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3842 Redman Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Effective August 2021
This guide supersedes all previous versions
MODEL COVERED:
KL409A
KNIGHT SLIM
KNIGHT SLIM
www.CommandLight.com
1-800-797-7974

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  • Page 1 KNIGHT SLIM KNIGHT SLIM Effective August 2021 This guide supersedes all previous versions MODEL COVERED: 3842 Redman Drive 1-800-797-7974 KL409A Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.CommandLight.com...
  • Page 3 SLIM THANK YOU Please allow us to express a simple thank you for investing in a COMMAND LIGHT product. As a company, we are dedicated to producing the very best and most versatile flood lighting package available. We take great pride in the quality of our work and hope that you will find many years of satisfaction from the use of this equipment.
  • Page 4 USER GUIDE...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    KNIGHT SLIM Read this manual before installing or operating the COMMAND LIGHT KNIGHT SLIM Save this guide for future reference. Contents Warranty ..............................4 Warranty/Service ..........................4 Breakage or Damage During Shipment ....................5 Product Safety Precautions ........................6 General Description and Specifications ....................7 Operation ..............................
  • Page 6: Warranty

    Hourly rates for service are to be determined at the time of authorization by COMMAND LIGHT, travel time is paid at a maximum of 50% of the authorized service rate.
  • Page 7: Breakage Or Damage During Shipment

    Any unauthorized service voids this warranty. No work is authorized until written consent is provided by COMMAND LIGHT. Contact Us Early — before any work is done — We’d love to help! *Excludes light producing components (bulbs, lasers, LEDs) These components may come with their own manufacturer warranty.
  • Page 8: Product Safety Precautions

    [ Do not use a COMMAND LIGHT KNIGHT that has been damaged or is not fully functional, SLIM including non-working indicator lamps. [ Never hold any part of the COMMAND LIGHT KNIGHT with a hand or foot while it is in SLIM motion.
  • Page 9: General Description And Specifications

    SLIM Model # Description Minimum Power Requirements KL409A-H4 4 x LED 960w, 115V AC The emergency vehicle provides power for the 12 VDC elevated warning device circuitry. The umbilical corded control unit is powered via 12 VDC eliminating hazardous voltage levels within the hand held control box.
  • Page 10: Operation

    USER GUIDE Operation Raising the light from the nested position Using the control box, raise the lower or upper stage. You may also activate both stages simultaneously. Control switches are of momentary action style and must be held in the “on” position to actuate the stages.
  • Page 11: Returning The Light To The Nested Position

    KNIGHT SLIM Returning the light to the nested position The KNIGHT is equipped with an Autopark function as a standard feature. The “P” button on the SLIM control box initiates the Autopark sequence. Once initiated, the “Emergency Stop” button indicator is illuminated.
  • Page 12: Installation

    " drill bits Hole punch for metal with " and " diameter capacity Phillips head screwdriver, #2 COMMAND LIGHT flat blade screwdriver (included with light) ” and ” combination wrenches and/or ratchet and ” and ” sockets 8” adjustable wrench...
  • Page 13: Location Requirements

    KNIGHT SLIM Location Requirements The standard KNIGHT 409 models can be mounted on any location that is 53" x 13", additionally SLIM allow for a minimum of 3" of space around the perimeter of the nested tower. The surface should be flat or have only a slight crown.
  • Page 14: Mounting

    USER GUIDE Mounting Place the provided spacers in the location of the light mounting holes. The spacers may be modified to conform to the contour of the mounting location. Remove any obstructions below the mounting surface such as headliners. Attach any necessary lifting attachments to the KNIGHT .
  • Page 15: Holster Mounting

    SLIM recommended on AC models. Make the control connections in the KNIGHT relay box. SLIM The Model KL409A series KNIGHT comes pre-wired to connect to 115 VAC. SLIM 120 VAC Holster Wiring Determine if an elevated warning device will be used in conjunction with the light tower. If a warning device will be used, use the wiring diagram on the next page, otherwise, use the wiring diagram in the back of the user guide.
  • Page 16: Warning Device Installation

    USER GUIDE Warning Device Installation Tools Required: • " Flathead Screwdriver • Wire Strippers • Small Torch or Lighter Wire the gray 22-20 control cable wires to the small connectors using the wiring schematics provided on pages 35 and 36. There are 2 different schematics, one is the standard version and the other is the version for dual control with wireless controllers or V-Mux control.
  • Page 17: Relay Box Wiring

