Whelen Engineering Company Traffic Advisor TANF85 User manual

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©2007 Whelen Engineering Company Inc.
Form No.14101D (012017) 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: Traffic Advisor
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:
LED Traffic Advisor™
Model(s) TANF85, TANF85**, TAMF85,
TACF85, TACF85**, SCCF85
51 Winthrop Road
Chester, Connecticut 06412-0684
Phone: [phone]
Internet: www.whelen.com
Sales e-mail: [e-mail]
Customer Service e-mail: [email protected]
®
ENGINEERING COMPANY INC.

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BRACKET
4 X 1-3/8
PHILLIPS PAN
HEAD PLASTILOC SCREW
Loosen screw, squeeze
bracket and pull out.
Side view of with Lighthead and BracketExtrusion
LIGHTHEAD
squeeze together
pull out
CLAMP
NUT
TACF85
Ne ative Switchingg
TOR
Ground Lamp 1
Ground Lamp 2
Ground Lamp 3
Ground Lamp 4
Ground Lamp 5
Ground Lamp 6
Ground Lamp 7
Ground Lamp 8
+12VDC
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
12 PIN CONNECTOR
1 BRN
2 RED
3 ORG
4 YEL
5 GRN
6 BLU
7 VIO
8GRY
9WHT
Positions 10 thru 12 - N/C
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
SCCF85
Positive Switching
TOR
+12VDC / Lamp 1
+12VDC / Lamp 2
+12VDC / Lamp 3
+12VDC / Lamp 4
+12VDC / Lamp 5
+12VDC / Lamp 6
+12VDC / Lamp 7
+12VDC / Lamp 8
Ground
12 PIN CONNECTOR
1 BRN
2 RED
3 ORG
4 YEL
5 GRN
6 BLU
7 VIO
8GRY
9WHT
Positions 10 thru 12 - N/C
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
TACF85**
Ne ative switchingg
TOR
Ground Lamp 1
Ground Lamp 2
Ground Lamp 3
Ground Lamp 4
Ground Lamp 5
Ground Lamp 6
+12VDC
/
/
/
/
/
/
12 PIN CONNECTOR
1 BRN
2 RED
3NC
4 YEL
5 GRN
6NC
7 VIO
8GRY
9WHT
Positions 10 thru 12 - N/C
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
TANF85/TAMF85
Ne ative Switchingg
TOR
Ground / Lamp 1
Ground / Lamp 2
Ground / Lamp 3
Ground / Lamp 4
Ground / Lamp 5
Ground / Lamp 6
Ground / Lamp 7
Ground / Lamp 8
+12 VDC
12 PIN CONNECTOR
1 BRN
2 RED
3 ORG
4 YEL
5 GRN
6 BLU
7 VIO
8GRY
9WHT
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Positions 10 thru 12 - N/C
SCNF85/SCMF85
Positive Switching
TOR
+12VDC / Lamp 1
+12VDC / Lamp 2
+12VDC / Lamp 3
+12VDC / Lamp 4
+12VDC / Lamp 5
+12VDC / Lamp 6
+12VDC / Lamp 7
+12VDC / Lamp 8
GROUND
12 PIN CONNECTOR
1 BRN
2 RED
3 ORG
4 YEL
5 GRN
6 BLU
7 VIO
8GRY
9WHT
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Positions 10 thru 12 - N/C
TANF85**
Ne ative Switchingg
TOR
Lamp 3
Lamp 6
Ground Lamp 1
Lamp 2Ground
Ground Lamp 3
Ground Lamp 4
Ground Lamp 5
Ground Lamp 6
/
/
/
/
/
/
+12 VDC
12 PIN CONNECTOR
1 BRN
2 RED
3NC
4 YEL
5 GRN
6NC
7 VIO
8GRY
9WHT
Positions 10 thru 12 - N/C
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
ORG
BLU
-+12VDC
Ground-
FLASHER
ORG
BLU
-+12VDC
Ground-
FLASHER
Control Cable Identification
Service:
This section shows
you how to access
the lightbar for
service or lighthead
replacement.
Loosen the set
screw(s) on the
bracket, squeeze
the brackets clip
together so that it
disengages from
the extrusion and
pull the bracket
straight out. With
the bracket
removed the
lighthead lifts out
and can be
unplugged from the harness and removed
from the lightbar.
