Star Headlight & Lantern Mini Phantom ULB9 Quick guide

PLITSTR46 REV. H 1/26/12
INSTALLATION AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Star
Mini Phantom
™
35-Pattern Un ercover
Interior Mini LED Light
Mo els ULB9 an ULB9-1
(Discrete LEDs)
Mo els ULB9S an ULB9S-1
(Starburst LEDs)

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The Mini Phantom ™ uses state-of-the-art Light Emitting Diode
(LED) technology. This warning light is comprised of ultra-high
intensity LEDs that are operated by a micro-controller to efficiently
produce light output with lifetimes up to 100 000 hours.
Please Note: These instructions are provi e as a general gui eline only. Specific
mounting, wiring, an /or weather-sealing may be necessary an are the sole
responsibility of the installer. Signal Vehicle Pro ucts assumes no responsibility
for the integrity of the installation for this or any of its pro ucts.
This light is designed to be mounted on the inside of your vehicle.
It is not intended for exterior applications and is not warranted
against water damage.
It is the sole responsibility of the owner to ensure the warning light is
secure. Check your light every ti e you enter the vehicle to ensure that
it is ounted securely. The anufacturer assu es no responsibility for
the secure ounting of this light.
NOTICE
Due to continuous product improvements, we must reserve the right to change any specifications and information,
contained in this manual at any time without notice. Star Headlight & Lantern Co., Inc. makes no warranty of any
kind with regard to this manual, including, ut not limited to, the implied warranties of merchanta ility and fitness
for a particular purpose. Signal Vehicle Products, Inc. shall not e lia le for errors contained herein or for
incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this manual.
IMPORTANT: Please read all of the following instructions before installing your new light.
CAUTION: Please be sure to check that your cigarette plug outlet or hard wire is properly fused
with a 5 amp fuse. Testing the light before this fuse is properly installe will voi
the warranty on the light.

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Typical mounting locations for the Mini Phantom ™ include the front windshield of a
vehicle in the rear window on the rear deck or directed out the side window.
While there is no specific “top” or “bottom” to the light nor a specific “right” or “left” side you
still must take into account which mount you will be using and which way the main bracket
should be mounted to the rear of the light based on where you are going to mount the light
and where you will run the cord.
General
This package should contain the following:
1 ULB9 ULB9S ULB9-1 or ULB9S-1 LED Light
1 274-ULB9BKT that includes the following:
1 ULB9-BKT Mounting Bracket set
1 274-ULB9MMC Mirror Mounting Clamp
2 DL15-CUP Suction Cups
DL15-CUP (qty=2)
ULB9-BKT
(Includes four Philips head screws two
flat washers and two tooth washers)
Cig Plug Version
Hard Wired Version
(Includes 274-ULB9MMC ULB9-BKT
and (2) DL15-CUP)
(Includes 274-ULB9MMC ULB9-BKT
and (2) DL15-CUP)
ULB9-* or ULB9S-* [*=color(s)]
ULB9-1-* or ULB9S-1-* [*=color(s)]
(Includes clamp bolt
nut and washer)
274-ULB9MMC
RLKULB9-1-* or RLKULB9S-1-* [*=color(s)]
Kit containing:
(2) ULB9-1 Lights
(2) 274-ULB9BKT
Parts

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C UTION: Take extreme caution not to over tighten the screws!!! Over
tightening of the screws can strip the holes and result in a faulty mount.
C UTION: Take extreme caution not to over tighten the screws!!! Over
tightening of the screws can strip the holes and result in a faulty mount.
Mounting
1. The Mini Phantom ™ can be
mounted in the front windshield of a
vehicle in the rear window on the
rear deck or directed out the side
window. All of the mounts will
require you to attach the mounting
bracket to the light.
2. Based on where you are going to
mount the light and where you will
run the cord determine which
direction you will mount the ULB9-
BKT to your light. Attach Part A of
the mounting bracket facing the
direction you have selected to the
light by using two Philips head
screws.
3. Once Part A is secured to the light use two Philips head screws two flat washers and
two tooth washers to attach Part B of the mounting bracket to Part A.
(See the diagram below for proper installation of the washers.)
4. If you are mounting the light directly to the
rear deck dash or other suitable surface
you may use appropriate fasteners (not
supplied) to attach the bracket to your
mounting surface. Skip to step 10.
A
A
A
B
MOUNT
THROUGH
BRACKET

