SoundOff Signal ENFWBF nFORCE LED Interior Lightbar Instruction Manual
- June 13, 2024
- SoundOff Signal
Table of Contents
- SoundOff Signal ENFWBF nFORCE LED Interior Lightbar
- PRODUCT INFORMATION
- Components/Contents
- Technical/Power Specifications
- Electrical Installation
- Important Information
- TOP VIEW WITH COVER ON
- TOP VIEW WITH COVER OFF
- BOTTOM VIEW
- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- POWER SPECIFICATIONS
- ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
- FLASH PATTERNS
- LIGHT MODULE WIRE HARNESS LOCATIONS
- nForce TROUBLESHOOTING
- REPLACEMENT PARTS & ACCESSORIES
- WARRANTY & RETURN GOODS PROCEDURE
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
SoundOff Signal ENFWBF nFORCE LED Interior Lightbar
PRODUCT INFORMATION
The nFORCE LED Interior Lightbar is a high-intensity lighting device designed to enhance safety in various applications. It features a compact and durable design, making it suitable for use in vehicles such as emergency response vehicles, law enforcement vehicles, and utility vehicles.
Components/Contents
The package includes the following components:
- nFORCE LED Interior Lightbar
- Wiring and installation instructions
Technical/Power Specifications
The nFORCE LED Interior Lightbar operates within the following specifications:
- Material: Durable and weather-resistant
- Operating Temperature: Suitable for a wide range of environments
- Input Voltage Range: 10 – 16 Vdc
- Light Bar Component Standby Current: 0.010 Amps
- Reverse Polarity Current Draw (Average = Flashing): 0.002 Amps
- Power Consumption (Watts):
- Ignition ON – 0.13 Watts,
- Ignition OFF – 0.03 Watts
- Protected Load Dump Wiring
- Protected Power Cable : 25ft 18 AWG Wires, (+) Red, (-) Black, (Data) White
Electrical Installation
The nFORCE LED Interior Lightbar can be installed in both front and rear locations. It offers various programming options for different lighting effects:
Cruise Mode:
This mode allows the user to program any light group(s) to glow when
activated. For dual/tri-color bars, the color for each light group is
selectable.
Takedown Mode:
This mode allows the user to program any Light Head Group(s) to turn on
steadily when activated, providing steady takedown lighting.
Steady ON Mode:
- This mode is accessible with the PC App only and allows the user to program any light module to turn on steadily at a 50% duty cycle.
- For detailed wiring and installation instructions, please refer to the provided documentation.
IMPORTANT: Installers and users must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding the use and installation of warning devices. Improper use or installation may void warranty coverage. For more information about the warranty and return policy, please visit our website or contact our Technical Services.
If you have any questions or require assistance with this product, please contact Technical Services Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET at 1.800.338.7337 (press #4) or email techservices@soundoffsignal.com.
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. The use
of the lightbar does not insure that all drivers can or will abide by or react
to an emergency warning signal, especially at high rates of speeds or long
distances. The operator of the vehicle must never take the right of way for
granted and it is the operator’s responsibility to proceed safely. The
effectiveness of the lightbar is highly dependant on the correct mounting and
wiring. The installer must read and follow the manufacturer’s installation
instructions and warnings in the manual. The vehicle operator should verify
daily that the lightbar is securely fastened to the vehicle and properly
functioning before operating vehicle. The lightbar is intended for use by
authorized personnel only. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure they
understand and operate the emergency warning devices in compliance with the
applicable city, state and federal laws and regulations. SoundOff Signal
assumes no liability for any loss resulting from the use of this warning
device.
Components/Contents
Standard Equipment:
- 1 – nForce™ LED Interior Lightbar built to your specifications
- 1 – Breakout Box
- 1 – 24 Pin Harness
- 1 – Mounting Hardware
Unpack Lightbar
- Remove the lightbar from box and packaging.
- Save packaging for later shipping.
- Check components/contents.
- Please reference these instructions for proper wiring and installation.
Important Information
- Warning devices are strictly regulated and governed by Federal, State and Municipal ordinances. These devices shall be used ONLY on approved vehicles. It is the sole responsibility of the user of these devices to ensure compliance.
- DO NOT install this product or route any wires in the Air Bag Deployment Zone. Refer to your vehicle Owner’s Manual for the location of any air bag deployment zones.
