Federal Signal Corporation SIGNALMASTER SML6-2SML1F, SML6-2SML1F30 Manual

SAFETY MESSAGE TO INSTALLERS

People's lives depend on your safe installation of our products. It is important to read, understand and follow all instructions shipped with the products. In addition, listed below are some other important safety instructions and precautions you should follow:

• To properly install this light: you must have a good understanding of automotive electrical procedures and systems, along with proficiency in the installation and use of safety warning equipment.
• When drilling into a vehicle structure, be sure that both sides of the surface are clear of anything that could be damaged.
• In order for the light to function properly, a separate ground connection must be made. If practical, it should be connected to the negative battery terminal. At a minimum, it may be attached to a solid metal body or chassis part that will provide an effective ground path as long as the light system is to be used.
• Locate light control so the VEHICLE and CONTROL can be operated safely under all driving conditions.
• Do not attempt to activate or deactivate light control while driving in a hazardous situation.
• You should frequently inspect the light to ensure that it is operating properly and that it is securely attached to the vehicle.
• File these instructions in a safe place and refer to them when maintaining and/or reinstalling the product.

GENERAL

The Federal SignalMaster™ Models SML6-2SML1F and SML6-2SML1F30 are six-lamp directional light assemblies with two additional outer lamps controlled by a flasher PCB assembly. The flasher assembly can be activated by either +12Vdc or ground. Lens colors available are: amber (standard), red, blue, and clear.

These lights are intended for secondary warning only. They are not intended for use as a primary warning system.

INSTALLATION

1. SignalMaster Light Assemblies.
   Install the light assembly as described in the mounting kit instructions, and route the cable near the eventual location of the control unit.
   
   Install the control unit in an adequately ventilated area. Never install near heater ducts.
2. Control Unit.
   NOTE
   Before selecting a mounting location for the control unit, it is necessary to plan wiring and cable routing.
   Use a Federal Signal SMC16 or SMC56 control unit. Install the control unit and complete the wiring as described in the control unit instructions.

Do not connect more than one, 6 or 8 head, halogen SignalMaster assembly to a SignalMaster controller or the SignalMaster outputs of a SmartSiren. Electrical fire or damage to the controller or siren will result.

3. Flasher Connections.
   1. SMC56 Control Unit (ground activation via AUX switch).
      See figure 1. Connect the ten-conductor cable's pink lead to the fused +12Vdc (+BAT) position on the sevenposition connector. Connect the blue lead to ground. Using a one-ampere fuse, connect the white wire to the seven-position connector's AUX OUT position. Connect the remaining wires as shown in figure 1. The flasher will operate when the control unit's AUX switch is activated
      
   2. SMC16 Control Unit (+12Vdc activation via user-supplied switch).
      See figure 2. Connect the ten-conductor cable's blue lead to ground. Connect the white lead to ground. Connect the pink lead to one side of a user-supplied switch (one-ampere minimum). Connect the other side of the switch to +12Vdc. The flasher will operate upon activation of the user-supplied switch.
      
   3. SMC16 Control Unit (ground activation via user-supplied switch).
      See figure 3. Connect the ten-conductor cable's blue lead to ground. Connect the pink lead to +12Vdc. Connect the white lead to one side of a user-supplied switch (oneampere minimum). Connect the other side of the switch to ground. The flasher will operate upon activation of the usersupplied switch.

MAINTENANCE

1. General.
   
   Crazing (cracking) of lenses will cause reduced effectiveness of the light. Do not use cleaning agents (which will cause crazing) such as strong detergents, solvents, or petroleum products. If crazing of lenses does occur, reliability of light for emergency signalling purposes may be reduced until lenses are replaced.
   Ordinary cleaning of the plastic lenses can be accomplished by using mild soap and a soft rag. Should fine scratches or a haze appear on a lens, they can ordinarily be removed with a non-abrasive, high quality, one-step, automotive paste cleaner/wax and a soft cloth.
2. Lamp Replacement.
   
   A serious injury may result if lamp is touched when hot. Always allow lamp to cool before removing. Halogen lamps are pressurized and if broken can result in flying glass. Always wear gloves and eye protection when handling the lamps.

Use of higher wattage lamps can result in damage to the colored lenses.

1. See figure 4. Remove and retain the two screws which secure the lens. Carefully pull the lens straight away from the light assembly.
   
   Service life of lamp will be shortened if glass is touched. If glass has been handled, clean with a grease solvent.
   
2. Remove the defective lamp by carefully pulling it out of the socket. Install a new lamp by aligning the pins on the lamp base with the holes in the socket, and carefully pushing the lamp into the socket.
3. Replace the lens using the previously removed screws.

REPLACEMENT PARTS