FRESH AERO EasyBrow Plug-In LED Eyebrow Light System For
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1. E Many times brighter than the original Grumman panel lighting and about 1 10 the power consumption Unlike the original eyebrow panel lights the EasyBrow lights run extremely cool with no heat build up E All components have a UL flame retardant rating of at least HB 94 They are fully controllable using the existing panel rheostat from dim to full bright E Simple installation Just remove an existing eyebrow incandescent bulb mount the light strip on the lower eye brow panel with the attached 3M tape and plug in the adaptor into a bulb socket E These lights bath your panel in beautiful light and will not diminish night vision E Vibration proof design Aircraft vibration will not be a factor E Available for both 12 and 24 volt Grumman aircraft Fresh Aero FlightLights EasyBrow Plug In Eyebrow LED Light System For Grumman AA 1 amp 5 Series Aircraft Study and save this manual Read this entire manual before using the Fresh Aero EasyBrow Light System Make sure you understand the instructions and safety precautions in this manual Keep this manual and your invoice in a safe place for future WARNING reference Fresh Aero EasyBrow Light General Safety Warnings and Precautions Warning always adhere to the following safety precautions when using this product Do not alter or modify the EasyBrow Light in any way Do not tamper with internal components These lights use internal components that match the specific LED light2. The FAA people we have talked with consider the installation of this unit a very minor add on that would be approved using the field approval process 337 form Some district offices consider the EasyBrow and EasyFuel Lights to be just bulb replacements with an A amp P logbook entry with a power requirement significantly less than the original lighting Also we have included a EasyBrow Technical Specifications Sheet with this manual to help facilitate FAA approvals Please talk to your local FAA Flight Standards Office for more information To amplify on our warranty if you are unable to get these lights approved just return the unit to us at Fresh Aero in the condition it was received unused within 6 months for a full refund less shipping Fresh Aero Aviation 1142 Roseland Drive Columbia TN 38401 7700 Phone 931 381 6092 888 581 4952 931 215 8801 Email info freshaero com www freshaero com 8
3. configuration There are no user replacement parts Handle lights carefully Do not drop LEDs are static sensitive so be sure to use proper grounding procedures when handling these lights When installing the EasyBrow Light locate the aircraft on a level surface and chock aircraft tires to prevent movement The EasyBrow light is designed for Grumman AA 1 amp 5 series aircraft with 12 volt or 24 volt electrical systems Do not modify or use in other aircraft Do not use the 12 volt configuration on 24 volt Grumman aircraft Contact Fresh Aero for correct configuration or for modified units for other applications Never use the EasyBrow light or any other single cockpit cabin panel light as the only lighting source when flying at night As with other aircraft systems always have redundant lighting available for safe night operations Warning The warnings precautions and instructions discussed in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors that cannot be built into the EasyBrow light and must be supplied by the person or persons using this product If you have questions regarding the installation or operation of the EasyBrow Light System or just need another manual please call or write Fresh Aero at the at the contact numbers or e mail address at the bottom of the next page Manuals are also available on our web site in PDF
4. FRESH AERO EasyBrow Plug In LED Eyebrow Light System For Grumman AA 1 amp AA 5 Series Aircraft Where Imagmakion Meets Innovation The Steelebrook Group Fresh Aero FlightLights EasyBrow Plug In Eyebrow LED Light System For Grumman AA 1 amp 5 Series Aircraft Thank you for purchasing the Fresh Aero EasyBrow Plug in Eyebrow LED Light System for Grumman AA 1 amp 5 Series Aircraft Were confident you will be pleased with this latest innovation in Grumman aircraft instrument panel lighting If you fly your Grumman AA series aircraft at night you know that the original instrument panel lighting leaves a lot to be desired The EasyBrow eyebrow light is the perfect solution The EasyBrow LED Light System consists of a 31 inch 48 LED light bar only 2 mm thick The EasyBrow uses the same plug in bayonet connector we use on our Easy Light overhead lighting unit and it plugs into a incandescent light socket in the Grumman panel eyebrow The entire unit weighs less than 1 ounce 1 5 oz s with cover Innovative Features Include State of the art LED solid state lighting in red green amp blue E lluminates entire instrument panel with bright and clean light No halos hot spots or weak spots just beautiful even light The EasyBrow accentuates the needles and indices on the gauges and makes reading the instruments a joy Em Very long life cycle LEDs when used correctly have a life span of at least 50 000 hours