IMPORTANT! It is the responsibility of the installation technician to
make sure that the installation and operation of this product will not
interfere with or compromise the operation or efficiency of any vehicle
equipment!
IMPORTANT! Before returning this vehicle to active service, visually
confirm the proper operation of this product, as well as all vehicle
components/equipment.
Installation:
Note: When routing wires, it
is very important that you
choose a path that will keep
the wires away from any
excessive heat or any vehicle
equipment that could
compromise the integrity of
the wires (ex. trunk lids, door
jams, etc.).
Note: Permanent mounting
of this product will require
drilling. It is absolutely
necessary to make sure that
no other vehicle components could be damaged by this process.
Check both sides of the mounting surface before starting. If
damage is likely, select a different mounting location.
1. Position the unit onto its mounting location. Draw a pencil line onto
the mounting surface along the top and bottom of the extrusion
and a “centerline” centered between the two.
2. Four 13/64” holes are required to mount this unit. These holes may
be located anywhere along the horizontal centerline that you drew
in step one. It’s best to locate the holes as far apart as possible.
Mark the hole locations onto the mounting surface.
3. Using a #9 drill bit, drill a hole in each of the hole locations marked.
4. Remove the endcap and slide the hex-head mounting bolts
(included) into any one of the three channels provided on the
extrusion (use the top, rear or bottom channel depending on which
position you wish to mount the unit) and reinstall the endcap.
5. Align these bolts with the 4 mounting holes and insert them into
the mounting holes.
6. Install a flat washer and elastic stop nut onto each bolt and tighten.
Wiring:
WARNING: All customer supplied wires that connect to the posi-
tive 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!
Operation:
Connect the Traffic Advisor™ to your control head as shown in the
wiring diagram below and follow the instructions included with the
control head for operation.
NOTE: If you are using a different control head from the one
shown, refer to that control head’s manual for connection and
operational information.
FUSE
Dip
Switches
Rear View / TACTLD1 control head
shown. Connection is the same for .
Negative switching
Positive Switching
1 52 3 4
ORG:
+12V
Flashers
BLU:
Ground
Flashers
Secure wire to ground.
Apply +12 volts to
wire to engage flashers.
SignalAlert™ 75 PHASE 2
BLUE
ORANGE
A
Fuse @
5 MPS
Backlight control
(To accessory switch)
To positive (+)battery
To chassis ground
3A
Fuse @
MPS
10 AMP
Fuse @
RED / Pos.1
WHT / Pos.3
BLK / Pos.2
12 POSITION
CONNECTOR
REAR VIEW
12
2
3
5
6
9
8
11
10 14
7
Flasher Models
Wiring
Diagram
CAUTION! DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY AT THESE LEDS WHILE THEY ARE ON.
MOMENTARY BLINDNESS AND/OR EYE DAMAGE COULD RESULT!
IMPORTANT WARNING!
#10-24 ELASTIC
STOP NUT
#10 FLAT
WASHER
Extrusion end view (without end cap)
MOUNTING SURFACE
MOUNTING SURFACE
#10-24 X 3/4"
HEX HEAD
Mount to any 1
of 3 channels
in the extrusion

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12 13
12
3
7
14