    KNIGHT SLIM KL409A (KL Slim) Relay Box Wiring Tools Required: • 1/8" Flathead Screwdriver • #2 Phillips Screwdriver • Wire Strippers • 7/16" Nut driver or Wrench • Wire Crimpers • Large Cable Crimpers • Bosch Crimpers • 15/16", 1 1/16", 1 5/8" Wrenches or Channel Locks •...
  • Page 18 USER GUIDE Wire the 10 Awg blue/white and green wires to the middle pole strip in the relaybox. Also wire the smaller cable into the middle pole strip in the relaybox. Order: 1. 10 Awg Blue/White 2. 10 Awg Green 3.
  • Page 19: Maintenance

    14. If it is still hitting off center, repeat previous steps. 15. If problems adjusting center still persist you may need to adjust the center switch bracket, or call Command Light at 1-800-797-7974 for further assistance.
  • Page 20: Rotation Belt Adjustment

    Having the lamp tree at either extreme of fully up or down, will affect the degree of centering. Setting center while the lamp tree at a 45 degree angle produces the best results. If problems persist, please call Command Light at 1-800-797-7974. Rotation Belt Adjustment / Tightening WATCH THE VIDEO AT WWW.COMMANDLIGHT.COM/TECHNICAL-VIDEOS/...
  • Page 21: Power Failure

    KNIGHT SLIM Power Failure The KNIGHT can be retracted manually if power to the unit is lost. If power loss is temporary, SLIM reestablishing power may be easier than manually retracting the light. Note: Disconnect power source from the KNIGHT before manual operation.
  • Page 22: Without Tools

    USER GUIDE IN THE EVENT THAT ALLEN WRENCHES FOR LOWERING THE TOWER CANNOT BE FOUND THE TOWER MUST BE LOWERED BY REMOVING THE ACTUATOR MOUNT PINS: Rotate to center without the lowering tools Slowly apply pressure to the rotation platform to manually rotate to the centered position. Trying to rotate the platform too quickly or with too much pressure can break the rotation motor shaft or cause the toothed drive belt to shear a tooth.
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    KNIGHT SLIM Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Unit will not extend No power to the unit Check power input connections. Refer to installation instructions. Incorrect installation Upper stage will not rotate Lower stage not raised above Raise lower stage higher. safety limit (16”...
  • Page 24: Error Codes On Holster Circuit Board

    USER GUIDE...
  • Page 25: Technical Specifications - Standard Ac Models (409A-H4)

    KNIGHT SLIM Technical Specifications – Standard AC Models (409A-H4) Dimensions (with strobe and ½" mounting spacers) – May vary by model: Height(Depth) Length Width Retracted 12" 51" 13" Extended 88" 54" 13" Recessed installation 14" 60" 20" Minimum Weight: 165 pounds Wiring: Main Power VDC 2/2 SO cord...
  • Page 26: Specifications

    USER GUIDE...
  • Page 27: Parts Lists - Exploded Views

    KNIGHT SLIM EXPLODED VIEWS AND WIRING SCHEMATICS...
  • Page 28 USER GUIDE Parts List - (Base)
  • Page 29: Exploded View (Base)

    KNIGHT SLIM Exploded View (Base)
  • Page 30 USER GUIDE Parts List (Mid-Plate)
  • Page 31: Exploded View (Midplate)

    KNIGHT SLIM Exploded View (Mid-Plate)
  • Page 32: Exploded View (Lamp Tree)

    USER GUIDE Parts List/Exploded View (Lamp Tree)
  • Page 33 KNIGHT SLIM Exploded View - (Lamp Tree)
  • Page 34: Relay Box

    USER GUIDE Parts List - (Relay Box)
  • Page 35 KNIGHT SLIM Exploded View - (Relay Box)
  • Page 36: Wiring Schematics

    USER GUIDE Wiring Schematics...
  • Page 37: Holster Box

    KNIGHT SLIM Holster Box...
  • Page 38 USER GUIDE Holster Box...
  • Page 39: Ops Wireless Controller (Vmux/Wireless Systems)

    KNIGHT SLIM STANDARD STATION A TO CONTROLLER CHASSIS GROUND 12V IGNITION LIGHT TOWER STATION B TO VMUX WIRELESS CONTROL SPLITTER BOARD...
  • Page 40: Midplate

    USER GUIDE...
  • Page 41: Lamp Tree

    KNIGHT SLIM...

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