Ecco 5500 Series Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

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WARNING!
Failure to install or use this product according to manufacturer's recommendations may result in property damage, serious injury, and/or death to
those you are seeking to protect!
Do not install and/or operate this safety product unless you have read and understand the safety information con-
tained in this manual.
1. Proper installation combined with operator training in the use, care, and maintenance of emergency safety devices are essential to ensure the
safety of you and those you are trying to protect.
2. Exercise caution when working with live electrical connections.
3. This product must be properly grounded. Inadequate grounding and/or shorting of electrical connections can cause high current arcing, which
can cause personal injury and/or severe vehicle damage, including fire.
4. Proper placement and installation are vital to the performance of this safety device. Install this product so that output performance of the
system is maximized and the controls are placed within convenient reach of the operator so that s/he can operate the system without losing eye
contact with the roadway.
5. Do not install this product or route any wires in the deployment area of an air bag. Equipment mounted or located in an air bag deployment
area may reduce the effectiveness of the air bag or become a projectile that could cause serious personal injury or death. Refer to the
vehicle owner's manual for the air bag deployment area. It is the responsibility of the user/operator to determine a suitable mounting location
ensuring the safety of all passengers inside the vehicle particularly avoiding areas of potential head impact.
6. It is the responsibility of the vehicle operator to ensure during use that all features of this product work correctly. In use, the vehicle operator
should ensure the projection of the warning signal is not blocked by vehicle components (i.e., open trunks or compartment doors), people,
vehicles, or other obstructions.
7. The use of this or any other safety device does not ensure all drivers can or will observe or react to a warning signal. Never take the right-of-way
for granted. It is your responsibility to be sure you can proceed safely before entering an intersection, driving against traffic, responding at a
high rate of speed, walking on or around traffic lanes.
8. This equipment is intended for use by authorized personnel only. The user is responsible for understanding and obeying all laws regarding
warning signal devices. Therefore, the user should check all applicable city, state, and federal laws and regulations. The manufacturer as-
sumes no liability for any loss resulting from the use of this safety device.
Specifications:
Size: 5545X, 5545XX
5550X, 5550XX
5550XXX
5545X-HBT, 5545XX-HBT
5550X-HBT, 5550XX-HBT
5550XXX-HBT
5545X-VM, 5545XX-VM
5550X-VM, 5550XX-VM
5550XXX-VM
Input Voltage: 12 to 24 VDC systems
Weight:
Mount
Permanent Mount
HBT Mount
Vacuum-Magnet Mount
Installation & Mounting:
Important! This unit is a safety device, and it must be
connected to its own separate, fused power point to assure
its continued operation should any other electrical accessory
fail.
Carefully remove the microbar and place it on a flat surface.
Examine the unit for transit damage, and locate all parts. If dam-
age is found, or parts are missing, contact the transit company or
ECCO. Do not use damaged or broken parts.
Installation and Operation Instructions
11" x 8" x 2.5"
11" x 8" x 3"
5545 5550
approx. 1.9 lbs approx. 2.0 lbs
approx 2.5 lbs approx. 4.0 lbs
approx. 3.3 lbs approx. 3.6 lbs
5500 Series LED Microbars
Current Draw:
5545: 1.48 Amps Max (@ 12VDC Nominal)
18.9 Watts Max (@ 12VDC Nominal)
5550: 4.9 Amps Max (@ 12VDC Nominal)
62.7 Watts Max (@ 12VDC Nominal)
Flash Rate:
See Flash Pattern Chart
Temp. Range:
-22°F to +122°F
-30ºC to +50ºC
Caution: When drilling into any vehicle surface, make sure the area
is free from any electrical wires, fuel lines, vehicle upholstery, etc. that
could be damaged
Permanent Mounting:
1. Select the desired location on a flat surface for the
microbar to be mounted. The visibility of the flash and
ease of wiring access should be taken into
consideration in the selection of the mounting location.
2. Remove lens screws, then remove lens. Use the four holes in the
corners of the base to mark the mounting hole locations.
3. Drill the holes using a 7/32" drill size.
4. A fifth hole may be drilled for wire access.
5. Connect the power wires as shown in the wiring section
(see Figure 6).
6. Mount the microbar with M5 hardware provided.
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