INSTALLATION AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL TDDL15 TRAFFIC DIRECTORS TDDL15-36 Series TDDL15-42 Series TDDL15-47 Series PLITSTR192 REV.
NOTICE Due to continuous product improvements, we must reserve the right to change any specifications and information, contained in this manual at any time without notice. Star Headlight & Lantern Co., Inc. makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this manual, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Star Headlight & Lantern Co., Inc.
Important: This product is used to direct traffic. Improper use may result in vehicular collision, personal injury and/or death. Star Headlight & Lantern Co., Inc., and its subsidiaries shall not be held responsible for damages directly or indirectly caused by improper use of this product. Always carefully consider the effect on traffic that the selected light pattern will have before engaging the lights. The TDDL15 uses state-of-the-art Light Emitting Diode (LED) technology.
Before beginning the installation: • Determine where the Traffic Director is to be mounted (on your lightbar, on your roof, in your rear window, etc. • Check to see that there are no obstructions hindering the visibility of your traffic director. • Then select a location to mount your controller. The controller must be located in a dry location out of direct sunlight, free of dirt and dust. Under the vehicle's instrument panel is usually the best choice.
Mounting Instructions The following mounting instructions describe the standard, most common way to mount this light. This method may or may not apply to your vehicle. Because vehicles can vary widely in their design, it may be necessary to configure the brackets differently than described. Some applications may require you to design your own custom brackets. The installer assumes all responsibility for the integrity of the installation.
(Mounting CONT’D) 4. Whether you are using the L-Brackets or not, slide the bolts to their desired location along the track and mount the bolts through pre-drilled holes in your vehicle or through the mounting brackets. Use one each of the enclosed flat washer and nut on each bolt. If you are using the L-brackets provided, you will need to supply the appropriate bolts or other fasteners to attach the brackets to your mounting surface.
(Mounting CONT’D) 274-RDCV TDDL15-47CV Mounting (Ford Crown Victoria Mounting) 1. The 274-RDCV mounting brackets enclosed with the 47” TDDL15-47CV are designed to mount directly to the child restraint fixtures inside the vehicle on the rear deck, facing out the rear window. 2. Using the carriage bolt enclosed with the brackets, mount one of the 274-RDCV brackets to each of the child restraint fixtures located on the rear deck of the vehicle. Secure them with the washers and lock nuts provided. 3.
(Mounting CONT’D) TD92-7KTA TAHOE BRACKET KIT TDDL15-42TA (Chevy Tahoe Mounting) 1. The TD92-7KTA is included with the TDDL15-42TA. It includes (2) lightstick mounting brackets and (4) 1/4” x 3/4” self-drilling hex head screws. 2. These brackets are designed to mount to the roof framework at the rear of the vehicle. Pull down the overhead plastic trim from the rear of the Chevy Tahoe. 3. Locate the third upholstery “push-it” mounting hole from end. 4.
(Mounting CONT’D) 6. Repeat steps 3-5 on other side of vehicle. 7. Replace the plastic trim piece. 8. Use the 1/4-20 Bolts installed on the back of the traffic director with the washers and lock nuts enclosed with the traffic director, to secure the traffic director to the bracket. Because of the wide variety of mounting applications, Star Headlight & Lantern Co., Inc. assumes no responsibility for the secure mounting of this light.
Electrical Connections 1. The cable attached to your Traffic Director should have a green connector (part #CPSS-153) attached to it. Eight colored 18 AWG wires, one bare drain wire, and a large red 12AWG wire should already be connected from the cable to the connector. 2. Connect a ground wire to the interior empty terminal on the green connector. (See diagram above) The corresponding terminal plugs into the outlet on the back of the controller and is marked BAT-.
(Wiring CONT’D) Wiring for Optional Automatic Activation 1. The Traffic Director may also be wired to automatically bypass the ULB42-TD--2 controller On/ Off switch and turn on through the use of an alternate power source (i.e. lightbar switch, siren switch, reverse switch, etc.). 2. When you apply +12VDC to the 12AWG wire supplying the stick with power, you will bypass the On/Off switch and activate the Traffic Director. When activated, the Traffic Director will automatically enter the "Warn" pattern.
Optional Jumper Settings If the standard traffic directing mode is acceptable, skip this section. The TD77-2 control box and the ULB42-TD-2 control box are identical except for the factory default setting of a jumper located inside the control box. This jumper will control the output of the two arrays on each end. The TD77-2 comes with the jumper defaulted for standard operation. TD77-2 Optionally you may wish to set the jumper so that your arrowstick operates in "Phantom" mode.
Operation Important: This product is used to direct traffic. Improper use may result in vehicular collision, personal injury and/or death. Star Headlight & Lantern Co., Inc., and its subsidiaries shall not be held responsible for damages directly or indirectly caused by improper use of this product. Always carefully consider the effect on traffic that the selected light pattern will have before engaging the lights. 1.
(Operation CONT’D) 5. The ULB42-TD-2 controller also has three "option" buttons: Fast, Dim, and Alt. Dim Button This Traffic Director has three different levels of “brightness”. This allows the user the option to dim the light for nighttime operation. When the "Dim" button is pressed once the "Dim" label will change from green to red and the Traffic Director will dim slightly (50%). Pressing it a second time will change the button to orange and the traffic director will dim further (15%).
(Operation Jumper in TD77-2 Mode CONT’D) Fast Function for Left / Center Out / Right Patterns The "Fast" button provides the user with the option to display any of the patterns (Left, Center Out, or Right) in a "faster" mode. Pressing the "Fast" button once should change the "Fast" label to red and speed up the pattern. Pressing the button again will change the "Fast" label back to green and revert the pattern to the standard speed.
Service LED FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY The manufacturer warrants this LED light against factory defects in material and workmanship for five years after the date of purchase. The owner will be responsible for returning to the Service Center any defective item(s) with the transportation costs prepaid. The manufacturer will, without charge, repair or replace at its option, products, or part(s), which its inspection determines to be defective.
