Piaa V-RF Series User manual

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V-RF Series
Installation Instructions
Thank you very much for purchasing PIAA product. Please read this instruction manual
thoroughly for proper use of the product. After completing your installation, keep this
manual for future reference.
Please read the cautionary points before installation to ensure safe utilization of the product.
To user … Please keep this manual and a receipt with the name of the shop where
purchased. When giving this product to a third party, always include
this manual together with the product.
To shop owners installing the product … After installation of the product, make sure the customer is provided
with this owner's manual.
●The lamp becomes hot when turned on. When parking your car near ammable items , turn o the lamp as it may catch re.
●Do not look directly into the light . Doing so may cause eye irritation or visual impairment.
The ●marks indicated in this manual are cautionary points related to the installation of the product.
To ensure safe and secure installation of the product, please follow these points closely.
●The lamp and the switch harness are intended for motorized vehicle use only. Do not use for any other purpose.
●This lamp is intended for use in rain (day or night), during foggy or snowy conditions where visibility is hampered.
Do not use during normal driving conditions.
●Do not operate the switch while driving, unless allowed by local regulation.
●If the lamp is kept on when the engine is o, the lamp will consume electricity from the battery.
●Make sure the lamp is installed securely before driving the vehicle. If a problem is found, immediately stop the vehicle and
make necessary repair.
●Check for any loose screws that holds the lamp in place before driving. If you nd any loose screws or bolts, tighten them
securely. If you notice a loose part while driving, inspect the section immediately and make necessary adjustments.
●Avoid repeatedly turning the lamp on and o as it may reduce the overall life of the LED.
●Some vehicles produce a high voltage electric charge when the engine is started. To avoid loading surge voltage to the
lamp, turn o the lamp when starting engine.
●Do not disassemble the lamp or the switch harness as it may cause malfunction.
●If the lamp and/or the switch harness is removed and set aside for safekeeping, clean all dust or grime and store in a
place free of moisture.
●If the lens is cracked or damaged in any way, verify whether there is any damage to the harness. If there is any damage to
the cord covering, immediately replace the harness unit.

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Please read the installation procedures thoroughly beforehand.
●In order for the lamp to safely perform at it’s full potential, use the relay harnesses that comes with your PIAA light kit.
●All work procedures should be carried out in a location with adequate space. Set the vehicle’s transmission to parking
position. Turn o the engine and apply the parking brake.
●Make sure the engine compartment is adequately cool before starting work. Do not begin work if engine parts such as
radiator, oil-cooler or turbo parts are still hot.
●Do not add additional holes to the main body of the lamp. Do not apply adhesives or stickers to the lamp parts.
●Do not modify the lamp harness or the switch harness in any way. Such modications may cause overheat or short circuit.
It may cause the vehicle to catch re. PIAA will not be liable for any damage caused by such modications.
●When removing the battery terminals, do not touch the (-) and (+) terminals simultaneously.
An electrical shock may occur. Wear rubber gloves when carrying out work procedures.
●Make sure the (-) and (+) terminals do not make contact with metal. It can be extremely dangerous if a short circuit occurs.
●Make sure all bolts are tightly secure. If there are any loose bolts, tighten them accordingly.
●After installing the lamp, adjust the lamp so the beam illuminates at least 40m in front of the vehicle. Also, adjust the lamp
slightly aside so that it does not shine directly into the eyes of the opposing vehicle’s driver.
(as trac laws stipulate -refer to p.7 for adjustment procedures)
●When the battery terminal is removed, memory related to the clock, radio, audio system etc, will be aected.
After all work procedures are completed, reset to the original settings.
(For adjustment procedures refer to your car's instruction manual)
●When installing the wiring harness, strictly follow the cautionary points mentioned below. Incorrect or faulty wiring may
cause the lamp to operate incorrectly. In some cases, it may cause the vehicle to catch re.
●Before starting installation, always remove the (-) and (+) terminals.
Always remove the (-) terminal rst and make sure a short circuit does not occur.
●When removing the battery terminals, always turn the key to OFF and remove the key. Turn o all other electrical units o
such as the light switch.
●When removing the battery terminals, if a cord (for an electrical unit) is connected, wind a length of vinyl tape around the
(-) and (+) terminals to clearly identify them.
●Verify the (+) terminal (white) and earth (black) before connecting.
●Do not obtain (+) voltage from the alternator.
●Install the switch harness in a position where it will not make contact with any high temperature parts such as the engine,
radiator or engine compartment.
●Arrange the switch harness so that it does not make contact with moving parts.
●If the switch harness makes contact with a part of the engine, apply heat-resistant cushioned tape around the harness.
●When connecting the connector, insert until you hear an audible “click”
●When removing the connector, hold the main body of the connector, press the locking tab down and pull outwards.
If excess force is used to pull the cord, it may damage the connection, which could cause overheat.
●Make sure the harness does not sag. Use a harness band of vinyl tape to secure the harness to the intended position.
Caution Regarding Wiring / Please read thoroughly

