Whelen Engineering Company Inner Edge Interior Series User manual

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©2005 Whelen Engineering Company Inc.
Form No.13978K (052009)
Automotive: Lightbars
For warranty information regarding this product, visit www.whelen.com/warranty
• Proper installation of this product requires the installer to have a good understanding of automotive electronics, systems and procedures.
• Whelen Engineering requires the use of waterproof butt splices and/or connectors if that connector could be exposed to moisture.
• Any holes, either created or utilized by this product, should be made both air- and watertight using a sealant recommended by your vehicle
manufacturer.
• Failure to use specified installation parts and/or hardware will void the product warranty.
• If mounting this product requires drilling holes, the installer MUST be sure that no vehicle components or other vital parts could be damaged
by the drilling process. Check both sides of the mounting surface before drilling begins. Also de-burr the holes and remove any metal shards
or remnants. Install grommets into all wire passage holes.
• If this manual states that this product may be mounted with suction cups, magnets, tape or Velcro®, clean the mounting surface with a 50/50
mix of isopropyl alcohol and water and dry thoroughly.
• Do not install this product or route any wires in the deployment area of your air bag. Equipment mounted or located in the air bag deployment
area will damage or reduce the effectiveness of the air bag, or become a projectile that could cause serious personal injury or death. Refer to
your vehicle owner’s manual for the air bag deployment area. The User/Installer assumes full responsibility to determine proper mounting
location, based on providing ultimate safety to all passengers inside the vehicle.
• For this product to operate at optimum efficiency, a good electrical connection to chassis ground must be made. The recommended
procedure requires the product ground wire to be connected directly to the NEGATIVE (-) battery post (this does not include products that use
cigar power cords).
• If this product uses a remote device for activation or control, make sure that this device is located in an area that allows both the vehicle and
the device to be operated safely in any driving condition.
• Do not attempt to activate or control this device in a hazardous driving situation.
• This product contains either strobe light(s), halogen light(s), high-intensity LEDs or a combination of these lights. Do not stare directly into
these lights. Momentary blindness and/or eye damage could result.
• Use only soap and water to clean the outer lens. Use of other chemicals could result in premature lens cracking (crazing) and discoloration.
Lenses in this condition have significantly reduced effectiveness and should be replaced immediately. Inspect and operate this product
regularly to confirm its proper operation and mounting condition. Do not use a pressure washer to clean this product.
• It is recommended that these instructions be stored in a safe place and referred to when performing maintenance and/or reinstallation of this
product.
• FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT OR VEHICLE
AND/OR SERIOUS INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR PASSENGERS!
Warnings to Installers
Whelen’s emergency vehicle warning devices must be properly mounted and wired in order to be effective and safe. Read and follow all of Whelen’s written
instructions when installing or using this device. Emergency vehicles are often operated under high speed stressful conditions which must be accounted for
when installing all emergency warning devices. Controls should be placed within convenient reach of the operator so that they can operate the system without
taking their eyes off the roadway. Emergency warning devices can require high electrical voltages and/or currents. Properly protect and use caution around
live electrical connections.Grounding or shorting of electrical connections can cause high current arcing, which can cause personal injury and/or vehicle
damage, including fire. Many electronic devices used in emergency vehicles can create or be affected by electromagnetic interference. Therefore, after
installation of any electronic device it is necessary to test all electronic equipment simultaneously to insure that they operate free of interference from other
components within the vehicle. Never power emergency warning equipment from the same circuit or share the same grounding circuit with radio
communication equipment. All devices should be mounted in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and securely fastened to vehicle elements of
sufficient strength to withstand the forces applied to the device. Driver and/or passenger air bags (SRS) will affect the way equipment should be mounted. This
device should be mounted by permanent installation and within the zones specified by the vehicle manufacturer, if any. Any device mounted in the deployment
area of an air bag will damage or reduce the effectiveness of the air bag and may damage or dislodge the device. Installer must be sure that this device, its
mounting hardware and electrical supply wiring does not interfere with the air bag or the SRS wiring or sensors. Mounting the unit inside the vehicle by a
method other than permanent installation is not recommended as unit may become dislodged during swerving; sudden braking or collision. Failure to follow
instructions can result in personal injury. Whelen assumes no liability for any loss resulting from the use of this warning device. PROPER INSTALLATION
COMBINED WITH OPERATOR TRAINING IN THE PROPER USE OF EMERGENCY WARNING DEVICES IS ESSENTIAL TO INSURE THE SAFETY OF
EMERGENCY PERSONNEL AND THE PUBLIC.