5. format at www freshaero com Fresh Aero FlightLights EasyBrow Plug In Eyebrow LED Light System For Grumman AA 1 amp 5 Series Aircraft Other Legal Notices The Fresh Aero Aviation makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages injuries or benefit expected by using this unit lawfully or any request from a third person which are caused by the inappropriate use of this product Disclaimer of Warranty Fresh Aero Aviation makes no representations of warranties either expressed or implied by or concerning any content of these written materials and in no event shall be liable for any implied warranty for any consequential incidental or indirect damages including but not limited to damages for loss of business profits or business interruption arising from the use or inability to use these written materials or equipment No liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained in these written materials or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained therein Copyright 2009 13 Fresh Aero Aviation reserves all rights to this manual including the right to alter the features of this product and contents of this publication without obligation or advance notice The Fresh Aero EasyBrow Plug In Eyebrow Light System for Grumman AA 1 amp 5 series Aircraft 3 year Limited Warranty Fresh Aero Aviation makes every effort to provide high quality and durable products to the aviation community a
6. lane where the red lenses are located thoroughly with a non oil based cleaner like Fantastic 409 or denatured alcohol Note Use proper static sensitive grounding procedures when handling LEDs Another Long Note If you purchased the EasyBrow Light with the integrated with the EasyFuel Light and or dimmer include the following instructions to the EasyBrow installation instructions below If not just disregard the inapplicable paragraphs Decide where you want to locate the dimmer in the lower glare shield we recommend a location on the left side The dimmer should be between the EasyBrow Light and the panel Drill a 3 8 inch hole at your dimmer location on the lower eye brow panel Use this hole to mount the dimmer control when mounting the EasyBrow Light Just remove the control knob washer amp nut and mount the dimmer shaft in this hole with the included O rings washer and nut The O rings are used to space the dimmer for a flush nut mounting and also to provide a friction fit to prevent dimmer movement The O rings are mounted on the dimmer shaft first before mounting Just use what you need Push on the control knob If the knob turns independently of the dimmer shaft not likely apply a drop of general purpose adhesive to the inside of the vinyl knob and slide amp twist the knob onto the dimmer shaft after the dimmer is mounted to secure the knob Fish the EasyFuel wire leads the long leads
7. nd warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 3 years from the date of purchase This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly to misuse abuse negligence or accidents repairs or alterations outside our facilities or to lack of maintenance We shall in no event be liable for death injuries to persons or property or for incidental contingent special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you To take advantage of this warranty the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid Proof of purchase date and an explanation defect or problem must be included with the product If inspection verifies the defect we will either repair or replace the product at our discretion or may elect to refund the purchase price price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement We will return the repaired or replaced product at our expense but if we determine there is no defect or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty then the purchaser must bear the cost of returning the product This warranty gives you specific rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state 4 Fresh Aero FlightLights EasyB
8. o ground no lights E Re install the top glare shield and all screws Fresh Aero FlightLights EasyBrow Plug In Eyebrow LED Light System For Grumman AA 1 amp 5 Series Aircraft Operating The EasyBrow Light Except for a major improvement in the quality of panel light nothing changes Just use your panel mounted rheostat to control the brightness of your EasyBrow Light just as you always have to control your other panel lights Note The EasyBrow Light LEDs are optimized for maximum brightness at 13 8 volts de 27 6 volts on the 24 volt Tigers the standard bus voltage on the Grumman AA 5 Series aircraft with the engine running and alternator charging The EasyBrow Light will certainly work well with the engine off but the brightness will be slightly less than when the engine is running Trust us you won t notice it A Few Words on FAA Approval We consider the EasyBrow and EasyFuel Light Systems to be a major improvement in Grumman cockpit and cabin lighting Intrinsic safety and easy installation with absolutely no modification to the airframe or electrical system make the EasyBrow Light a superior panel lighting solution for your AA 1 amp 5 series aircraft But even some minor modifications to certified aircraft need some type of FAA approval to be legally used in the aircraft If you install the EasyBrow and or the EasyFuel Light unit in your aircraft you may need at least a FAA field approval to be completely legal and airworthy
