All Traffic Solutions InstAlert 18 Hardware Quick Start Manual

InstAlert 18 Hardware Quick Start Guide
Thank you for purchasing an All Traffic Solutions InstAlert 18 Variable Message Sign. This
hardware quick start guide will show you how to set up, power, and configure your new sign.
For details about using the sign, go to www.alltrafficsolutions.com/support, where there are
complete user manuals that you can use online or download and print.
[Figure 1] InstAlert 18 Variable Message
Sign
2. Next, remove the battery compartment cover by removing the thumb screws. Set the key, bracket, and
thumb screws aside.
3. Slide the battery out of the battery compartment, as shown in [Figure 2] below.
[Figure 2] Slide the battery
4. Disconnect the power connectors if connected, as shown in [Figure 3] above.

Charge the batteries

The InstAlert 18 arrives with the batteries partially charged and needs to be fully charged before deployment.
The charger is not intended for outdoor use. The batteries should only be charged and stored in a
C :
AUTION
controlled environment.
1. Plug the battery into the supplied charger cable.
2. Plug the charger cable into a power outlet. The light on the charger displays red while charging and changes to
green when charging is nearly complete. A charge can take up to 11 hours for the 12V 16Ah LFP batteries
supplied with the sign.
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Unpack the equipment

Remove the sign, batteries, charger, and other optional equipment
from the boxes.
Batteries should be fully charged before deployment. InstAlert Variable
Message Signs can accommodate up to two 16Ah lithium batteries
internally. Although only one battery is required, two batteries are
recommended to extend the run time of the sign, on average from 7 to
10 days.
For all steps involving batteries, repeat for the second battery as
necessary.

Remove the batteries

[Figure 3] Disconnect the battery
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1. Place the InstAlert 18 face down on a flat surface and remove
the mounting bracket by unlocking the lock with the supplied
key and lifting up on the bottom of the mounting bracket.
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