INSTRUCTION SHEET FOR MODELS MS1-FD
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1. e At the start of your shift you should ensure that the light is securely attached and operating properly Failure to follow these safety precautions may result in property damage serious injury or death to you to passengers or to others RETAIN AND REFER TO THIS MESSAGE 4 G REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST Description Strobe Tube Assembly Cable Assy 3 cond MS1 Cable Assy 4 cond MS2 Bracket Bail MS1 Bracket Bail MS2 Reflector Strobe Lens Red Lens Blue Lens Amber Lens Green Screw Pan Hd Torx 8 MS2 INTERNAL WIRING 4 CONDUCTOR CABLE Figure 6 Part No 8575013 175762 175765 8573040B 8573125 8573187 8573001 01 8573001 03 8573001 02 8573001 04 7011163 04 290A2672 122. the vehicle s service manual s 1 Remove and retain the interior rear view mirror by performing the removal instructions contained in the vehicle s service manual s 2 See figure 1 Locate the roof support channel s under the headliner Using the mounting bracket as a template align four mounting holes with the support channel s and mark four drill position marks on the mounting surface CAUTION Before drilling holes in ANY part of a vehicle be sure that both sides of the mounting surface are clear of parts that could be damaged such as electrical wiring or other vital parts 3 Drill four 0 194 mounting holes at the previously marked drill position marks 4 See figure 2 Remove the release liner from one side of the adhesive pad and secure the pad to the mount ing bracket in the location shown Remove the release liner from the other side of the adhesive pad and secure the rear view mirror in the mounting bracket s small slot using the 6 32 x 1 pan head screw 6 flat washer 6 lockwasher and 6 nut 5 Secure the mounting bracket mirror assembly to the mounting surface using the four 1 4 x 5 8 hex head type B screws 6 See figure 3 Assemble the bail bracket to the light assembly using the two 1 4 x 5 8 pan head screws external tooth lockwashers and black flat washers Do not tighten the screws at this time Cut the rubber gaskets to length and assemble to the sides of the light assembly as shown in
3. solvent f See figure 5 SLOWLY insert the new strobe tube in the mounting bar until it is properly seated in the top slot of the strobe tube If the strobe tube is difficult to insert remove it and apply a high temperature grease or Vaseline to the rubber edge of the strobe tube and try again g Reconnect the quick connect terminals Reassemble the unit h Reconnect all power connections to the power supply and test for proper operation NOTE Figure 6 shows Model MS2 s internal wiring REMOVE FOUR SCREWS FROM BACK TO MOUNTING BA REMOVE COVER FROM MOUNTING BAR ae REMOVE STROB TUBE ASSEMBLY FROM REAR 290A2672 11B STROBE TUBE ASSEMBLY LUBRICATE STROBE TUBE W TERMINALS A ASSEMBLY IN THIS AREA TO FACILITATE ASSEMBLY MIRROR STROBE r SLOWLY INSERT STROBE TUBE MOUNTING BASE o REAR FACE i 290A2672 13 Figure 5 SAFETY MESSAGE TO OPERATORS Peoples lives depend on your safe use of our products Listed below are some important safety instructions and precautions you should follow e Although your warning system is operating properly it may not be completely effective People may not see or heed your warning signal You must recognize this fact and continue driving cautiously e Also situations may occur which obstruct your warning signal when natural or man made objects are between your vehicle and others such as raising your hood or trunk lid If these situations occur be especially careful
4. 2561125C REV C 598 Printed in U S A FEDERAL SIGNAL conronanion fag Emergency Products J INSTRUCTION SHEET MODELS MS1 FD MS2 FD MS1 LUM97 AND MS2 LUM97 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 e 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 e DO NOT install equipment or route wiring or cord in the deployment path of an air bag e When drilling into a vehicle structure be sure that both sides of the surface are clear of any thing that could be damaged e 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 e Locate light control so the VEHICLE and CON TROL can be operated safely under all driving conditions e Do not attempt to activate or deactivate light control while driving in a hazardous situation e You should frequently inspect the light to ensure tha
5. d 1 4 x 5 8 7011161 10 1 Lockwasher Split 6 7074A007 2 Lockwasher Ext Tooth 1 4 7075078 1 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 MS1 7004A020 08 1 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 MS2 7004A020 12 1 Nut 1 4 20 7059A020 1 Nut 6 32 7059A005 1 Washer Flat 1 4 7072A024 1 Washer Flat 6 7072A007 2 Washer Flat 1 4 Black 7072230 1 Lockwasher Split 1 4 7074A016 1 Gasket Rubber MS1 8240A107 2 Gasket Rubber MS2 8240A107 1 Bracket Mounting Ford 8573091 1 Bracket Bail MS1 8573090 1 Bracket Bail MS2 8573125 1 Mirror Rear View 8573097 1 Adhesive Pad 8573199 WARNING This product is intended for supplemental warning and for use in conjunction with an approved primary warning light system This strobe head can be pow ered by several types of strobe power supplies Consult local codes and regulations to determine if the power supply strobe head combination complies D INSTALLATION WARNING When installing equipment inside air bag equipped vehicles the installer MUST ensure that the equip ment is installed ONLY in areas recommended by the vehicle manufacturer Failure to observe this warning will reduce the effectiveness of the air bag damage the air bag or potentially damage or dislodge the equipment caus ing serious injury or death to you or others CAUTION Vehicle damage may result from improper removal of vehicle s interior rear view mirror Read and follow the safety precautions and instructions contained in