9. rap tubing at the end of the strip to the glare shield This step applies only if youre mounting the EasyBrow Light without the protective clear covering E Cuta small 1 16 wide slot inch deep in the lower glare shield about 1 inch past the shrink wrapped end photo 2 A pair of small tin snips or a thin cut off wheel on a Dremel Tool will work nicely here Thread the wires from the EasyBrow Light though this slot to pass the wires to the inside of the lower shield You want to see a gentle not too sharp radius in the wires here E Reinstall the lower shield reinstall light sockets and plug the EasyBrow adaptor into the an empty socket by aligning the bayonet lugs on the adaptor with the mating slots in the bulb socket and push amp twist the adaptor into place Important hold the hex portion of the adaptor to push and twist not the resistor This will require very little turning Confirm that adaptor is locked in socket by gently pulling on adaptor If adaptor pops out align and try again E Form a loop with the EasyBrow wires and secure the wire neatly with electrical tape photo 3 Keep wires clear of speed nuts screws or any other metal and do not allow wires to abrade on them Note Confirm that ground wire is reinstalled correctly Check for proper tightness and lack of corrosion This is a good time to spray corrosion retardant like Corrosion X on terminals and light sockets Remember n
10. row Plug In Eyebrow LED Light System For Grumman AA 1 amp 5 Series Aircraft Installation Photos Photo 2 Close up of wires Photo 3 EasyBrow wires passing to inside of lower looped amp plugged into existing eyebrow panel light socket inside lower panel Installing the Fresh Aero EasyBrow Eyebrow Lighting System Read and understand all the proceeding safety precautions and warnings before installing the EasyBrow Light System FAA Approval Information If you install the EasyBrow Light in your aircraft WARNING you may need at least a FAA field approval to be completely legal and airwor thy Please see the last page for more information E Locate aircraft on a level surface and chock aircraft tires to prevent movement E Remove the top of the eyebrow glare shield Continued Fresh Aero FlightLights EasyBrow Plug In Eyebrow LED Light System For Grumman AA 1 amp 5 Series Aircraft Installing the Fresh Aero EasyBrow Eyebrow Lighting System continued E The EasyBrow uses one of the incandescent bulb sockets in the eye brow If you want the redundancy you can leave the other two original bulbs in place Choose the a socket for the EasyBrow Light and remove this bulb Then remove the screws that hold the light sockets on the lower glare shield E Remove the lower glare shield leave the wiring harness in place E Place the lower glare shield on a flat surface with the exterior facing up and clean surface p
11. with the two contact quick disconnect down behind the instrument panel to the fuel gauges Remove the two screws above the fuel gauges and mount the EasyFuel Light using the same screws Push the EasyFuel Light up against the panel below the throttle mixture controls and tighten the screws Do not over tighten Plug the connector on the EasyFuel Light into the wire lead connector and secure the leads behind the panel using FAA approved procedures The plugs are polarized and will fit only one way Continued Fresh Aero FlightLights EasyBrow Plug In Eyebrow LED Light System For Grumman AA 1 amp 5 Series Aircraft Installing the Fresh Aero EasyBrow Eyebrow Lighting System continued E Place the EasyBrow Light across the glare shield where the red lenses are located photo 1 The EasyBrow light will mount flat and centered longitudinally on this angled surface Look for the red dot on the EasyBrow strip this is the center When mounting the light Favor the inboard portion of the angled surface towards the panel when mounted Leave the original lens openings mostly clear for the redundant incandescent bulbs E Remove the tape backing from EasyBrow strip in small sections starting at the center and working to the ends and gently press the EasyBrow strip onto the lower glare shield taking care not to apply direct pressure to the actual LEDs E Use an instant bond adhesive like Super Glue to bond the shrink w
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