split grommet over the cable, and feed the cable through the foot from the top. Install the
grommetsecurelyinthehole(Figure6onpage7).
4. AimtheLEDtakedownandinstallthe10-32panTorxscrewsfromthebottomofthefoot.
5. Reconnecttheconnectorandsecureittothefootwiththecabletie.
6. Testthelighttoverifythatitoperatesproperly.

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Figure 5 LED takedown light mounted beneath mounting foot
#10-32 PAN TORX SCREWS
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LED TAKEDOWN LIGHT
Figure 6 LED takedown light mounted above mounting foot
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LED TAKEDOWN LIGHT
SPLIT GROMMET (2)
10-32 PAN TORX SCREW (4)
Ordering Replacement Parts
Toorderreplacementparts,pleasecontactyourlocaldealer/distributoror:
CustomerSupport
FederalSignalCorporation
Phone:1-800-264-3578
7a.m.to5p.m.,MondaythroughFriday(CT)

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Getting Technical Support and Service
ThefactorywillservicetheVisionSLRforyou.Ifyouareexperiencingproblems,pleasecontact:
ServiceDepartment
FederalSignalCorporation
Phone:1-800-433-9132
Fax:1-800-343-9706
Email:[email protected]
7a.m.to5p.m.,MondaythroughFriday(CT)
Returning a Product to Federal Signal
BeforereturningaproducttoFederalSignal,call800-264-3578,800-433-9132,or800-824-0254toobtain
aReturnedMerchandiseAuthorizationnumber(RMAnumber).Toexpeditetheprocesspleasebeprepared
with the following information:
• YourFederalSignalcustomeroraccountnumber.
• Thepurchaseordernumberunderwhichtheitemswerepurchased.
• Theshippingmethod.
• Themodelorpartnumberoftheproductbeingreturned.
• Thequantityofproductsbeingreturned.
• Dropshipinformationasneeded.
• Anyestimaterequired.
WhenyoureceiveyourRMANumber:
• WritetheRMAnumberontheoutsideoftheboxofreturneditems.
• ReferencetheRMAnumberonyourpaperworkinsideofthebox.
• WritetheRMAnumberdown,sothatyoucaneasilycheckonstatusofthereturnedequipment.
SendallmaterialwiththeissuedRMANumberto:
FederalSignalCorporation
2645FederalSignalDrive
UniversityPark,IL60484-3167
Attn:ServiceDepartment
RMA:#__________
2645 Federal Signal Drive, University Park, IL 60484-3167
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