Feniex L-22109 Avatar Exterior Light Bar Installation Guide
- June 13, 2024
- Feniex
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L-22109 Avatar Exterior Light Bar
Installation Guide
This instruction manual serves as a guide for the Avatar Exterior Light bar.
IMPORTANT! Please read through all provided instructions and any listed
warnings in regards to product use.
SAFETY REGULATIONS
The following provides all the information necessary to safely operate the previously listed products of Fenix Industries, Inc. Please read this manual thoroughly before installing or operating your new product in order to prevent any damage or injury. Failure to follow the listed instructions in the manual may result in damage to your product or personal injury.
- The product(s) contain(s) high-intensity LEDs. Do not stare directly into the light(s) as eye damage or momentary blindness could occur.
- Please guarantee all vital components of the vehicle are not in danger of being damaged by drilling holes necessary for installation. Check all sides of the mounting surface before drilling any holes into the vehicle.
- Do not install this product in any way that interferes with the deployment of the air bag. Doing so may damage the effectiveness of the air bag and can lead to serious personal and vehicle injury. The installer will assume full responsibility of proper installation of the new unit.
- Please clean the mounting surface before installation of the unit when using tape, brackets, magnet, Velcro or suction cups.
- The product ground wire must be connected directly to the Negative (-) battery post for effective use of the unit. Please follow all wiring guidelines provided to guarantee long lifespan and productivity. Failing to follow these instructions may result in damage to the product.
Warranty
Fenix Industries, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser that the product
shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for sixty (60) months
from the date of purchase for all LED products. Feniex Industries warranties
computer systems, horns, speakers and sirens and controllers for 24 months,
while coverage for strobes, switches and flashers are for a 12 month term. If
a manufacturer defect occurs within this time period, Feniex will repair or
replace malfunctioning parts free of charge.
If a warranty problem occurs, please contact customer support at
1.800.615.8350 or visit the web site at
www.Feniex.com. If the product needs to be returned
for repair or replacement, call our customer support line to receive a return
merchandise authorization number. Operational times will be from 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. central time. Please do not send in product without contacting Feniex
first for a RMA number and filling out the return form located at
www.feniex.com under the About Us tab.
SERVICE AFTER EXPIRATION
Feniex Industries will still provide service for all products after expiration
of the warranty. For any issues, call the customer support line. In some
instances it may be necessary for the product to be shipped, freight prepaid
and insured for
loss or damage to Fenix headquarters.
WARNING: Utilizing non-factory screws and mounting brackets may result in
loss of warranty coverage
WARRANTY LIMITATIONS
This warranty shall not apply if this product is a.) used with products not
sold or licensed by Feniex Industries, Inc. (including, but not limited to,
power supplies, radios, control devices, adapters and power converters); b.)
is used for rental; c.) is modified or tampered with; d.) is damaged by
negligence, accident, unreasonable use, or by other causes unrelated to
defective materials or workmanship; or e.) has had the serial number altered,
defaced orremoved.
Any applicable implied warranty, including warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose, are hereby limited in duration to the
warranty periods described previously in this manual. In no event shall Feniex
Industries be liable for consequential or incidental damages resulting from
the breach of any implied or express warranties. This warranty is valid world
wide.
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Industries, Inc.
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used only in accordance with the terms of such an agreement. Products and
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REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF FENIEX INDUSTRIES, INC
Avatar Lightbar Controller Function List 12V+ Input
| Wire Color | Functions | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Black | Mode 1 | |
| Red | Mode 2 | Overrides Mode 1 |
| Orange | Mode 3 | Overrides Modes 1 and Mode 2 |
| Green | Cruise Mode | Activates all 4 corners at 20% brightness (Modes 1, 2 and |
3 override this function.
