Whelen Engineering Company AMP User manual
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©1994 Whelen Engineering Company Inc.
Form No.13015 (110494) 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.
• If 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.
• 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!
Automotive: Miscellaneous
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:
AMP Water-Proof Connector
51 Winthrop Road
Chester, Connecticut 06412-0684
Phone: (860) 526-9504
Internet: www.whelen.com
Sales e-mail: autosale@whelen.com
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ENGINEERING COMPANY INC.
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2
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AMP
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AMP
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3
AMP
Pin Terminal
Male Housing
To Lamp From Lamp
Connector Gasket
Socket Terminals
Wire Seal
Wire
Female Housing
(w/Locking Plate)
Diagram 1
gentle pull on the inserted wires will determine if they have
been inserted fully and properly (wires should not pull out
of connector).
5. Now the Locking Plate (Fig. 5) is engaged by pressing up 5
degrees and then pressing inward towards the connector.
6. As shown in the example in Fig. 6, both connectors use
numbers to indicate that the wire in Female connector port
1 will connect to the wire in Male connector port 1. Be
aware of this while you repeat step 4 using the Male
connector.
7. Before connecting the Female housing to the Male
housing, double check that all wires are in their correct
ports and are inserted properly. Insert the Female
connector into the Male connector. Press both connectors
together until the connector gasket is fully inserted into the
Male connector and the locking hasp has been fully
engaged. The connection is now both complete and water-
proof.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Fig. 3 Fig. 4
Important!!!
The AMP water-proof connector will not function properly
unless it is connected exactly as the manufacturer intended. Wires
coming from the lamp MUST be connected to the Female Housing;
NOT the Male Housing. Refer to Diagram 1 for an overview of all
related components.
Tools Required...
AMP Crimping Tool (strongly recommended)
Installation...
1. Select appropriate wire seal. This is determined by test-
fitting a seal onto the wire being used and inserting the
wire/seal into the connector. The fit should be snug and the
seal should be flush with the connector and should not be
distorted. Repeat test for all wires being used.
2. Strip approx. 3/16” of insulation off of each of the wires.
Make sure that each wire has it’s seal facing the right
direction (Fig. 1).
3. Two types of wire terminals are required for installation;
Socket-type and Pin-type. The Socket-type is used in the
Female housing, while the Pin-type goes in the Male
housing. Remove the terminals from metal strip (Fig. 2).
Position the wire/seal in the terminal’s cradle (Fig. 1). Using
the crimping tool, firmly crimp the tall cradle over the seal
(Fig. 3). Now crimp the shorter cradle over the exposed
wire. Pinned wire should resemble the illustration in Fig. 4.
Repeat for remaining wires.
4. Insert the wires with the socket terminals into the Female
connector housing. Be sure that the terminal’s are
positioned as shown in Diagram 1 (cradle side up). A
Before After
5
o
Locking Plate
Fig. 5
Locking Hasp
321
3
2
1
RED RED
WHITE WHITE
BLACK BLACK
Fig. 6
