Star 60 Series User manual

PLITSTR106 REV. O 10/31/17
60 / 61 / 62 SERIES BACK UP ALARMS
1. Mount the alarm in the rear of the vehicle with the sound opening outward towards the
hazard zone.
2. Connect the black wire to the negative side of the battery or a good chassis ground.
3. Connect the red wire to an independent actuating switch or splice it into the back-up
lights as shown in the diagram on the reverse side of this page. Please Note: The
vehicles supply voltage must be the same as the voltage rating specified on the alarm
you are installing. Any other voltage applied will void the warranty.
. For models with a Brown Wire: If you ordered a model with a selectable decibel level
(60-802S or 60-907S), connect the brown wire with the red wire (BAT +) for the lower dB
output, or cut it short and tape it off for the higher dB output. An optional switch may be
installed to allow the driver to select which level the back-up alarm operates at.
IMPORTANT: Please read all of the following instructions before installing your new
Star back-up alarm. This instruction sheet applies only for installation of
the models it is shipped with and only for negative ground vehicles.
DT Models: Dual Tone - Emit n ltern ting high/low tone.
A Models: Auto-Adjusting - Autom tic lly djust the output volume
b sed upon the mbient noise.
S Models: electable - Allows the end user to ch nge the output level.
All of our DC powered back-up alarms are polarity sensitive. All wires
connected to the positive terminal of the battery should be fused at
the battery for their rated load. Testing the l rm before this fuse
is properly inst lled will void the w rr nty on the l rm.
Check the label on your alarm for proper
voltage, current rating, and decibel levels.
• Improper installation my result in serious injury, property damage, or death.
• This alarm should be installed so that it only activates when the vehicle is in reverse.
• Mount the alarm approximately feet above the ground in the rear of the vehicle with the sound
opening outward towards the hazard zone with an unobstructed sound path towards the intended
audience.
• Select a location that provides protection from adverse weather conditions. The sound opening must
be kept clear of dust, mud, or any other foreign material that may prevent the alarm from sounding
properly.
• Use a minimum 18AWG wire for electrical connections and a 5A fuse at the power source, ensuring
both positive and ground connections are dependable.
• After installing, while the alarm is operating, measure the voltage both at the battery and at the alarm to
ensure that there is less than a 0.15 VDC loss between the battery and the alarm.
• Ensure that the alarm that you are using is loud enough to provide ample warning in the noisiest environments
that it may be used in.
• Test the alarm and inspect all wiring each time you use the vehicle to ensure that it is functioning properly. If it
is not functioning properly, do not operate the vehicle.
• Do not paint or coat the alarm with anything. Doing so may reduce the effectiveness of the alarm.

ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
The manufacturer warrants each new product against factory defects in material and workmanship for one
year after the date of purchase. The owner will be responsible for returning to the Service Center any
defective item(s) with the transportation costs prepaid. The manufacturer will, without charge, 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. copy of the purchaser's receipt must be returned with the defective item(s) in order to qualify for the
warranty coverage. Exclusions from this warranty include, but are not limited to, bulbs, strobe tubes, domes,
and/or the finish. This warranty shall not apply to any light, which has been altered, such that in the
manufacturer's judgment, the performance or reliability has been affected, or if any damage has resulted
from abnormal use or service.
There are no warranties expressed or implied (including 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 right
to change the design of the product without assuming any obligation to modify any product previously
manufactured.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You might also have additional rights that may vary from state to
state. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts. Some states do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. Therefore, the above limitation(s) or
exclusion(s) may not apply to you.
PLE SE FFIX THE ENCLOSED W RNING L BEL TO
THE D SHBO RD IN FULL VIEW OF THE OPER TOR!!
CUT SHORT and CAP OFF THE BROWN WIRE FOR HIGHER db OUTPUT
or
OPTIONAL SWITCH FOR OUTPUT SELECTION:
CONNECT THE BROWN WIRE WITH THE RED WIRE (+12 VDC) FOR
LOWER db OUTPUT
RED
BROWN
BLACK
GOOD
CHASSIS
GROUND
GOOD
CHASSIS
GROUND
BATTERY
GOOD
CHASSIS
GROUND
REVERSE
LIGHT
PRE-EXI TING WITCH IN VEHICLE ALREADY CONNECTED TO
REVER E LIGHT (OFTEN ACTIVATED BY THE GEAR HIFTER)
SPLICE THE RED WIRE FROM THE BACK-UP ALARM INTO
THE WIRE WHICH SUPPLIES POWER TO YOUR REVERSE LIGHT
Brown wire only on models with
a selectable decibel level
(60-802S or 60-907S)
If you h ve ny questions concerning this or ny other St r product, or need w rr nty
service, ple se cont ct our Customer Service Dep rtment t [phone].