Signaltech TCL LED Series User manual
Note: Do not overtighten fasteners
or distort back panel.
Note: Clear any metal chips from
inside sign cabinet, failure to do
so may void warranty.
Note: This sign is intended to be
installed in accordance with the
requirements of Article 600 of the
National Electric Code and/or other
applicable local codes. This includes
proper grounding and bonding of
the sign.
TCL LED SERIES
Installation Instructions
TCL Single Message
Wiring Diagram
• Connect Red Message B wire to top switch pole.
• Connect White Neutral wire opposite switch pole & to supply circuit.
• Connect Green Ground wire
To Wire Single Message To Wire Dual Message
120VAC ONLY
Load from Source
Neutral from Source
Sign Cabinet Ground (Green Wire)
Green LightGreen Light
3 Position
Switch
Red Light
Message B Lead
(Red Wire)
Message A Lead
(Black Wire)
Message B Lead
(Red Wire)
Neutral Lead
(White Wire)
Neutral Lead
(White Wire)
Sign Cabinet Ground (Green Wire)
2 Position
Switch
TCL Dual Message
Wiring Diagram
Com
1 AMP
F1
BA
D1 D2
1 AMP
F2
Com
1 AMP
F1
BA
D1 D2
1 AMP
F2
• Connect Red Message B wire to top switch pole.
• Connect Black Message A wire to bottom switch pole.
• Connect White Neutral wire to opposite switch pole & supply circuit.
• Connect Green Ground wire.
Note: Make appropriate wiring
connections per local code.
Note: Any holes drilled into sign cabinet
MUST be sealed. Failure to do so may
cause a short and void warranty.
Step 1. Place sign cabinet face down on a scratch free surface to protect the face. Locate and remove the Philips
head screws on the bottom of the sign and gently pry the hinged back panel.
Step 2. To mount the sign to a wall surface remove the four mounting knockouts and the large power knockout on the
back panel. Be aware of any metal chips and remove them. Failure to do so may cause a short and void the warranty.
Step 3. Level the back panel and mount to wall surface using appropriate fasteners (not included).
Step 4. Route electrical wiring through knockout following local code. Attention! If electrical is routed any other way into
sign cabinet, ie. through a hole drilled into frame, the integrity of the cabinet must be maintained.
Failure to do so may cause a short and void the warranty.
Step 5. To make electrical connections, place sign cabinet top edge on the lip of the back panel on the wall and allow the
sign to hang in place. Follow the wiring diagram for your specific sign series.
To mount the sign to a wall surface using the included Lift’n Shift wall mount.
Back Panel
Sign Cabinet
Philips Head
Screws
Knockouts
Cabinet Hangs
On Lip of Back
Panel
Wall Surface
Pivot Point
Sign Back
Sign
Cabinet
Fasteners
(Not Included)
Side View
Wall Mount
Standard Install Instructions
Call the number on the inside of the Cabinet Back to
Order mounting made specifically for your sign.
TCL1013 KAM
See other side for dimensions
of the back mounting panel.
Note: This sign is intended to be
installed in accordance with the
requirements of Article 600 of the
National Electric Code and/or other
applicable local codes. This includes
proper grounding and bonding of
the sign.
Back Panel
Mounts to Surface
Canopy Side View
Cabinet Ceiling
Bracket
Back Panel
(Mounted to Bracket)
• Remove the back panel.
• Mount the angle bracket to the desired surface
(Fasteners Not Supplied).
• Mount the back panel to the angle bracket
(Fasteners Not Supplied).
• Hinge cabinet back and replace the screws that
were removed in step one on the reverse side.
• Remove the back panel.
• Mount the ceiling bracket to the desired surface
(Fasteners Not Supplied).
• Mount the back panel to the angle bracket
(Fasteners Not Supplied).
• Hinge cabinet back and replace the screws that
were removed in step one on the reverse side.
One bracket, two angles.
Custom angles available.
Fastener (Not Supplied)
Fastener (Supplied)
Wall
Side View
• Fasten the recessed mounting bracket flush with
the front of the LED traffic controller cabinet.
• Slide assembled unit into the recess opening.
• Fasten the mounting bracket to the face of the
opening with four fasteners (Fasteners Not Supplied).
TCI/L V/H 7½" x 14½" 10¾" x 17¾"
TCL 718 7½" x 18½" 10" x 21"
TCL 726 7½" x 26½" 10" x 29"
TCL 734 7½" x 34½" 10" x 37"
TCL 742 7½" x 42½" 10" x 45"
TCL 1418 14½" x 18½" 17" x 21"
TCL 1426 14½" x 26½" 17" x 29"
TCL 1434 14½" x 34½" 17" x 37"
TCL 1442 14½" x 42½" 17" x 45"
TCL 2118 21½" x 18½" 24" x 21"
TCL 2126 21½" x 26½" 24" x 29"
TCL 2134 21½" x 34½" 24" x 37"
TCL 2818 28½" x 18½" 31" x 21"
TCL 77 7½" x 7½" 10" x 10"
TCL 1026 10½" x 26½" 13" x 29"
TCL 1212 12½" x 12½" 15" x 15"
TCL 1818 18½" x 18½" 21" x 21"
• Lay post(s) on ground, slide cabinet with
mounting extrusion attached into the post slot.
• Align the cabinet flush with top of the post(s).
• Tighten the set screw in the mounting extrusions
and fasten the post cap on the post(s).
• Level the sign both horziontally and vertically.
TCL1013 KAM
Sign
Cabinet
Recessed
Frame
Wall Opening
Sign Cabinet
Standard
Post
Mounting
Extrusion
Set
Screw
Note: Make appropriate wiring
connections per local codes.
