PUTCO Hornet Manual

INSTRUCTION GUIDE
REQUIRED TOOLS CONTENT LIST
Bracket
10-32 Bolt
10-32 Nylock Nut
HD Unthreaded Bumper
8-32 Cap Bolt
8-32 Nut
QTY
1
4
4
2
2
2
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION
AND CHECK TO SEE THAT ALL PARTS ARE INCLUDED
T20 TORX DRIVER
WRENCH (size: 3/8”)
20092018 DODGE RAM
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you need any application or technical assistance, feel free to call us at:
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ALLEN WRENCH
(size: 1/8” & 9/64”)
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Hornet Instruction Guide - 2009-2018 Dodge Ram
1Remove items from packaging. Check to see
if all parts from above table of contents are
included.
2With a T20 Torx driver, remove and keep the
four screws holding in the 3rd brake light.
3Remove the 3rd brake light by pulling outwards
from the bottom of the light and unplugging
the 3rd brake light from its harness. (Figure 1) Figure 1: Installing Hornet Light onto bracket.
4Install the rubber bumpers onto the hornet
light bracket using the included 8-32 bolts
and nuts. Using the 9/64” Allen, set the nuts
inside the bumper and squeeze to tighten onto
the bracket as a socket will not fit inside the
counter bore as seen in Figure 2.
Figure 2: Installing bumpers
5Install the gasket onto the side of the bracket
that will be facing into the truck. This can
be seen in Figure 3. (Holding the light up to the
bracket will give a good indication of where the
gasket should be applied.)
Figure 3: Gasket installation.
NOTE: If you have purchased a 24” Hornet
light, at this point proceed to the other set of
instructions included. (24” Hornet Adapter
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6At this point, install the hornet light on to the
mounting bracket using the 10-32 nuts and
bolts. This will require the 1/8” Allen and the
3/8” wrench. (Figure 2)
Putco guarantees its Stainless Steel and Aluminum products against defects in workmanship and material for
as long as you own your vehicle. All painted products have a 90 day warranty on the painted surface. Any defects
resulting from faulty material or workmanship will be warranted by Putco and repaired or replaced at our discretion.
Putco assumes no extra labor costs. Damages caused by freight carriers, improper installation, misuse, collision, or
neglect will not be warranted by Putco.
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7Cut a small slot in the gasket to allow for the
wire to feed through. Holding the bracket up to
the truck will give a good idea where to cut the
slot to avoid pinching the wire. (Figure 4)
8Feed the wire through the hole behind the 3rd
brake light and route it through the cab to a
suitable switch mounting location. (Figure 4)
9Position the 3rd brake light on the bracket
and reinstall the brake light taking care to
reconnect the harness and not pinch the
Hornet light cable. Installing and slightly
tightening the two inside screws first aids in
ease of installation. (Figure 5)
Figure 4: Cutting slot in gasket.
Figure 6: Example of installed bracket.
Figure 5: Wire routing.
Route wire through here
Putco guarantees its Stainless Steel and Aluminum products against defects in workmanship and material for
as long as you own your vehicle. All painted products have a 90 day warranty on the painted surface. Any defects
resulting from faulty material or workmanship will be warranted by Putco and repaired or replaced at our discretion.
Putco assumes no extra labor costs. Damages caused by freight carriers, improper installation, misuse, collision, or
neglect will not be warranted by Putco.
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Hornet Instruction Guide - 2009-2018 Dodge Ram
Putco guarantees its Stainless Steel and Aluminum products against defects in workmanship and material for
as long as you own your vehicle. All painted products have a 90 day warranty on the painted surface. Any defects
resulting from faulty material or workmanship will be warranted by Putco and repaired or replaced at our discretion.
Putco assumes no extra labor costs. Damages caused by freight carriers, improper installation, misuse, collision, or
neglect will not be warranted by Putco.
10 To wire the switches properly, refer to the
wiring diagram in Figure 7.
Figure 7: Switch wiring diagram.
Ground
(Gold post
on switch)
+12V
From
Batttery
Acc.
Red Wire
from
Hornet
NOTE: When the switch is configured correctly it
should function as follows: The primary switch, or the
switch hooked up to the red wire, controls power to
the Hornet light. This switch will turn the light on and
off. To switch modes, the primary switch must be in
the ON position. While the Hornet light is receivng
power via the red wire, give 12V power to the yellow
wire If it does not change modes, check to make sure
that the light is receiving power from the primary
switch. The light will remember the mode even with
the switch turned off.
Your new Hornet is now successfully installed on your vehicle!
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