Star Headlight & Lantern 242 Series - Manual (Page 3)

Magnet Mount Lights
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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.
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Once the light is secured, route your cord such that it does not interfere with the vision
of the driver or the operation of any controls, including, but not limited to, the steering
wheel, gear shifter, and/or airbag.
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This light has been factory tested and approved. If the light fails to work when the
plug is inserted into the cigarette plug socket, twist the plug a few times to remove any
ash or other deposits that might be preventing a good contact from being made. If the
problem persists, check for a fuse inside of the plug itself. If present, remove the fuse
from the circuit, check to see if it has blown, and clean the lighter socket and contact
surfaces. Reconnect the fuse and test the light again.
SPECIAL FEATURES
These strobe lights have a number of features:
1. LED Diagnostic Indicator: The 242
contains an LED designed to flash when
the strobe tube should be flashing. If a
strobe light is not working, troubleshooting
is simple with this new LED. Simply
examine the circuit when power is applied
to it. If the strobe tube is not flashing, but
the LED is flashing, you have a bad strobe
tube. If the LED is not flashing, the circuit is
either not receiving the proper voltage, or
the circuit has failed.
2. Photocell: The 242 has a built-in photocell
which will automatically switch the light to
low power during “night” (or low light)
conditions when such a high intensity is
not required.
3. Pattern Select Jumper: The 242 lights have a jumper on the circuit allowing the end
user to select the desired flash pattern. Placing the jumper on pins 2 and 3 (the outer two
pins) will elicit a quadflash pattern, and placing the jumper on 1 and 2 (the inner two pins)
will produce a doubleflash pattern.
PHOTOCELL
JUMPERS
DIAGNOSTIC LED
3 2 1
S8070-159-9R
FEMALE TERMINAL
(FOR RED WIRE)
MALE TERMINAL
(FOR BLACK WIRE)
If you are mounting the light on the roof of your vehicle, take extreme care to ensure that the magnet
is firmly seated on your roof, and that the pull of the magnet is sufficient to secure the light in place.
As the composition of the metal in the roofs of different vehicles may vary, as well as the contour,
texture and/or condition, Star cannot guarantee the ability of the light to remain in place upon a
moving vehicle. It is the sole responsibility of the owner to ensure the warning light is
WARNING!!!! Care should be taken when positioning any warning light on the roof, dash, or
instrument panel of the vehicle, so that the light and/or cord does not interfere with the
proper operation of any airbags! Failure to heed this warning may result in serious or