Note: Do not over-tighten
fasteners or distort back panel.
Note: Clear all metal chips
from inside sign cabinet,
failure may void warranty.
Note: Make appropriate wiring
connections per local codes.
Note: Do not over-tighten
fasteners or distort back panel.
Note: Make appropriate wiring
connections per local codes.
Note: Do not over-tighten
fasteners or distort back panel.
Note: Clear all metal chips
from inside sign cabinet,
failure may void warranty.
Note: Make appropriate wiring
connections per local codes.
Note: Clear all metal chips
from inside sign cabinet,
failure may void warranty.
Canopy
Top View
Cabinet
30º
45º
Ceiling Mount
Install Instructions
Recessed Frame Mount
Install Instructions
Dual Angle Mount
Install Instructions
Center/Double Post Mount
Install Instructions
Wall Mount
Back Dimensions
7/8" Diameter knockout
for conduit
(4) 1/4" Diameter knockouts
for mounting
D
Ø 7/8"
Ø 1/4"
B
C
C
Back View
A
Cabinet
High x Wide
Dimension A
Mounting Hole (Vert)
Dimension B
Center Knock-out (Vert)
Dimension C
Mounting Hole (Horz)
Dimension D
Center Knock-out (Horz)
7x 75½" 1¼"
7 x 18 5½" 1¼"
7 x 26 5½" 1¼"
7 x 34 5½" 1¼"
7 x 42 5½" 1¼"
10 x 26 10½" 1¼"
12 x 12 12½" 1¼"
14 x 18 14½" 1¼"
14 x 26 14½" 1¼"
14 x 34 14½" 1¼"
14 x 42 14½" 1¼"
18 x 18 18½" 1¼"
Cabinet
Model Size
Wall Opening
Dimensions
Bracket
Outer Dimensions
For Supply Connections
Use Wire Rated For
At Least 110ºC
Note:This sign is intended to be installed in
accordance with the requirements of Article 600
of the National Electric Code and / or other
applicable local codes. This includes proper
grounding and bonding of the sign.
Traffic Controller with One MessageTraffic Controller with Two Messages
#OPYRIGHT¹3IGNAL4ECHNOLOGIES)NC
Schematic Views
SIGNAL TECHNOLOGIES INC.
4985 Pittsburgh Ave
Erie, PA16509-6206
Phone: 877 / 547-9900
Fax: 814 / 835-2300
Email: [email protected]
Directional Signals
Online: www.signal-tech.com Proudly Made In The USA
Switch Wiring Examples
(1) Single Pole / Double Throw Switch
(1) Single Pole / Single Throw Switches
Traffic Controller
Two Messages
.EUTRAL
,INE
.EUTRAL
/0%.,EAD
#,/3%$,EAD
#LOSED
/PEN
'ROUND
$OUBLE-ESSAGE
/N/FF/N
30$4
3INGLE0OLE
$OUBLE4HROW
37)4#(
.EUTRAL3UPPLY#IRCUIT
,INE3UPPLY#IRCUIT
Single
Gang
Traffic Controller
One Message
.EUTRAL
!4-,EAD
'ROUND
,INE
.EUTRAL
3034
3INGLE0OLE
3INGLE4HROW
37)4#(
3INGLE-ESSAGE
/N/FF
.EUTRAL3UPPLY#IRCUIT
,INE3UPPLY#IRCUIT
!4-
Single
Gang
A
A
B
B
For Supply Connections
Use Wire Rated For
At Least 110ºC
Note:This sign is intended to be installed in
accordance with the requirements of Article 600
of the National Electric Code and / or other
applicable local codes. This includes proper
grounding and bonding of the sign.
#OPYRIGHT¹3IGNAL4ECHNOLOGIES)NC
Traffic Controller with Four MessagesTraffic Controller with Two Messages
All switches are compatible with all light sources.
'ROUND
'ROUND
Schematic Views
SIGNAL TECHNOLOGIES INC.
4985 Pittsburgh Ave
Erie, PA16509-6206
Phone: 877 / 547-9900
Fax: 814 / 835-2300
Email: [email protected]
Directional Signals
Online: www.signal-tech.com Proudly Made In The USA
Switch Wiring Examples
(1) Double Pole / Double Throw Switch
(2) Double Pole / Double Throw Switches
.EUTRAL3UPPLY#IRCUIT .EUTRAL.EUTRAL
,INE,INE
.EUTRAL
/0%.,EAD
#,/3%$,EAD
-%33!'%,EAD
/0%.,EAD
#,/3%$,EAD
-%33!'%,EAD
,INE3UPPLY#IRCUIT
-ESSAGE
OPERATESWITHBOTH
/0%.AND#,/3%$
-ESSAGE
OPERATESWITHBOTH
/0%.AND#,/3%$
-ESSAGE
OPERATESWITHBOTH
/0%.AND#,/3%$
$0$4
$OUBLE0OLE
$OUBLE4HROW
37)4#(%3
$$
$$
.EUTRAL3UPPLY#IRCUIT .EUTRAL
,INE
.EUTRAL
/0%.,EAD
#,/3%$,EAD
-%33!'%,EAD
-ESSAGE
-ESSAGE
#LOSED
/PEN
-ESSAGE
-ESSAGE
#LOSED
/PEN
-ESSAGE
-ESSAGE
#LOSED
/PEN
,INE3UPPLY#IRCUIT
$0$4
$OUBLE0OLE
$OUBLE4HROW
37)4#(
$$
Single
Gang Double
Gang
A
A
B
B
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