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The Maximum Super Takedown Lightbar:
 Designed for multiple vehicle applications.
 Available in 5 and 6 dome models
 Designed and intended to function as an emergency warning light, with super
takedown, alley and directional stick options.
 Assembled on SMD technology.
 Intended for roof mount application.
 Operated independently or in conjunction with Rontan light controllers (ICM40®,
DSC40®, Intelligent Siren – IS3000, etc.).
 Stores all flash patterns in the light assembly intelligence.
 Plug and Play operability and modular design of the light heads facilitate
installation, quick color changes, and field upgradeability.
 Engineered with Rontan two-wire technology for ease of installation and quick
programming.
 6 takedown modules in the 45" and 8 takedown modules in the 54" lightbars.
Note:
All Rontan North America products are SAE compliant and meet Calif. Title 13
standards.
www.rontan.com
Maximum Super Takedown
Installation, Operation & Programming Instructions
Rev. 0.3
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  • Page 1  Engineered with Rontan two-wire technology for ease of installation and quick programming.  6 takedown modules in the 45” and 8 takedown modules in the 54” lightbars. Note: All Rontan North America products are SAE compliant and meet Calif. Title 13 standards. www.rontan.com Rev. 0.3...
  • Page 2 Maximum Super Takedown Installation, Operation & Programming Instructions Safety Message WARNING Before beginning installation of your lightbar, it is important to read these instructions for the safe, correct installation and operation of this product. Proper installation of this product requires the installer have good understanding of automotive electrical systems and procedures.
  • Page 3: Electric Current

    Maximum Super Takedown Installation, Operation & Programming Instructions Introduction Super Takedown is a new feature for the best-selling Rontan Maximum Wide-E-Tech Lightbar. This new feature has been added to this lightbar architecture through the customizable capability that our new Rontan products offer.
  • Page 4 Maximum Super Takedown Installation, Operation & Programming Instructions Nominal Size Dimension A (in) 6 domes 7 domes 2. Installation 2.1. Mounting the hardware Follow the steps below for proper hardware installation: The Migfoot* A. Insert the mounting bolts into the groove on the lightbar.
  • Page 5 Maximum Super Takedown Installation, Operation & Programming Instructions D. Tighten nuts snugly. (50 in-lb). E. If necessary, use the supplied wedge shaped rubber foot pad in both feet to adjust the angle of the lightbar if it is not level with the roof.
  • Page 6 Maximum Super Takedown Installation, Operation & Programming Instructions G. If not previously completed, place the long threaded bolts through the large hole in the roof brackets as shown. Thread the bolt into the cylinder nut previously installed. Make sure that the bolt crossed the cylinder nut all the way though. A flat tipped screwdriver may be needed to properly align the cylinder nut.
  • Page 7 Maximum Super Takedown Installation, Operation & Programming Instructions 2.2. The Durusfoot* Mounting the Durusfoot Turn the lightbar upside down, and rest it on a soft, non-scratch surface. Place the durusfoot on four of the included bolts and tighten the nuts, making sure the distance from the edge of each durusfoot is equally spaced (about 5 inches) from the edge of the lightbar.
  • Page 8 Maximum Super Takedown Installation, Operation & Programming Instructions Note: When using the supplied rubber grommet, drill a 3/4 inch hole in the roof for routing the wiring for installation completion. 2.3. Routing the lightbar cable Route the light cable into the wiring shield and towards the firewall to minimize interior intrusion and to optimize wiring.
  • Page 9 Maximum Super Takedown Installation, Operation & Programming Instructions Electrical diagram 1 Note: Refer to the next section for information about operational and programming instructions. 3. Describing the lightbar functions This lightbar provides selectable multiple flash patterns that can be used in all functions: MODE 1-4, AUX 1-4 and EM 1-2.
  • Page 10 Maximum Super Takedown Installation, Operation & Programming Instructions AUX1 to AUX4: Several alternative preprogrammed flash patterns will be activated. ALLEY-L: LEFT side lights available in LED. ALLEY-R: RIGHT side lights available in LED. TAKEDOWN: FRONT lights available in LED. Steady Burn (SB): Up to 8 LED light heads will be activated simultaneously.
  • Page 11 Operational & Programming Instructions 4. Operating a compatible S-series digital controller in digital mode Most of the functions described above will be only activated and set up using a Rontan digital controller (E.g.: Rontan Intelligent Modular Siren - IS3000). Refer to the IS3000 manual for further information.
  • Page 12 Maximum Super Takedown Installation, Operation & Programming Instructions 4.2 . Operating DSC40 in a digital mode Using the DSC40 with no ICM, ONLY the Directional Stick (DSR, DSL, and DSC) and HAZARD functions will be activated. Additionally, EMERGENCY 1 and EMERGENCY 2 can ONLY be used with toggle switches.
  • Page 13 However, only one steady burn light will be activated when the above procedure is conducted. It is possible to reactivate the 4 preprogrammed steady burning lights using a Rontan digital controller. Different applications require different functions. Use the table below for further information of all the functions available for each operational mode: www.rontan.com...
  • Page 14 Maximum Super Takedown Installation, Operation & Programming Instructions Analog Controller in Operational Digital Mode using Digital Mode DSC40 in Controller Interface Control Manual Digital Mode Master in Digital Mode Mode Feature Only Mode 1 to 4 mode 4 AUX1 to...
  • Page 15 Maximum Super Takedown Installation, Operation & Programming Instructions C) Disconnect the two 6-pin connectors from the light head. D) Remove the nine Philips head screws holding the corner boards in place, or, for the middle boards, remove the two 6-pin connectors and the five screws holding the light heads in place.
  • Page 16 Polling is an important procedure to ensure the lightbar operation. When replacing an LED board or module in a Rontan S-Series product, you must perform a Polling upon installation to allow the lightbar to recognize and include the new application.
  • Page 17  Presence of takedown and alleys This process also verifies if the control wires were connected correctly, and not switched. Polling can be performed with all compatible Rontan S-series controllers. Refer to each controller manual for instructions. Manual Polling Function:...
  • Page 18 Maximum Super Takedown Installation, Operation & Programming Instructions communication does not run through one of light heads, which means that the communication problem occurred between the last active light and the following inactive light. The error may have occurred because of an electronic defect or an interrupted internal electrical harness.