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Permanent Mounting - Whelen Engineering Company ECE Cenator HC Series Installation Manual

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Permanent Mounting:

Measure distance on lightbar being mounted
Caution:
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.
Install the mounting foot to the lightbar following steps 1 thru 4 of
"Strap Mounting".
Routing the Lightbar Cable(s):
Drilling the Cable Access Hole
FRONT OF LIGHTBAR
For Driver-side cable
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.
2.
Using a 1" hole saw, drill the cable access hole then use a round file
to smooth and de-burr the edges of the hole. Install a 1" grommet
(user supplied).
For Passenger-side cable
2.
Drill
two
holes
mounting foot as shown to
accommodate the permanent
mount hardware.
3.
Position the lightbar onto the
vehicle in its exact mounting
location and mark the location
of the mounting holes onto the
surface of the roof using the
mounting feet as templates.
4.
Remove the lightbar and drill
the 4 mounting holes.
5.
Install the lightbar using the
supplied 1/4 - 20 Phillips Pan
Head Machine Screw, 1/4"
Internal Tooth Lock Washer
and 1/4 - 20 X 7/16 Hex Nut.
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! Before returning the vehicle to active service,
visually confirm the proper operation of this product, as well as all
vehicle components/equipment.
NOTE: 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.
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) one at a time to their respective destinations
(power cable to vehicle battery; control cable to switch panel). Refer
to the instructions included with your switches for switch wiring
information.
IMPORTANT AIR BAG WARNING! Refer to front cover for necessary
air bag precautions.
Page 3
in
each
1/4 - 20 X 2-1/2"
PHILLIPS PAN HEAD
MACHINE SCREW
MOUNTING
FOOT
1/4" INTERNAL
TOOTH LOCK
WASHER
1/4 - 20 X 7/16
HEX NUT
PERMANENT
M O U N T I N G

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