- DO NOT connect this device to a strobe power supply. This product is self-contained and does not require an external power supply.
TOP VIEW WITH COVER ON
TOP VIEW WITH COVER OFF
BOTTOM VIEW
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Material: Powder Coated Sheet Steel
- Operating Temperature: -40º to +85º C
POWER SPECIFICATIONS
- Input Voltage Range: 10 -16 Vdc
- Light Bar Component
- Current Draw (Average = Flashing)
- Power Consumption (Watts)
- Standby Current
- Ignition ON 0.010 Amps
- Ignition OFF 0.002 Amps
- Ignition ON 0.13 Watts
- Ignition OFF 0.03 Watts
- Reverse Polarity Protected
- Load Dump Protected
- Wiring Power Cable 25ft 18 AWG Wires, (+) Red, (-) Black, (Data) White
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
Featured Highlights & Terminology:
- Mode Select: The nForce Interior Lightbar is equipped with 4 selectable pattern configuration modes. The default input wire configuration allows for 2 modes, and an additional 2 modes may be configured with the PC Application using any available input wires. Default is Mode 1 where the Mode select input is floating, Mode 2 is in use when the input activated. This feature allows up to 4 completely different sets of patterns to be programmed into the Light-bar’s non-volatile memory. Once programming configuration is complete, the Mode can be changed “on-the-fly” by an activation switch which applies voltage to the Mode input wire(s).
- Front & Rear Installations:
- Cruise Mode: Allows the user to program any light group(s) to “Glow” when this feature is activated. For dual / tri color bars, the color for each light group is selectable.
- Takedown Mode: Allows the user to program any Light Head Group(s) to turn on steady when this feature is activated to provide steady ON takedown lighting.
- Steady ON Mode: Accessable with PC App only and allows the user to program any light module to turn on steady at 50% duty cycle.
- Scene Light Mode: Allows the user to program any Light Head Group(s) to turn on steady when this feature is activated to provide additional scene lighting. The activation of this input also activates the Takedown function
- Low Power Mode: Operates lighting at reduced intensity.
- Rear Installations:
- Stop / Tail / Turn Mode: Allows the user to program any Light Head Group(s) to turn operate in 2 levels of intensity for tail and stop/turn functions.
- Directional Arrow Built-in: The directional controller is built-in w/ 9 arrow patterns for each of the 3 modes (left arrow, right arrow, and center out arrow) and the color is selectable for dual / tri color bars
Power Cable:
-
Route lightbar power cables as close to vehicles power source (battery) as possible.
-
Install a maximum of 15 Amp Fuse (customer supplied) to the end of the RED wire of the Lightbar Power Cable.
- Remove the fuse before connecting any wires to the battery.
- DO NOT USE CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSIBLE LINK.
-
Connect the other end of the Fuse to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of the battery or other high current source.
Do NOT use any more than 2ft of wire between the power source and the fuse and ensure the wire is protected and secured from being cut into; this is non- fused wire. -
Connect the BLACK wire to the factory chassis ground right next to the battery or other ground location capable of handling high current.
-
Connect the White wire to the Light Green wire on the breakout box. Make sure connection is insulated from other wire connections and vehicle ground
Ignition Wire:
Connect the Pink/White wire to a switched power source.
Warning Flash Pattern Configuration:
- Set Switch #2 on Breakout box to down position (Switch #1 must be in Up position)
- Apply voltage to the activation wire of the function which requires pattern to be changed (i.e. Front Corner, Takedown, Left Alley, etc.)
- Apply voltage to the Mode activation wire to configure mode 2 flash patterns, leave Mode activation wire floating to configure mode 1 flash patterns
- Momentarily apply voltage to the pattern select wire to change the warning flash pattern
- Set Switch #2 on Breakout box to up position to save settings and return light-bar to normal operating mode
NOTE: For settings below, Switch #2 does not need to be moved to the up position after each configuration. The switch can remain in the down position until the lightbar is completely configured and then moved to the Up position to store all the settings.
Cruise Mode Configuration:
-
Set Switch #2 on Breakout box to down position (Switch #1 must be in Up position)
-
Determine which module inputs are needed for cruise mode
-
Apply voltage to the Cruise Mode activation wire
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Apply voltage to the light group wire(s) required (i.e. Front Corner, Front Inboard 1, etc.)
