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DEFENDER™
WITh TRICORE™ TEChNOLOgY
CONTENTS:
For future reference record your lightbar's serial no. here __________________________________________
IMPORTANT:
INSTALLATION &
OPERATION
MANUAL
FOR DEFENDER™ TRICORE™
LIghTbAR
LIghTbAR
U.S. Patent Nos. 7,153,015 and 7,300,175
Introduction............................................................................................2
Unpacking & Pre-Installation...................................................................3
Installation & Mounting............................................................................3
Wiring Instructions...............................................................................3
Options & Specifications......................................................................3-4
Flash Pattern Selection......................................................................4-7
Maintenance.......................................................................................8
Exploded View/Parts List.............................................................................8-9
Troubleshooting...............................................................................10
Notes...............................................................................10-11
Warranty/Returns................................................................................12
Read all instructions and warnings before installing and using.
INSTALLER:
This manual must be delivered to the end user of this equipment.
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL FOR DEFENDER™ TRICORE™ LIghTbAR DEFENDER™ LIghTbAR WITh TRICORE™ TEChNOLOgY U.S. Patent Nos. 7,153,015 and 7,300,175 CONTENTS: Introduction....................2 Unpacking & Pre-Installation..............3 Installation & Mounting................3 Wiring Instructions................3 Options & Specifications..............3-4 Flash Pattern Selection..............4-7 Maintenance..................8 Exploded View/Parts List................8-9 Troubleshooting................10 Notes................10-11 Warranty/Returns................12 For future reference record your lightbar's serial no. -
Page 2: Introduction
The user should check all applicable city, state and federal laws and regulations. Code 3, Inc., assumes no liability for any loss resulting from the use of this warning device. WARNINg! Proper installation is vital to the performance of this warning device and the safe operation of the emergency vehicle. -
Page 3: Unpacking & Pre-Installation
Unpacking & Pre-Installation Carefully remove the lightbar and place it on a flat surface, taking care not to scratch the lenses or damage the cable coming out of the bottom. Examine the unit for transit damage, broken lamps, etc. Report any damage to the carrier and keep the shipping carton. Standard lightbars are built to operate on 12 volt D.C. - Page 4 Dim Operation The DEFENDER features a low power "Dimming" mode. Dimming will be controlled by applying +12V by way of the appropriate wire (Blue) in the wire harness/wire list. When DIM is engaged, the TriCore light heads will operate in a reduced power mode. Note: The corner mounted TriCore light heads are excepted from this function and will not dim.
- Page 5 Notes: *When the ArrowStik Left and ArrowStik Right wires are both connected to +power, the Center-Out ArrowStik function is activated. **When the Pattern Select wire is connected to +power and all other inputs are off, test mode is enabled to exercise all outputs in sequence until +power is removed from the wire.
- Page 6 Steady burn Setting The DEFENDER's Steady Burn feature allows up to two (2) of the light bar's TriCore light heads to be designated to operate in Steady Burn mode. The Steady Burn TriCore light heads are always connected to connectors P9 & P10. The Steady Burn outputs are enabled by the 3-Level control inputs.
- Page 7 Table 2 - Traffic Directing / Traffic Warning Pattern Options Mode LEFT CENTER-OUT RIGHT FLASH 1. Building 8HD Building 8HD Building 8HD Quad Fl Even/Odd 2. Building 8HD, 3 Flash Building 8HD, 3 Flash Building 8HD, 3 Flash Left/Right Flash * 3.
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Page 8: Maintenance
Maintenance Lens Cleaning Use plain water and a soft cloth, or Code 3® lens polish and a very soft paper towel or facial tissue. Plastic scratches easily, as a result, cleaning is recommended only when necessary (about every six months). Do not subject the lenses to car washes that use brushes, as these will scratch the lenses. -
Page 9: Exploded View/Parts List
Parts List (Reference numbers identify items shown in Figure 7) Ref No. Description Part No. Outboard Upper Lens Green T51160 Clear T51161 T51162 Blue T51163 Amber T51164 Center Long Upper Lens Green T51150 Clear T51151 T51152 Blue T51153 Amber T51154 Center Short Upper Lens Green T51140... -
Page 10: Troubleshooting
Any disassembly of any of the TriCore light heads will result in loss of warranty coverage on the equipment. WARNINg! Troubleshooting All DEFENDER Lightbars are thoroughly tested prior to shipment. However, should you encounter a problem during installation or during the life of the product, follow the guide below for information on repair and troubleshooting. Additional information may be obtained from the factory technical help line at 314-996-2800. -
Page 11: Notes
Notes:... - Page 12 The TriCore light heads are sealed as part of the quality control process. This Warranty is void if, in the judgment of Code 3, Inc. (1) an attempt has been made to break the light head seal or repair the light head, and/or (2) the product has been used with inappropriate or inadequate wiring or circuit protection, and/or (3) the product has failed as a result of abuse or unusual use and/or accidents.
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