Federal Signal Corporation GH5 Instruction Sheet

2561893A
REV. A 303
Printed in U.S.A.
SAFETY MESSAGE TO INSTALLERS AND USERS
People's lives depend on your safe instal-
lation of our products. It is important to
read, understand and follow all instruc-
tions shipped with the products. In
addition, listed below are some other
important safety instructions and pre-
cautions 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.
• DO NOT install equipment or route
wiring in the deployment path of an
air bag.
• When drilling into a vehicle struc-
ture, 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 connec-
tion 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 deacti-
vate 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.
Failure to follow all safety precautions and
instructions may result in property damage,
serious injury, or death to you or others.
INSTRUCTION SHEET
FLUSH MOUNT LIGHT MODEL GH5
WARNING
FOR
A. GENERAL.
The Model GH5 is an economical, high wattage,
flush mount light designed to be used in a flashing or
steady burn mode. Lens colors (amber, green, red,
blue, or clear) are specified when ordering. The lenses
are interchangeable, and can be ordered separately.
B. INSTALLATION.
For maximum coverage and effectiveness, the
light assembly should be mounted in a
horizontal orientation in pairs: one in front
and one to the side.
1. Determine the desired mounting location.
Using the flange, scribe drill position marks on the
mounting surface for the 4mm mounting bolts. A 5-7/
16" x 3-11/16" rectangular hole is required for clear-
ance. Center the rectangular hole between the
mounting holes.
Before drilling or cutting holes in ANY part of
the vehicle, be sure that both sides of the
mounting surface are clear of parts that could
be damaged; such as brake lines, fuel lines,
electrical wiring or other vital parts.
2. Drill four mounting holes in the mounting
surface. Cut the clearance hole.
3. Secure the light assembly to the mounting
surface using the supplied hardware as shown in
figure 1.
C. ELECTRICAL.
The light is completely wired at the factory
and does not require additional internal
wiring. All the conductors necessary for
control of all functions are contained in the
cable.
The basic light function of the unit must be
controlled by a user supplied control head. Before
proceeding, ensure that the light assembly has been
NOTE
CAUTION
NOTE