Soundoff Signal nROADS Instruction Manual page 4

LED Lightbar - Single Color
Short T-Slot Bolts 2x
Metal Nut Bracket
Washer
Lock Nut
Rubber Pad
Figure 2.
Figure 3.
Route wires only in locations that are not subjected to
potential wear. Make sure to avoid routing wires in the
deployment area of your air bag. Refer to your vehicle's
4.
Long T-Slot Bolts 2x
1.5° Wedge
(use if necessary)
Mounting Foot
Hook Bracket
1/4" - 1/2" Gap Required
WARNING
!
owner's manual for airbag deployment zone.
Figure 1.
1. Keeping the lightbar level with the road, attach
Mounting Feet to the roof of the vehicle using the 2
Hook Bracket
supplied T-Slot bolts. If the lightbar needs to be leveled, a
Cover Door
1.5° wedge has been provided.
2. Place lightbar centered on the roof, and hold brackets
up to the lightbar. A 1/4" to 1/2" gap should be between
the hook bracket and front wall of the mounting foot prior
Flat Washer
to putting any tension on the hook bracket bolt
(See Figure 3). Adjust the mounting foot position to
Hook Bracket
Bolt
accomodate for this gap.
3. Tighten 2 lock nuts to secure mounting foot to lightbar
with max torque between 80-90in/lbs. DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN!
4. Using holes in the hook bracket as a template, drill 4
holes in the roof using the appropriate size drill. Secure
hook bracket to roof with 4 screws on each side.
5. Tighten the hook bracket bolts, torque details below:
Screws 4x
locations, the torque levels for connecting hooks to the
lightbar foot may be different based on the vehicle.
for safe operation.
*Deflection of the lightbar and/or the roof of the vehicle
may occur when torqueing the bolts connecting the hook
to the lightbar foot. Any deflection should be kept at a
minimum to avoid damage to the lightbar or vehicle.
6. Install the cover door over the hook bracket bolt to
finish the assembly. Place tab of one side into place
and then push the second tab into place with a flat-head
screw driver.
NOTE: As always, it is recommended to check
the integrity of mounted lightbars on a daily basis
to ensure secure attachment to the vehicle for
continued safe operation.
6. Install the cover door over the hook bracket bolt to
finish the assembly. Place tab of one side into place
and then push the second tab into place with a flat-head
screw driver.
FIXED HEIGHT BRACKETS AND HOOK
MOUNTING (NON-PURSUIT ONLY)
Due to different vehicle construction and mounting
A. Minimum requirement for torque should
be 10 IN/LB, with a maximum level of 45
IN/LB.*
B. When installing the bolts connecting the
hook to the lightbar foot, monitor both the
lightbar and roof of the vehicle.
C. Tighten to ensure there is no movement of
the lightbar or foot by ensuring there is no
movement either side to side, or front to rear
after the torque has been done.
The lightbar must be securely mounted to the vehicle
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