Whelen Engineering Company SLTXDOT2 User manual

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©2006 Whelen Engineering Company Inc.
Form No.14051B (052810) 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!
Automotive: D.O.T.
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 Methylene Chloride which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and
Bisphenol A, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Installation Guide:
Custom DOT System Model(s):
SLTXDOT1 (P/N 01-0684191142)
SLTXDOT2 (P/N 01-0684191143)
SLTXDOT3 (P/N 01-0684191144)
SLTXDOT4 (P/N 01-0684191145)
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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Mounting your Lightbar:
Refer to the Lightbar mounting guide included with your lightbar.
IMPORTANT! The lightbar should be a minimum of 16" from any
radio antennas!
Routing your Lightbar Cable(s)
1. To protect the headliner from damage caused by drilling the cable access hole
through the vehicle roof, allow a 5” to 7” distance between roof and headliner
by lowering the headliner before drilling.
WARNING! There may be a roof support member that spans the distance
between the driver’s and passenger’s side. DO NOT DRILL THROUGH
THIS MEMBER! Adjust the location until the hole can be drilled without
contacting this support member.
2. Using a 1” hole saw, drill the cable access hole. Use a round file to smooth and
de-burr the edges, then insert a 1” grommet.
3. Insert the cable(s) through the cable access hole into the vehicle. Use RTV
silicone to weatherproof the access hole after the cable(s) are pulled
completely into the vehicle.
4. Route the cable(s) following manufacturers recommendations.
WARNING: Many vehicles are now equipped with side curtain and B-pillar
air bags. Alternate routing may be required.
Connecting the Cables:
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!
Power Cable:
1. Open the wiring shield lid and route the power cable into the wiring shield and
towards the firewall. Make sure you do not to pinch or crush any wires
when running them through the wire shield.
2. Follow the factory wiring harness through the firewall. It may be necessary to
drill a hole in the firewall. If so, be absolutely sure that there are no
components that could be damaged by drilling. After the hole has been
drilled, insert a grommet to protect the cable.
3. Route the cable along the factory wiring harness to the battery.
4. Install a 30 amp fuse block (customer supplied) on the end of the RED wire in
the power cable. Remove the fuse from the fuse block before connecting any
wires to the battery.
5. Connect the fuse block to the POSITIVE (+) terminal on the battery. There
can not be more than two feet of wire between the fuse block and the battery.
The wire between the fuse block and the battery is “unprotected”, do not
allow this wire to touch any other wires.
6. Connect the BLACK wire to the factory chassis ground.
Operation:
Cruise Lights & AUX (WHITE/ORANGE):
The WHITE/ORANGE wire operates in one of 3 different modes. Selecting a mode is
controlled by the Scan-Lock™ wire. Using Scan-Lock, choose between the 3
available modes as though you were changing flash patterns.
MODE 1 (Default) - Cruise Lights activated in Low Power. AUX port activated.
MODE 2 - Cruise Lights are activated in High Power and the AUX port is activated.
MODE 3 - Cruise Lights are not activated and the AUX port is activated.
Hi/Low Power (VIOLET):
The switch used depends on how the operator wishes the Hi/Low feature to function:
Latching Mode: By applying +12 VDC voltage to the VIOLET wire for less than 1
second, the lightbar is “latched” into low power operation. The unit must be turned off
and then back on to restore normal, high power operation (Momentary Switch).
Level Mode: Applying +12 VDC voltage to the VIOLET wire for more than 1 second
holds the lightbar in low power mode until voltage is removed (Toggle Switch).
IMPORTANT NOTE: The corner modules in your lightbar do not switch to low
power when this option is applied. They will always remain in high power.
Scan-Lock™ (WHITE/VIOLET):
TO CYCLE FORWARD THROUGH AVAILABLE PATTERNS: Activate ONLY the
control wire of the function you wish to effect, then apply +12 volts to the WHT/VIO
wire for less than 1 second and release. This will change the pattern. For example, to
change the Front, Outboard LED pattern, apply +12VDC to the GREEN/WHITE wire
and then momentarily apply +12VDC to the WHT/VIO wire. Repeat until the desired
pattern is displayed. Let this pattern run for at least 5 seconds to configure it as the
pattern the Front Outboard LEDs will display when activated. Repeat to advance to
the next pattern. Only ONE function may be active while changing patterns.
TO CHOOSE A PATTERN: Allowing the desired pattern to run for more than 5
seconds will make it the default pattern.
TO RESET TO THE FACTORY DEFAULT PATTERN: Turn off all lightbar functions.
