Soundoff Signal ETHFSS-NYPD-75 User manual

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Solid State Headlight Flasher
(ETHFSS-NYPD-75)
ETHFSS-NYPD-75 5.15
Solid State Headlight Flasher
(ETHFSS-NYPD-75) MOUNTING:
The enclosed headlight flasher has been
designed to be water resistant. However,
to ensure years of trouble free operation of
the flasher system, it should be mounted in
a location that is protected from direct water
spray and high temperatures.
GREEN WIRE:
Connect to reliable ground, preferably close
to ground post of battery
BLUE WIRE: Locate the wire that supplies
power to the passenger side high beam. Cut
the wire and connect the flashers blue wire
to the cut wire end that goes back to the high
beam headlight.
ORANGE WIRE: Connect the flashers orange
wire to the cut wire end that goes back to the
vehicles lighting control module (supply).
YELLOW WIRE: Locate the wire that supplies
power to the driver side high beam. Cut the
wire and connect the flashers yellow wire to
the cut wire end that goes back to the high
beam headlight.
GREY WIRE: Connect the flashers grey wire
to the cut wire end that goes back to the
vehicles lighting control module (supply).
WHITE WIRE: Connect to a +10-16Vdc
power source capable of providing 15 Amps.
WARNING:
DO NOT USE A CIRCUIT BREAKER, FUSIBLE
LINK, OR SLOW BLOW TYPE FUSE
RED WIRE:
Connect to a powered switch through a user
supplied 1 amp fuse.
Please see reverse for Technical Specifications
NOTICE:
Congratulations! You are now the proud
owner of the most technically advanced
true 100% Solid State Selectable Pattern
Headlight Flasher System in the market
today. Add to it our never ending
commitment to quality, when properly
installed this new Flasher System will
provide you with years of dependable
trouble free service.
The Flasher System will operate a 2 or 4
headlight system on any vehicle with a
+10-16 Vdc positive side switched headlight
systems.
NOTE:
When used in dark conditions, the low
beam headlights need to be ON for proper
illumination, while the highbeam headlights
will flash to gain attention and increase the
vehicle’s visibility.
When the high beam switch is activated,
the Flasher system’s High Beam Over-Ride
(HBOR) is activated and will interrupt the
flashing sequence to allow normal high beam
function. The HBOR function is automatically
disabled with the high beam switch is de-
activated allowing the headlight flasher to
resume operation.
NOTE:
Flashing Headlights and Taillight Systems
are intended for approved vehicles only.
The user of this system is responsible to
ensure compliance to any Federal, State, or
Municipal regulations, which may apply.
DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER SIDE
BLUE
ORANGE
GREEN
PASSENGER SIDE HIGH BEAM WIRE
DRIVER SIDE HIGH BEAM WIRE
FUSE
RED
WHITE
GREY
YELLOW
HIGH HIGH
CUT
TO
CONTROL
SWITCH
TO
+12VDC
CUT
WARNING:
This Flasher will not work on any “ground side switched” system. If
you have any questions regarding what type of system your vehicle
has, contact SoundOff Signal’s Technical Service Department at
1-800-338-7337.
•HIGH CURRENT interconnects must be properly terminated. Poor crimp quality can cause heat
build-up and fire. Follow crimp connector manufacturer instructions.
•DO NOT install this product or route any wires in the Air Bag Deployment Zone. Refer to vehicle
Owner’s Manual for deployment zones.
•Do NOT use system to disconnect headlights, brake lights or other safety equipment.
•Unit may become hot to touch during normal operation.
•Failure to properly install connectors, fuses or wiring may cause vehicle failure or fire.
•Installation must only be performed by trained technician. Installer must determine vehicle wiring
configuration and proper integration of system.
•Use proper wire gauge. All power wires connecting to positive (+) or negative (-) battery terminal
or local chassis ground (-) must be sized to supply at least 125% of max. current and properly fused at
power source.
•Install protective grommets when routing wire through firewall or metal.
WARNING
NOTICE:
Installers and users must comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding use and installation of warning devices.
Improper use or installation may void warranty coverage. To review our Limited Warranty Statement & Return Policy for this or any SoundOff Signal product, visit our website at
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Solid State Headlight Flasher
(ETHFSS-NYPD-75)
ETHFSS-NYPD-75 5.15
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Input Voltage 10-16Vdc
Output Current: 9.5 Amps / output
Standby Current: < 10mA
Number of Flash Patterns: 1
Final System Check:
1. Verify Headlight Flasher properly flashes headlights when Flash
Enable switch is turned ON.
2. With Flash Enable Switch ON, turn High beam switch ON and
verify both high beam headlights turn ON steady.
Troubleshooting:
Symptom: Solution:
No Operation Verify fuse is not open.
Verify voltage of 10-16Vdc
is present on Red wire
Interference with Verify power and ground wires are
Radio equipment not connected to same circuit as
radio equipment. Connect ground
wire as close to ground terminal of
battery as practical
Headlights turn Over-current shutdown of the flasher
ON for short time has detected too much load on the
then OFF for a flasher. Verify a maximum of 2-55
couple of seconds Watt lamps are connected to each
and repeats output
Flash Patterns
Flash Pattern Sequence
FPM
(Flashes per Minute)
1.Single Flash 75