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Mounting Hardware
Two 8mm allen
head bolts
Two 8mm
Lock Washer
Four 8mm
Lock Nuts
One side
mounting bracket(R)
One Relay harness
One V-RF Lamp
V-RF7
V-RF10
V-RF20
V-RF30
V-RF40
V-RF50
Four 8mm Socket
head bolts
Two 6mm Socket
head bolts
Two 6mm
Lock Nuts
Two bottom
mounting brackets
Two Rubber Parts
Two Protection
spacers
● Thisproductpackagecontainsoneofthefollowinglampunits
 "V-RF7","V-RF10","V-RF20","V-RF30","V-RF40"or"V-RF50".
● RelayharnessesforV-RF30,V-RF40,andV-RF50arenotcompatiblewithV-RF7,
 V-RF10,andV-RF20.
 Therelayharnesseshavedifferentconnectors,buttheinstallationmethodisthesame.
One side
mounting bracket(L)
●Verify all the parts are included. If a part is missing, please contact the place of purchase.
●Depending on mounting methods, some parts may not be used.
Product Details
●Before connecting the lamp to the battery, verify the wiring arrangement.
●When connecting the battery terminal and or other el ectrical units, do not mistake the (-) and (+) terminals. Always start
with the (+) terminal.
●After all wiring is complete, conrm that it works properly. If it fails to activate, refer to page 7,“Troubleshooting”section of this
manual.

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For lamp installation, a hole with a diameter of 8mm is required. Make necessary preparation such as installation
of lamp bracket.
Lamp installation
8mm Socket head bolts
8mm Lock Nuts
8mm allen head bolts
8mm Lock Washer
①
②
③
When using the side bracket
Side mounting bracket(L)
Side mounting
bracket(R)
9.5ft・lbs(13N・m)
Do NOT use impact wrench.
●The lamp should be mounted at an area sucient to support its size and weight.
●Insucient mounting may result in excess vibration leading to shorter life and or physical damage to the lamp or to
vehicle.
●Do not attempt to install the lamp directly to any plastic part of the car body.
●If the lamp needs to be installed on the plastic reinforcement materials should be placed on both sides of the plastic part.
●When installing, make sure the lamp body, lens and rim are not touching the bumper and other plastic parts.
●The lamps are designed to be mounted upright. But the mounting brackets can be rotated for hanging, pendant mounting.
●
Torque specications on the base mounting 8mm nut is 9.5ft・lbs (13N・m)

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For lamp installation, a hole with a diameter of 8mm is required. Make necessary preparation such as installation
of lamp bracket.
8mm Lock Nuts
①
③
When using the bottom bracket
②
6mm Socket head bolts
8mm Socket head bolts
④
⑤
⑥
⑦
Bottom mounting brackets
6mmLock Nuts
Rubber Parts
Protection spacers
6mm Socket head bolts
Lamp harness
9.5ft・lbs(13N・m)
Do NOT use impact wrench.
●The lamp should be mounted at an area sucient to support its size and weight.
●Insucient mounting may result in excess vibration leading to shorter life and or physical damage to the lamp or to
vehicle.
●Do not attempt to install the lamp directly to any plastic part of the car body.
●If the lamp needs to be installed on the plastic reinforcement materials should be placed on both sides of the plastic part.
●When installing, make sure the lamp body, lens and rim are not touching the bumper and other plastic parts.
●The lamps are designed to be mounted upright. But the mounting brackets can be rotated for hanging, pendant mounting.
●
Torque specications on the bottombracket mounting 6mm nut is 4.0ft・lbs (5.5N・m)
●
Torque specications on the base mounting 8mm nut is 9.5ft・lbs (13N・m)
4.0ft・lbs(5.5N・m)

