INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL ARCH Beacon ™ Contents: Introduction................2 Features & Specifications............2 Dimensions..............3 Installation & Mounting............3-5 Wiring................6 Operation.................6 Flash Patterns.................7-8 Maintenance &Troubleshooting..........9 Notes ................10-11 Warranty................12 IMPORTANT: Read all instructions and warnings before installing and using. INSTALLER: This manual must be delivered to the end user of this equipment.
The user should check all applicable city, state and federal laws and regulations. Code 3 , Inc., assumes no liability for any loss resulting from the use of this warning device. WARNINg! Proper installation is vital to the performance of this warning device and the safe operation of the emergency vehicle.
Dimensions: (Basic dimensions are as shown) Standard Mounting Procedure: 1. Remove beacon outer lens. Note: Two hole patterns are provided for the user. The stan dard 6 inch dia pattern and optional 5.7 inch dia pattern. Only three #10 fasteners are required to securely mount the beacon assembly.
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Optional 1in NPT Pipe Mount Assembly: 1. Remove beacon outer lens. 2. Choose the 6" dia hole pattern. Identify the 3 holes chosen as indicated on the base's label and punch out with a sharp object. 3. Align the base gasket and and perimeter of the bea- con base and punch out the 3 chosen mounting holes with a sharp object.
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Mounting Instructions for NFPA Compliance: Multiple beacons may be mounted at the corners of a vehicle as shown below. Some special service beacons are built where the warning signal is limited to half the circumference of the beacon. These beacons must be arranged so the warning signal faces at 45°...
Wiring Instructions: The beacon is terminated with a 12" long 6-wire cable harness that may be connected as follows: COLOR FUNCTION CONNECT TO Power +VDC BLACK Ground Chassis ground WHITE used as Pattern select Chassis ground to activate WHITE used as Task light +VDC to activate YELLOW...
Flash Pattern Description: There following describes the operation of several basic flash patterns. Other patterns operate similarly ac- cording to their description. Patterns that differ by the suffix PHASE 0 and PHASE 1 are identical except that they may be synchronized to flash alternately. 1.
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Flash Patterns (including for those beacons with task light option): PATTERN NO. PATTERNS SYNCHRONIZE NFPA Quad Phase 0 Cycle Flash 75fpm Phase 0 Quad 75fpm Phase 0 Triple 75fpm Phase 0 Double 75fpm Phase 0 Single 75fpm Phase 0 Variable Single Flash Phase 0 Rotate 75rpm Simultaneous Only NFPA Quad Phase 1...
Maintenance: The beacons are designed to be maintenance free. Refer to the guide below for help with troubleshooting. Should the unit be diagnosed as malfunctioning, remove unit and replace with a new beacon. LED beacon housings may become hot with extended use. Allow beacons to cool completely WARNING! before attempting to remove.
*Code 3, Inc. reserves the right to repair or replace at its discretion. Code 3, Inc. assumes no responsibility or liability for expenses incurred for the removal and /or reinstallation of products requiring service and/or repair.; nor for the packaging, handling, and shipping: nor for the handling of products return to sender after the service has been rendered.
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