Blue| Takedown Steady| Overrides Takedown Flashing
White| Left Alley Steady| Overrides Alley Flashing
Red/Black| Right Alley Steady| Overrides Alley Flashing
Orange/Black| Takedown/Alley Flashing| Flashes the current pattern selected in
Modes 1, 2, or 3
Green/Black| Arrow Flashing| Flashes the current pattern selected in Modes 1,
2, or 3
Blue/Black| Dim| Dims all modules to 20% brightness, except for programmed
takedowns and alleys
White/Black| Arrow Left| Overrides arrow flashing in Modes 1, 2 or 3
Black/White| Arrow Right| Overrides arrow flashing in Modes 1, 2 or 3
Red/White| Pattern Changer| Cycles through 50 flash patterns
Green/White| Rear Cut Off| Turns off all rear facing modules except for
takedowns
Blue/White| Front Cut Off| Turns off all front facing modules except for
takedowns
Features and Specifications:
Operating Voltage: 10-15V Reverse Polarity Protection
A 24V to 12V Step down converter required for 24V applications Flashing
Current Draw: 6-15 Amp
Available Colors: Red, Amber, White, Blue or Green For flash patterns, please
refer to the flash pattern list Controller features pattern memory recall
Functions:
Center Out: To engage, connect left and right arrow together
Cruise Mode: Engages bar at 20% full brightness potential
Dim Mode : Dims bar to 20% full brightness potential
Takedown Flashing Mode: Pattern displayed from Mode 1 selection
Alley Flashing Mode: Pattern displayed from Mode 1 selection
Overrides:
- Mode 2 will override Mode 1. Mode 3 will override Modes 1 and 2
- Takedown and Alley steady will always override Takedown and Alley flashing functions
Requirements:
-External 40 amp fuse is required on the red 8 Awg wire.
Internal Controller Board
Controller board is programmed to customer requirements. If the end user
requires serviceability, please contact Feniex for assistance.
Reverse Polarity Protection
The light bar controller has built in reverse polarity circuit. This will
protect the controller in the event the user reverse connects the 12V+ and
12V- inputs.
12V- Input
Optional Wiring harness (must be specified before production; Usage:
Connection to external flasher)
| Wire Color | Function (driver to passenger side) |
|---|---|
| White | Activates rear module position 1 |
| Blue | Activates rear module position 2 |
| Green | Activates rear module position 3 |
| Orange | Activates rear module position 4 |
| Red | Activates rear module position 5 |
| Black | Activates rear module position 6 |
| Yellow | Activates rear module position 7 |
| Brown | Activates rear module position 8 |
Programming Takedowns, Alleys or Directional
Enter program mode by connecting the Blue/Black, the Blue/White and the
Green/White together tap 10 times to 12 V+.
Programming Front Takedowns:
Connect Blue/White to 12 V And connect the required wires to 12Vs, tap
Black/White to lock the selection.
Rear Takedowns:
Connect Green/White to 12 V And connect the required wires to 12Vs, tap
Black/White to lock the selection.
Alleys:
Connect Blue/White to 12 V And connect the Red/Black to 12Vs, tap White/Black
to lock the selection.
Arrow Sticks:
Connect Green/White to 12 V And connect the required wires to 12Vs, tap
Red/White to lock the selection.
Illustration shown indicates corresponding positions with required wires. The
image shown is for a 57” bar The Avatar 27” will implement only positions 1,
2 and 6. The 37” will implement positions 1, 2, 3 and 6, while the 47” will
use have positions 1,2,3,4, and 6. 
Required Wires:
- Position 1 – Black
- Position 2 – Red
- Position 3 – Orange
- Position 4 – Green
- Position 5 – Blue
- Position 6 – White
To service or replace a LED module:
- Remove the top cover by removing the metric M5 Phillips Screw on the center cover To gain access to the alley or corner modules the aluminum end cap must be removed. To gain access to the end cap, the center top cover must be first removed.
- Each module is supported by 2 metric M3 x7 Phillips Screw.
- To remove a module, unfasten both screws from the back of the module ( as shown in Figure B).
- Slide out the 2 plastic end caps on each side of the module ( as shown in Figure B).
- Disconnect the male connector from the wire assembly extruding from the controller.
- Connect the male connector of the replacement module to the same port on the controller.
- Place the module in the frame and fasten both screws from step 3 to the back of the module.
- Slide the plastic clips back into the frame on each side of the module.
- Fasten the top cover with the hardware removed during Step 1.
Adjusting Height
Depending on the height of the vehicle, the feet of the bar will need to be
adjusted for the required height and angle of the vehicle. To adjust the
height:
- Determine the location for the vehicle for the light bar and check that no equipment will be damaged when drilling holes in the vechile to mount the light bar.