Apply +12 volts to the WHT/VIO wire and turn the appropriate function back on. This
function is now restored to its factory default pattern.
DRILLING THE CABLE ACCESS HOLE
Drill cable access hole in appropriate area
for your lightbar (see note)
FRONT OF LIGHTBAR
For
cables exiting
the Driver-side
of the extrusion
lightbars
with
For
cables exiting
the Passenger-side
of the extrusion
lightbars
with
1 - GREEN . . . . Driver-side Corner LED’s. . . . . . . . . 3A
2 - BLUE. . . . . . Passenger-side Corner LED’s. . . . .3A
3 - GRN/WHT . . Driver-side Outboard LED’s. . . . . . .3A
4 - BLU/WHT . . Passenger-side Outboard LED’s. . .3A
5 - GRN/BLK . . Driver-side Inboard LED’s . . . . . . . . 3A
6 - BLU/BLK. . . Passenger-side Inboard LED’s . . . .3A
7 - WHT/GRN . . NOT USED
8 - WHT/BLU . . NOT USED
9 - YELLOW. . . NOT USED
10 -WHITE . . . . NOT USED
11 -WHT/BLK . . NOT USED
12 -WHT/ORG. . Cruise Lights & AUX . . . . . . . . . . . . 5A
13 -WHT/YEL . . NOT USED
14 -WHT/BRN. . NOT USED
15 -VIOLET. . . . Hi/Low Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5A
16 -WHT-VIO . . Scan-Lock™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5A
17 -WHT/RED . . NOT USED
18 -NONE . . . . . RFI shield drain / to ground
Wire Color Function Fuse Wire Color Function Fuse Wire Color Function Fuse
Control Cable:
Extend the control cable to your switch panel and make your connections using the information provided. The control cable connects to your control head or switch box and is
fused there. Applying +12VDC to a control wire activates its function. Fuse as noted below. IMPORTANT! Insulate any unused wires.
SLTXDOT3 & SLTXDOT4
1 - GREEN . . . . Front Corner LED’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3A
2 - BLUE. . . . . . Rear Corner LED’s . . . . . . . . . . . . .3A
3 - GRN/WHT . . Front Outboard LED’s . . . . . . . . . . .3A
4 - BLU/WHT . . Rear Outboard LED’s . . . . . . . . . . . 3A
5 - GRN/BLK . . Front Inboard LED’s . . . . . . . . . . . . 3A
6 - BLU/BLK. . . Rear Inboard LED’s. . . . . . . . . . . . .3A
7 - WHT/GRN . . NOT USED
8 - WHT/BLU . . NOT USED
9 - YELLOW. . . NOT USED
10 -WHITE . . . . NOT USED
11 -WHT/BLK . . NOT USED
12 -WHT/ORG. . Cruise Lights & AUX . . . . . . . . . . . . 5A
13 -WHT/YEL . . NOT USED
14 -WHT/BRN. . NOT USED
15 -VIOLET. . . . Hi/Low Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5A
16 -WHT-VIO . . Scan-Lock™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5A
17 -WHT/RED . . NOT USED
18 -NONE . . . . . RFI shield drain / to ground
Wire Color Function Fuse Wire Color Function Fuse Wire Color Function Fuse
SLTXDOT1 & SLTXDOT2
Front Corner, Rear Corner,
Outboard, Inboard and Center:
1. SignalAlert™ 75
2. CometFlash® 75
3. DoubleFlash 150
4. DoubleFlash 150
5. SingleFlash 375
6. SingleFlash 150
7. SingleFlash 75
8. ActionFlash 150
9. ModuFlash™
10. ActionScan™
Front Outboard, Inboard and Center:
1. SingleFlash 75
2. CometFlash® 75
3. DoubleFlash 150
4. DoubleFlash 75
5. SingleFlash 375
6. SingleFlash 150
7. SingleFlash 75
8. ActionFlash™ 150
9. ModuFlash™
10. Steady / SF75
11. Steady / Steady
12. ActionScan™
Take-Down / Alley
1. TD & Alley - SingleFlash 240 ALT
2. TD & Alley - DoubleFlash 120 ALT
3. TD Only - SingleFlash 240 SIM
4. TD Onlt - DoubleFlash 240 SIM
TrafficAdvisor™ Sequence
1. Sequence to Solid
2. Sequence On - Sequence Off
3. One Lamp Triple
4. Two Lamp Triple
Available Flash Patterns:

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CORNER ASSEMBLY
END SUPPORT DETAIL
ORG
BRN
FRONT
OF LIGHTBAR
FRONT
OF LIGHTBAR
DRIVER
SIDE
I.O. CARD ASSEMBLY
("LC" SERIES)
PASSNGR
SIDE
FRONT
OF LIGHTBAR
L3 L4
FRONT REAR
11 19
36
39
29
30
14
9
35
8
2
25
31
24
15
4
33
12
19
5
37
1
12
16
21
12
38
25
3
25
22
20
13
10
26
18
7
40
BASE EXTRUSION SIDE VIEW
Installing Corner Linear-LED®
Insert lighthead
housing tabs
into channels in
extrusion.