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6
5
4
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15 20
16
2
3
21
9
17
18 19
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687
5
4
1111
2222
9999
9999
1111
-
-
-
-
-
-
11 -
-
-
-
-
-
11
1111
1111
1111
SCREW #4 X 1 3/8 PPH PLASTI-LOC,"
BRACKET EXT. MT. 500 SNAP-IN,
CABLE ASSEMBLY INPUT,
CLAMP NUT DIVIDER,
HARNESS T A 500 LIN LED,/
HARNESS T A 500 LIN LED,/
GROMMET, 3/8" ID x 1/2" HOLE
EXTRUSION T A 500 LED SNAP-IN,/
END CAP EXT. MT. 500 /HOLE,w
07-264851-001
19-343555-000
15-04521B-220
46-076A041-00
46-076A082-00
21-11121602-0
11-36A055-045
11-243415-017
HOUSING PIN 12 POS ,,-
39-0412014-14
46-076A042-20
11-243415-007 END CAP EXT. MT. 500 SNAP-IN,
T A 500 LIN LED NEG. SWITCHING/ , , (TANF85)
T A 500 LED NEG. SWITCHING/ , TIR6 , (TAMF85)
SCREW #6-32 X 3/8 PPHMS,"
T A 500 LIN LED POS. SWITCHING/ , , (SCNF85)
T A 500 LED POS. SWITCHING/ , TIR6 , (SCMF85)
14-062219-06D
01-06846761_8
01-06860141_8
01-0684676-_8
01-0686014-_8
LIGHTHEAD, 500 LIN LED STEADY RED
LIGHTHEAD, TIR6500 ™LED STEADY (RED)
L HEAD 500 LIN LED ST DY AMBERIGHT , EA
L HEAD 500 LED ST DY AMBERIGHT , TIR6™ EA ( )
BRACKET EXT. MT. 500 SNAP-IN,
GASKET ENDCAP,
01-066C289253
01-066C289213
01-0663507137
01-0663507537
07-264851-000
38-0143142-00
ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
QTYQTY QTYQTY
22
44
11
AR
AR
77
AR
AR
22
44
11
AR
AR
77
AR
AR
2
1
3
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
GASKET END CAP,
38-0143142-00
SCREW #6-32 X 3/8 PPHMS,"
ENDCAP EXT. MT. 500 SNAP-IN,
T A 500 LIN LED/ , EAR ®, TANF85_ _
14-062219-06D
11-243415-007
01-0684731___
LIGHTHEAD, 500 LINEAR LED, SYNC, WHITE
HARNESS, T/A LIGHTS 500 LINEAR
LIGHTHEAD, 500 LINEAR LED, SYNC, RED
LIGHTHEAD, 500 LINEAR LED, SYNC, GREEN
LIGHTHEAD, 500 LINEAR LED, SYNC, AMB.
LIGHTHEAD, 500 LINEAR LED, SYNC, BLUE
LIGHTHEAD, 500 LINEAR LED, STEADY, RED
LIGHTHEAD, 500 LINEAR LED, STEADY, AMB.
HARNESS T A FLASHERS 500 LIN, / EAR
BRACKET EXT. MT. 500 SNAP-IN HALF,/
21-11121602-0
GROMMET ID x 1/2" OD, 3/8"
EXTRUSION T A 500 LED SNAP-IN,/
BRACKET EXT. MT. 500 SNAP-IN,
END CAP EXT. MT. 500 HOLE, with
01-06 1336C289
01-066C289113
01-06 1236C289
01-066C289253
01-066C289213
07-264851-000
07-264851-001
46-076A060-00
01-06 1536C289
01-06 1436C289
46-076A059-00
11-36A055-045
11-243415-017
HOUSING PIN 12 POS,,-
CABLE ASSEMBLY INPUT,
39-0412014-14
46-076A061-20
ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
QTY
2
4
1
1
2
A/R
7
A/R
A/R
1
1
1
A/R
AR
A/R
AR
1
1
1
9
9
SCREW, 4 x 1-3/8" PPH PLASTI-LOK
CLAMP NUT,/ DIVIDER
19-343555-000
15-04521B-220
2
3
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
21
LED & LENS COLOR
AMBER LED - CLEAR LENS
BLUE LED - CLEAR LENS
WHITE LED - CLEAR LENS
RED LED - CLEAR LENS
1 =
2 =
3 =
5 =
PART NUMBER CODE
01-0684731___
RIGHT FLASHER LED / LENS COLOR
LEFT FLASHER LED / LENS COLOR
TA LIGHTS LED / LENS COLOR
LED & LENS COLOR
AMBER LED - CLEAR LENS
RED LED - CLEAR LENS
1 =
5 =
PART NUMBER CODE
01-0684676__8
LED / LENS COLOR
SWITCHING
SWITCHING
NEGATIVE1 =
=POSITIVE1
Note: Optional, non-Standard length
cables are not for use with Sequence to
Solid or Sequence On/Off flash patterns.
Note: Optional, non-Standard length
cables are not for use with Sequence to
Solid or Sequence On/Off flash patterns.