-
Momentarily apply voltage to the pattern select wire to change the color between Off, Color 1, Color 2, and Color 3.
NOTE: If configuring a single color or dual color module, make sure the chosen color is configured for Off and not a color which does not exist on the module. The lightbar will flash color #1 of all modules configured for cruise mode. If a module flashes every 2 seconds and is not intended to be on when Cruise mode is activated, repeat steps ‘d’ and ‘e’ until module no longer flashes. -
Set Switch #2 on Breakout box to up position to save settings and return light-bar to normal operating mode
Takedown and Work-light Configuration:
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Set Switch #2 on Breakout box to down (Switch #1 must be in Up position)
-
Determine which module inputs are needed for Takedowns or Work-lights
-
Apply voltage to the Takedown activation wire
-
Apply voltage to the light group wire(s) required (i.e. Front Inboard 1, Rear Inboard 2, etc.)
-
Momentarily apply voltage to the pattern select wire to change the color between Off, Color 1, Color 2, and Color 3.
NOTE: If configuring a single color or dual color module, make sure the chosen color is configured for Off and not a color which does not exist on the module. The light-bar will flash color #1 of all modules configured for takedown. If a module flashes every 2 seconds and is not intended to be on when takedown is activated, repeat steps ‘d’ and ‘e’ until module no longer flashes. -
Set Switch #2 on Breakout box to up position to save settings and return light-bar to normal operating mode
Scene light Configuration:
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Set Switch #2 on Breakout box to down (Switch #1 must be in Up position)
-
Determine which module inputs are needed for Scene Lighting
-
Apply voltage to the Scene light activation wire
-
Apply voltage to the light group wire(s) required (i.e. Front Inboard 1, Rear Inboard 2, etc.)
-
Momentarily apply voltage to the pattern select wire to change the color between Off, Color 1, Color 2, and Color 3.
NOTE: If configuring a single color or dual color module, make sure the chosen color is configured for Off and not a color which does not exist on the module. The light-bar will flash color #1 of all modules configured for scene light. If a module flashes every 2 seconds and is not intended to be on when scene light function is activated, repeat steps ‘d’ and ‘e’ until module no longer flashes. -
Set Switch #2 on Breakout box to up position to save settings and return light-bar to normal operating mode.
Initial Power up Test:
- Insert Fuse(s) into Fuse Holder(s).
- Observe the GREEN Data Link indicator LED on the Breakout Box; the LED will turn ON.
- The Red indicator LED on the breakout box will be steady ON whenever any of the input wires are active
Low Power (Standby) Mode (reduced standby current)
If there is no input to the breakout box 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 lightbar will awaken from the standby mode if any input is
activated on the breakout box.
FLASH PATTERNS
#| Name| SAE
Compliant
Timing
| ECE
Compliant
Timing
| California Title 13
Compliant Timing
| Color| Sequence| fpm fps
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
