TriCore NarrowStik Installation Guide
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1. In use the vehicle operator should insure the projection of the warning signal is not blocked by vehicle components i e open trunks or compartment doors people vehicles or other obstructions This equipment is intended for use by authorized personnel only It is the user s responsibility to understand and obey all laws regarding emergency warning devices The user should check all VAN 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 WARNING Proper installation is vital to the performance of this warning device and the safe operation of the emergency vehicle It is important to recognize that the operator of the emergency vehicle is under psychological and physiological stress caused by the emergency situation The warning device should be installed in such a manner as to A Not reduce the output performance of the system B Place the controls within convenient reach of the operator so that he can operate the system without losing eye contact with the roadway Emergency warning devices often require high electrical voltages and or currents Properly protect and use caution around live electrical connections Grounding or shorting of electrical connections can cause high current arcing which can cause personal injury and or severe vehicle damage including fire PROPER INSTALLATION COMBINED WITH OPERATOR TRAINING IN THE PROPER USE OF EMERGENC2. number of splices to reduce voltage drop High ambient temperatures e g underhood will significantly reduce the current carrying capacity of wires fuses and circuit breakers Use SXL type wire in engine compartment All wiring should conform to the minimum wire size and other recommendations of the manufacturer and be protected from moving parts and hot surfaces Looms grommets cable ties and similar installation hardware should be used to anchor and protect all wiring Fuses or circuit breakers should be located WARNING as close to the power takeoff points as possible and properly sized to protect the wiring and devices Particular attention should be paid to the location and method of making electrical connections and splices to protect these points from corrosion and loss of conductivity Ground terminations should only be made to substantial chassis components preferably directly to the vehicle battery The user should install a fuse sized to approximately 125 of the maximum Amp capacity in the supply line to protect against short circuits For example 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 Circuit breakers are very sensitive to high temperatures and will false trip when mounted in hot environments or operated close to their capacity Wiring Instructions Refer to the manual packaged with the 8 Output TriCoree Narrow
3. reverse order from the Standard See Figure 3 on page 4 for details Step 6 Check all connections for frayed or shorted wires Insert the plug back into the TriCore Narrowstik control head This Product contains high intensity TriCore devices To prevent eye damage WARNING A y P nn DO NOT stare into light beam at close range Blue Yellow Grey Green Violet Tan Orange Brown DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER SIDE Input Cable STANDARD TRICORE NARROWSTIK WIRE COLORS LIGHT HEAD POSITIONS TriCoree NarrowStik Wire Designations STANDARD SYSTEM WITH x CABLE ON DRIVERS SIDE i Figure 2 SYSTEM WITH CABLE oN ON PASSENGER SIDE EN Connecting TriCores NarrowStik Cable to a 5 Output Control Head or RLS System It may be necessary to fit the TriCore Narrowstik to a 5 output control system The required connections are shown below in Fig 4 to connect a 5 output control head or a 5 output RLS Refer to the 5 output control head user manual or RLS manual for control head operation NASLDC 5 Output Control Head Connections RLS 5 Output Connections As shown the Orange and Tan Violet and Green and the Grey and Yellow wires will need to be paired into each single output as indicated Note that the each wire shown with two color designations is actually representing two individual wires into a single output Figure 4 Dimming All TriCore Narrowstik models come equipped with a DIM low power mode as standard that allows the u
4. 585 40 707964 47 T07965 Cable 22 TriCore Narrowstik 115222 End Cap T09502 Follow the guide below for information on repair and troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Note TriCore Modules must be replaced as a module There are no user serviceable parts PROBLEM QUESTIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION TriCore Module not a Bad power ground a Fix connection operating when connection b Defective module b Replace module powered AN Any disassembly of any of the TriCore light heads will result in loss of warranty coverage on the I WARNING equipment WARRANTY This product with TriCoree Technology was tested and found to be operational at the time of manufacture Provided this product is installed and operated in accordance with the manufacturer s recommendations Code 3 Inc warrants all parts and components with the exception of all incandescent and halogen bulbs of the product to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year and TriCore light heads for a period of five 5 years from the date of purchase This Warranty excludes normal wear amp tear Units demonstrated to be defective within the warranty period will be repaired or replaced at the factory service center at no cost Code 3 Inc will return the repaired product with transportation cost prepaid Code 3 Inc assumes no liability for expenses incurred in the packaging handling and shipping of the product to the Factory T
5. INSTALLATION amp OPERATION MANUAL ACODE 3 PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT INC TRICOREs NARROWSTIK u Contents Introduction with warnings e 2 Unpacking amp Pre installation o o 2 DEE engines 2 A A A 3 5 Product Specifications i 5 Maintenance Parts LS 6 Trouble Shooting Guide 6 NOIES nd A ananas 7 Warranty A oes eee cto cane eee 8 IM PO RT AN T Read all instructions and warnings before installing and using JANE This manual must be delivered to the end user of this equipment Introduction The TriCore NarrowStik is a traffic directing device that will mount in many locations including the back of a light bar or rear panel of a truck The NarrowStik Product is a series of lights that point traffic away from the scene of an accident or work site 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 against traffic responding at a high rate of speed or walking on or around traffic lanes The effectiveness of this warning device is highly dependent upon correct mounting and wiring Read and follow the manufacturer s instructions before installing or using this device The vehicle operator should insure daily that all features of the device operate correctly