Installing Lens & Lighthead
Lens
fits
here
Support Bracket secures to Extrusion
SUPPORT
BRACKET
Lens
Endcap
Endcap
Screw
Support
Bracket
1
4
8
6
2
4
1
1
12
4
1
5
44
8
1
1
1
2
2
44
1
2
4
4
6
2
4
1
1
2
4
4
6
2
4
4
1
1
4
8
6
2
4
4
11
1
444
4
ASSY, ELEC LC I/O LIBERTY 12V
ASSY, 9LED CORNER AMBER AMP
SUB ASSY, 500 4LED AMBER AMP
ASS'Y, LENS DIVIDER CLEAR
SUB ASSY, END SUPPORT BRACKET
FILLER PANEL, 500 SERIES
LABEL, "FRONT" LIGHTBAR ASSYS
LABEL, P/N/M/N/S/N LFL LIBERTY *
BASE, EXTRUS 44.00" with MT HOLES
HOUSING, SNAP-IN LIGHTHEAD MT
NUT, 6-32 X 5/16" ELASTIC STOP
NUT, 10-24 CAD PLATED WHIZ
SCREW, 10-24 X 1.25" TX PHD
SCREW, 6-32 X 5/8 PPHMS
SCREW, 10-24 X 3/8 PPH *
SCREW, 10-24 X 1.25" WAX DIP
SPACER, CORNER STROBE
GROMMET, SPECIAL TO BE MOLDED
PLUG, VENT .750 DIA HOLE *
CABLE CLAMP, 5/8"D, 1/2"W
INSULAT., FOAM PAD EXTRUS MNT *
GASKET, ENDCAP EDGE LFL SERIES
HOUSING, 2 POLE SB 50 AMP GREY
HOUSING, 3 POS SOCKET
HOUSING, 16 POS SCKT F/H
ASS'Y, 17/C 22 AWG 17' CABLE
ASS'Y, CABLE INPUT 2/C 10GA
ASS'Y, HARNESS 4 LIGHT 30"
ASS'Y, LFL LED INTERNAL HARN
LENS, ENDCAP CLEAR W/WINDOW
LENS, CLEAR OPTIC 500 SERIES
LENS, CLEAR OPTIC 15.800"
LENS, CLEAR OPTIC CORNER 5.687"
SUB ASSY, 500 4LED BLUE AMP
COVER, TOP EXTRUSION 44.00
BRACKET, CORNER SPACER BLACK
COVER, TOP EXTRUSION 49.39
BASE, EXTRUS 49.39" with MT HOLES
LENS, CLEAR 8 3/8" LFL
SLTXDOT1 / Liberty™ LC Lightbar
SLTXDOT3 / Liberty™ LC Lightbar
SLTXDOT4 / Liberty™ LC Lightbar
SLTXDOT2 / Liberty™ LC Lightbar
01-0269879-00
01-026B625910
01-026B827410
02-0342791-30
02-036B855-00
09-1363542-00
10-0322935-00
10-0522960-00
11-363312-044
11-483564-000
13-062120-052
13-104111-063
14-0023347-00
14-062216-100
14-104216-06J
14-104286-16J
20-0042765-00
21-11245004-1
21-7263998-00
26-0115663-10
38-0142783-00
38-0283572-00
39-0017188-08
39-0403023-04
39-0416323-04
46-0742883-17
46-0742957-17
46-0743151-00
46-0963330-00
68-1183566-3S
68-1963237-30
68-1983567-30
68-1983819-30
01-026B827420
11-26B607-044
07-243170-000
11-26B607-049
11-363312-049
68-1963333C08
01-0684191142
01-0684191144
01-0684191145
01-0684191143
22
23
ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
QTY QTY QTY QTY
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
21
2
3
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
111
222
2222
111
1111
111
555
222
111
44
2222
4444
12 12 12
11
2222
1111
1111
4
1
4444
888
2222
1111
1111
1111
1111
22
9LED CORNER - BLUE
01-026B625920
*=Part not shown
27
34
11
6
6-32 X 5/8
PPHMS