Whelen Engineering Company NITEBEAM H.I.D. Mounting Manual

ENGINEERING COMPANY INC.
51 Winthrop Road
Chester, Connecticut 06412-0684
Phone: (860) 526-9504
Internet: www.whelen.com
Sales e-mail: autosale@whelen.com
Customer Service e-mail: custserv@whelen.com

INSTALLATION:

The Nitebeam Floodlight carries a high intensity discharge
lamp. Therefore it is essential that the operator pay close
attention to all warnings and cautions listed in this manual.

PERMANENT MOUNTING:

When selecting the mounting location for the Nitebeam, be
sure to check that no vehicle components will interfere with
the mounting location of this unit. Position the Nitebeam on
the proposed mounting location. Using the bail strap as a
template, scribe the mounting surface with an awl or other
suitable tool to indicate where the mounting holes are to be
drilled. (Figure 2, Mounting Dimensions)
CAUTION: As the installation of the Nitebeam will require
drilling, it is absolutely necessary to make sure that no
other vehicle components could be damaged in the
process. Check both sides of the mounting surface before
drilling and if damage is possible, select a different
mounting location.
Carefully drill the mounting holes in the areas scribed. The
diameter of these holes will be determined by the size of
the mounting hardware and the thickness of the mounting
surface. Secure the unit with customer provided sheet
metal screws. (Ref. Figure 1)
Optional
SUCTION CUP
MOUNT
Fig. 1A
ENGAGEMENT
HANDLE
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Form No. 13335B (091099)
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PERMANENT MOUNT
POWER CABLE
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PORTABLE MOUNTING / OPTIONAL

Secure the suction cup to the Nitebeam bail strap using
the metric nut provided with the kit. When selecting the
mounting location, be sure to look for a flat, smooth
surface. Place the Nitebeam on the proposed mounting
location with the suction cup firmly in place on the
mounting surface. Insert the suction engagement handle
into the suction cup as noted in Figure 1A, and push down
on the handle to secure the unit to the vehicle.

WIRING / OPTION

The Nitebeam is wired to a cigar plug where the grooved
wire is (+) positive and the smooth wire is (-) negative. If
the user chooses to wire this unit permanently into a
vehicle . . .
NOTE: All customer supplied wires, that connect to the
positive terminal of the battery must be sized to supply at
least 125% of the maximum operating current, and fused at
the battery to carry the load. (Refer to the Electrical
Specification box on page 2.)
WARNING
: The use of any suction cup mounted units on a
vehicle while it is in motion is at the sole discretion and risk of the
user. The suction engagement handle is a loosely shipped item.
Be sure not to lose this item.
WARNING
: The outer surfaces of this product may be cleaned
with mild soap and water. Use of any other chemicals may void
product warranty. Do not use a pressure washer.
BAIL STRAP
MOUNTING SURFACE
MOUNTING GUIDE FOR THE
NITEBEAM H.I.D. FLOODLIGHT
Fig. 1
3/8 - 16 x 1 -3/4 HEX
HEAD BOLT SS (QTY. 2)