Summary of Contents for Star Headlight & Lantern M-Tech DL35-6
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LED DASH & DECK LIGHTS PLITSTR369 REV. C 9/25/06...
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This light uses state-of-the-art Light Emitting Diode (LED) technology. This warning light is comprised of ultra-high intensity LEDs that are operated by a micro-controller to efficiently produce light output with lifetimes up to 100,000 hours. IMPORTANT: Please read all of the following instructions before installing your new light. CAUTION: Please be sure to check that your cigarette plug outlet or hard wire is properly fused with a 5 amp or greater fuse.
Please Note: These instructions are provided as a general guideline only. Specific mounting, wiring, and/or weather-sealing may be necessary and are the sole responsibility of the installer. Star Headlight & Lantern Co., Inc. assumes no responsibility for the integrity of the installation for this or any of its products. Table of Contents WARNINGS ASSEMBLY...
Assembly WARNING!!!! Care should be taken when positioning this warning light and cord so that the light and/or cord does not interfere with the proper operation of any airbag! Failure to heed this warning may result in serious or fatal injury. There are four different versions of the DL35 light.
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(ASSEMBLY CONT’D) The M-TECH dash and deck lights can be mounted in the front windshield of a vehicle, in the rear window, on the rear deck, or directed out the side window. All of the mounts will require you to attach the mounting bracket to the light.
Mounting DL35-6 and DL35-12 Mounting 1. The DL35-6 and DL35-12 are designed to mount in the front windshield of your vehicle with the enclosed suction cups. 2. Attach the brackets and cups as indicated on pages 2-3, leaving the hex bolts just loose enough for the bracket to hinge back and forth for adjusting.
DL35-6-1 and DL35-12-1 Mounting 1. After attaching the brackets on your light as indicated in the Assembly section on pages 2-3, place the light on the mounting surface where you wish to mount the light. Snug the light as close as possible to the window to help reduce flashback.
Operation DL35-6 and DL35-12 (cig plug version only) The DL35-6 and DL35-12 (cig plug version) can be plugged into the +12VDC cig plug outlet in your vehicle. These units can be turned on and off using the switch on the cig plug. The Pattern Select Button is used to set the desired pattern.
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(OPERATION CONT’D) DL35-6 and DL35-12 Flash Patterns (cig plug version only) Pattern # Pattern Name Flash Type DL35-6 Use DIFF Slow Warn * Fast Warn DIFF Superfast Warn DIFF Warn Fade NONE Pre-Pop Warn DIFF All Singleflash SAME Alt. Tripleflash DIFF All Tripleflash SAME...
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(OPERATION CONT’D) DL35-6 Patterns (cig plug version only) The DL35-6 and the DL35-12 both have the same programmable patterns. All will work fine on the DL35-12 units. The DL35-6 can be built with two different colors or both colors the same. Certain patterns work well with dual colors (DIFF), certain patterns work well with single colors (SAME), and certain patterns do not work well on either version of the DL35-6 (they are designed for the DL35-12).
(OPERATION CONT’D) DL35-6-1 and DL35-12-1 (hard wire version only) DL35-6-1 DL35-12-1 The DL35-6-1 and DL35-12-1 are powered and synchronized through the 3-wire harness that comes pre installed on the light. Connect the three wires as follows: Black - Ground: Connect to a good chassis ground. White - Synchro: You can connect the white wires from two DL35 lights together to synchronize them (hardwire versions only).
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(OPERATION CONT’D) DL35-6-1 and DL35-12-1 Patterns (hard wire only) Pattern Description Warn (SAE and Title 13 compliant) Flicker flash Post pop Psu-flicker Random Warn (SAE and Title 13 compliant) Flicker flash Post pop Psu-flicker Random Warn (SAE and Title 13 compliant for –12 versions only) Flicker flash Post pop Psu-flicker...
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(OPERATION CONT’D) By connecting the white wires from two DL35-6-1 or two DL35-12-1 units together, you can synchronize them with one another. YOU MUST CONNECT THE WHITE WIRES TOGETHER BEFORE POWERING THE UNITS UP. With both units flashing, set the desired Flash Pattern on the first unit.
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(OPERATION CONT’D) Programming the lights for “Back and Forth” Flashing (Use only patterns 1-10) After you have connected your wires as described on page 9, (* Phase Type refers to each individual head) activate the lights and program your 2 Complete flash cycles shown heads as follows: Head 1 Head 2...
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(OPERATION CONT’D) Programming the lights for “In and Out” Flashing (Use only patterns 11-20) After you have connected your PHASE TYPE: Alternating Mode wires as described on page 9, (* Phase Type refers to each individual head) activate the lights and program your 2 Complete flash cycles shown heads as follows: Head 1...
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(OPERATION CONT’D) Programming the lights for “Dual Alternating” Flashing (Use only patterns 11-15) After you have connected your PHASE TYPE: Alternating Mode wires as described on page 9, (* Phase Type refers to each individual head) 2 Complete flash cycles shown activate the lights and program your Head 1 Head 2...
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(OPERATION CONT’D) Programming the lights forSAE and California Title 13 Compliance (Use only Pattern 11 for Head 1 and use only Pattern 21 for Head 2) IF YOU NEED TO INSTALL YOUR LIGHT WITH A STEADY-BURN SIDE TO MEET CALIFORNIA TITLE 13 SPECIFICATIONS, YOU MUST FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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After your patterns have been programmed, activate your lights and stand back 20’ from the vehicle to be sure they are not obstructed by anything, and to ensure that they are at the optimal viewing angle. Loosen the hex head bolts slightly to allow the lights to be adjusted up or down if necessary. Once they are aligned properly, tighten the bolts.
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