LOUIS POLY-10030302 gazzini Spiegel-mit-LED-Lauflichtblinker Instructions

: June 6, 2024
: LOUIS

LOUIS POLY-10030302 gazzini Spiegel-mit-LED-Lauflichtblinker

MIRROR WITH LED SEQUENTIAL TURN SIGNAL

Scope of delivery

1x mirror housing, including LED sequential turn signal and mirror stem
1x flat-headed screw with hexagon socket DIN 7380 M6 x 16 A2
1 x tooth lock washer DIN 6797 A 6.4 A2
1x mirror joint
2 x Japanese connector
2 x rubber grommets for Japanese connector
1x threaded adapter M10 x 1.25 (left-hand thread)
1x threaded adapter M10 x 1.25 (right-hand thread)
1x threaded adapter M10 x 1.5 (right-hand thread)

General information

Reading and keeping the instructions for use

These instructions for use apply exclusively to the aforementioned gazzini Mirror with LED sequential turn signal (for short: mirror). They contain important information on installation, safety and the warranty. Read these instructions carefully, in particular the safety instructions, before installing the gazzini Mirror. Failure to follow the instructions may result in damage to the mirror itself or
to your motorcycle, make it less safe to ride on the road, and possibly cause consequential damage. Keep these instructions for future reference. If you pass the gazzini Mirror on to a third party, you must also hand over these instructions.

The instructions for use are based on the standards and regulations applicable in the European Union and reflect current state-of-the-art technology. If abroad, you should also observe any country-specific guidelines and laws.

Explanation of symbols

The following symbols and signal words are used in these instructions. LOUIS
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Safety

Intended use

gazzini Mirror with LED sequential turn signal is used as a replacement for the existing mirror or as a visual upgrade on the bike, and it assumes the function of the front indicator lights which have to be removed for this purpose. The mirror is homologated (E-approved) and can be used legally in road traffic in member states of the European Union and states signed up to the ECE regulation.
To ensure that you use the components correctly and safely on your motorcycle, always adhere to the specifications in your vehicle owner’s manual and the directions of the vehicle manufacturer.
Only use the gazzini Mirror as described in these instructions. Any other use is considered improper use and can result in material damage. The manufacturer and supplier accept no liability for damage caused by improper or incorrect use.

Safety instructions

WARNING! Danger for children and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities (e.g. partially disabled persons, elderly persons with reduced physical and mental abilities) or lack of experience and knowledge (e.g. older children)!

The product includes small parts and packaging which could be swallowed. Keep these out of the reach of children, as there is a risk of asphyxiation if they are swallowed.

CAUTION!

Risk of injury!
When installing the mirror, ensure that the vehicle cannot topple over and that the workplace is well lit.

Always check that your LED sequential turn signal is functioning properly before you take to the road.
Do not look into the bright LED light at close range.

CAUTION! Risk of accident!

For your own safety when riding your motorcycle, the mirror must be installed in such a way that it gives you an adequate view of following traffic.
The mirror must be securely installed – If it were to fall off, it could endanger other road users and cause an accident.
Ensure that the mirror never makes contact with any other part of the vehicle (fairing, tank etc.) and does not impede the rider in any way, even when the handlebar is turned to full lock.

IMPORTANT!Risk of short circuit!

Be sure to disconnect the battery before working on your motorcycle’s electrics—Risk of short circuit!
Electrical and mechanical installation on the vehicle must be carried out professionally. Incorrect installation can cause short circuits or invalidate the type approval.

IMPORTANT!Risk of damage!

• The electric cables must not be subjected to any tensile forces, even when the steering is at full lock. The power cables must be routed in such a way that they cannot chafe, and they must not kink. If necessary, use a cable sheath or a rubber cable feed-through.
• Any resistors that are installed may heat up during use and therefore must not be installed in the direct vicinity of heat-sensitive components or in closed housings. Depending on how long they remain switched on the turn signals may reach temperatures of 80°C or more. Only use resistors which have a heat sink.

Installation

Legal requirements regarding the installation of turn signals

If the motorcycle was registered according to EC law (almost all vehicles first registered from around 1998 onwards), the following measurements apply:

Distance of at least 240 mm between the front turn signals (from inside edge to inside edge of turn signal lenses), and each 75 mm from the headlight (from inside edge of turn signal lens to outside edge of headlight lens), height above the road surface 350–1200 mm
If the motorcycle is registered according to German law (older vehicles prior to 1998), please observe the following provisions in accordance with the German Road Traffic Licensing Regulations (StVZO) during installation:
Distance of at least 340 mm between the front turn signals (from inside edge to inside edge of turn signal lenses), and each 100 mm from the headlight (edge to edge)
Minimum height above the road/ground 350 mm (bottom edge)

Preparation

First of all, choose a well-lit place and use a suitable stand to make sure there is no risk of your motorcycle toppling over. Then remove the existing mirrors and the front indicator lights. Remember to check whether one of them has a left-hand thread (e.g. the right mirror on Yamaha bikes). Left-hand threads are generally identified by a notch on the hexagon of the nut.
Now you need to check the thread of the old mirrors and choose the correct size of thread adapter from those supplied with the gazzini Mirror. Screw the adapter into the base of the mirror. Motorcycles over 125 cc from other Japanese manufacturers generally have a thread with a diameter of 10 mm and a pitch of 1.25 (written: M10x1.25). Newer BMWs with short threads tend to have a thread diameter of 10 mm, but a pitch of 1.5. Suitable gazzini Mirror adapters for these versions are also included.

