SuperVisor TL Installation Guide for 2007 Ford Expedition
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1. other recommendations ofthe manufacturer and be protected from moving parts and hot surfaces Looms grommets cable ties and similar installation hardware should be used to anchor and protectall wiring Fuses or circuit breakers should be located as close to the power takeoff points as WARNING possible and properly sized to protectthe wiring and devices Particular attention should be paid to the location and method of making electrical connections and splices to protectthese points from corrosion and loss of conductivity Ground terminations should only be made to substantial chassis components preferably directly to the vehicle battery The usershould install a fuse sized to approximately 125 ofthe maximum Amp capacity in the supply line to protectagainstshortcircuits Forexample a 30 Amp fuse should carry a maximum of 24 Amps DO NOT USE 1 4 DIAMETER GLASS FUSES AS THEY ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR CONTINUOUS DUTY IN SIZES ABOVE 15 AMPS Circuitbreakers are very sensitive to high temperatures and will false trip when mounted in hot environments or operated close to their capacity Route the wiring cable into the passenger compartment down the door postas shown in Figure 17 passenger side shown or as otherwise desired As stated before in the Note in Step 4 the cable can also be routed up above the headliner across and down behind the plastic corner door post covers and under the dashboard Refer to the service manual for the Ford Expedition for2. responding ata high rate of speed or walking on or around traffic lanes The effectiveness ofthis warning device is highly dependentupon correct mounting and wiring Read and follow the manufacturer s instructions before installing orusing this device The vehicle operator should insure daily thatall features of the device operate correctly In use the vehicle operator should insure the projection of the warning signal is notblocked by vehicle components 1 e open trunks or compartment doors people vehicles or other obstructions This equipmentis intended for use by authorized personnel only Itis the user s responsibility to understand and obey all laws regarding emergency warning devices The user should check all applicable city state and federal laws and regulations Code 3 Inc assumes no liability for any loss resulting from the use of this warning device Properinstallation is vital to the performance of this warning device and the safe operation of the emergency vehicle Itis importantto recognize thatthe operator of the emergency vehicle is under psychological and physi ological stress caused by the emergency situation The warning device should be installed in such a manner as to A Notreduce the output performance ofthe system B Place the controls within convenientreach ofthe operator y 50 thathe can operate the system withoutlosing eye contactwith the roadway WARNING Emergency warning devices often require high electrical vo
3. INSTALLATION amp OPERATION MANUAL SUPERVISOR TL ee CODE 3 A PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT COMPANY SuperVisor TL Interior Lighting System Expedition 2007 Model CONTENTS A AP A 2 Unpacking amp Pre Installation cesses 2 AS TAN ORG MOUNUNG AAA PA 3 4 WINE DIAM near E 5 Wiring Instructions FUSING nononono erneer eenen 6 LED Flash Pattern Selection amp Troubleshooting 7 Exploded View Parts List sssrin 8 Wo oe 9 11 PP inihnanuinuninness teu asivasoia yale anes 12 For future reference record your product s serial no here IM P 0 RT A NT Read all instructions and warnings before installing and using INCA Tee This manual must be delivered to the end user of this equipment Introduction The SuperVisor TL is an interior lighting system thatfits in the visor area near the top of the windshield Itdelivers an amazing warning signal The SuperVisorTL is designed on a modular basis which means thatthe lightbar can be customized to meetmostany requirements The SuperVisorTL has room for up to ten LED lightheads Each lighthead is individually wired for any flash pattern or combination offlash patterns required The use of this or any warning device does not ensure that all drivers can or will observe or react to an emergency warning signal Never take the right of way for granted Itis your responsibility to be sure you can proceed safely before entering an intersection driving againsttraffic
4. detailed instructions as to how to remove the door post cover for access to route the cable It is advisable to leave an extra loop of cable when installing the lightbar to allow for future changes or reinstallations Connect the black lead to a solid frame ground earth preferably the or ground earth side of the battery and the remaining power wires to the 12V terminal of the battery powerswitches sirenorRLS controller Each lighthead is wired independently to allow complete flexibility of control Jm GN FIGURE 17 LED Fusing Considerations Although the average current draw per module is very low due to the type of circuit used to power each module the instantaneous peak currentto a module can be significantly higher during low voltage conditions To avoid prematurely blowing ATO style fuses or tripping breakers itis recommended the following rule of thumb be used to size fuses or breakers This is especially importantin lightbars with many LED modules running off a single fused source Minimum fuse size calculation See Wiring Diagram page 5 For LED 12 volt electrical current only 5 X number of 3 LED modules being fused Total Electrical Current at12 8 VDC Product Features 3 LED Optix lighthead options Red Blue Amber White Directional Wide or Hybrid Optics Flashing or Steady Burn Control Size 50 00 long x 2 01 tall x 6 86 deep Weight 7 5 lbs WARNING This Productcontains high intensity LED devices To
