OWNER’S MANUAL & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS EPL9000-B 11.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 2 PAGE CONTENT 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 4 PRE-INSTALLATION 5 PINNACLE BASICS 6 FIXED HEIGHT BRACKETS AND HOOK MOUNTING 7 FIXED HEIGHT BRACKETS PERMANENT MOUNTING 8-10 ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT BRACKETS AND HOOK MOUNTING 10-11 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 12-13 BREAKOUT BOX 13 FLASH PATTERNS AND CONNECTOR INSTRUCTIONS 14 CONTROLLER AND WIRE HARNESS INSTRUCTIONS 15 PINNACLE TROUBLESHOOTING 16 REPLACEMENT PARTS 17 PRODUCT MAINTENANCE BACK WARRANTIES AND POLICIES
PRE-INSTALLATION IMPORTANT NOTICE TO INSTALLER: Make sure to read and understand all instructions and warnings before proceeding with the installation of this product. Ensure that the manual and any warning cards are delivered to the end user of this equipment. Proper installation of the lightbar requires the installer to have a thorough knowledge of automotive electronics, systems, and procedures. Lightbars provide an essential function of an effective visual warning system.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Input Voltage Inboard Module (ea): Corner Module (ea): Takedown Module (ea): Alley Light Module (ea): Standby Current: Reverse Polarity: Load Dump: Wiring: 10-16Vdc Current Draw (Amps) Average Peak 0.5Amps @ 12.8Vdc 1.0Amps @ 12.8Vdc 0.5Amps @ 12.8Vdc 0.33Amps @ 12.8Vdc 1.0Amps @ 12.8Vdc 2.0Amps @ 12.8Vdc 1.0Amps @ 12.8Vdc 0.65Amps @ 12.8Vdc Average = Flashing Peak = 100% Steady ON .022Amps@12.8Vdc Fuse Protected Protected Power Cable Data Cable Power Consumption = 0.
PINNACLE BASICS This is a basic configuration showing many of the features offered. Your PINNACLE may have a different configuration. This diagram should only be used as a reference.
FIXED HEIGHT BRACKETS & HOOK MOUNTING 1. Mount fixed height brackets (See Figure 1) using supplied (3) T25 torx screws on each side. Temporarily place the lightbar in it’s correct position on the roof of the vehicle. The bar should be positioned about the center line of the “B” pillar. 2. Based on the bar’s position, determine wire entry into vehicle. Mark location for later use.
FIXED HEIGHT BRACKETS PERMANENT MOUNTING 1. Locate the permanent hardware kit that is included. Kit will include (4) 1/4”-20 x 1“ hex head screws, (4) flat washers, (4) lock washers, (4) square nuts, and (6) T25 Torx Screws. 2. Attach fixed height brackets to lightbar using T25 Torx Screws. Brackets should be adjusted to identical positions at both ends of lightbar. See Figure 1. 3. Position the lightbar on the vehicle roof in the desired mounting location.
ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT BRACKETS & HOOK MOUNTING PIVOT ARM HEIGHT & ROOF ANGLE ADJUSTMENT SCREWS FRONT TO BACK TILT ADJUSTMENT SCREWS VEHICLE SPECIFIC BRACKET VEHICLE SPECIFIC BRACKET ADJUSTMENT SCREW ADJUSTABLE RUBBER FEET HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT SCREWS Page 8
ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT BRACKETS & HOOK MOUNTING 1. Attach vehicle specific bracket to adjustable mounting bracket. 1 1/2” Allen drive screw must be placed “underneath” djustable mounting bracket (See Figure 1). Allen drive screw will be accessible through hole in front of adjustable bracket. Square nut must be placed in front of vehicle specific bracket. Place 1/4“ lockwasher between square nut and vehicle specific hook bracket. See Figure 1 for details.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION REPRESENTS VEHICLE ROOF FRONT-BACK TILT ADJUSTMENT SCREWS FEET MUST SIT FLAT ON ROOF TIGHTEN BRACKETS TO ROOF BY COUNTER CLOCKWISE ROTATION LOCATION FOR MOUNTING SCREWS TO ROOF CENTER ABOUT “B” PILLAR FIGURE 3 WARNING - CARE MUST BE TAKEN WHEN DRILLING THROUGH THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE NOT TO DRILL INTO ANY EXISTING WIRING AND NOT TO DRILL THROUGH THE HEADLINER OR SUPPORT MEMBERS OF THE VEHICLE. CHECK BOTH SIDES OF THE MOUNTING SERVICE PRIOR TO DRILLING.