6. Stik Controller for detailed control head wiring installation and operation instructions Step 1 After installing the TriCore Narrowstik route the cable into the vehicle to where the TriCore NarrowStik Control Head will be mounted Step 2 Cut the cable to length and strip back the cable insulation Step 3 Using a minimum 16 gauge user supplied wire connect a power wire through a user supplied 15 amp fuse or breaker from the positive 12V side of the battery and route the wire to the TriCore NarrowStik Control Head Step 4 Using a minimum 16 gauge user supplied black wire Route a wire from the battery negative ground earth and using the 1 4 insulated quick slide located in the TriCore NarrowStik Control Head Parts Bag connect the black 16 gauge wire to the terminal in the back of the TriCore NarrowStik Control Head Step 5 Remove the 14 Position Terminal Plug from the back of the TriCore Narrowstik Control Head Connect the user supplied power wire from Step 3 above and the 10 wires from the TriCore NarrowStik Cable to the 14 Position Terminal Plug as shown in Figure 2 on page 4 See the Installation Manual for the TriCore Narrowstik Control Head for auxiliary wire functions Note The Standard TriCore NarrowStik is set up as a Front or Rear Facing System with the cable exiting the Drivers Side When installing the TriCore Narrowstik with the cable exiting from the Passenger side the TriCore Module Control Wires will need to be in
7. Y WARNING DEVICES IS ESSENTIAL TO INSURE THE SAFETY OF EMERGENCY PERSONNEL AND THE PUBLIC Unpacking amp Pre installation After unpacking the items carefully inspect the unit and its associated parts for any damage that may have been caused in transit Report any damage to the carrier immediately Installation amp Mounting The TriCore NarrowStik was designed with a flexible mounting system to allow its use with as many light bars as possible Figure 1 below shows the mounting bracket assembly that allows the TriCore NarrowStik to be attached to most light bar systems Questions about a specific application should be directed to the Technical Hot Line number given on the last page of this manual Permanent Mounting Prior to mounting consideration must be given to cable location The cable should exit the end cap on the Driver s side unless otherwise specified 1 4 20 ACORN NUT 1 4 SPLIT WASHER 7 1 4 FLAT WASHE y LA oa ee a lt we we a 1 4 20 X 1 2 LG d Sy MOUNTING BRACKET CARRIAGE BOLT Or FIGURE 4 2 Larger wires and tight connections will provide longer service life for components For high current wires it is highly recommended that terminal blocks or soldered connections be used with shrink tubing to protect the connections Do not use insulation displacement connectors e g 3M Scotchlock type connectors Route wiring using grommets and sealant when passing through compartment walls Minimize the
8. early 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 Code 3 Inc a subsidiary of Public Safety Equipment Inc PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPIVENT INC Code 3 Inc 10986 N Warson Road St Louis Missouri 63114 2029 USA Ph 314 426 2700 Fax 314 426 1337 www code3pse com Revision 0 01 2010 Instruction Book Part No T15231 Code 3 and TriCore are registered trademarks of Code 3 Inc a subsidiary of Public Safety Equipment Inc 2010 Code 3 Inc Printed in USA
9. echnical Service Department for repair For in warranty product return authorization questions regarding product warranty coverage or questions regarding out of warranty repair quotes contact the Factory Technical Service Department The TriCore light heads are sealed as part of the quality control process This Warranty is void if in the judgment of Code 3 Inc 1 an attempt has been made to break the light head seal or repair the light head and or 2 the product has been used with inappropriate or inadequate wiring or circuit protection and or 3 the product has failed as a result of abuse or unusual use and or accidents CODE 3 INC SHALL IN NO WAY BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER DAMAGES RELATING TO THE PRODUCT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL INDIRECT OR SPE CIAL DAMAGES OR LOST PROFITS OR REVENUE NOR ANY EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE REMOV AL AND OR RE INSTALLATION OF PRODUCTS REQUIRING SERVICE AND OR REPAIR EXCEPT AS SET FORTH ABOVE CODE 3 INC MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FORA PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT NEED HELP Call our Technical Assistance HOTLINE 314 996 2800 PRODUCT RETURNS If a 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 Cl
10. ser to reduce the light inten sity if desired The current consumption is also significantly reduced in this mode approximately 60 See the Control Head manual for details them especially in brightly lit areas Failure to use adequate light for the circumstances can cause The Dim setting reduces the light output of emergency warning lights reducing the effectiveness of motorists to fail to see the emergency vehicle and lead to serious personal injury or death Never WARNING use the DIM setting in a brightly lit area Use of the DIM setting may cause emergency lights to not comply with applicable emergency warning light standards Use caution when using the DIM setting to assure that motorists can clearly see the emergency vehicle Specifications Size Varies L X 2 7 8 W X 2 H Operating Voltage 10 16VDC Current Draw 8 Head 6 Head 5 Head Average 4A 3A 2 5A Maximum 8A 6A 5A Note Current consumption is reduced by approximately 60 when in DIM mode Maintenance The TriCore NarrowStik requires minimal routine maintenance Occasional cleaning of the Light Head Lens is all that is required to sustain maximum light output Water or Code 3 lens polish and a very soft cloth is needed for cleaning The plastic scratches easily so cleaning is recommended only when necessary Parts List Name Type Part Number TriCore Light Heads TriCore Narrowstik Contact Code 3 for Replacements Chassis Extrusion 30 T09
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