5. e Make sure the connector is pushed back away from the area where the bracket attaches so thet you don t crush it when you tighten the screws in the mounting bracket Position the Driver s side pivot arm and attach the three torx screws as shown in Figure 6 Repeat this operation for the Passenger side pivot arm and outer mounting bracket Leave the torx screws slightly loose atthis time FIGURE 4 FIGURE 5 FIGURE 6 Step 3 Attach Brackets to Sun Visor Retaining Clips Place the inner bracket on the retaining clip as shown in Figures 7 and 8 Attach the inner bracket and retaining clip to the headliner with FIGURE 7 FIGURE 8 FIGURE 9 3 Step 4 Mounting the SuperVisor TL The cable can either be routed across the top of the SuperVisor TL and down the door post or up under the headliner atthe center of the vehicle and then across and down behind the plastic door post cover whichever is preferable Note To Route the cable above the headliner and down behind the door post covers refer to the service manual for the Ford Expedition for detailed instructions as to how to remove the door post cover to gain access to route the cable Once all four sun visor brackets are attached and the cable is routed the SuperVisor TL is ready to be installed Tiltthe rear view mirror down as far out of the way as possible Carefully move the SuperVisorTL into position above the rear view mirror by tilting one end up as shown in Figure 10 then swing the other end
6. f warranty CODE 3 INC MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF FITNESS OR MERCHANTABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT PRODUCT RETURNS Ifa product must be returned for repair or replacement please contact our factory to obtain a Return Goods Authorization Number RGA number before you ship the product to Code 3 Inc Write the RGA number clearly on the package near the mailing label Be sure you use sufficient packing materials to avoid damage to the product being returned while in transit Code 3 Inc reserves the right to repair or replace at its discretion Code 3 Inc 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 returned to sender after the service has been rendered NEED HELP Call our Technical Assistance HOTLINE 314 996 2800 Code 38 Inc 10986 N Warson Road St Louis Missouri 63114 2029 USA Ph 314 426 2700 Fax 314 426 1337 www code3pse com Revision 1 07 07 Instruction Book Part No T14790 2007 Public Safety Equipment Inc Printed in USA 12
7. ge wiring or other internal components 4 LUN BLUE WHT go RRA AR E E AA sr Eur 7 ie amp nf ee a EZ a E Sf go S Q J AA SS WA r NG o Sy r NG Z E YY Sy NY 4 P S PASSENGER DRIVER SIDE SIDE ZE CALCULATION USE 5 AMP FOR EACH LED HEAD WIRING DIAGRAM Wiring Instructions Larger wires and tight connections will provide longer service life for components For high current wires itis highly recommended thatterminal blocks orsoldered connections be used with shrink tubing to protectthe connections Do notuse insulation displacement connectors e g 3M Scotchlock type connectors Route wiring using grommets and sealantwhen passing through compartmentwalls Minimize the number of splices to reduce voltage drop High ambienttemperatures e g underhood will significantly reduce the currentcarrying Capacity of wires fuses and circuit breakers Use S XL type wire in engine compartment All wiring should conform to the minimum wire size and
8. ltages and or currents Properly protectand use caution around live electrical connections Grounding or shorting of electrical connections can cause high currentarcing which can cause personal injury and or severe vehicle damage including fire Any electronic device may create or be affected by electronmagnetic interference After installation of any electronic device operate all equipmentsimultaneously to insure that operation is free of interference Never power emer gency warning equipmentfrom the same circuitorshare the same grounding circuitwith radio communication equipment PROPER INSTALLATION COMBINED WITH OPERATOR TRAINING IN THE PROPER USE OF EMERGENCY WARNING DEVICES IS ESSENTIAL TO INSURE THE SAFETY OF EMERGENCY PERSONNELAND THE PUBLIC Alldevices should be mounted in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions and securely fastened to vehicle elements of sufficientstrength to withstand the forces applied to the device Driver and or passengerairbags SRS willaffectthe way equipmentshould be mounted This device should be mounted by permanentinstallation and within the zones specified by the vehicle manufacturer if any Any device mounted in the deployment area of an air bag will damage or reduce the effectiveness ofthe airbag and may damage or dislodge the device Installer must be sure that this device its mounting hardware and electircal supply wiring does notinterfere with the air bag or the SRS wiring orsensors Mounting the u
9. nection operating when connection powered b Defective module b Replace module Parts List Reference Number PartDescription PartNumber 1 LED Module Contact Code 3 Inc for P N 2 Chassis 114770 3 OuterPanel T14786 4 Outer Mtg Brkt Expedition Pass Side 114791 5 Inner Mtg Brkt Expedition Pass Side 114779 6 Inner Mtg Brkt Expedition Drvr Side 114780 Outer Mtg Brkt Expedition Drvr Side T14792 10 11 WARRANTY Code 3 Inc s emergency devices are tested and found to be operational atthe time of manufacture Provided they are installed and operated in accordance with manufacturer s recommendations Code 3 Inc guarantees all parts and components except the lamps to a period of 1 year LED Lighthead modules to a period of 5 years unless otherwise expressed from the date of purchase or delivery whicheveris later Units demonstrated to be defective within the warranty period will be repaired or replaced at the factory service center at no cost Use of lamp or other electrical load of a wattage higher than installed or recommended by the factory or use of inappropriate or inadequate wiring or circuit protection causes this warranty to become void Failure or destruction ofthe productresulting from abuse or unusual use and or accidents is not covered by this warranty Code 3 Inc shallin no way be liable for other damages including consequential indirectorspecialdamages whether loss is due to negligence orbreach o