- Unfasten the hex bolt located on the side of the feet (as shown above) to adjust the height of the bar. Most sedans require the feet at the maximum height, while flat surface vehicles, such as SUVS require more adjustment to meet the required height.
- Once the required height is met, fasten the hex bolt to lock the height on the feet in position.
- A rubber grommet is provided to function as a cushioning barrier between the roof and the metal bracket.
Installing the Vehicle
Specific Hook Bracket
- Remove the 3” hex bolt which is pre-inserted in the light bar feet.
- Using the hook bracket drill and secure the bracket to the vehicle using the two pilot holes on the bottom of the bracket.
- Ensure that the vehicle’s door will close without any interference.
- Tighten the vehicle specific bracket by reattaching the hex bolt to secure the hook bracket to the light bar feet.
- Secure and tighten the bracket on each side until the bar is snugly mounted.
- Once secure, drill a one inch hole to route the harness assembly through the vehicle and then seal the hole with a silicone adhesive.
MOUNTING DIAGRAM
Warning! Do not overtighten the hex bolts on the light bar. Doing
so may cause the light bar to bow downward.
Electrical Installation
Power Cable Wiring:
- Install a 40Amp Fuse (customer supplied) to the end of the Red, 8 AWG wire of the light bar power wire harness assembly. Do not use a circuit breaker or fusible link. Do not insert the fuse until the opposite end of the fuse holder is connected to the vehicle battery.
- Connect the opposite end of the fuse to the 12V + terminal of the battery. Do not use more than 1 foot of wire between the fuse and the battery terminal to ensure wire protection.
- Connect the Black, 8 AWG wire to the factory chassis ground.
Function Cable Wiring:
- Route the Function Cable wire to the control equipment.
- Wire function cables to switches, depending on functions to be implemented in vehicle.
Warning: All Customer supplied wires connecting to 12V + or 12V- must be
sized to supply at least 100% of the maximum current and properly fused at the
power source with the correctly rated fuse.
Avoid routing wires in the deployment area of the vehicle air bag or any other
potentially hazardous locations.
The examples provided illustrate the series of patterns found in the Avatar
exterior light bar series.Each group shown has 6 different modes of the
pattern depicted.
Group A: Half-half Pattern
| • Single 50-50 | • Single 60-40 |
|---|---|
| • Single 80-20 | • Triple 80-20 |
| • Accelerator-Random | Triple 100-100 |
Group B: 1-1-1-1-1 Pattern
| • Single 50-50 | • Single 60-40 |
|---|---|
| • Single 80-20 | • Triple 80-20 |
| • Accelerator-Random | Triple 100-100 |
Group C: 2-2-2-2-2 Pattern
| • Single 50-50 | • Single 60-40 |
|---|---|
| • Single 80-20 | • Triple 80-20 |
| • Accelerator-Random | Triple 100-100 |
Group D: 3-4-3 Pattern
| • Single 50-50 | • Single 60-40 |
|---|---|
| • Single 80-20 | • Triple 80-20 |
| • Accelerator-Random | Triple 100-100 |
Group E: 3-2 Pattern
| • Single 50-50 | • Single 60-40 |
|---|---|
| • Single 80-20 | • Triple 80-20 |
| • Accelerator-Random | Triple 100-100 |
Group F: 1-2-1-2-1 Pattern
| • Single 50-50 | • Single 60-40 |
|---|---|
| • Single 80-20 | • Triple 80-20 |
| • Accelerator-Random | Triple 100-100 |
Group G: On-Off Pattern
| • Single 50-50 | • Single 60-40 |
|---|---|
| • Single 80-20 | • Triple 80-20 |
| • Accelerator-Random | Triple 100-100 |
Group H: Low Power Pattern
| • Single 50-50 | • Single 60-40 |
|---|---|
| • Single 80-20 | • Triple 80-20 |
| • Accelerator-Random | Triple 100-100 |
Cluster Patterns:
The cluster patterns feature multiple patterns at functioning at once. The
colors shown in each group indicate a different occurring pattern.
Cluster 1
Cluster 2
Directional Patterns:
- 7 patterns for Left arrow function
- 7 patterns for Right arrow function
- 7 patterns for Center out function
The seventh pattern for all directional patterns is accelerator-random.
Cluster 3
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