Specifications include, but are not limited to: Installation of Warning Equipment o Installation must be in accordance with good installation practices and hidden where possible. All wire used must be new and proper gauge; wiring must utilize existing wire channels in the body of the vehicle; wiring must not run under carpeting or through any area subject to constant flexing of the wire. o All wires must be of a size appropriate for the voltage and current in use. All wire must conform to standard color coding, red for positive, black for negative, and other colors as used by the vehicle manufacturer. o The contractor shall be responsible for supplying all hardware. Crimp-on connectors and standard automotive-type connectors may be used. All connectors must be correctly sized for the wire gauge used. o The light bar must be mounted to the vehicle utilizing the correct size Whelen mounting brackets with brackets secured in the vehicle door jam. o The light bar, MDT docking station, and cigarette lighter outlets shall be fused with in-line fuse holders in accordance with manufacturer specs to constant battery power. o The light bar, MDT docking station, and cigarette lighter outlets shall be fused with in-line fuse holders in accordance with manufacturer specs to constant battery power. One (1) cigarette lighter outlet must be fused separately from the other two (2) outlets. The siren shall be fused & wired to ignition power. The siren controller will automatically silence when the vehicle is in park. o A four (4) pin trailer wiring harness will be wired in to the Whelen Cencom for connectivity to emergency lighting installed on the department’s command trailer. The plug will be mounted for easy accessibility near the trailer hitch area. (Tahoe install only) o All vehicles shall have the same wiring scheme and color code to ensure standardization and to allow for troubleshooting. The successful vendor shall provide a wiring diagram to include a color wiring scheme. o Wire loom shall be used in all exposed areas for added protection...