BREAKOUT BOX 40Amp FUSE (Customer Supplied) RE D 12 GROUND GA RJ-45 CABLE RED LIGHT No Inputs Input Activated Added Input . DRAIN WIRE GREEN LIGHT Command Rec’d Steady On Has good (See below) connection LOW POWER (STANDBY) MODE If there is no input to the breakout box for 15 seconds, the lightbar will go into a “standby” mode. The standby mode is a low power mode that is used to extend the life of your battery. The green light will turn off when the lightbar enters standby mode.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION IMPORTANT: When passing cables through firewall or other sheet metal, insert grommet to protect the cable! 2. 3. 4. Install a 40Amp Fuse (customer supplied) to the end of the RED wire of the Lightbar Power Cable. a. Remove the fuse before connecting any wires to the battery. b. DO NOT USE CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSIBLE LINK. Connect the other end of the Fuse to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of the battery. a.
FLASH PATTERNS & CONNECTOR INSTRUCTIONS FLASH PATTERN TABLE BREAKOUT BOX HOOKUP: Make sure the 24-pin connector and the RJ-45 connector are snapped in securely. Follow the label for the wire color to connect to a 12Vdc source, which turns on that given light or lights. Make sure your wire connections are secured and isolated from any other wire.
CONTROLLER & WIRE HARNESS INSTRUCTIONS LIGHT MODULE WIRE HARNESS LOCATIONS REPLACEMENT OF INBOARD, CORNER, TAKEDOWN AND ALLEY LED MODULES: 1. Disconnect main power. 2. Remove top cover by removing 6 sealed torx head screws. 3. Locate module and remove mounting screw. Pull module from lightbar. 4. Remove connector from rear of module by disengaging locking latch and pull connector from back of module. (see illustration at right) 5. Push module connector into module ensuring locking latch is seated properly.
TROUBLESHOOTING NORMAL OPERATION Under Normal operation with lightbar turned on the breakout box will have the Green and Red LED light on steady. When ever you change an input to the lightbar the Red LED on the breakout box will flash then go back to steady. When the lightbar is off (no inputs active) the Green LED on the breakout box will stay on for 15 seconds then go off putting the lightbar into sleep (standby) mode.
REPLACEMENT PARTS STANDARD REPLACEMENT PARTS EPL PART # PEPL9A0C PEPL9A1C-D PEPL9A1C-P PEPL9A2C PEPL9BBHNS PEPL9BBHNL PEPL9CNTRL1 PEPL9CS12AA PEPL9CS12AC PEPL9CS12BB PEPL9CS12BC PEPL9CS12GC PEPL9CS12RC PEPL9CS12RR PEPL9CS12WC PEPL9HL6C PEPL9L00A PEPL9L00B PEPL9L00C PEPL9L00R PEPL9LLD(xx) PEPL9LLSAA PEPL9LLSAC PEPL9LLSBB PEPL9LLSBC PEPL9LLSGC PEPL9LLSRC PEPL9LLSRR PEPL9LLSWC PEPL9LLSFC PEPL9LLSKC PEPL9LLSMC PEPL9LLSPC PEPL9LLSZC PEPL9LLSJC PEPL9LLSNC PEPL9RFGR PETLJ00 PETLK00 PETLK04 PETLMX1 PETLM00 PETLM(nn
WARRANTY & RETURN GOODS PROCEDURE To review our Limited Warranty Statement & Return Policy for this or any SoundOff Signal product please visit our website at www.soundoffsignal.com and select the “Warranty & Returns” link along the left column of our home page. If you have questions regarding this product please contact Technical Services, Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5 pm at 1.800.338.7337, press #4 to skip the automated message.
PRODUCT MAINTENANCE CLEANING: Keeping the lenses clean and scratch free will optimize the performance of the lightbar. To clean use a soft cotton cloth and mild soapy water to clean dirt and insects off from the lenses. Never use window cleaners or harsh chemicals on the lenses; this may cause failure of the lenses or reduce clarity resulting in the reduction of light output. The exterior of the lightbar also should be cleaned with mild soapy water and a soft cotton cloth.
WARRANTY & RETURN GOODS PROCEDURE To review our Limited Warranty Statement & Return Policy for this or any SoundOff Signal product please visit our website at www.soundoffsignal.com and select the “Warranty & Returns” link along the left column of our home page. If you have questions regarding this product please contact Technical Services, Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5 pm at 1.800.338.7337, press #4 to skip the automated message.
