INSTALLATION AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL The Split Phantom ™ Undercover Interior LED Split Lightbar With Generation-4 LED Takedown and Directional Pursuit Lights Models IMPORTANT: ULB21-DLP ULB24-DLP (Discrete) (Gen 4 Starburst) Please read all of the following instructions before installing your new warning light. PLIT450 REV. B 8/26/11 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. shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this manual. IMPORTANT: Please read all of the following instructions before installing your new Split Phantom™ LED undercover lightbar. CAUTION: Please be sure to check that your cigarette plug outlet is properly fused. Testing the light before this fuse is properly installed will void the warranty on the light. WARNING!!!! Care should be taken when positioning this warning light so that the light and/or cord does not interfere with the proper operation of the driver-side or passengerside airbag! Failure to heed this warning may result in serious or fatal injury. Please Note: These instructions are provided as a general guideline only. Specific mounting and/or wiring, may be necessary and are the sole responsibility of the installer. Star Headlight & Lantern Co., Inc. assumes no responsibility for the integrity of the installation for this or any of its products. The Split Phantom™ uses state-of-the-art Light Emitting Diode (LED) technology. This warning light is comprised of ultra-high intensity LEDs that are operated by a micro-controller to efficiently produce light output with lifetimes up to 100,000 hours. CAUTION: All of our DC powered warning lights are polarity sensitive. These lights are polarity protected only if the appropriate fuse is used. All wires connected to the positive terminal of the battery should be fused at the battery for their rated load. Testing the light before this fuse is properly installed will void the warranty on the light. -1- Optional Mounting Brackets There are seven (7) optional mounting brackets that can be used to mount your Split Phantom™ or Half Phantom™. Your light comes with the one that was selected at the time the light was ordered. Please review the diagram below that shows the parts included with each kit. 274-ULB21-U1 Universal Mounting Kit 274-ULB21-CH 2006-2010 Dodge Charger Mounting Kit 2007-2008 Dodge Magnum Mounting Kit 2009 Dodge Ram Mounting Kit 274-ULB21-CH11 2011 Dodge Charger Mounting Kit 274-ULB21-CV 274-ULB21-EX 2006-2011 Ford Crown Victoria Mounting Kit 2009 Ford F150 & F250 2006-2010 Ford Explorer Mounting Kit 2007-2010 Ford Expedition Mounting Kit 274-ULB21-IM 2007-2011 Chevrolet Tahoe Mounting Kit 2007-2011 Chevrolet Yukon Mounting Kit 2007-2011 Chevrolet Suburban Mounting Kit 274-ULB21-TA 2008-2010 Chevrolet Impala Mounting Kit Please Note: Every ULB21 comes with a standard baffle included. The 274-ULB21-CH and 274-ULB21-CH11 kits also include a separate baffle that is specifically designed to fit the Dodge Charger. It should be used in place of the standard baffle included. -2- 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. It is the sole responsibility of the owner to ensure the light is secure. The Split Phantom™ is designed to be mounted on the inside of your vehicle. It is not intended for exterior applications and is not warranted against water damage. It is the sole responsibility of the owner to ensure the warning light is secure. Check your light every time you enter the vehicle to ensure that it is mounted securely. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for the secure mounting of this light. The ULB21 is designed to be mounted in the front windshield of a vehicle using both of the pre-existing visor clips. An alternate method is also shown using the Universal Brackets. Before installing any of the brackets, slide the enclosed rubber channel over the front edge of the baffle . -3- The mounting instructions are divided into two separate sections. If you are using the Universal Mount, proceed below. If you will be using one of the vehicle specific brackets, please skip to page 9. UNIVERSAL BRACKET INSTALLATION (Model 274-ULB21-U1) SUCTION CUP OR WINDOW ADHESIVE MOUNT • The Universal Mount use two forked brackets and either a pair of suction cups or a pair of window adhesive mounting pads (both included). • The Forked Brackets must be installed for both the suction cup and window adhesive mounts. • Determine if you can install the Forked Brackets under your visor clips or if you need to attach them in an alternate fashion and refer to the appropriate section on pages 6 or 7. -4- Universal Mounting (CONT'D) Attach Forked Brackets to Light 1. Insert one of the carriage bolts through one of the washers. Please note that washer is used as a spacer on the square neck of the carriage bolt. Slide the bolt and washer through the back of the left bracket. Be sure to select the correct bracket. The larger flange should be located towards the center of the light. 