SC1| Random 1| Yes| No| No| #1| Variable| –| –
SN2| Random 2| No| No| No| #1| Variable| –| –
SC3| Quint| Yes| No| No| #1| Alternating| 70| 1.2
SC4| Quad 2| Yes| No| No| #1| Variable| –| –
SC5| Q-Switch| Yes| No| No| #1| Variable| –| –
SC6| Double| Yes| No| No| #1| Alternating| 115| 1.9
SC7| Power Pulse| Yes| No| No| #1| Alternating| 180| 3
SC8| Road Runner| Yes| No| Yes| #1| Alternating| 115| 1.9
SC9| Slow Runner| Yes| No| Yes| #1| Alternating| 70| 1.2
SN10| Warp| No| No| No| #1| Alternating| 350| 5.8
SN11| Inter-Cycle| No| No| No| #1| Alternating| –| –
SN12| Warp 1-2-3| No| No| No| #1| Alternating| –| –
SC13| E-Single| Yes| Yes| No| #1| Alternating| 125| 2.1
SC14| E-Double| Yes| Yes| No| #1| Alternating| 125| 2.1
SC15| E-Triple| Yes| Yes| No| #1| Alternating| 125| 2.1
SC16| E-Single Sim| Yes| Yes| No| #1| Simultaneous| 125| 2.1
SC17| E-Double Sim| Yes| Yes| No| #1| Simultaneous| 125| 2.1
SN18| Super Slow Runner| No| No| No| #1| Alternating| 55| 0.9
SC19| Quint Simultaneous| Yes| No| No| #1| Simultaneous| 70| 1.2
SC20| Road Runner Simultaneous| Yes| No| No| #1| Simultaneous| 114| 1.9
SC21| Quint Pass/Steady Driver| Yes| No| No| #1| –| 70| 1.2
SC22| Road Runner Pass/Steady Driver| Yes| No| No| #1| –| 114| 1.9
SC23| Quint 2| Yes| No| No| #1| –| 70| 1.2
SN24| Warp 2| No| No| No| #1| –| 350| 5.8
SN25| Inter-Cycle 2| No| No| No| #1| –| –| –
SN26| Flicker Brake| No| No| No| #1| –| –| –
SN27| Flicker Cruise| No| No| No| #1| –| –| –
SN28| Steady| No| No| No| #1| –| –| –
SN29| Manifesto| No| No| No| #1| –| –| –
SN30| Power Evert| No| No| No| #1| –| –| –
SN31| Dazzle| No| No| No| #1| –| –| –
SN32| Quiver| No| No| No| #1| –| –| –
SN33| Power Sway| No| No| No| #1| –| –| –
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
SN34| Evert| No| No| No| #1| –| –| –
SN35| Alternating Rapid Flash| No| No| No| #1| –| –| –
SN36| Swift Impact| No| No| No| #1| –| –| –
SN37| Tango| No| No| No| #1| –| –| –
SN38| Tremble| No| No| No| #1| –| –| –
SN39| Shake| No| No| No| #1| –| –| –
SN40| Evolver| No| No| No| #1| Simultaneous| –| –
SN41| Corner Sweep| No| No| No| #1| –| –| –
SN42| Corner Sweep Slow| No| No| No| #1| –| –| –
SN43| Full/Sweep| No| No| No| #1| –| –| –
SN44| Full/Sweep Slow| No| No| No| #1| –| –| –
SN45| Center Sweep| No| No| No| #1| –| –| –
SN46| Center Sweep Slow| No| No| No| #1| –| –| –
SN47| Orbit| No| No| No| #1| –| –| –
SN48| Orbit Slow| No| No| No| #1| –| –| –
SN49| Double Orbit| No| No| No| #1| –| –| –
SN50| Slow Double Orbit| No| No| No| #1| –| –| –
SN51| Retrograde Orbit| No| No| No| #1| –| –| –
SN52| Slow Retrograde Orbit| No| No| No| #1| –| –| –
SN53| Progressive Alternate| No| No| No| #1| –| –| –
SN54| Recurrent| No| No| No| #1| Simultaneous| –| –
DC1| Random Dual #1| Yes| No| No| #1/2| Variable| –| –
DN2| Random Dual #2| No| No| No| #1/2| Variable| –| –
DC3| Quint Dual| Yes| No| No| #1/2| Alternating| 70| 1.2
DC4| Quad 2 Dual| Yes| No| No| #1/2| Variable| –| –
DC5| Q-Switch Dual| Yes| No| No| #1/2| Variable| –| –
DC6| Double Dual| Yes| No| No| #1/2| Alternating| 115| 1.9
DC7| Power Pulse Dual| Yes| No| No| #1/2| Alternating| 180| 3
DC8| Road Runner Dual| Yes| No| Yes| #1/2| Alternating| 115| 1.9
DC9| Slow Runner Dual| Yes| No| Yes| #1/2| Alternating| 70| 1.2
DN10| Warp Dual| No| No| No| #1/2| Alternating| 350| 5.8
