LP530 Installation Instructions
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1. Spot Light Aiming Typically driving lights are mounted above the front bumper about 14 cm 30 inches from the ground to provide extra high beam illumination Driving lights can be mounted below the bumper although they will not be as effective because the light will hit the ground sooner and reduce the range of the light Visual aim is made with the center of the beam hot spot 1 5 inches below the lamp center at 25feet with the lamp facing straight forward see below Measure driving lamp down angle A CAUT l O N at the center of the beam hot spot Do not use driving lights into BAAOARATATANMINI oncoming traffic a Center of Driving lights should neverbe COT MY eels a the only forward light source level line Driving lights should only be Measure lamp height to center used with the headlamp high beams Fog Light Aiming There are two important issues to address when installing fog lights the first is to minimize the amount of return glare into the drivers eyes and the other is to minimize glare into oncoming eyes Both of those issues must be accomplished while putting as much light as possible on the road These fog foul weather light aiming instructions are suggestions taken from common practice and the S A E standard J583 Some modifications to these instructions may be necessary to minimize glare Visual aim is made with the top of the beam 4 inches below the lamp center at 25 feet with the lamp facing straight forwa2. covering replace it immediately Avoid injury when replacing the harness and the switch harness Please dispose of it as a non combustible item PKI 0007 3 Please read the installation procedures thoroughly beforehand N CAUTION This lamp is a hanging type and uses a bracket If using it upright set the bracket up correctly so that the PIAA logo is properly displayed In order for the lamp to perform at its full potential use relay harnesses manufactured by PIAA All work procedures should be carried out in a location with adequate space Place the shift lever in neutral or in the parking position Turn off the engine and set the side brake Make sure the engine compartment is adequately cool before starting work Do not begin work if engine parts such as radiator oil cooler or turbo part are still hot Be extremely careful when handling the lamp and the switch harness If dropped or excessive shock is applied to the lens the bulb or the switch harness it may cause irreversible damage Do not add additional holes to the main body of the lamp Also do not apply adhesives or stickers to the lamp parts Do not modify the lamp harness or the switch harness in any way Such modifications may cause it to overheat or short In some cases it may cause the vehicle to catch fire PIAA will not be liable for damage caused by such modifications When removing the battery terminals do not touc
3. gt Check the fuse located on the vehicle s wiring system If it is burned out replace accordingly gt Check the fuse for the switch harness If it is burned out follow instructions indicated in B Fuse replacement Procedures gt There may be cases where each terminal related to specific sections may be incorrectly connected Check for any lose wires and also for dirt or grime Check the switch opelation if an abnormality is found replace it accordingly 3 Fuse replacement Procedures gt A short circuit may have occurred Check the wiring system If any type of damage is found replace accordingly Non replacement may pose a potential danger Short circuits are mainly caused when wires are caught in the assembly or when there is a gap in the sleeve connected to the lamp harness 5 PIAA LIMITED WARRANTY With the exception of bulbs PIAA Corporation USA PIAA warrants its products to be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use for as long as the original purchaser owns them EXCLUSIONS This Limited Warranty specifically excludes defects resulting from misuse abuse neglect alteration modification improper installation unauthorized repairs submersion theft vehicle crash or by any other type of impact Except for the Limited Warranty stated above there are no warranties of PIAA products or any part thereof whether express or implied Any implied warranty of merchantability or any
4. warranty of fitness for a particular purpose is expressly disclaimed Some states do not permit the disclaimer of implied warranties LENS CRACKS Crash or impact damage is not covered This can be determined by a chip or scrape on the lens or the housing Stress cracks sometimes occur when the lens is subjected to sudden and extreme temperature changes A stress crack has no chip or other sign of impact Stress cracks are covered under warranty EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES In no event shall PIAA be liable for any damages whatsoever including without limitation consequential damages incidental damages or damages for loss of use loss of business profits business interruption loss of business information loss of time inconvenience or other losses arising out of the use misuse or inability to use a PIAA product PIAA reserves the right to change the design its products without any obligation to modify any previous product This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may also have other rights that vary from state to state REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT If a PIAA product is suspected of being defective it must be submitted freight prepaid to either an authorized dealer or distributor for warranty inspection The receipt or other proof of purchase and a description of the problem must be included The returned product will be inspected If the product is found to be defective and covered by this Limited Warranty the sole remedy is repair or r
