4. Plug the retainer lock into the connector shell as shown to
lock the wires into the shell.
5. If the supplied 12-inch wires were used, use insulated butt
connectors to connect the wires to the beacon's power
cable. Ensure that the connectors are securely crimped and
properly insulated.
6. Install a one-amp fuse and fuse holder to the positive (+)
terminal at the voltage source. Connect one side of the
power switch to this fuse. Connect the beacon's red wire to
the switched terminal of the switch.
7. Connect the black (–) wire from the beacon to a known good
vehicle ground as close to the beacon as is practical.
Permanently Mounting the Beacon
Selecting a flash pattern is optional and should be completed
during the installation. For flash pattern descriptions, see the
table on page 17.
To mount the beacon:
1. Scribe the locations of the three mounting holes in the base.
There are two sets of evenly spaced holes, 120° apart on
the bottom of the beacon itself. Holes for the #8 self-tapping
screws are on a 2.75-inch diameter (where the lines intersect
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