DN11| Inter-Cycle Dual| No| No| No| #1/2| Alternating| –| –
DN12| Warp 1-2-3 Dual| No| No| No| #1/2| Alternating| –| –
DN13| Pattern #1 Dual| No| No| No| #1/2| Variable| –| –
DN14| Pattern #2 Dual| No| No| No| #1/2| Variable| –| –
DN15| Impact Dual| No| No| No| #1/2| Variable| –| –
DN16| Explosion Dual| No| No| No| #1/2| Variable| –| –
DC17| Quint Simultaneous Dual| Yes| No| No| #1/2| Simultaneous| 70| 1.2
DC18| Road Runner Sim. Dual| Yes| No| No| #1/2| Simultaneous| 114| 1.9
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
DC19| Quint 2 Dual| Yes| No| No| #1/2| –| 70| 1.2
DN20| Warp 2 Dual| No| No| No| #1/2| –| 350| 5.8
DN21| Inter-Cycle 2 Dual| No| No| No| #1/2| –| –| –
DN22| Super Slow Runner Dual| No| No| No| #1/2| –| –| –
DN23| Flicker Cruise Dual| No| No| No| #1/2| –| –| –
DN24| Manifesto Dual| No| No| No| #1/2| –| –| –
DN25| Power Evert Dual| No| No| No| #1/2| –| –| –
DN26| Dazzle Dual| No| No| No| #1/2| –| –| –
DN27| Quiver Dual| No| No| No| #1/2| –| –| –
DN28| Power Sway Dual| No| No| No| #1/2| –| –| –
DN29| Evert Dual| No| No| No| #1/2| –| –| –
DN30| Alternating Rapid Flash Dual| No| No| No| #1/2| –| –| –
DN31| Swift Impact Dual| No| No| No| #1/2| –| –| –
DN32| Tango Dual| No| No| No| #1/2| –| –| –
DN33| Tremble Dual| No| No| No| #1/2| –| –| –
DN34| Shake Dual| No| No| No| #1/2| –| –| –
DN35| Evolver Dual| No| No| No| #1/2| Simultaneous| –| –
DN36| Corner Sweep Dual| No| No| No| #1/2| –| –| –
DN37| Corner Sweep Slow Dual| No| No| No| #1/2| –| –| –
DN38| Full/Sweep Dual| No| No| No| #1/2| –| –| –
DN39| Full/Sweep Slow Dual| No| No| No| #1/2| –| –| –
DN40| Center Sweep Dual| No| No| No| #1/2| –| –| –
DN41| Center Sweep Slow Dual| No| No| No| #1/2| –| –| –
DN42| Orbit Dual| No| No| No| #1/2| –| –| –
DN43| Orbit Slow Dual| No| No| No| #1/2| –| –| –
DN44| Double Orbit Dual| No| No| No| #1/2| –| –| –
DN45| Slow Double Orbit Dual| No| No| No| #1/2| –| –| –
DN46| Retrograde Orbit Dual| No| No| No| #1/2| –| –| –
DN47| Slow Retrograde Orbit Dual| No| No| No| #1/2| –| –| –
DN48| Progressive Alternate Dual| No| No| No| #1/2| –| –| –
DN49| Recurrent Dual| | No| No| #1/2| Simultaneous| –| –
TN1| Pattern 1 Tri| No| No| No| #1/2/3| Alternating| –| –
TN2| Random Tri| No| No| No| #1/2/3| Alternating| –| –
TC3| Quint Tri| Yes| No| No| #1/2/3| Alternating| 70| 1.2
TC4| Quad 2 Tri| Yes| No| No| #1/2/3| Alternating| –| –
TN5| Pattern 2 Tri| No| No| No| #1/2/3| –| –| –
TC6| Double Tri| Yes| No| No| #1/2/3| Alternating| 115| 1.9
TC7| Power Pulse Tri| Yes| No| No| #1/2/3| Alternating| 180| 3
TC8| Road Runner Tri| Yes| No| Yes| #1/2/3| Alternating| 115| 1.9
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
TC9| Slow Runner Tri| Yes| No| Yes| #1/2/3| Alternating| 70| 1.2
TN10| Warp Tri| No| No| No| #1/2/3| Alternating| 350| 5.8
TN11| Inter-Cycle Tri| No| No| No| #1/2/3| Alternating| –| –
TN12| Warp 1-2-3 Tri| No| No| No| #1/2/3| Alternating| –| –
TN13| Super Slow Runner Tri| No| No| No| #1/2/3| Alternating| 55| 0.9
TC14| Quint Simultaneous Tri| Yes| No| No| #1/2/3| Simultaneous| 70| 1.2
TC15| Road Runner Sim. Tri| Yes| No| No| #1/2/3| Simultaneous| 114| 1.9
TC16| Quint 2 Tri| Yes| No| No| #1/2/3| Alternating| 70| 1.2
TN17| Warp 2 Tri| No| No| No| #1/2/3| Alternating| 350| 5.8
TN18| Inter-Cycle 2 Tri| No| No| No| #1/2/3| Alternating| –| –