Warnings to Users
Whelen’s emergency vehicle warning devices are intended to alert other operators and pedestrians to the presence and operation of emergency vehicles and
personnel. However, the use of this or any other Whelen emergency warning device does not guarantee that you will have the right-of-way or that other
drivers and pedestrians will properly heed an emergency warning signal. Never assume you have the right-of-way. It is your responsibility to proceed safely
before entering an intersection, driving against traffic, responding at a high rate of speed, or walking on or around traffic lanes. Emergency vehicle warning
devices should be tested on a daily basis to ensure that they operate properly. When in actual use, the operator must ensure that both visual and audible
warnings are not blocked by vehicle components (i.e.: open trunks or compartment doors), people, vehicles, or other obstructions. It is the user’s responsibility
to understand and obey all laws regarding emergency warning devices. The user should be familiar with all applicable laws and regulations prior to the use of
any emergency vehicle warning device. Whelen’s audible warning devices are designed to project sound in a forward direction away from the vehicle
occupants. However, because sustained periodic exposure to loud sounds can cause hearing loss, all audible warning devices should be installed and
operated in accordance with the standards established by the National Fire Protection Association.
Safety First
This document provides all the necessary information to allow your Whelen product to be properly and safely installed. Before beginning the installation and/or
operation of your new product, the installation technician and operator must read this manual completely. Important information is contained herein that could
prevent serious injury or damage.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Installation Guide:
Inner Edge® Interior Lightbar
51 Winthrop Road
Chester, Connecticut 06412-0684
Phone: [phone]
Internet: www.whelen.com
Sales e-mail: [e-mail]
Customer Service e-mail: [email protected]
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ENGINEERING COMPANY INC.

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IMPORTANT! Do not install this product or route any wires in the
deployment area of your air bag. Equipment mounted or located in
the air bag deployment area will damage or reduce the
effectiveness of the air bag, or become a projectile that could
cause serious personal injury or death. Refer to your vehicle
owners manual for the air bag deployment area. The User/Installer
assumes full responsibility to determine proper mounting
location, based on providing ultimate safety to all passengers
inside the vehicle.
Specifications:
Input Voltage: 12.8 VDC +/- 20%
Input Current -
Simultaneous: Peak: 2.8 Amps Avg. 1.1 Amps
Alternating: Peak: 1.4 Amps Avg: 0.56 Amps
Input Sync: Active Low
Sync Phase: Phase I & II @ 400ms
Input Scan-Lock™: +12 VDC @ 20 ma
Installation:
IMPORTANT! The lightbar should be located a minimum of
16" from any radio antennas!
Note: When routing the wires, it is important to choose a path
that will keep the wires away from excessive heat or any vehicle
equipment that could compromise the integrity of the wires (ex.
trunk lids, door jams, etc.)
1. Locate and install the rubber window seal (included) onto the
lower, leading edge of the housing (see next page).
2. Using an appropriately sized Torx head screwdriver, loosen the
three screws securing the driver-side visor swivel bracket to the
vehicle. Do not remove these screws.
3. Remove the screws securing the visor clip to the vehicle. Remove
and retain the clip and all hardware.
4. Locate the driver-side mounting bracket (indicated with a “D” label)
and orient as shown (see Fig.1).
5. Slide the mounting bracket fingers between the loosened swivel
bracket and the headliner. The bracket fingers should straddle the
inner section of the swivel bracket when properly oriented.
6. Position the keyed opening of the mounting bracket directly under
the mounting location for the visor clip removed in step 2. With the
bracket in this position, remount the visor clip in its original location
using the original hardware.
7. Firmly tighten any hardware loosened in this procedure.
8. Repeat this procedure for the passenger-side mounting bracket
(indicated with a “P” label).
9. Position the lightbar as shown in Fig. 1. Using the hardware
provided, secure the lightbar to the mounting brackets. Tighten
this hardware firmly.
10. Route the lightbar cable down the vehicle A-pillar and to your
control head.
11. Make all necessary wiring connections using the information
provided.
Important Impala mounting note! When mounting this product in a
Chevrolet Impala, an optical gasket must be installed as shown on
the following page. Failure to do so could result in reflected light
within the passenger compartment.
Wiring:
WARNING! All customer supplied wires that connect to the positive
terminal of the battery must be sized to supply at least 125% of the
maximum operating current and FUSED at the battery to carry that
load. DO NOT USE CIRCUIT BREAKERS WITH THIS PRODUCT!
BLACK (GROUND) - Connect this wire to Chassis Ground.
