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Code 3 CODE 360 Installation & Operation Manual

Code 3 CODE 360 Installation & Operation Manual

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INSTALLATION
& OPERATION
MANUAL
FOR CODE 360
LIGHTBARS
PATENT PENDING
For future reference record your lightbar's serial no. here __________________________________________
IMPORTANT:
®
CODE 360
TRI-LEVEL LIGHT BAR
CONTENTS:
Introduction...................................................................................2-3
Unpacking & Pre-Installation.........................................................4
Installation & Mounting..........................................................4-6
Wiring Instructions.................................................................6-7
Options & Specifications.....................................................7-12
Maintenance...........................................................................12-16
Trouble Shooting.................................................................21-22
Notes....................................................................................22-23
Warranty..............................................................................24
Read all instructions and warnings before installing and using.
INSTALLER:
This manual must be delivered to the end user of this equipment.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL ® FOR CODE 360 LIGHTBARS PATENT PENDING ® CODE 360 TRI-LEVEL LIGHT BAR CONTENTS: Introduction...................2-3 Unpacking & Pre-Installation............4 Installation & Mounting............4-6 Wiring Instructions..............6-7 Options & Specifications.............7-12 Maintenance................12-16 Parts List (Replacement Parts / Exploded View)....17-20 Trouble Shooting..............21-22 Notes..................22-23...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Light Bar ® from Code 3 360 Degrees of Light, the Nth Degree of Protection! Check out all the exciting features of your new Code 360 light bar: ® √ √ √ √ √ Three levels and four rows of lights √...
  • Page 3 Proper installation is vital to the performance of this warning device and the safe operation of the emergency vehicle. It is important to recognize that the operator of the emergency vehicle is under psychological and physiological stress caused by the emergency situation. The warning device should be installed in such a manner as to: A) Not reduce the output performance of the system, B) Place the controls within convenient reach of the operator so that he can operate the system without losing eye contact with the roadway.

  • Page 4: Unpacking & Pre-Installation

    Unpacking & Pre-installation Carefully remove the light bar and place it on a flat surface, taking care not to scratch the lenses or damage the cable coming out of the bottom. Examine the unit for transit damage, broken lamps, etc. Report any damage to the carrier and keep the shipping carton. Standard light bars are built to operate on 12 volt D.C.
  • Page 5 Curved Feet on Curved Portion Vehicle Gutter Vehicle Roof FIGURE 2 Insert the carriage bolts through the holes in the gutter hooks, and into a 5/16" Nylock nut as shown in Figure 1. If a special hook for a "gutterless" vehicle is used, refer to the instructions for that hook at this time. The carriage bolt provided is sized for the most common installations, but longer and shorter bolts are available at any hardware store.

  • Page 6: Wiring Instructions

    The only significant difference between the CODE 360® with optional ArrowStik® and a conventional CODE 360, is the additional, thinner cable exiting the bottom of the lightbar. The larger cable is the lightbar power cable. Route the wiring cable into the engine or passenger compartment, taking care to use grommets and to apply sealant around openings to keep water out.

  • Page 7: Options & Specifications

    Arrowstik® / Narrowstik® OPTIONAL HALOGEN ARROWSTIK® (7-wire) / L.E.D. NARROWSTIK® (11-wire) WIRING AND CONTROL HEAD INSTALLATION - After installation of the lightbar, route the smaller of the two power cables through the vehicle to the location chosen for the control head. Cut the cable to length and strip back the outer insulation to expose the seven or eleven colored wires.
  • Page 8 Blue, and Amber. The new OPTIX corner module is a ( 1" X 6" ) module and uses larger, higher efficiency, TIR optics to produce an enhanced corner signal over the exisitng ( 1" X 4" ) Code 3 LED X™ corner module. While the OPTIX will become the standard corner module for most configurations, the LED X corner module will still be available and may be required for some configurations.
  • Page 9 In addition to the 360 warning modules the lightbar may be equipped with a number of single head directional warning LED modules. These modules are available in either the existing LED X™ ( 1" X 4" ) or the new Code 3®...
  • Page 10 Directional module Flash Pattern - Table 2 Flash Pattern Description Cycle Flash Cycles through various patterns @ 70 fpm Steady-Burn Steady-Burn Five Flash Five Pulses per flash @ 70 fpm Quad Flash Four Pulses per flash @ 70 fpm Triple Flash Three Pulses per flash @ 70 fpm Double Flash Two Pulses per flash @ 70 fpm...
  • Page 11 STROBE CONNECTIONS POWER CONNECTION For all configurations the strobe power supply(s) will be powered by the #16AWG RED, and/or RED/BLK wires. For 2 or 4 head configurations, one wire will be used, 6, 8, 10 and 12 head configurations will use two wires. These wires supply power to each strobe power supply.

