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Maintenance:

The beacons are designed to be maintenance free. Refer to the guide below for help with troubleshooting.

Should the unit be diagnosed as malfunctioning, remove unit and replace with a new beacon.

TROUBLESHOOTINg

Problem

Probable Cause

Remedy

Beacon does not activate

a. No power to unit

a. Check wire for loose connection

b. Power input wire reversed

b. Reverse power wires

c. Damaged or shortaged cabling

c. Check cables for damage

d. Defective beacon

d. Replace beacon module

Beacon is constantly ON (not

flashing)

a. Pattern select wire permanently

grounded or shorted to GND

a. Avoid permanent grounding of

pattern select wire

LED beacon housings may become hot with extended use. Allow beacons to cool completely

before attempting to remove.

WARNING!

Summary of Contents for ARCH Beacon

Page 1: ...l must be delivered to the end user of this equipment IMPORTANT ARCH Beacon Contents Introduction 2 Features Specifications 2 Dimensions 3 Installation Mounting 3 5 Wiring 6 Operation 6 FlashPatterns 7 8 Maintenance Troubleshooting 9 Notes 10 11 Warranty 12 INSTALLATION OPERATION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...all features of the device operate correctly In use the vehicle operator should insure the projection of the warning signal is not blocked by vehicle components i e open trunks or compartment doors people vehicles or other obstructions This equipment is intended for use by authorized personnel only It is the user s responsibility to understand and obey all laws regarding emergency warning devices ...

Page 3: ...e should be provided for wiring access at the center of the mounting area The hole should be grommeted and sealed with RTV around the wiring 4 Align the gasket and and perimeter of the beacon base and punch out the 3 chosen mounting holes with a sharp object Place gasket and beacon assembly on mounting surface being careful to align the mounting holes Care should be taken to not pinch the wiring w...

Page 4: ...beacon outer lens 2 Choose the 6 dia hole pattern Identify the 3 holes chosen as indicated on the base s label and punch out with a sharp object 3 Use the branch guard base to locate holes on mounting surface Holes should accomodate a 10 fastener A hole should be provided for wiring access at the center of the mounting area The hole should be grommeted and sealed with RTV around the wiring 4 Align...

Page 5: ...beacon base or noting the silver stars on the controller board Multiple beacons may be mounted at the corners of a vehicle as shown below Some special service beacons are built where the warning signal is limited to half the circumference of the beacon These beacons must be arranged so the warning signal faces at 45 to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle in order to comply with NFPA standards ...

Page 6: ...t not both to the Phase 1 mode of the chosen pattern Failure Mode Detect When VDC is connected to the RED wire warning signal activated the following conditions are checked Input voltage is at an adequate level to fully operate the beacon The beacon s micro processor is operating When the above are satisfied the green wire is switched to ground and will support a current load up to 250 milli amps ...

Page 7: ...taneous Only 11 Single 150fpm Simultaneous Only 12 Single 250fpm Simultaneous Only 13 Single 375fpm Simultaneous Only Flash Pattern Description There following describes the operation of several basic flash patterns Other patterns operate similarly ac cording to their description Patterns that differ by the suffix PHASE 0 and PHASE 1 are identical except that they may be synchronized to flash alte...

Page 8: ...50fpm Phase 0 YES 22 Single 375fpm Phase 0 YES 23 Rotate 150rpm Simultaneous Only 24 Cycle Flash 150fpm Phase 1 YES 25 Quad 150fpm Phase 1 YES 26 Triple 150fpm Phase 1 YES 27 Double 150fpm Phase 1 YES 28 Single 150fpm Phase 1 YES 29 Single 250fpm Phase 1 YES 30 Single 375fpm Phase 1 YES 31 NFPA Quad Alternating Simultaneous Only 32 Cycle Flash 75fpm Alternating Simultaneous Only 33 Quad 75fpm Alte...

Page 9: ...te a No power to unit a Check wire for loose connection b Power input wire reversed b Reverse power wires c Damaged or shortaged cabling c Check cables for damage d Defective beacon d Replace beacon module Beacon is constantly ON not flashing a Pattern select wire permanently grounded or shorted to GND a Avoid permanent grounding of pattern select wire LED beacon housings may become hot with exten...

Page 10: ...10 Notes ...

Page 11: ...11 Notes ...

Page 12: ...tedinaccordancewithmanufacturer srecommendations Code3 Inc guarantees all parts and components except the lamps to a period of 1 year LED Lighthead modules to a period of 5 years unless otherwise expressed from the date of purchase or delivery whichever is later Units demonstrated to be defective within the warranty period will be repaired or replaced at the factory service center at no cost Use o...

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