RED (Main Power) - Connect this wire to an ignition controlled circuit
capable of accommodating an additional 10 AMP current draw.
BROWN (Low Power) - When +12 VDC is applied to this wire, the lightbar is
placed in Low Power mode. Remove this voltage to restore normal
operation. A SP/ST switch is best suited for this circuit. Fuse this wire @1A.
WHITE/GREEN (Scan-Lock™) - The Scan-Lock pattern control wire
functions as follows:
To cycle through all patterns: Apply +12 volts to the WHT/GRN wire
for less than 1 second and release to cycle forward. Apply +12 volts to
the WHT/GRN wire for more than 1 second and release to cycle
backward.
To set a pattern as default: When the desired pattern is displayed,
allow it to run for more than 5 seconds. The lighthead will now display
this pattern when active.
To reset to the factory default pattern: Turn off power, apply +12 volts
to the WHT/GRN wire, then turn power on.
Note: If the owner wishes to connect the Scan-Lock wire to a
switch, an SP/ST momentary switch is recommended.
Available Scan-Lock Flash Patterns: SignalAlert™ > CometFlash® >
SingleFlash 375 > SingleFlash 75 > ActionFlash™ > ModuFlash™ ZigZag
60 > ZigZag 90 > ZigZag 120 > ActionScan™
A Normally Open Momentary Switch is best suited for this circuit. Fuse @1A.
NOTE: When the lightbar is active, a red, LED indicator located on the
underside of the housing will be visible.
WHITE/ORANGE (Steady Option) - Applying +12VDC to this wire turns two
lightheads on in steady mode. Note that this is an optional function and is not
present on all lightbars. A SP/ST switch is best suited for this circuit. Fuse
this wire @1A.
BLUE (Flashing Take-Down) - When +12VDC is applied to this wire, the
Take-Down’s are activated in flashing mode. A SP/ST switch is best suited
for this circuit. Fuse this wire @1A.
WHITE/BLACK (Take-Down) - When +12VDC is applied to this wire, the
Take-Down’s are activated in normal, steady mode. A SP/ST switch is best
suited for this circuit. Fuse this wire @1A.
ORANGE (Flash) - When +12VDC is applied to this wire, the lightbar will
display the last active Scan-Lock flash pattern. A SP/ST switch is best suited
for this circuit. Fuse this wire @1A.
When this product is wired as outlined here, the lightbar will not function until
the ignition switch is in the ON, RUN or ACC position.

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Position Inboard Outboard
- -
Vehicle
All Tahoe Crown Vic Impala
Bracket Used
Short Bracket Short Bracket Long Bracket Long Bracket
See diagram below for specific wiring information
#10-32 x 3/8” Screw Black Oxide / Qty. 4
#10-32 x 1/2” Screw Black Oxide / Qty. 4
Bracket
Depending on your vehicle’s roofline, it may be necessary to bend the mounting brackets to position the housing against the windshield.
Note!
Optical Gasket
(05 Impala-only)
Relief for Rear View Mirror Stem
Windshield Seal
Fig. 1
Driver-Side Mounting Bracket (”D” Label not shown)
Mounting
Fingers
Keyed
Opening
Passenger-Side Mounting Bracket (”P” Label not shown)
Inboard Bracket (short)
Outboard Bracket (long shown for ref.) Adjust angle
if necessary
SEAL
Side View / Seal Installation
#10 Ext. Tooth Lock Washer / Qty. 4 #10 Flat Washer / Qty. 4
Rear view mirrors with optional equipment (OnStar, etc.) may prevent this product from being properly mounted.
Note!
J3
GRN
WHT/GRN
WHT/GRN
GRN
WHT/BRN
BRN
WHT/BRN
BRN
7 - WHT/GRN 5 - BLU 3 - ORN 1 - RED
8 - BRN 6 - WHT/ORN 4 - WHT/BLK 2 - BLK
P3 CONNECTIONS
WHT/BLU
BLU
BLU
BLUWHT/
WHT/YEL
YEL
YEL
YELWHT/
WHT/ORG WHT/ORGORG ORG
RED RED
WHT/RED WHT/RED
#3 LED
MODULE
#4 LED
MODULE
#5 LED
MODULE
#6 LED
MODULE #7 LED
MODULE
#8 LED
MODULE
MR8 MR8
Color BRN WHT/GRN WHT/ORN BLU WHT/BLK ORN BLK RED
Function Low Power Scan-Lock *Steady Flashing T-D’s T-D’s Flash1 Ground Main Power
™
**Fuse@ 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 10A n/a
**Switch Type See Text Mom. (N.O.) SP/ST SP/ST SP/ST SP/ST Ignition Controlled n/a
*optional **customer supplied
FAN
#1 LED
MODULE
#2 LED
MODULE
#9 LED
MODULE
#10 LED
MODULE
CAUTION! DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY AT THESE LEDS WHILE THEY ARE ON. MOMENTARY BLINDNESS AND/OR EYE DAMAGE COULD RESULT!