10. nitinside the vehicle by a method other than permanentinstallation is not recommended as unitmay become dislodged during swerving sudden braking or collision Failure to follow instructions can resultin personal injury Unpacking amp Pre installation Carefully remove the SuperVisor TL and place iton a flatsurface taking care notto scratch the lenses or damage the cable coming outof the side Examine the unitfor transitdamage broken lamps etc Reportany damage to the carrier and keep the shipping carton Standard lightbars are builtto operate on 12 voltD C negative ground earth vehicles If you have an electrical system other than 12 volt D C negative ground earth and have notordered a specially wired lightbar contactthe factory for instructions Testthe unitbefore installation To test touch the black wire to the ground earth and the other wires to 12 volts D C in accordance with the instructions attached to the cable an automotive battery is preferable for this test Some units may be factory wired for control by an LED flasherin which case the cable s wire tag should be consulted A battery charger may be used butplease note thatsome electronic options flashers stingrays etc may notoperate normally when powered by a battery charger If problems occur atthis point contactthe factory WARNING AN Utilizing non factory supplied screws and or mounting brackets and orthe impropernumber ofscrews may resultin loss of wa
11. preventeye damage DO NOT stare into lightbeam atclose range Directional module Flash Pattern Table 2 CycleFlash DEFAULT QuadPopFlash75 NFPA QuadFlash75 Triple Pop Flash75 Steadyburn SingleFlash375 ModelF lash SingleF lash250 ActiveF lash SingleF lash150 FiveFlash70 FiveFlash150 QuadFlash70 QuadFlash150 TripleFlash70 DoubleF lash150 DoubleFlash70 TripleFlash150 SingleFlash75 EIS Ca Momentarily short and release a Q3 to change patterns 67 5 a 2 qe 5i ue DE 11 PCB Flash Pattern Header for OPTIX LEDX Troubleshooting AllSuperVisor TLs are thoroughly tested prior to shipment However should you encounter a problem during installation or during the life ofthe product follow the guide below for information on repairand troubleshooting Additional information may be obtained from the factory technical help line at 314 996 2800 Follow the guide below for information on repair and troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Note LED modules must be replaced as a module There are no user serviceable parts PROBLEM QUESTIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION EE CE A LED module not a Bad power ground a Fixcon
12. rranty coverage on the equipment Mounting Hardware All mounting hardware is packed in a small box inside the main carton There are four brackets used to mount the Supervisor TL to the vehicle These are discussed in detail later Step 1 Removing Sun Visor Pivot Brackets and Visor Clips Begin the installation by removing the driver and passenger sun visors Remove the three screws thathold the pivotarm bracket of the sun visors to the headliner using a 15 Torx screwdriver as shown in Figure 1 Remove the single 15 Torx screw that holds the visor clip to the headliner again using a 15 Torx screwdriver as shown in Figure 2 Carefully reach up above the headliner and pull the visor vanity mirror light wire free to getaccess to the harness connecter Unplug the visor vanity mirror light wire ifthe vehicle is so equiped by pushing in on the small square detent see Figure 3 while pulling on the connector to unplug the harness Small Square Detent__ FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 Step 2 Attach the Pivot Arm Brackets Attach the outer mounting brackets thatare supplied noting the difference between passengerand driverside brackets see Figure 4 Note The Driver side is shown Rotate the pivot arm on the Driver s side sun visor and verify the orientation of the outer bracket as shown in Figure 5 Replug the Connector that goes to the visor mirror vanity light Carefully tuck the wire and Connector back into the hole in the headliner Not
13. up into position being very careful not to scratch the plastic corner post covers Line up the mounting holes in the outer mounting brackets with the threaded holes in the SuperVisor TL and thread the supplied 1 4 20 bolts and internal tooth lock washers into the SuperVisor TL s Outer Panel see Figure 11 Line up the mounting holes in the inner mounting brackets with the threaded holes in the SuperVisor TL and loosely thread the supplied 1 4 20 bolts and internal tooth lock washers into the holes in the SuperVisor TL s Outer Panel as shown in Figure 12 Carefully tighten the three torx screws in each of the two outer pivot brackets by tightening each screw a little ata time See Figure 13 Note Tightening the three screws each a little at a time helps prevent cracking the OEM plastic pivot bracket Tighten the two torx screws in the center inner mounting brackets see Figure 14 Tighten the two 1 4 20 bolts in the Outer Mounting Brackets see Figure 15 While pushing up firmly on the SuperVisor TL s Outer Panel to close up the gaps as much as possible between the SuperVisor TL s outer panel and the vehicle s headliner fabric tighten the two 1 4 20 bolts atthe inner mounting brackets see Figure 16 Un FIGURE 10 FIGURE 1 FIGURE 12 FIGURE 13 FIGURE 14 FIGURE 15 FIGURE 16 The bracket fasteners make excellent hard mounting points for radar guns and video cameras etc Caution Drilling into the housing of the lightbar could dama
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