X6465G - Balise LED Epcom - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL X6465G Epcom

Installation and Operation Instructions LED Beacon

A low profile LED beacon with a long, maintenance-free service life. These beacons are ideal for industrial vehicle applications and feature a 12-80 VDC operating range.

Orange and black warning light fixture with grid pattern (no text or symbols visible)

WARNING!

Failure to install or use this product according to manufacturer's recommendations may result in property damage, serious bodily/personal injury, and/or death to you and those you are seeking to protect!

Do not install and/or operate this safety product unless you have read and understand the safety information contained in this manual.

1. Proper installation combined with operator training in the use, care, and maintenance of emergency warning devices are essential to ensure the safety of you and those you are trying to protect.
2. Exercise caution when working with live electrical connections.
3. This product must be properly grounded. Inadequate grounding and/or shorting of electrical connections can cause high current arcing, which can cause personal injury and/or severe vehicle damage, including fire.
4. Proper placement and installation are vital to the performance of this warning device. Install this product so that output performance of the system is maximized and the controls are placed within convenient reach of the operator so that s/he can operate the system without losing eye contact with the roadway.
5. It is the responsibility of the vehicle operator to ensure during use that all features of this product work correctly. In use, the vehicle operator should ensure the projection of the warning signal is not blocked by vehicle components (i.e., open trunks or compartment doors), people, vehicles, or other obstructions.
6. The use of this or any other warning device does not ensure all drivers can or will observe or react to a warning signal. Never take the right-of-way for granted. It is your responsibility to be sure you can proceed safely before entering an intersection, driving against traffic, responding at a high rate of speed, walking on or around traffic lanes.
7. This equipment is intended for use by authorized personnel only. The user is responsible for understanding and obeying all laws regarding warning signal devices. Therefore, the user should check all applicable city, state, and federal laws and regulations. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any loss resulting from the use of this warning device.

Specifications:

Size: Permanent Mount W: 5.1" x H: 4.2"

Magnet Mount W: 5.1" x H: 4.3"

Weight: Permanent Mount 0.6 lb.

Magnet Mount 1.6 lb.

Voltage: 12-80 VDC systems

Current Draw: 150 mA

Pulse 8: 85 FPM

Installation & Mounting:

Carefully remove the beacon and place it on a flat surface. Examine the unit for transit damage, broken lenses, etc. If damage is found, contact the transit company or distributor. Do not use damaged or broken parts.

Mounting:

Permanent

Position the unit in the desired mounting location. Using the base as a template, mark the mounting hole locations. Drill three 3/16" mounting holes, and drill one hole for power wire routing. The use of a grommet is recommended for wires passing through compartment walls. Mount the beacon using #10 hardware.

Important! This unit is a safety device, and it must be connected to its own separate, fused power point to assure its continued operation should any other electrical accessory fail.

Mounting:

Temporary, magnet

Comes complete with a magnet, a fifteen foot cord and a cigarette lighter plug. A magnet mount kit is also available.

Note: These units are not sealed on the bottom. For operation in an extremely moist environment or as added protection against moisture, sealing the wire exit hole on the bottom with a pliable caulking material is recommended.

Note: Operating the vehicle without the lens installed on the product may result in damage that will NOT be covered under warranty

CAUTION: HIGH VOLTAGE. Before servicing light, turn "OFF" power and wait five minutes.

WARNING!

Maximum recommended vehicle speed for safe operation using the Magnet Mount model is 65 mph (104 km/h) on a well maintained road, when fitted to the center of a vehicle roof of steel construction. Higher speeds could cause the mount to fail, resulting in the beacon flying off of the vehicle, which could cause damage to other vehicles and injury or death to the passengers.

The magnet mount is not intended as a permanent mounting for the beacon. The magnet mount unit must be mounted on a magnetic surface (i.e. no fiberglass, etc.). Insure that the magnet is kept clean.

Wiring:

The wiring for this configuration is as shown in Figure 1 below. The positive line must have a 3 amp fuse, as shown. A switch may be used to control the on/off function.

FUSE (3 AMP) (USER SUPPLIED) SWITCH (USER SUPPLIED) RED WIRE BLACK WIRE (+) (-) GROUND GROUND BATTERY

Manufacturer Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liability:

Manufacturer warrants that on the date of purchase this product will conform to Manufacturer's specifications for this product (which are available from the Manufacturer upon request), and Manufacturer further warrants that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship. This Limited Warranty extends for thirty six (36) months from the date of purchase. Manufacturer will, at its discretion, repair or replace any product found by the Manufacturer to be defective and subject to this Limited Warranty.

DAMAGE TO PARTS OR PRODUCTS RESULTING FROM TAMPERING, ACCIDENT, ABUSE, MISUSE, NEGLIGENCE, UNAPPROVED MODIFICATIONS, FIRE OR OTHER HAZARD; IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR OPERATION; OR NOT BEING MAINTAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES SET FORTH IN MANUFACTURER'S INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS VOIDS THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.

ORAL STATEMENTS OR REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE PRODUCT WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN MADE BY SALESPEOPLE, DEALERS, AGENTS OR OTHER MANUFACTURER'S REPRESENTATIVES DO NOT CONSTITUTE WARRANTIES. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY MAY NOT BE AMENDED, MODIFIED, OR ENLARGED EXCEPT BY A WRITTEN AGREEMENT SIGNED BY AN AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL OF MANUFACTURER WHICH EXPRESSLY REFERS TO THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.

Exclusion of Other Warranties:

MANUFACTURER MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED AND SHALL NOT APPLY TO THE PRODUCT. BUYER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR UNDER ANY OTHER THEORY AGAINST MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE PRODUCT AND ITS USE SHALL BE THE REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF THE PRODUCT AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.

Limitation of Liability:

IN THE EVENT OF LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER CLAIM RELATED TO THE MANUFACTURER'S PRODUCTS, MANUFACTURER'S LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT PAID FOR THE PRODUCT AT THE TIME OF THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MANUFACTURER BE LIABLE FOR LOST PROFITS, THE COST OF SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR LABOR, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR OTHER SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES BASED UPON ANY CLAIM FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT, IMPROPER INSTALLATION, NEGLIGENCE, OR OTHER CLAIM, EVEN IF MANUFACTURER OR A MANUFACTURER'S REPRESENTATIVE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. MANUFACTURER SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT OR ITS SALE, OPERATION AND USE, AND MANUFACTURER NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES THE ASSUMPTION OF ANY OTHER OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH PRODUCT.

This Limited Warranty defines specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights which vary from state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages.

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