2. Remove three of the #8 x 1/2" selftapping Phillips pan head screws and use them to install the left attaching bracket on the light. CAUTION: Take extreme caution not to over tighten the screws!!! Over tightening of the screws can strip the holes and result in a faulty mount. 3. Once the left attaching bracket is installed securely on the light, fasten one of the forked “L” brackets to the attaching bracket, using the carriage bolt, a washer, and a nut. Leave the nut slightly loose to allow for minor adjustments during the remainder of the installation. CAUTION: Take extreme caution not to over tighten the screws!!! Over tightening of the screws can strip the holes. 4. Repeat steps 1-3 for the right attaching bracket . -5- Universal Mounting (CONT'D) Attach Forked Brackets to Visor Clips (If you do not have visor clips, or your visor clips will NOT provide a secure mount, or this method will not work in your vehicle for any other reason, use the alternate method on the next page.) 1. Standard mounting uses the factory installed visor clips already located on the vehicle, in conjunction with the suction cups or window adhesive mounts. If you do not have any visor clips, use the Alternate Mounting section on the next page. 2. Locate the two visor clips on the vehicle. The style may vary from vehicle to vehicle. Some styles use only one screw each, while others may have more. Verify that both visor clips are a minimum of 3” from the center of the window, and a maximum of 8” from the center. 3. Loosen (or remove if necessary) both visor clips enough that one of the forked brackets can easily slide under each of them. 4. Slide one forked bracket under each visor clip and tighten the clip such that it securely holds each bracket in place. 5. Once the brackets are installed securely under the visor clips or with a suitable fastener, check to see that the bottom of the light is level front-to-back. If it is not level, remove the light from the visor clips and carefully bend the forked brackets as necessary. Reinstall the light and check again for levelness. Repeat this process until the light is level. Bend here if necessary -6- Universal Mounting (CONT'D) Attach Forked Brackets using Alternate Method If you are not using the visor clip installation described on the previous page, continue below. 1. Some vehicles may not have visor clips appropriate for the previously described installation, or may completely lack any visor clips. An alternate mounting screw hole is provided in the bracket for these situations. This hole can be used with an appropriate user supplied screw or other suitable fastener. Alternate Mounting Hole 2. If you are using the alternate mounting screw hole, you will need to locate the roof brace under the headliner of the vehicle. 3. Once you have located the roof brace, pick an area to mount the brackets (one on each side) that is a minimum of 3” from the center of your window and a maximum of 8”. 4. You must then determine an appropriate size screw to penetrate the headliner and securely mount the brackets to the roof brace. When selecting a screw, take care to ensure that it is capable of supporting the weight of the light and it will not penetrate the roof of the vehicle. 5. Carefully drill any necessary pilot holes in your roof brace. CAUTION: Take care to ensure when selecting a screw and drilling the hole that it is capable of supporting the weight of the light and that it does not penetrate the roof of the vehicle. 6. Install the screws through each bracket. 7. If necessary, adjust your light as described in Step 5 on the previous page. -7- Universal Mounting (CONT'D) Attach The Suction Cups or Window Adhesive Mounts 1. Remove the two #4 x 1/4" Phillips pan head screws on either end of the bar, along with the washers and nylon spacers. Remove outermost screws from bottom of unit. (Bottom View) 2. Use the screws to attach the "L"-Brackets to either end of the light as pictured to the right. You may desire to remove the nylon spacer if the screw does not securely fasten to the base. or CAUTION: Take extreme caution not to over tighten the screws!!! Over tightening of the screws can strip the holes and result in a faulty mount. 3. Then use the appropriate hardware (as shown above) to attach either the Adhesive Pads or the Suction Cups, depending upon your application. If using the window adhesive: • Be sure to use the tube of cleaner to clean both surfaces. • After applying adhesive, please allow a minimum of 2-5 minutes for the pad to adhere to the window before releasing pressure. • Allow 24 hours for the adhesive to fully cure before using. 4. Continue to the BAFFLE ADJUSTMENT section on page 11. -8- VEHICLE SPECIFIC BRACKET INSTALLATION (Models 274-ULB21-CH, 274-ULB21-CV, 274-ULB21-EX, 274-ULB21-IM, and 274-ULB21-TA) 1. Remove both the driver and passenger visor clips from the vehicle. 3. Slide the forked end of the visor bracket under the visor pivot arm that you just loosened. 