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Installation and Operation Instructions
MATRIX-ENABLED
21/27/COVERT SERIES LIGHTBARS
IMPORTANT! Read all instructions before installing and using. Installer: This manual must be delivered to the end user.
WARNING!
Failure to install or use this product according to manufacturer’s recommendations may result in property damage, serious bodily/
personal injury, and/or death to you and those you are seeking to protect!
Do not install and/or operate this safety product unless you have read and understand the safety
information contained in this manual.
1. Proper installation combined with operator training in the use, care and maintenance of emergency warning devices are essential to
ensure the safety of emergency personnel and the public.
2. Emergency warning devices often require high electrical voltages and/or currents. Exercise caution when working with live electrical
connections.
3. This product must be properly grounded. Inadequate grounding and/or shorting of electrical connections can cause high current
arcing, which can cause personal injury and/or severe vehicle damage, including fire.
4. Proper placement and installation is vital to the performance of this warning device. Install this product so that output performance of
the system is maximized and the controls are placed within convenient reach of the operator so that s/he can operate the system
without losing eye contact with the roadway.
5. It is the responsibility of the vehicle operator to ensure daily that all features of this product work correctly. In use, the vehicle operator
should ensure the projection of the warning signal is not blocked by vehicle components (i.e., open trunks or compartment doors),
people, vehicles or other obstructions.
6. The use of this or any other warning device does not ensure all drivers can or will observe or react to an emergency warning signal.
Never take the right-of-way for granted. It is your responsibility to be sure you can proceed safely before entering an intersection, drive
against traffic, respond at a high rate of speed, or walk on or around traffic lanes.
7. This equipment is intended for use by authorized personnel only. The user is responsible for understanding and obeying all laws
regarding emergency warning devices. Therefore, the user should check all applicable city, state, and federal laws and regulations.
The manufacturer assumes no liability for any loss resulting from the use of this warning device.
8. This product may contain high intensity LEDs staring directly into these lights could result in temporary and/or permanent vision
impairment.
Cross Section:
Covert Series
1.6” x 12.3”
21 Series
2.1” x 12.3”
27 Series
2.7” x 12.3”
Max Input Voltage:
10-16 VDC
Nominal Input Voltage:
12 VDC
Fusing Requirement:
30A / 60A
Matrix Connectivity:
Covert Series
CAT5
21 / 27 Series
CAT5
Temp. Range:
-40ºC to 65ºC
(-40ºF to 149ºF)
Specifications:
Light Module Current (@ 12 VDC):
27 Series
Prizm Single Color 5 LED AL, WL, RD 0.7 A
27 Series
Prizm Single Color 8 LED Directional
1.3 A
27 Series
Prizm Single Color 12 LED Directional 1.7 A
27 Series
Prizm Dual Color
24 LED Directional 2.0 A
27 Series
Prizm Tri Color
24 LED Directional 1.1 A
21 Series
Torus Single Color 3 LED AL, WL, TD
0.4 A
21 Series
Torus Single Color 3 LED Directional
0.6 A
21 Series
Torus Single Color 4 LED Directional
0.8 A
Covert / 21 Series Torus Dual Color
6 LED AL, WL, TD
0.6 A
21 Series
Torus Single Color 6 LED Directional
1.1 A
21 Series
Torus Single Color 8 LED Directional
1.3 A
Covert / 21 Series Torus Tri Color
9 LED AL, WL, TD
0.6 A
Covert / 21 Series Torus Dual Color
12 LED Directional 1.2 A
Covert / 21 Series Torus Dual Color
16 LED Directional 1.3 A
Covert / 21 Series Torus Tri Color
18 LED Directional 1.2 A
Additional Matrix Resources
Product Information:
www.code3esg.com/us/en/products/matrix
Training Videos:
www.youtube.com/c/Code3Inc
Matrix Software:
http://software.code3esg.global/updater/matrix/downloads/Matrix.exe