5. PKI 0007 3 PIAA LP530 Installation Instructions Thank you very much for purchasing PIAA product Please read this entire manual before installation and use of this product x The Z CAUTION and Z WARNING marks indicated in this manual are cautionary points related to the installation of the product To ensure safe and secure installation of the product please follow these points closely Please keep this manual and a receipt which can be recognized the shop name you bought at When giving this product to a third party always include this manual together with the product To shop owners installing the product After installation of the product make sure the customer is provided with this owner s manual Please read the cautionary points before installation to ensure safe utilization of the product AN WARNING Do not touch the bulb while lit or immediately after switching it off because the lamp remains extremely hot Severe burns may occur as a result Also care should be taken to prevent water from making contact with the lens This may cause the lens to crack or impair proper functioning The lamp becomes very hot when turned on When parking your car near flammable items such as dried leaves turn off the lamp as it may cause a fire Do not look directly into the light for long periods Doing so may cause eye irritation or visual impairment CAUTION The l
6. amp and the switch harness are intended for automobile use Do not use for any other purpose This lamp is intended for use in rain day or night during foggy or snowy conditions where visibility is hampered Do not use during normal driving conditions Do not operate the switch while driving if the lamp is kept on when the engine is not running it may drain the battery Make sure the lamp is installed securely before driving the vehicle If an abnormality is found adjust it immediately Check for any loose screws that hold the lamp in place before driving If you find any loose screws or bolts if a bracket is used tighten them securely If you notice a loose part while driving inspect the section immediately and make the necessary adjustments Avoid repeatedly turning the lamp off and on as it may reduce the overall life of the bulb Some of vehicles are produced high voltages of electric charge when you start engine Avoid loading extra voltage to lamps please turn the switch off when you start engine Avoid needless disassembly of the lamp or the switch harness as it may cause it to fail if the lamp and or the switch harness is removed and set aside for safekeeping wipe away all dust or grime and store in an place free of moisture if the lens is cracked or damaged in any way verify whether there is any damage to the harness or the switch harness that it is connected to If there is any damage to the cord
7. arness bullet connectors and take out the lamp Install the lamp according to the marking made prior to installation If using only the double side tape Peel the protective sheet from the double sided tape Item 3 and apply Z CAUTION When using the double side adhesive tape clean the surface where tape will be applied Use a clean cloth or sponge and make sure dirt grease wax etc are completely removed If substances cannot be removed it may not adhere properly In particular avoid using leather wax tire wax and also any type of organic solvent When used in low temperatures the adhesive substance tends to lose its strength Use a drier or simply warm up the adhesive surface before applying When using a drier avoid moving it too close to the bumper as it may cause it to deform After installation avoid excess speeds and do not wash for 1 to 2 days if applied incorrectly a special double sided adhesive tape is available at your local PIAA dealer If using screws M4 bolt or screw to fix lamp stably 1 Loosen bolt with Philip s head driver and remove the bracket from the lamp 2 Peel off the protective sheet from the double sided tape and apply it to the bracket 3 Fix the bracket in place with the screws 4 Install the lamp onto the bracket Double stick tape Item 3 Protective sheet Screw M4 bolt or Screw Phillips head driver PKI 0007 3 4 DRIVING
8. dy of the lamp Make sure you install the lamp on a stable and secure location Do not install on a vertically surface refer the image on right hand When you have decided the installation method Double stick tape Item 3 1 Rearrange the bracket according to your needs and apply double side tape Item 3 and one side Bracket tape as shown in the diagram below Hold the lamp up to where it will be installed on the vehicle Verify the gap between the lamp and surrounding obstacles Check a Philips head driver IP Make sure the lamp can be adjusted up and down S beam must be adjusted so that it shines at least 40m ahead of the vehicle If it cannot be adjusted it must be re installed Lamp body Make sure the installation position is correct and the logo will not be upside down There must be between 30mm to 35mm on either side of the lamp to allow for proper adjustment If using a screw make sure there is adequate space between the bracket and the lamp where screw O PIAA will be inserted x lt wwid Temporarily set the bracket with tape A CAUTION Make sure to set position properly before permanently setting the lamp Also thoroughly clean the surface of the installation position beforehand Make sure to remove the tape glue on the vehicle body after installation PKI 0007 3 i The numbers shown in the figure below 2 Switch Harness Installati
9. eplacement at PIAA s option A repaired or replacement product will be shipped back at no charge and will be warranted to be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use for as long as the original purchaser owns it Removal installation or reinstallation costs are not covered by this Limited Warranty PIAA CORPORATION Wwww piaa co jp www piaa com 8