2. Loosen (LOOSEN, DO NOT REMOVE!!) the three visor pivot arm screws on one side of the vehicle with appropriate screwdriver. (Passenger’s side shown) 4. Align the square hole on the other end of the visor bracket with the visor clip hole. (Passenger’s side shown) (Passenger’s side shown) 5. Replace and tighten visor clip to secure the visor bracket to your vehicle. (Passenger’s side shown) 6. Tighten the screws on the visor arm to hold the visor bracket in place. (Passenger’s side shown) Note: Bracket styles can vary with some not needing the additional “L” bracket shown in step 9. -9- Vehicle Specific Mounting Brackets (CONT'D) 7. Remove the two pairs of screws from each light half as shown to the right. 8. Install a stud bracket at each location using the same screws to secure each bracket. The tabs on each stud bracket should point AWAY from the cable joining the two halves. 9. If you have a separate angled "L" bracket, place it over the two studs on the visor bracket as shown to the left. Using two #8 washers and two acorn nuts, attach the “L” bracket to the threaded studs. Note: You may want to leave the acorn nuts slightly loose to allow for easier final adjustments. (Passenger’s side shown) 10. Attach the light to the "L" bracket using the two stud brackets that you mounted on the lights in Step 8. Secure the light using two #8 washers and acorn nuts as shown to the right. Note: You may want to leave the acorn nuts slightly loose to allow for easier final adjustments. 4. Align the square hole on the other end of the visor bracket with the visor clip hole. (Passenger’s side shown) 11. Loosen the two Baffle Adjustment Screws located on the bottom of the light to allow the baffle to slide. (Driver’s side shown) -10- Vehicle Specific Mounting Brackets (CONT'D) 12. For models that have the separate “L” brackets, with the acorn nuts still slightly loose, slide the light as close to the front windshield as possible. Once it is touching the window, tighten the two acorn nuts that secure the two brackets together. 13. Repeat Steps 2-12 for the opposite side of the vehicle. BAFFLE ADJUSTMENT (All Models) 1. After the top of the light is touching the windshield, slide the baffle forward until it satisfactorily blocks any reflected light. 2. Tighten the Baffle Adjusting Screws to secure the baffle in place . CAUTION: Take extreme caution not to over tighten the screws!!! Over tightening of the screws can strip the holes. 3. Once all of the brackets are securely tightened, check your mount to ensure the desired angle is achieved. Stand in front of the vehicle and inspect the light through the front windshield. The screws may be loosened slightly to allow for any final adjustments necessary. 4. After all the necessary adjustments are made retighten all the screws. CAUTION: Take extreme caution not to over tighten the screws!!! Over tightening of the screws can strip the holes and result in a faulty mount. . CAUTION!!! Once the light is secured, route your cord such that it does not interfere with the vision of the driver or the operation of the steering wheel, gear shifter, and/or any airbags. Star Headlight & Lantern Co., Inc. assumes no responsibility for the secure mounting of this light. It is the responsibility of the installer and/or owner to ensure the lightbar is mounted securely. Check your light every time you enter the vehicle to ensure that it is mounted securely. -11- Wiring For proper installation and full operability, this light requires a 10.5A ignition switched power source, connections to the negative terminal of the battery, and four external switches rated for a minimum 1A (user supplied). These lights come with a pre-installed 6-conductor harness. In addition, the cable also contains a bare drain wire and foil shielding. Quick Wiring Guide Wire Bare Black Red Orange w/Red Green w/Red White w/Brown Green w/Yellow Function Ground Ground Power to light (+12VDC ignition switched – 10.5A) Warning LED Flashing Mode Warning LED Steady Burn (and Burst) DLP LED Pursuit Mode DLP LED Takedown Mode (Steady Burn) Warning Lights DLP Lights User Supplied Switches BARE BLACK + Orange w/Red Flashing Warning Lights Green w/Red Steady Burn Warning Lights White w/Brown Pursuit Lights (Flashing DLP) Green w/Yellow Takedown Lights (Steady Burn DLP) Ignition Switched +12VDC Red 10 AMP FUSE All wires connected to the positive terminal of the battery should be fused at the battery for their rated load. Testing the light before this fuse is properly installed will void the warranty on the light. -12- Detailed Wiring Descriptions Black: (Ground) Connect the Black wire to the negative side of the battery (preferred) or a good chassis ground. This wire provides the ground for the operation of the light. Bare: (Ground) Connect the bare wire to the negative side of the battery (preferred) or to a good chassis ground. This wire helps reduce RFI. Red: (Ignition switched +12VDC) - POWER The Red wire provides the power to your light. It does not activate any functions, but you must have +12VDC applied to it for any of the functions to work. Connect the red wire through a 10A fuse to a source capable of delivering at least 10.5 amps. Please Note: When