Federal Signal Corporation GL5 Instruction Sheet

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2562055AREV. A 804Printed in U.S.A.INSTRUCTION SHEETFORFLUSH MOUNT LIGHT MODEL GL5SAFETY MESSAGE TO INSTALLERS AND USERSWARNINGPeople’s lives depend on your safe installa-tion of our products. It is important to read,understand and follow all instructionsshipped with the products. In addition, listedbelow are some other important safetyinstructions and precautions you shouldfollow:• To properly install this light: you musthave a good understanding of automotiveelectrical procedures and systems, alongwith proficiency in the installation anduse of safety warning equipment.• This product contains high intensity LEDdevices. To prevent permanent eyedamage, DO NOT stare into the lightbeam at close range.• DO NOT install equipment or routewiring in the deployment path of an airbag.• When drilling into a vehicle structure, besure that both sides of the surface areclear of anything that could be damaged.• In order for the light to function prop-erly, a separate ground connection mustbe made. If practical, it should be con-nected to the negative battery terminal.At a minimum, it may be attached to asolid metal body or chassis part that willprovide an effective ground path as longas the light system is to be used.• Locate light control so the VEHICLE andCONTROL can be operated safely underall driving conditions.• Do not attempt to activate or deactivatelight control while driving in a hazardoussituation.• You should frequently inspect the light toensure that it is operating properly andthat it is securely attached to the vehicle.• File these instructions in a safe place andrefer to them when maintaining and/orreinstalling the product.Failure to follow all safety precautions andinstructions may result in property damage, seriousinjury, or death to you or others.A. GENERAL.The Model GL5 is a flush mount LED light designed tobe used in a flashing mode. Lens colors (amber, red, or blue)are specified when ordering.B. INSTALLATION.NOTEFor maximum coverage and effectiveness, the lightassembly should be mounted in a horizontalorientation in pairs: one in front and one to theside.1. Determine the desired mounting location. Usingthe flange, scribe drill position marks on the mountingsurface for the 4mm mounting bolts. A 5-7/16" x 3-11/16"rectangular hole is required for clearance. Center therectangular hole between the mounting holes.CAUTIONBefore drilling or cutting holes in ANY part of thevehicle, be sure that both sides of the mountingsurface are clear of parts that could be damaged;such as brake lines, fuel lines, electrical wiring orother vital parts.2. Drill four mounting holes in the mounting surface.Cut the clearance hole.3. Secure the light assembly to the mounting surfaceusing the supplied hardware as shown in figure 1.C. ELECTRICAL.NOTEThe light is completely wired at the factory anddoes not require additional internal wiring. All theconductors necessary for control of all functions arecontained in the cable.The basic light function of the unit must be controlledby a user supplied flasher. Before proceeding, ensure thatthe light assembly has been installed on the vehicle inaccordance with the instructions.WARNINGLight system controls must be located so thatthe VEHICLE and CONTROLS can be oper-ated safely under all driving conditions.

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