10. h the and terminals simultaneously An electrical shock may occur Wear rubber gloves when carrying out such work procedures Make sure the and terminals do not make contact with metal It can be extremely dangerous if a short occurs Make sure all bolts are tightly secure If there are any loose bolts tighten them accordingly After installing the lamp adjust the lamp so the beam shines at least 40m in front of the vehicle Also adjust the lamp a little toward the left so that it does not shine directly into the eyes of the opposing driver of a vehicle as traffic laws stipulate refer to p 8 for adjustment procedures After installing the lamp make sure the headlamps wipers and horn are working normally When the battery terminal is removed memory related to the clock radio audio system etc will be affected After all work procedures are completed reset to the original settings For adjustment procedures refer to your car s instruction manual Caution Regarding Wiring Please read thoroughly Z WARNING When doing wiring work strictly follow the cautionary points mentioned below Incorrect or faulty wiring may cause the lamp to operate improperly In some cases it may cause the vehicle to catch fire A CAUTION Before you begin always remove the and terminals Always remove the terminal first and make sure a short does not occur When removing the battery terminals always
11. ng it to the battery verify the wiring arrangement When connecting the battery terminal and or other electrical units do not mistake the and terminals Always start with the terminal After all wiring is complete confirm that it works properly If it fails to activate refer to 4 Troubleshooting section of this manual PKI 0007 3 Prod uct Details Verify all the parts are included If a part is missing please contact your local distributor i Ss switch Lamp main unit 2 units Switch harness set i One touch connector 1pc Wire tie 5 pcs X Please use the tools indicated below Phillips head driver Pliers Using the holes in the lamp bracket the height from the lamp body to the installation surface can be adjusted Depending on the top and bottom measurements as well as shape In case the mounting surface is not flat position or is not enough space of it s surface please make sure to fix the lamp stably by using double stick tape and screws sell separately Mounting that combines bracket and lamp PKI 0007 3 AN CAUTION When using a bracket available on the market make sure the bolts you remove from the vehicle does not hinder its performance Do not install on an unstable location it may come lose while driving This may affect the overall life of the bulb In addition it may damage the vehicle or the main bo
12. on Sequence indicate the sequence the parts should be installed Remove the bullet connector Drill a hole of 20mm diameter in the of the switch harness dash board or interior switch cover then mount the switch stably Attach the cord to the body earth Switch X If the hole is bigger than 20mm diameter the switch does not fix Pung Bie out stably Recommend to make a connector which smaller hole then adjust the size took on 1 into by inches the interior of the vehicle and connect to the bullet connector Take the cord white and using the one touch connector Item 4 tie it together to the vehicle s cord Vehicle cord A L No 8 Attach the cord to the X body earth or Switch harness cord the battery ss urey YOIMS Remove the Remove the terminal from the terminal from t 3 Ai battery y Attach the terminal to the battery Connect bullet connectors to the lamp harnesses After lamp has been installed verify the switch harness does not make contact with the engine s moving parts or sections that emit extreme heat Use the wire tie included Item 5 and secure to harnesses inside engine compartment Wire tie PKI 0007 3 3 Lamp Installation Procedures Temporarily set the bracket with tape and then mark the correct possition Bracket Bullet connectors Temporarily set with tape Lamp harness Remove the lamp h
13. rd See below A CAUTION Only use fog lights if they are aimed properly Fog lights should never be the only foreword light source Fog lights should be used with headlamp low beams 25 feet 4 Troubleshooting Verify each section according to the following 1 After installation if the lamp does not activate gt Check the wiring and make sure there are no faulty or irregular connections if the switch illumination does not light up gt Verify the wire from the switch is properly connected If it is not correctly connect it will not activate gt Verify the fuse located on the vehicle s wiring system the switch s wire should be connected to the fuse box If it is burned out connect it to another circuit gt If the switch itself is faulty the same symptoms may exist We recommend that the entire switch unit be replaced gt Check the fuse for the switch harness If it is burned out follow instructions indicated in 3 Fuse replacement Procedures The switch illumination lights up but when operating does not work gt Check the connecting cord to the body earth gt There may be cases where each terminal related to specific sections may be incorrectly connected Check for any lose wires and also for dirt or grime gt Check the switch opelation If an abnormality is found replace it accordingly PKI 0007 3 2 If the bulb suddenly fails to light up
14. turn the key to OFF and remove it Turn all other electrical units off such as the light switch When removing the battery terminals if a cord for an electrical unit is connected wind a length of vinyl tape around the and terminals to clearly identify them Verify the terminal white and earth black before connecting Do not obtain voltage from the alternator Obtain the current necessary for the switch from the current used for the light switch Do not use the same current used for a computer radio or audio system Install the switch harness in a position where it will not make contact with high temperature surfaces such as the engine radiator or engine compartment O Arrange the switch harness so that it does not make contact with moving parts Do not place the switch harness on high voltage wires such as brake or air conditioning wires if the switch harness makes contact with a part of the engine apply a length of ordinary cushioned tape around the harness When connecting the connector insert until you hear an audible click When removing the connector hold the main body of the connector and pull it out If excess force is used to pull the cord it may damage the connection which could cause it to overheat Make sure the harness does not sag Use a harness band of vinyl tape to secure it in place to wiring inside the engine compartment Before connecti
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