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- Page 1 IPX3 IMPAXX Light Heads ® Installation and Maintenance Manual 2562370D REV. D1 0220 Printed in U.S.A. © Copyright 2009-2020 Federal Signal Corporation...
- Page 2 Limited Warranty This product is subject to and covered by a limited warranty, a copy of which can be found at www.fedsig. com/SSG-Warranty. A copy of this limited warranty can also be obtained by written request to Federal Signal Corporation, 2645 Federal Signal Drive, University Park, IL 60484, email to info@fedsig.com or call +1 708-534-3400.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety Messages..................4 Unpacking the Product ................9 An Overview of the IMPAXX Series LED Light Heads ......9 Installing the IMPAXX Series LED Light Heads ......... 10 Converting a Light Head from Controller to Follower ....... 10 Mounting the IMPAXX to a Vehicle ............12 Wiring the IMPAXX in the Vehicle ............ -
Page 4: Safety Messages
Safety Messages Safety Messages Safety Messages to Installers and Service Personnel of Warning Light Equipment People’s lives depend on your proper installation and servicing of Federal Signal products. It is important to read and follow all instructions shipped with this product. Listed below are some other important safety instructions and precautions you should follow. - Page 5 Safety Messages Electrical Hazards • Strobe systems present a shock hazard because they use high voltage to operate. Do not handle strobe cables, the power supply, or bulbs or remove the lens while the equipment is connected. Strobe systems can also hold their charge even after they have been turned off.
- Page 6 Safety Messages • Do not attempt to wash any unsealed electrical device while it is connected to its power source. During Installation and Service • DO NOT get metal shavings inside the product. Metal shavings in the product can cause the system to fail. If drilling must be done near the unit, place an ESD-approved cover over the unit.
- Page 7 Safety Messages • Refer to the manual packed with the lighting system for proper electrical connections, additional precautions and information. • Locate the light system controls so the VEHICLE and CONTROLS can be operated safely under all driving conditions. After Installation or Service •...
- Page 8 Safety Messages Safety Message to Operators of Warning Light Equipment People’s lives depend on your safe use of our products. Listed below are some important safety instructions and precautions you should follow. • Do not attempt to activate or deactivate the light system control while driving in a hazardous situation.
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Page 9: Unpacking The Product
An Overview of the IMPAXX Series LED Light Heads The IPX3 IMPAXX Series LED Light Heads are fully sealed, low- current warning lights that can be mounted on the inside or outside of the vehicle. IMPAXX uses Solaris LED reflector technology to ®... -
Page 10: Installing The Impaxx Series Led Light Heads
Installing the IMPAXX Series LED Light Heads Installing the IMPAXX Series LED Light Heads LIGHT HAZARD: To be an effective warning device, an emergency warning system produces bright light that can be hazardous to your eyesight when viewed at a close range. Do not stare directly into this lighting product at a close range, or permanent damage to your eyesight may occur. - Page 11 Converting a Light Head from Controller to Follower and Vice Versa SET ONLY ONE CONTROLLER: When putting together systems of IPX600 light heads ensure there is only one controller light head. If more than one light head in a system is a controller, the follower light heads will malfunction.
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Page 12: Mounting The Impaxx To A Vehicle
Mounting the IMPAXX to a Vehicle For information about available flash patterns, see “Selecting a Flash Pattern” on page 15. Mounting the IMPAXX to a Vehicle ROOF SUPPORT STRUCTURE: There is a roof support piece that spans the distance between the driver side and passenger side. DO NOT DRILL THROUGH THIS PIECE! Adjust any hole locations until the holes can be drilled without going through this support. - Page 13 Mounting the IMPAXX to a Vehicle DRILLING PRECAUTIONS: When drilling holes, check the area you are drilling into to ensure that you do not damage vehicle components while drilling. All drilled holes should be de-burred, and all sharp edges should be smoothed. All wire routings going through drilled holes should be protected by a grommet or convolute/split loom tubing.
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Page 14: Wiring The Impaxx In The Vehicle
Wiring the IMPAXX in the Vehicle Wiring the IMPAXX in the Vehicle WIRING PRECAUTION: Never attach both the orange wire AND the yellow wire from the CONTROLLER light head to the same FOLLOWER light head. Connecting both signal wires to the same FOLLOWER will cause the light heads to malfunction. -
Page 15: Selecting A Flash Pattern
Wiring the IMPAXX in the Vehicle Figure 2 Wiring from one controller to one follower 12 Vdc (+BAT) FUSE ALTERNATING CONTROLLER FOLLOWER LIGHT HEAD LIGHT HEAD BLACK BLACK GROUND (–GND) * FOR 1 TO 4 LIGHT HEADS: 3 A FUSE FOR 5 TO 8 LIGHT HEADS: 5 A FUSE FOR MORE THAN 8 LIGHT HEADS: 10 A FUSE 12 Vdc (+BAT) - Page 16 2. To reverse the direction of pattern selection, hold the green wire to negative ground power (-GND) for slightly longer than 1 second, but less than 3 seconds. 3. When finished, cut and seal the green wire. Table 1 Flash patterns for IMPAXX Series LED Light Heads Flash Flash Pattern...
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Page 17: Maintaining The Impaxx Series Led Light Heads
Maintaining the IMPAXX Series LED Light Heads Maintaining the IMPAXX Series LED Light Heads Periodically cleaning the IMPAXX lenses using proper procedures and compatible cleaners will prolong their service life. There are no user serviceable parts contained within the light module;... -
Page 18: Getting Technical Support And Service
Test the vehicle in a controlled environment. Getting Technical Support and Service For technical support and service, please contact: Service Department Federal Signal Corporation Phone: 1-800-433-9132 Email: empserviceinfo@fedsig.com IMPAXX LED Light Heads ®... -
Page 19: Getting Repair Service
(RMA). Obtain a RMA from a local Distributor or Manufacturer’s Representative. Provide a brief explanation of the service requested, or the nature of the malfunction. Address all communications and shipments to the following: Federal Signal Corporation Service Department 2645 Federal Signal Drive University Park, IL 60484-3167 Ordering Replacement Parts To order replacement parts, call Customer Support at 1-800-264-3578, 7 a.m. - Page 20 2645 Federal Signal Drive University Park, Illinois 60484 www.fedsig.com Customer Support Police/Fire-EMS: 800-264-3578 • +1 708 534-3400 Work Truck: 800-824-0254 • +1 708 534-3400 Technical Support 800-433-9132 • +1 708 534-3400...
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