IMPORTANT WARNING!

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SCREW #6 X 3/8 PPH PLASTI-LOK SS BLACK OX,
SCREW #8-32 x 5/16 PPHMS SS BLACK OX,
WASHER #8 INT TOOTH LOCK, ERNAL
CABLE ASSY 9-C 18GA. TPR 20',
BRACKET MOUNTING,
HOUSING, SOCKET - 8 POS AMP CMNL
HOUSING INT LIGHTBAR
,. ,'05 EXPEDITION
HOUSING INT LIGHTBAR 05 '06 CROWN VIC
,. ,'-
HOUSING INT LIGHTBAR -
,. ,SUBURBAN TAHOE
SCREW M4.2 X 1 BLACK OXIDE
, 2MM,
HOUSING INT LIGHTBAR '04 '05 CROWN VIC,. ,-
L THEAD TIR LED AMBIGH , 3™ STEADY ( ER)
LIGHTHEAD, TIR3 LED STEADY (BLUE)™
LIGHTHEAD, TIR3 LED STEADY (WHITE)™
LIGHTHEAD, TIR3 LED STEADY (RED)™
HOUSING INT LIGHTBAR
,. ,'05 IMPALA
BRACKET TIR MOUNTING,3™
PLATE MOUNTING,
SCREW GROMMET #6 #8 FASTEX,-
GROMMET
COVER MR8,
BRACKET LIGHTHEAD,
TY WRAP, 6" BLACK
ITEM
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
QTY
LIGHTBAR INNER EDGE INTERIOR SERIES,®
16-0821220-40
15-06521B-060
46-0743243-01
07-243216-023
01-0684269-__
14-082215-050
15-M23B1C-120
02-036B494252
02-036B494232
02-036B494222
02-036B494212
07-243218-000
07-784258-023
13-062C40-16J
07-284261-023
11-484349-000
11-484335-000
11-484320-000
11-484304-000
21-11121602-0
11-484270-000
11-264117-006
39-0408323-04
26-0215001-06
A/R
21
9
8
4
1
1
23
A/R
4
A/R
A/R
A/R
2
1
A/R
A/R
A/R
1
14
1
2
3
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
22
23
21
A/R
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
27
12
33
31
30
2
13
10
32
11
47
2
29
14
34
35
36
21
2
HOUSING PIN 2 POS AMP CMNL,
PIN 20-14AWG AMP CMNL,
SUPER BONDER #495 LOCKTITE
SEAL EXTRUDED INNER EDGE,,
PAD INSULATOR MR8 LIGHT,,
SCREW #4-40 X 3/8 LG PPHMS,
LIGHTHEAD, TIR3™ LED STEADY (GREEN)
HARNESS ASS Y INNER EDGE - 12 POS.', ®
Y-HARNESS, LIGHTHEAD
MOUNTING KIT '05 EXPEDITION,
PANEL FILLER - INNER EDGE 8 POS
,®
MOUNTING KIT '05-06 CROWN VIC,
MOUNTING KIT IMPALA,
MOUNTING KIT SUBURBAN-TAHOE,
MOUNTING KIT '04-05 CROWN VIC,
TY WRAP, 3"
LIGHT PIPE
ITEM
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
QTY
GASKET T A SPACER,-
4
1
2
ELECT. ASS Y 10 LIGHTHEAD FLASHER AMP',
SPACER MTG - PCB,
BRACKET V-MOUNT 3TIR,
LAMP MR8 20WATT,
BASE LAMP,
14-040216-060
20-0017569-00
66-0715289-00
68-1900250-30
38-0543284-22
10-0523169-( ) LABEL
39-0402313-04
39-0501316-04
07-264206-000
38-0623178-00
02-0164186-00
33-25217515-0
34-21120D0-20
46-0743226-00
38-0123089-00
01-0484269-04
09-1323185-00
46-0764408-00
01-0484269-03
01-0484269-02
26-0215001-03
02-036B494242
01-0484269-01
01-0484269-00
A/R
2
2
2
4
2
1
4
1
A/R
A/R
2
A/R
A/R
1
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
43
44
45
46
47
41
42
A/R
A/R
A/R
A/R
A/R
A/R