the red wire is connected to +12VDC the light will draw a small current (5 mA). Occasionally vehicles may sit for extended periods of time (i.e. more than a few days), thus we recommend that the red wire be routed through an ignition switched power source. Orange w/Red: (Switched +12 VDC) - WARNING When +12VDC is applied to the Orange w/Red wire, the Warning LEDs will activate, displaying the pattern that was selected when the unit was previously powered off. Green w/Red: (Switched +12 VDC) - ALL TAKEDOWN When +12VDC is applied to the Green w/Red wire, the Warning LEDs will activate in Takedown Mode (steady burn). This mode will override the flashing LED mode above, if both the Orange w/Red and Green w/Red wires have +12VDC applied to them. White w/Brown: (Switched +12 VDC) - PURSUIT When +12VDC is applied to the White w/Brown wire, the DLP lights will activate in Pursuit Mode (alternately flashing). Green w/Yellow: (Switched +12 VDC) - DLP TAKEDOWN When +12VDC is applied to the Green w/Yellow wire, the DLP lights will activate in Takedown Mode (steady burn). This mode will override the flashing LED mode above, if both the White w/ Brown and Green w/Yellow wires have +12VDC applied to them. Warning Lights DLP Lights -13- Operating Instructions All wires connected to the positive terminal of the battery should be fused at the battery for their rated load. Testing the light before this fuse is properly installed will void the warranty on the light. Main control of this light is done though four of the wires in the harness. They should be connected to +12VDC through 4 switches (user supplied) as described in the Wiring section. Applying power to the appropriate wire elicits the functions described below. LED Flashing Mode (Orange w/Red) The Warning LEDs will flash according to the pattern you have selected (See Pattern Select/Burst Mode Button section on next page). All LED Steady Burn Mode (Green w/Red) The Warning LEDs will not flash, but instead will remain lit, similar to Takedown lights. DLP Pursuit Mode (White w/Brown) The LED DLP lights will flash, alternating back and forth at the speed you had selected when this function was last deactivated (See Pattern Selection section on next page). DLP Takedown Mode (Green w/Yellow) The LED DLP lights will not flash, but instead will remain lit. Warning Lights DLP Lights Indicator LED Located on the bottom of The Star Phantom®, is an Indicator LED. When your light is activated in any mode, this LED will flash to alert you to the lightbar activity in the daylight. Active Mode Indicator LED Display Warning LED Flashing Mode DLP LED Flashing Mode Warning LED Steady Burn or DLP Takedown (Steady Burn) Warning LED Burst Mode Fast Flash Slow Flash (overrides Fast Flash) Steady (overrides Fast or Slow Flash) Flicker (overrides Steady, Fast or Slow Flash) -14- Operation (CONT'D) Pattern Select / Burst Mode Pattern Select/Burst Mode Button The button on the right half of the light is the Pattern Select/Burst Mode button. This is a momentary switch and has four different functions, depending upon which mode the light is in (i.e. which wire is activated). Please note that this button will only function properly if ONLY the single wire indicated has +12VDC applied to it. If multiple functions are activated, the Indicator LED will flash four (4) quick times, indicating an error. Warning LEDs in Flashing Mode (Only Orange w/Red wire activated): If the Star Phantom® is in Flashing Mode, the Pattern Select/Burst Mode button will act as the Pattern Select button. Each time this switch-button is depressed, The Star Phantom® will cycle to the next pattern. The Star Phantom® is designed with thirty-five different patterns (see next page). Warning LEDs in Steady Burn (Takedown) Mode (Only Green w/Red wire activated): If the Star Phantom® is in the Steady Burn Mode, the Pattern Select/Burst Mode will “burst” your LEDs into a super-bright, high-power mode (takedowns). This mode will activate for approximately 30 seconds then revert to the standard steady burn mode. Please Note: Immediately after the 30 second “Burst Mode” has ended, the light will be “locked out” of Burst Mode for 30 seconds. DLP LEDs activated in Pursuit (flashing) Mode: If only the Red and White w/Brown wires have +12VDC applied to them, the DLP lights will be in Pursuit Mode (alternating back and forth). The Pattern Select/Burst Mode button will allow you to select which speed you would like these lights to alternate at 1.6FPS or 2.4FPS. Each time this switch-button is depressed and released, the DLP lights will change speed. Note: The indicator LED will momentarily go off while the button is pressed in. DLP LEDs in Steady Burn (Takedown) Mode (Only Green w/Yellow wire activated): If the Star Phantom® DLP LEDs are in the Steady Burn Mode, the Pattern Select/Burst Mode button will “burst” them into a super-bright, high-power mode (takedowns). This mode will activate for approximately 30 seconds then revert to the standard steady burn mode. Please Note: Immediately after the 30 second “Burst