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5. If you are utilizing the suction
cup mount attach the DL15-
CUP suction cups to the
mounting bracket. Then mount
the light in the desired location
and skip to step 10.
C UTION:
Take extreme caution not to
over tighten the suction cups!!!
Over tightening of the screws
can strip the holes or puncture
the inside of the cup and result
in a faulty mount.
274-ULB9MMC
6. If you are using the 274-ULB9MMC to mount your Mini
Phantom
™ to your rear view mirror it is the sole responsibility of
the installer to ensure that the rear view mirror mount can support
the light you are installing.
7. Remove the 274-ULB9MMC clamp nut bolt and washer from the
hardware kit.
10. Once the light is secured route your cord such that it does not interfere with the vision of the
driver or the operation of the steering wheel gear shifter and/or any airbags.
8. Place the 274-ULB9MMC clamp around the mirror stem.
9. Attach the clamp to the ULB9-BKT with the washer nut
and bolt securing your light to the rear view mirror.

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ULB9/9S (cig plug version only)
The ULB9 (cig plug version) can be left plugged into the
cig plug outlet in your vehicle. It can be turned on and off
using the lighted power switch on the cord.
The pattern select switch is used to preset the desired
pattern. You can cycle through the different patterns by
briefly pressing the pattern select switch and releasing it.
The ULB9 has 35 patterns to choose from. After the final
pattern is reached the patterns will cycle through again.
PLE SE NOTE: THIS IS DIFFERENT TH N THE ULB9-1, WHICH H S ONLY 3 P TTERNS.
1. Slow Warn
2. Alt. Doubleflash Flicker
3. All Double Alt. Pre-Pop Triple Slow Warn
4. Alternating Doubleflash Non-Synch
5. Alt. Triple Alt. Pre-Pop Triple Flicker *
6. Alt. Quad Flicker Alt. Double Flicker
7. Alt. Pre-Pop Quint Alt. Quint Flicker
8. All Tripleflash
9. Alt. Quadflash w/Post Pop
10. All Quadflash w/Post Pop
11. Alt. Quintflash
12. One Side Steady/Other Side Singleflash †
13. Alt. Pre-Pop Quintflash
14. All Flicker
15. Alt. PSU Flicker
16. One Side Steady/Other Side Short-Long †
17. One Side Rapid Fire Other Side Pop
18. Comet 1
* = Default Pattern
† = California Title 13 Approved w/Red Steady/Blue Fla hing
19. Alt Long Singleflash (Medium Warn)
20. Alt. Short - Alt. Long
21. Flip-Flop
22. Slow Warn Super Fast Warn
23. All Doubleflash Alt. Doubleflash
24. All Double Alt. Double Flicker
25. Fast Warn
26. Superfast Warn
27. Warn Fade
28. Pre-Pop Warn
29. All Singleflash
30. Alt. Tripleflash
31. All Quintflash
32. One Side Pop Other Side Rapid Fire
33. Comet 2
34. Delta Omega
35. Cycle All Patterns
ULB9/9S Patterns
Length of Hold Unit Blinks Jumps to
3 seconds 1 time Pattern 1
6 seconds 2 times Pattern 5
Description
Slow Warn
Alt. Triple Alt. Pre-Pop Triple Flicker
12 seconds 4 times N/A Swaps Steady Burn Side for Patt. 12 & 16
ULB9/9S Programming Shortcuts
Press and hold the Pattern Select Switch for the length of time that corresponds to the
pattern you would like to jump to. When the LEDs flash the corresponding number of times
shown in the chart below release the switch and the light will be in the selected pattern.
ULB9 and ULB9S Connections and Operation
These lights have been factory tested and approved. If the light fails to work when the plug is
inserted into the cigarette plug check the following
• Check the ON/OFF rocker switch on the cig plug to be sure it is in the ON position.
• Twist the plug a few times to remove any ash or other deposits which might be preventing
a good contact from being made.
• Remove the fuse from the vehicle fuse box and check to see if it has blown.
• Remove the fuse from the cig plug on the light (if present) and check to see if it has blown.
• Clean the lighter socket and contact surfaces.

