Federal Signal Corporation RAYDIAN Installation And Maintenance Instructions Manual

2562227B
REV. B 1006
Printed in U.S.A
SAFETY MESSAGE TO INSTALLERS AND USERS
People's lives depend on your safe installa-
tion of our products. It is important to read,
under- stand, and follow all instructions
shipped with the products. In addition, listed
below are some other important safety in-
structions and precautions you should follow:
• To properly install lightbar, you must
have a good understanding of automo-
tive systems, along with proficiency in
the installation and use of safety warning
equipment.
• DO NOT install equipment or route wir-
ing in the deployment path of an air bag.
• This product contains high intensity LED
devices. To prevent permanent eye dam-
age, DO NOT stare into the light beam at
close range.
• A light system is a high current device. In
order for it to function properly, a sepa-
rate ground connection must be made. If
practical, it should be connected to the
negative battery terminal. At a minimum,
it may be attached to a solid metal body
or chassis part that will provide an effec-
tive ground path as long as the light sys-
tem is used.
• When drilling into a vehicle structure, be
sure both side of the surface are clear of
anything that could be damaged.
• Locate the light system controls so the
VEHICLE and CONTROLS can be oper-
ated safely under all driving conditions.
• The mounting system should be periodi-
cally inspected to ensure that it is secure-
ly attached to the vehicle.
• File these instructions in a safe place and
refer to them when maintaining and/or
reinstalling the product.
Failure to follow all safety precautions and
instructions may result in property damage, serious
injury, or death to you or others.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
HEAVY-DUTY RAYDIAN® LED LIGHTBAR
I. GENERAL.
HEAVY OBJECT
Get assistance when lifting or installing.
Failure to do so will cause permanent bodily
injury.
The Raydian is a LED light bar, with supplemental
white halogen area lighting, designed for use with Federal
Signal lightbar controllers and/or single switches rated
at 2-amperes and above. The base is a two piece extruded
aluminum profile with polycarbonate lenses and end
domes. The unit is supplied with mounting hardware and
a thirty-foot cable, and has an operating temperature of
–40oC to +65oC.
II. UNPACKING.
After unpacking the Raydian light assembly, inspect it
for damage that may have occurred in transit. If the unit
has been damaged, do not attempt to install or operate
it. File a claim immediately with the carrier, stating
the extent of the damage. Carefully check all envelopes,
shipping labels, and tags before removing or destroying
them.
III. INSTALLATION.
A. General.
Before proceeding, ensure that the lightbar has
been installed on the vehicle roof in accordance with the
instructions packed with the mounting kit. The lightbar is
completely wired at the factory and does not require any
additional internal wiring. All the conductors necessary
for control of any and all basic and optional functions are
contained in the cables. The basic light functions of the unit
must be controlled by a user-supplied control head.
Light system controls must be located so the
VEHICLE and CONTROLS can be operated
safely under all driving conditions.
1. Route the control cable into the vehicle and
near the eventual location of the user-supplied control
head. Route the Red 10 gauge power wire into the vehicle
and to the battery.
2. For proper light operation, the control cable
must be properly terminated inside the user-supplied
control head. Using figure 1 as a guide, make the