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ITEM
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
ENDCAP EXT. MT. 500 SNAP-IN/
TA ASS Y 500 LED NEG. SWITCHING' , , (TACF85)
SCREW #6-32 X 3/8 PPHMS ROLOK ZN/
TA ASS Y 500 LED POS. SWITCHING' , , (SCCF85)
SUB-ASSY 3 LED 500 EXT FLASH RED, /CLR
SUB-ASSY 3 LED 500 EXT FLASH, AMB/AMB
SUB-ASSY 3 LED 500 EXT FLASH AMB, /CLR
BRACKET EXT. MT. 500 SNAP-IN-HALF/
HARNESS ASSY TA500 LIN LED/
HARNESS ASSY TA500 LIN LED/
HOUSING PIN 12 POS AMP/
CABLE ASSEMBLY INPUT/
3/8" GROMMET ID x 1/2" OD/
EXTRUSION TA 500 LED SNAP-IN/
BRACKET EXT. MT. 500 SNAP-IN/
ENDCAP EXT. MT. 500 W/HOLE/
GASKET ENDCAP LIGHTHEAD .25"//
SCREW / 4 x 1-3/8 PPH PLASTI-LOK
CLAMP NUT / DIVIDER
11-243415-007
01-06848461_8
14-062219-06D
01-0684846-_8
46-076A041-00
01-066A281-50
01-066A281-A0
01-066A281-10
11-36A055-045
07-264851-000
07-264851-001
38-0143142-00
46-076A082-00
39-0412014-14
46-076A042-20
21-11121602-0
11-243415-017
19-343555-000
15-04521B-220
QTYQTY
1
4
1
7
2
AR
AR
AR
2
1
1
1
1
1
9
9
1
4
7
2
AR
2
AR
AR
1
1
1
1
1
1
9
9
2
3
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
AR
AR
AR
AR
9
7
AR
AR
9
AR
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
1
ENDCAP EXT. MT. 500 HOLE/ with
GROMMET: 3/8"ID x 1/2"OD
CABLE ASSEMBLY / INPUT
HOUSING PIN 12 POS AMP/
BRACKET EXT. MT. 500 SNAP-IN/
EXTRUSION TA 500 LED SNAP-IN/
CLAMP NUT DIVIDER/
BRACKET EXT. MT. 500 SNAP-IN-HALF/
HARNESS ASSY TA FLASHERS 500 LIN/
HARNESS ASSY TA LIGHTS 500 LIN/
SUB-ASSY 3 LED 500 EXT FLASH BLU/
SUB-ASSY 3 LED 500 EXT FLASH AMB/
SUB-ASSY 3 LED 500 EXT FLASH RED/
ASSY 500 LED RED SYNC MINI UMNL/
ASSY 500 LED SYNC MINI UMNL/ WHITE
ASSY 500 LED BLU SYNC MINI UMNL/
ASSY 500 LED AMB SYNC MINI UMNL/
SCREW #4 - X 1 3/8 PPH PLASTILOC/
GASKET ENDCAP LIGHTHEAD .25"/-
SCREW #6-32 X 3/8 PPHMS ROLOK ZN/
ENDCAP EXT. MT. 500 SNAP-IN/
TA ASS'Y, 500 LED SNAP-IN (TACF85_ _)
46-076A059-00
07-264851-000
01-06 1236C289
01-06 1536C289
01-06 1336C289
01-066C289113
15-04521B-220
07-264851-001
11-36A055-045
01-066A281-20
01-066A281-50
19-343555-000
01-066A281-10
11-243415-017
21-11121602-0
46-076A061-20
39-0412014-14
46-076A060-00
38-0143142-00
14-062219-06D
11-243415-007
01-0684847___
ITEM
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
QTY
2
3
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
21
1
15
6
6
20
16
18
2
3
54
21
14
7
7
17
19
45
10 1211 13
9
8
1
11 16
12
2
3
17
10
13
14 15
6
87 9
5
4
01-0684847___
TA LIGHTS LED/LENS COLOR
PART NUMBER KEY
LEFT FLASHER LED/LENS COLOR
LED/LENS COLOR
1 =
2 =
5 =
AMBER LED/CLEAR LENS
BLUE LED/CLEAR LENS
RED LED/CLEAR LENS
RIGHT FLASHER LED/LENS COLOR
PART NUMBER KEY
01-0684846__8
LED / LENS COLOR
SWITCHING
LED LENS COLOR&
1 =
5 =
A=
AMBER LED - CLEAR LENS
RED LED - CLEAR LENS
RED LED - RED LENS
SWITCHING
POSITIVE
NEGATIVE
=
1 =
1
Note: Optional, non-Standard length
cables are not for use with Sequence to
Solid or Sequence On/Off flash patterns.
Note: Optional, non-Standard length
cables are not for use with Sequence to
Solid or Sequence On/Off flash patterns.