TN19| Pattern 3 Tri| No| No| No| #1/2/3| –| –| –
TN20| Flicker Cruise Tri| No| No| No| #1/2/3| –| –| –
TN21| Manifesto Tri| No| No| No| #1/2/3| –| –| –
TN22| Power Evert Tri| No| No| No| #1/2/3| –| –| –
TN23| Dazzle Tri| No| No| No| #1/2/3| –| –| –
TN24| Quiver Tri| No| No| No| #1/2/3| –| –| –
TN25| Power Sway Tri| No| No| No| #1/2/3| –| –| –
TN26| Evert Tri| No| No| No| #1/2/3| –| –| –
TN27| Alternating Rapid Flash Tri| No| No| No| #1/2/3| –| –| –
TN28| Swift Impact Tri| No| No| No| #1/2/3| –| –| –
TN29| Tango Tri| No| No| No| #1/2/3| –| –| –
TN30| Tremble Tri| No| No| No| #1/2/3| –| –| –
TN31| Shake Tri| No| No| No| #1/2/3| –| –| –
TN32| Evolver Tri| No| No| No| #1/2/3| Simultaneous| –| –
TN33| Corner Sweep Tri| No| No| No| #1/2/3| –| –| –
TN34| Corner Sweep Slow Tri| No| No| No| #1/2/3| –| –| –
TN35| Full/Sweep Tri| No| No| No| #1/2/3| –| –| –
TN36| Full/Sweep Slow Tri| No| No| No| #1/2/3| –| –| –
TN37| Center Sweep Tri| No| No| No| #1/2/3| –| –| –
TN38| Center Sweep Slow Tri| No| No| No| #1/2/3| –| –| –
TN39| Orbit Tri| No| No| No| #1/2/3| –| –| –
TN40| Orbit Slow Tri| No| No| No| #1/2/3| –| –| –
TN41| Double Orbit Tri| No| No| No| #1/2/3| –| –| –
TN42| Double Orbit Slow Tri| No| No| No| #1/2/3| –| –| –
TN43| Retrograde Orbit Tri| No| No| No| #1/2/3| –| –| –
TN44| Retrograde Orbit Slow Tri| No| No| No| #1/2/3| –| –| –
TN45| Progressive Alternate Tri| No| No| No| #1/2/3| –| –| –
TN46| Recurrent Tri| No| No| No| #1/2/3| Simultaneous| –| –
BREAKOUT BOX HOOKUP:
- Refer to Table 1 for Breakout Box input wire default functions
- Make sure the 24-pin connector is 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.
*Works with front and/or rear Interior Lightbars
LIGHT MODULE WIRE HARNESS LOCATIONS
REPLACEMENT OF INBOARD MODULES
- Disconnect main power.
- Remove top cover by removing screws.
- Locate module and remove mounting nuts. Remove module from lightbar.
- Remove connector from rear of module by carefully pulling connector body from back of module.
- Push module connector into replacement module ensuring locking latch is seated properly or connector is fully seated.
- Replace module and hardware that fasten module to shroud.
- Restore power to bar and test new module to ensure functionality.
- Replace top cover of bar with screws removed in step 2.
DRIVER BOARD REPLACEMENT
- Verify power has been removed from lightbar before attempting service.
- Remove cover.
- Unplug 3 and / or 6 pin power/data connector(s) and LED module connectors from driver board assembly, noting location.
- Remove driver module and any nylon spacers present under the board. If there is a stiffener plate under the driver board, that can be reused.
- Place provided board stiffener, if one is not already present, under the new driver board assembly so the cutouts align with the through hole board components.
- Attach new driver board assembly into housing with the same orientation as the board that was replaced.
- Plug 3 and/or 6 pin power/data connector(s) and LED module connectors into driver board assembly.
- Set DIP switch according to lightbar location and driver board location as shown below:
- Apply power to lightbar and verify proper operation.
- Set Switch #2 on Breakout Box to Down position then to Up position to store configuration into new driver board.
