Star Headlight & Lantern OPTIMA RSK102 Grill / Deck User Manual
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1.
The remote strobe head must be connected to a power pak to operate. You may use our
two-outlet, four-outlet, or six-outlet paks. These heads may or may not work with alternate
brand power paks. The installer accepts any and all liability if this head is used in
conjunction with any unapproved power paks.
2.
Locate the light housing you wish to install the head into. If necessary, disassemble the
light housing on the vehicle such that you can gain access to the back of the reflector.
3.
Select a location suitable to mount your strobe head. The ideal location is as close to the
focal point of the reflector as possible. The strobe head must be located at least 1” from
any other lights, the lens, and the lens housing, to allow for adequate heat dissipation.
4.
After you have checked that both sides of the mounting surface are clear, drill a 1”
hole in the reflector. Be sure to debur both sides of the hole to allow for easier insertion
and so that there is a clean, smooth surface for the strobe head to seal against.
If you have a double walled housing (ie. an outer wall in addition to the inner reflector
wall), you will need to drill through both surfaces to properly mount your new strobe head.
Using a hole saw, drill a 1 1/4" hole in the outer wall. Once through the outer wall, the pilot
drill bit from the hole saw should start the pilot hole in the inner wall. Using the pilot hole
for centering, drill a 1" hole in the inner wall. Be sure to de-bur both sides of the hole to
allow for easier insertion and so that there is a clean, smooth surface for the strobe head
to seal against. It might be necessary to cover the 1 1/4" hole you drilled in the outer wall
to prevent contaminates getting inside the housing.
5.
To insert the strobe head, hold the rubber base with your thumb and forefinger. Slowly
twist the base while you push it into the 1” hole. Twisting while pushing helps the cup to
slide into the hole easier and helps ensure the lip on the rubber base “pops” into place
around the rubber housing.
6.
Once the strobe head is installed, reassemble the light.
7.
Attach the enclosed connector to the head by snapping the terminals on each wire into the
proper slot. Review the diagram below.
8.
Once the installation of the heads is complete, connect them to your power pak using the
proper cable:
Amp Connector
Weatherproof Connector
Light Duty Cable
3821
3820
Heavy Duty Cable
N/A
3814
Shielded Cable
4415
N/A
9.
If you intend to use your own cable, it must meet certain specifications as follows: It must
be three-conductor with 600V insulation, minimum 18 AWG for 0-20 ft., 16 AWG for 21-30
ft. or 14 AWG for 31-60 ft. We do not recommend the use of any cable length greater than
60 feet, as the resistance might cause a drop in voltage resulting in inconsistent or
complete loss of firing in the heads.
3
2
1
RED (HOT)
MALE
TERMINAL
30042-16
473
BLACK (GROUND)
WHITE (TRIGGER)
FEMALE AMP
CONNECTOR
30185-4
30042-29
30186-2
RED (HOT)
WHITE (TRIGGER)
BLACK (GROUND)
FEMALE WEATHERPROOF
CONNECTOR
MALE
TERMINAL
GROMMET