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Remove the (-) terminal
from the battery.
Remove the (+) terminal
from the battery
Connect the lamp harness
to the connector.
First ground the terminal
then take the (-) cord
(black) and connect it
to the (-) terminal.
Take the (+) terminal
cord (white) and attach
it to the (+) terminal and
connect to the battery
Relay Harness Installation Sequence
Relay
Switch
Battery
(+) cord (red) (-) cord (Black)
Harness
Wire tie
Facing down
Make sure to properly
secure the relay
unit using a
bolt or a zip tie.
The harness
must be facing
downward.
The numbers shown in the gures below indicate the sequence of installation.
Run the switch through
the engine rewall and
into the cabin of the
vehicle.
The switch can be mounted
anywhere in the vehicle that
will be free of moisture
or other electrical hazards.
After lamp has been installed, verify the relay harness
does not make contact with the engine's moving parts
or sections that emit heat. Use wire ties to secure the
harnesses inside the engine compartment.

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●Do not use driving lights into
oncoming trac.
Driving lights should never be
the only forward light source.
Driving lights should only be
used with the headlamp high
beams.
1.5
DRIVING Light lamp aiming
Typically, driving lights are mounted above the front bumper about 30 inches(76cm) from the ground to provide extra high
beam illumination. Driving lights can be mounted below the bumper, although they will not be as eective because the
light will hit the ground sooner and reduce the range of the light.
Visual aim is made with the center of the beam hot spot 1.5 inches(4cm) below the lamp center at 25feet(7.6m) with the
lamp facing straight forward. (see below.)
1 After installation, if the lamp does not activate
●Check the wiring and make sure there are no faulty or incorrect connections .
2 If the LED suddenly fails to light up …
●Check the fuse located on the vehicle's wiring system. If the fuse is burned out, read below [3] Before
replacing the fuse, then replace with an equal ampere fuse
●Check the fuse for the switch harness. If the fuse is burned out, read below [3] Before replacing the fuse,
then replace with an equal ampere fuse.
●There may be cases where each terminal related to specic sections may be incorrectly connected.
Check for any lose wires and also for dirt or grime.
●Check if the switch unit operates normally. If not, replace the switch unit.
3 Before replacing the fuse
●A short circuit may have occurred. Check the wiring system. If any type of damage is found, replace the wiring
system.
（Non replacement may pose potential danger）(Short circuits are mainlycaused when wires are
incorrectly connected or when there is a gap in the sleeve connected to the lamp harness).
Troubleshooting……Verify each section according to the following.

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PIAA LIMITED WARRANTY
If a PIAA product is suspected of being defective, it must be submitted freight prepaid, to either an
authorized dealer or distributor for warranty inspection within the 2 year warranty period. The receipt
or other proof of purchase and a description of the problem must be included. The returned product will be
inspected. If the product is found to be defective and covered by this Limited Warranty, the sole remedy is
repair or replacement, at PIAA's option. A repaired or replacement product will be shipped back at no charge.
Removal, installation, or reinstallation costs are not covered by this 2 year Limited Warranty.
This Limited Warranty specically excludes defects resulting from misuse, abuse, neglect, alteration,
modication, improper installation, unauthorized repairs, submersion, theft, vehicle crash, or by any
other type of impact. Except for the Limited Warranty stated above, there are no warranties of PIAA
products or any part thereof, whether express or implied. Any implied warranty of merchantability
or any warranty of tness for a particular purpose is expressly disclaimed. Some states do not
permit the disclaimer of implied warranties.
Crash or impact damage is not covered. This can be determined by a chip or scrape on the lens or the
housing. Stress cracks sometimes occur when the lens is subjected to sudden and extreme temperature
changes. A stress crack has no chip or other sign of impact. Stress cracks are covered under warranty.
In no event shall PIAA be liable for any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, consequential
damages, incidental damages, or damages for loss of use, loss of business prots, business interruption,
loss of business information, loss of time, inconvenience, or other losses) arising out of the use, misuse,
or inability to use a PIAA product. PIAA reserves the right to change the design of its products without any
obligation to modify any previous product. This warranty gives you specic legal rights. You may also
have other rights that vary from state to state.
REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT
EXCLUSIONS
LENS CRACKS
EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES
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