- If lightbar does not function properly, verify DIP switch settings and change if not correct, then repeat step ‘h’.
nForce TROUBLESHOOTING
REPLACEMENT PARTS & ACCESSORIES
WARRANTY & RETURN GOODS PROCEDURE
MOUNTING INTEGRITY:
A review of bolt/hardware/mounting bracket integrity should be performed at
the beginning and end of each shift.
WARNING MESSAGES – PLEASE READ:
- WARNING – DRILLING ANY HOLES INTO THE LIGHTBAR IS NOT RECOMMENDED! THE RISK OF DAMAGING INTERNAL COMPONENTS AND THE RESULTING FAILURE OF THE LIGHTBAR WILL VOID ANY WARRANTY OF THIS PRODUCT.
- 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. DE-BURR ANY HOLES AND REMOVE ANY METAL SHARDS OR REMNANTS. INSTALL GROMMETS INTO ALL WIRE PASSAGE HOLES.
- WARNING – ROUTE WIRES ONLY IN LOCATIONS THAT ARE NOT SUBJECTED TO POTENTIAL WEAR. MAKE SURE TO AVOID ROUTING WIRES IN THE DEPLOYMENT AREA OF YOUR AIR BAG. REFER TO YOUR VEHICLE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT ZONES.
- WARNING – ALL CUSTOMER SUPPLIED POWER WIRES CONNECTING TO THE POSITIVE (+) OR NEGATIVE (-) BATTERY TERMINAL OR LOCAL CHASSIS GROUND (-) MUST BE SIZED TO SUPPLY AT LEAST 125% OF THE MAXIMUM CURRENT AND PROPERLY FUSED AT THE POWER SOURCE WITH APPROPRIATELY RATED FUSE.
- IMPORTANT: When passing cables through fire wall or other sheet metal, insert grommet to protect the cable!
WARRANTY RETURN PROCESS:
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Please contact your SoundOff Signal Sales Representative, Customer Services staff or our Technical Department (800.338.7337) for a RMA #, Return
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Merchandise Authorization Number.
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The following information is required for issuance of the RMA #:
- Reason for returning the product*
- Address where replacement product is to be shipped*
- Telephone number where you may be reached*
- SoundOff Signal invoice number on which product was purchased**
- SoundOff Signal part number and serial number**
- E-mail address where RMA # should be e-mailed**
- Fax number where RMA # should be faxed**
- RMA # will not be given without this information.
If available, please provide this information.
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SoundOff Signal will NOT accept returns without an RMA #. Each RMA # is good for only one (1) return and will expire (10) days after the date it was issued. Products must be shipped back to SoundOff Signal and the RMA # clearly marked on the outside of the package near the shipping label. Please use the following address on your shipping label:
- SoundOff Signal
- ATTN: RMA # / Technical Services
- 3900 Central Parkway
- Hudsonville, MI 49426
WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS:
Shipping & Handling, labor and service fees are non-refundable. SoundOff
Signal is not liable for any damage due to installation or personal injury as
a result of using SoundOff Signal product.
WARRANTY FORFEITURE:
- Warranty will not be granted if the Warranty Return Policy & Procedure rules are not strictly followed. Physical damage resulting from customer abuse will void warranty. Warranty will also be voided if any SoundOff Signal and/ or manufacturer serial tags, product stickers, seals, or the like, are removed, altered or tampered with. Returned product that is damaged by shipping via the RMA # procedure is not the responsibility of SoundOff Signal. Document effective date on cover and below supersedes previously dated policies and statements.
- There are no other warranties, expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, any implied merchantability or fitness for a particular use. SoundOff Signal reserves the right to modify this warranty statement at any time; or to discontinue, modify, or upgrade any products of its manufacture with design improvements without prior notice.
NOTICE:
- Installers and users must comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding use and installation of warning devices.
- Improper use or installation may void warranty coverage.
- To review our Limited Warranty Statement & Return Policy for this or any SoundOff Signal product, visit our website at www.soundoffsignal.com/tech-services/returns/. If you have questions regarding this product, contact Technical Services, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET at 1.800.338.7337 (press #4).
- Questions or comments that do not require immediate attention may be emailed to techservices@soundoffsignal.com.
References
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