  • Page 12: Maintenance

    Available in front and rear corners of lightbar. Maintenance Lens Cleaning Use plain water and a soft cloth, or Code 3 ® lens polish and a very soft paper towel or facial tissue. Because plastic scratches easily, cleaning is recommended only when necessary (about every six months). Do not subject the lenses to car washes that use brushes, as these will scratch the lenses.
  • Page 13 The following are optional features that may or may not be included in your control head depending upon which model you purchased. "Fast Speed" Mode: Fast speed and Dim Modes are combined. Pushing the button marked "Fast" will cause each of the 4 patterns of the ArrowStik to operate at a faster rate, with the same amount of light intensity.
  • Page 14 Electronics Module Removal In the event that the power supply or a strobe lamp assembly must be returned to the factory for service, mark each wire with a tag to identify each function and note the proper location before disconnecting the wiring. Figure 9 can be used to mark the locations of the individual connections as well.
  • Page 15 Multi-Functional Intersection Control System - This system allows multiple lighting options with a single pair of intersection lights. The control center of the system is the Multi-Functional Control Module located in the lower section of the light bar. This combined with the Sensing Lighthead Assemblies, located in the front lower section, allows the operator to select (4) four modes of operation - intersection, driver side alley, passenger side alley and takedown positions.
  • Page 16 Operation: The Multi-Functional Intersection Control System will allow the user to obtain Takedown, Intersection and Alley functions with a single pair of intersection modules. The operation is as follows; NOTE: Wiring Colors May Vary, Refer To Wire Tag For Exact Colors. Passenger Side Alley - When the ( YEL/BLK ) wire is connected to a source of +12VDC the passenger’s side intersection module will move to the alley position.

  • Page 19: Parts List (Replacement Parts / Exploded View)

    Rotator Motor Assy 50W Bayonet Fast Speed S95981 Rotator Motor Assy 24V S95982 Rotating Filter Green S95988M S95989M Blue S95990M Amber S95991M Code 360 ® 1/2 Cyl. Filter Assy (Front and Rear) Inboard or Center Position Green S50870M S50872M Blue S50873M Amber S50874M Black...
  • Page 20 ® Code 360 Bottom Center Lens - Clear S50858M Code 360 ® Full Diamond Mirror S81887M Code 360 ® 2-Step Cascade Mirror Dr. Front Flash S50791M ® Code 360 2-Step Cascade Mirror Pass Front Flash S50792M Code 360 ® Flat Mirror Dr. Front or Pass Rear Flash S50787M ®...

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting All CODE 360 ® lightbars are thoroughly tested prior to shipment. However, should you encounter a problem during installation or during the life of the product, follow the guide below for information on repair and trouble- shooting. Additional information may be obtained from the factory technical help line at 314-426-2700 ext. 2131.
  • Page 22 . Lamp has burned out. b . Bad wiring connection. b . Repair connection. a . Control box has been a . Repair or return to Code 3. damaged. a . None Right most lamp does a . Normal operation...

  • Page 23: Notes

    NOTES:...

  • Page 24: Warranty

    *Code 3®, Inc. reserves the right to repair or replace at its discretion and 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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