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The ULB9-1 (hard wire) should be wired through a 5 amp fuse (not supplied) and a 12VDC switch
(not supplied) capable of handling at least 5 amps. Connect the wires as follows:
Black - Good Chassis Ground
Red - Power (+12 VDC)
White - Synchro: Connect the white wires from the two lights
together to synchronize them together.
Green - Pattern Select: Touch and release to Ground to scroll
through the patterns.
1. Slow Singleflash
2. 6-Burst Flicker Flash
3. Psuedo-Random (Factory Default)
Once your Mini Phantom ™ is installed wired and programmed tilt the
light to the desired angle and tighten the screws. Turn the light on and check
the light through the window to ensure that it is at the most desirable angle
and that any obstacles and/or window tinting do not impede the light.
Test all the patterns and options to fa iliarize yourself with the various
patterns and the operation of the buttons.
ULB9-1 and ULB9S-1 Wiring and Operation
ULB9-1/9S-1 Pattern Programming
You can change the flash pattern by touching the green wire to Ground and releasing it. The light
will cycle back to the first pattern after the third pattern.
There are three patterns to choose from:
ULB9-1/9S-1 Flash Patterns (hard wired version only)
The selected flash pattern will alternate back and forth between the two halves of your light.
fter the pattern is set, tape off the green wire so that it does not come into contact with
anything !!
ULB9-1/9S-1 Synchronization
1. With the white wires UNCONNECTED set the desired flash pattern on both of the units.
2. Turn both units off and connect the white wires together.
3. Power up both units. They will be either flashing at the same time (simultaneous) or flashing
opposite one another (alternating). If you would like to change the phase on one of the units
(simultaneous vs. alternating) simply touch the green wire from one of the lights to Ground and
release it three times to cycle around back to the same pattern. The light should change
phases each time you cycle around to the same pattern.
FOR SYNCHRONIZ TION BOTH LIGHTS MUST BE SET FOR THE S ME P TTERN!

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The heads in these kits use state-of-the-art Light Emitting Diode (LED) technology. These warning
lights are comprised of ultra-high intensity LEDs that are controlled by a solid state flasher unit to
efficiently produce light output with lifetimes up to 100 000 hours. Under normal circumstances
you will not need to replace any LEDs in this light. If any of the LED's in your light do fail please
contact Star Headlight for arrangements to have them repaired. The flasher unit and heads
CANNOT be serviced in the field and any attempt to do so will void the warranty.
LED FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
The manufacturer warrants this LED li ht a ainst factory defects in material
and workmanship for five years after the date of purchase. The owner will be
responsible for returnin to the Service Center any defective item(s) with the
transportation costs prepaid. The manufacturer will, without char e, repair or
replace at its option, products, or part(s), which its inspection determines to be
defective. Repaired or replacement item(s) will be returned to the purchaser
with transportation costs prepaid from the service point. A copy of the
purchaser's receipt must be returned with the defective item(s) in order to
qualify for the warranty covera e. Exclusions from this warranty include, but
are not limited to, domes, and/or the finish. This warranty shall not apply to any
li ht, which has been altered, such that in the manufacturer's jud ment, the
performance or reliability has been affected, or if any dama e has resulted
from abnormal use or service.
There are no warranties expressed or implied (includin any warranty of
merchantability or fitness), which extend this warranty period. The loss of use of
the product, loss of time, inconvenience, commercial loss or consequential
damages, including costs of any labor, are not covered. The manufacturer
reserves the ri ht to chan e the desi n of the product without assumin any
obli ation to modify any product previously manufactured.
This warranty ives you specific le al ri hts. You mi ht also have additional
ri hts that may vary from state to state. Some states do not allow limitations on
how lon an implied warranty lasts. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential dama es. Therefore, the above
limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to you.
If you have any questions concerning this or any other product please contact our
Customer Service Department at [phone].
If a product must be returned for any reason please call the Customer Service
number listed above and ask for the Repair Department to obtain a
Returned Material Authorization number (RMA #) before you ship the product back.
Please write the RMA # clearly on the package near the mailing label.