Installation

Carefully screw the compatible gazzini thread adapter (No. 7, 8, 9) into the mirror joint (Nr. 4). Then screw the base or the mirror joint, with the adapter attached, into the lever assembly. Roughly align the mirror to suit your riding position and tighten it using the lock nut (size 15 wrench). Then, once the mirror has been aligned to the riding position, fasten the Flat head screw (Nr. 2) and toothed lock washer (Nr. 3) on the mirror stem to the mirror joint using a hexagon key (size 4). Then adjust the mirror head on the ball joint so that you have an optimal view of following traffic.

Electrical connection

LED turn signals only light up if the positive cable (+) and the negative cable (-) are connected correctly. The cables have small marker tags for identification. Connect the red positive cable (+) and the black negative cable (-) of the turn signal to the supply lines of the removed original turn signal. For this purpose there are various options, e.g. using the supplied Japanese connector as an aid, with seal connectors (sold separately) or with small soldered joints. It is imperative that the soldered joints are insulated with heat shrink tubing. To do so, the heat shrink tubing is pushed onto the cable before the cable is soldered. Then pull the heat shrink tubing over the soldered joint and carefully shrink it on with a cigarette lighter or a hot air gun.

To make the electrical connection particularly simple, there are specific adapter cables optionally available for a wide range of vehicles. At one end, the adapter cables have a compact connector that fits into the plug-in connector of the original wiring harness and, at the other end, the necessary connections for the turn signal. You do not require any other materials whatsoever for making the electrical connections.

Always make sure that the cables are correctly connected without any risk of short-circuit. Make sure that the positive and negative and the left-hand and right-hand side of the turn signal are not reversed. Do not under any circumstances use terminal blocks for connection. After connecting, it is imperative to check that the electrical system is functioning correctly before you set off.
The flashing frequency (speed) is set at 90 +/- 30 cycles per minute. This means that the turn signals must flash between 60 and 120 times each minute.

If turn signals are installed which have a lower total wattage than the originals, this normally results in a flashing frequency which is too high or the turn signal stopping completely. The correct flashing frequency must then be restored using an appropriate flasher relay or resistors

(which simulate the missing wattage).
Various universal flasher relays, vehicle-specific flasher relays and resistors in different sizes are available as accessories.
The use of resistors is particularly recommended if your vehicle has a combined relay unit which cannot be replaced (in this case, it will usually have more than three cable connections) or if the turn signals are controlled by the motorcycle’s trip computer. The resistors need to be installed in the right and left turn signal circuits in parallel connection. They can be positioned directly before the turn signals or in a different position within the right or left turn signal circuit (either at the front or the rear).

The required resistance can be determined using the following formula:
Required resistance R (in ohms) is equal to the square of the electrical system voltage (6/12 volts) divided by the watt difference between the old and the new turn signals. The original wattage can be found either on the original bulb itself, in the vehicle handbook or possibly on the turn signal lens.
Example:

Turn signal original: 21 W
Turn signal accessories: 1.7 W
Watt difference: 19.3 W

Square of the electrical system voltage divided by the watt difference = required resistor

1219.3 ² = 7.46
A 7.5 ohm resistor is required (not included).
The resistors are available partly pre-wired, so they are very easy to install, and it is impossible to connect them incorrectly.
You must pay attention to the load range for which universal flashers are intended to be used and whether there are one or two turn signal indicator lights on the vehicle. If there is only one common turn signal indicator light for the right-hand and left-hand flasher, one hazard warning flasher or one acoustic turn signal monitor, it may be simpler to work with resistors.

CAUTION!Risk of accident!
It is imperative that you bear in mind that when electronic flasher relays are used, the failure of a turn signal is no longer indicated by the indicator light, which could put you at risk of an accident. You should therefore check that your turn signals are fully functional before the start of every journey.

Adjusting the turn signal

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At an attachment height of < 750 mm the lower angle can be reduced to 5°. The turn signal, i.e. mirror, must be aligned as per the diagram in order to ensure proper emission and a good view of the road behind you at the same time.

Storage

Before the gazzini Mirrors are installed, store them in the original packaging in a place that is protected from weather and moisture.

Cleaning and care

Clean the gazzini Mirror using warm soapy water or a motorcycle cleaner and a soft cloth. Do not use a high-pressure cleaner as it may destroy the seals, and water may get into the gazzini Mirror or turn signal. Afterwards, use a wax-based care product which will protect the surface against the elements. Do not apply the care product to the turn signal or the mirror.

Troubleshooting

Fault	Possible causes and remedies
The turn signal does not light up.	It is possible that the positive/negative

cables are wrongly connected. Check that positive is connected to positive and negative to negative. The battery voltage may be too low for the turn signals to function. Check the battery voltage.
The turn signals flash too fast or too slow.| A load-independent relay must be installed because the output power of the original turn signal is not the same as that of the new turn signal. If a relay cannot be installed, resistors must be used instead. (See chapter 4.4 Electrical connection).

Warranty

This product comes with the statutory two-year warranty. The warranty period begins on the date of purchase. It does not cover normal wear and tear, use for anything other than the intended purpose, or damage caused by an accident, tampering or attempted repairs by unauthorised persons or customer service

Disposal

Dispose of packaging material and the product itself in accordance with applicable local regulations.

Contact

If you have any questions about the product and/or these instructions, before using the product for the first time, please contact our Service Centre by e-mail at: service@louis.eu. We will help you as quickly as possible. This is the best way to ensure that the product is used correctly.
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