6. figure 3 7 See figure 3 Assemble the light assembly bail bracket to the mounting bracket s center slot using the 1 4 20 carriage bolt flat washer split lockwasher and 1 4 20 nut Do not tighten the nut at this time WARNING Do not install the light in a location which can ob struct the driver s vision Installing the light assembly too low will obstruct the driver s vision and prevent safe vehicle operation Ensure that the light is mounted in a position that allows maximum visibility ROOF SUPPORT CHANNEL OR ae ai WINDSHIELD HEADLINER MOUNTING SCREWS 4 MOUNTING BRACKET 290A2672 02 Figure 1 ites nee SPLIT LOCKWASHER 6 32 x 1 PAN HD SCREW FLAT WASHER MOUNTING BRACKET SHOULDER ADHESIVE MOUNTING BRACKET ER ADHESIVE y PAD REAR VIEW REAR VIEW MIRROR MIRROR 6 32 x 1 ALIGN ADHESIVE PAN HEAD PAD WITH SHOULDER SCREW ALIGN ADHESIVE PAD WITH FRONT OF SHOULDER NOTCH MOUNTING BRACKET 290A2672 09B Figure 2 CAUTION Do not install the light assembly in the windshield s tinted area Light output will be reduced and the light s color will change lessening the effectiveness of the light 8 Position a 1 8 thick cardboard spacer between the windshield and the light assembly Adjust the light assembly housing so that it is parallel to the road surface and is just below the tinted portion of the vehicle s wind shield Tighten all fasteners and remove the cardb
7. oard 1 4 20 HEX NUT MOUNTING BRACKET LOCK WASHER p FLAT WASHER _ 5 BAIL BRACKET WASHER fe FLAT BLACK 2 A spacer LOCKWASHER be 2 UY RUBBER 1 4 20 x 1 2 GASKET 2 CARRIAGE X BOLT zA 1 4 20 x 5 8 SCREW TYPE TT TORX PAN HD 2 PULL LENS LIGHT STRAIGHT AWAY FROM LIGHT HOUSING 290A2672 10C Figure 3 WARNING Blind spots will result if the interior rear view mirror is improperly installed Position the replacement rear view mirror as close as possible to the position of the original rear view mirror E ELECTRICAL CAUTION The strobe tube assembly is designed to be used exclusively with Federal Signal s Model SPS2 SPS4 power supplies and SPC16 or SPC30 cable kits Use of any other power supply may cause shortened service life of the strobe tube WARNING High voltages are present in a strobe light system Cover any unused power supply connector slot s with electrical tape The light assemblies are supplied with a 3 foot cable with terminals Perform the electrical connections as described in the instructions packed with the power supply and the cable kit Test the unit for proper operation NOTE One cable kit is required for installation of one head units Two cable kits are required for instal lation of two head units F MAINTENANCE 1 General WARNING Crazing cracking of lenses will cause reduced effec tiveness of the light Do no
8. t it is operating properly and that it is securely attached to the vehicle e 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 instruc tions may result in property damage serious injury or death to you or others A GENERAL The Federal Mirror Strobe Models MS1 and MS2 are high intensity directional strobe light heads They are designed for use with Federal Model SPS2 two head power supply or Model SPS4 four head power supply These power supplies will provide 75 double strobe flashes with flash energy of 10 joules per double flash The units are supplied with a mounting bracket which allows a flexible mounting arrangement Lens colors amber red blue or clear are specified when ordering The lenses are interchangeable and can be ordered separately B UNPACKING After unpacking the light inspect it for damage that may have occurred in transit If the unit has been dam aged do not attempt to install or operate it File a claim immediately with the carrier stating the extent of damage Carefully check all envelopes shipping labels and tags before removing or destroying them Ensure that the parts listed in the appropriate KIT CONTENTS LIST are included in the package C KIT CONTENTS LIST Qty Description Part No 1 Screw 6 32 x 1 7000A400 16 4 Screw Hex Hd 1 4 x 5 8 7011165 10 2 Screw Torx Pan H
9. t 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 signal ling 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 Strobe Tube Replacement WARNING High voltages are present in a strobe light system Wait at least five 5 minutes after shutting off power before servicing the unit Failure to do so may result in property damage serious injury or death to you and others a Disconnect all power to the strobe system power supply before performing any maintenance b Remove and retain the two screws and lockwashers which secure the light assembly to the mounting bracket see figure 3 c See figure 4 Remove and retain the screws which secure the visor to the mounting bar d Disconnect the quick connect terminals from the defective strobe tube e Remove the strobe tube assembly by pulling the wires at the base of the strobe tube assembly Pull the strobe tube straight away from the mounting bar CAUTION Service life of strobe tube will be shortened if glass is touched If glass has been handled clean carefully with a grease
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