Star Headlight & Lantern 8600 Series Intercepto - 66" Tow Packages - Manual (Page 5)

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Wiring Instructions
If the wire supplied is too short, Star recommends direct wiring to the terminal block on
the inside of the lightbar, rather than making connections to the end of the wire that is
supplied. This lightbar is designed so that no wire connectors are needed and only a few
common tools are necessary in order to do this. Direct wiring allows the wire connections
to the lightbar to be made in a clean and dry environment, avoiding any problems that may
arise due to weathering on external connections. There is also an increase in voltage loss
with the addition of each connection. Wiring directly inside the lightbar reduces the number
of connections. However, making connections to the wires already provided is an
acceptable alternative, as long as these connections are good electrical connections and
are resistant from weathering effects. For direct wiring into the lightbar, follow the
instructions listed below.
Wire Harness Replacement
PLEASE NOTE: If you are using the existing 15-foot cable supplied with the lightbar,
you may skip to the Electrical Connections section on page 4.
Mounting Instructions
Please review the separate Mounting Bracket manual that
is also enclosed with your bar for mounting instructions.
1. Use the Wire Harness Assembly Checklist that was shipped with your lightbar or the Wire
Usage Table shown on page 1 to determine how many wires you will need to run.
2. After identifying the necessary wires, select appropriate wire sizes and colors.
3. Locate the end of the lightbar that has the external wires entering the base of the lightbar.
The black terminal block(s), which you will be making your wire terminations to, should
also be located at this same end.
4. Remove the dome lens at this end of the lightbar:
Step 1 : Loosen the four screws
holding each dome on.
Step 2 : Lift the dome off of the base
exposing the interior
components.
Step 3 : When all work is completed,
reverse the steps to reinstall
the dome, taking care that the
gasket is properly aligned.