Mode” has ended, the light will be “locked out” of Burst Mode for 30 seconds. -15- Pattern List 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 Slow Warn * Fast Warn Superfast Warn Warn Fade Pre-Pop Warn All Singleflash Alt. Tripleflash All Tripleflash Alt. Quadflash w/Post Pop All Quadflash w/Post Pop Alt. Quintflash All Quintflash Alt. Pre-pop Quintflash All Flicker Alt. PSU Flicker One Side Pop, Other Side Rapid Fire One Side Rapid Fire, Other Pop Comet 1 Comet 2 Delta Omega (Flash Rate Sweep) Slow Warn, Superfast Warn All Singleflash, All Flicker Alt. Double, ALT. Quad w/Post Pop All Double, ALL. Quad w/Post Pop Alt Double, Alt. Pre-Pop Quad, Alt. Quad w/Post Pop, Alt Flicker All Double, All Quintflash, All Quadflash w/Post Pop, All Flicker All Quadflash w/Post Pop, All Doubleflash, All Flicker Alt. Pre-Pop Triple, Alt. Doubleflash, Alt Flicker ** Alt. Pre-Pops, Alt. Flicker, Superfast Warn Delta Omega, All. Double, All. Flicker One Side Steady---Other side Singleflash † One Side Steady---Other Side Short-Long † Warn Medium (Alt. Long Singleflash) † Alt. Short - Alt. Long † Cycle All † = These Patterns meet California Title 13 and SAE J595 specifications in Red and Blue versions of the model ULB42 only. (ULB42V models DO NOT meet these specs) * ** Default Pattern #1 Default Pattern #2 • If at anytime you would like to go directly to the Slow Warn (pattern #1), simply press, and hold the pattern select button for approximately 3 seconds. When the LEDs flash once, release the button and the light will be in the Slow Warn pattern. • If you would like to place the light back into the default pattern (Pattern 28: Alt. Pre-Pop Triple, Alt. Doubleflash, Alt Flicker), simply press and hold the pattern select button until the LED’s flash twice (approx. 6 seconds). Then release the button and the light should be in the default pattern. • Toggle Mode: Pressing and holding the pattern select button until the LED’s flash three times (approx. 9 seconds) will toggle the “steady side” for patterns 31 and 32. • Indicator LED: Pressing and holding the pattern select button until the LED’s flash four times (approx. 12 seconds) will disable or enable the indicator LED. • The Split Phantom will remember the pattern it was in when turned off and display the same pattern when re-activated. -16- Once your Split Phantom™ is installed, please test all the patterns and options to familiarize yourself with the various patterns and the operation of the buttons. If you have any questions concerning this or any other product, please contact our Customer Service Department at (585) 226-9787. -17- These lights use state-of-the-art Light Emitting Diode (LED) technology. These warning lights are comprised of ultra-high intensity LEDs that are controlled by a solid state flasher unit to efficiently produce light output with lifetimes up to 100,000 hours. Under normal circumstances, you will not need to replace any LEDs in this light. If any of the LED's in your light do fail, please contact Star Headlight for arrangements to have them repaired. The flasher unit and heads CANNOT be serviced in the field and any attempt to do so will void the warranty. 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. Repaired or replacement item(s) will be returned to the purchaser with transportation costs prepaid from the service point. A copy of the purchaser's receipt must be returned with the defective item(s) in order to qualify for the warranty coverage. Exclusions from this warranty include, but are not limited to, domes, and/or the finish. This warranty shall not apply to any light, which has been altered, such that in the manufacturer's judgment, the performance or reliability has been affected, or if any damage has resulted from abnormal use or service. There are no warranties expressed or implied (including any warranty of merchantability or fitness), which extend this warranty period. The loss of use of the product, loss of time, inconvenience, commercial loss or consequential damages, including costs of any labor, are not covered. The manufacturer reserves the right to change the design of the product without assuming any obligation to modify any product previously manufactured. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You might also have additional rights that may vary from state to state. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. Therefore, the above limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to you. NOTE: Most failures can be traced to wiring and battery problems. Check "quick-connects” and wiring to insure that correct voltage/polarity is reaching the electronic strobe light/LED beacon. If you have any questions concerning this or any other product, please contact our Customer Service Department at (585) 226-9787. If a product must be returned for any reason, please contact our Customer Service Department to obtain a Returned Materials Authorization number (RMA #) before you ship the product back. Please write the RMA # clearly on the package near the mailing label. -18-