Star Headlight & Lantern 1188HM Hot Shot II - Manual (Page 2)

MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR PERMANENT OR PIPE MOUNT LIGHTS
1. IMPORTANT: Please read all of the following instructions before installing your
new warning light. This instruction sheet applies only to the models listed at the
top of this sheet.
2. 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.
3. The 1188H light is designed to be permanently mounted through the base. The
1188HP is designed to be mounted on a 1" NPT conduit pipe. For the 1188HP,
mount the light using the threaded entrance hole in the base of the light,
connecting the wires as described in Steps 10 and 11. For the 1188H, proceed to
Step 4.
4. Using the template below, mark two holes on the mounting surface on 3 7/16”
centers.
5. If you are mounting the light on a vehicle and plan to wire it through the roof of the
vehicle, remove the headliner from the inside of the vehicle. Remove the
template and drill a 3/8" hole in each location.
6. Push the enclosed rubber well nuts through the holes until the bottom side of the
wider lip rests on the surface of the vehicle.
7. Drill a 3/8" hole in the center to route the wires through.
8. Remove the twist-off dome for your light and locate the two knockouts inside the
light on the bottom of the base. Using a punch or other appropriate tool knock
them out to create your mounting holes.
9. To secure the light to your mounting surface, align the holes with the well nuts.
Install the two screws and tighten until snug.
10. The black wire is the ground lead and should be connected to a good chassis
ground.
11. Connect the red wire to the positive side of the power through a single-pole,
two position switch and a 5 Amp fuse, checking the label on the warning light for
proper voltage.
1188H Permanent Mount Template
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAGNET MOUNT LIGHTS
1. 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.
2. 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. Because the composition of the metal in the roofs of different vehicles may
vary, as well as the contour, texture and/or condition, the manufacturer 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 secure.
3. 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 any airbags (front and/or side).
4. 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 which might be preventing a good contact from being made. If the problem
persists, 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.
Parts List
Part # Description
396-* (* = color) Dome
2073-H27 Bulb
30008-18 Cig Plug & Cord
177-HS Magnet Assembly
13885 Motor & Worm Gear
90075 Vinyl Shield
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 fatal injury.
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 secure.
IMPORTANT: Please read all of the following instructions
before installing your new warning light.
3/8" DIAMETER
3
7
16
"