Module 8 Warning & Hazard Lighting Grote 101 Module 8 Warning & Hazard Lighting

Mastery Statement In this module you will learn what the different functions of warning lamps are, and how they are classified You will also learn how to identify market opportunities and where to sell them

Background Knowledge Regulatory Fleets that use the product Product Categories

SAE Society of Automotive Engineers: sets the requirements for emergency vehicle lighting. Products are usually specified to the SAE standards for the application in which they are being placed. SAE J595 (11/2008)- directional optical warning devices SAE J845 (12/2007)- omni-directional optical warning devices

Other Regulatory Concerns GSA-KKK-A-1822F (US General Services Administration) NFPA 1901 (National Fire Protection Association) There are significant and stringent requirements for red/blue police/fire/ambulance lighting that Grote has purposely chosen not to enter those markets

Back-Up Alarms OSHA 1926 No employer may use any motor vehicle, earthmoving or compacting equipment having an obstructed view to the rear, unless The vehicle has a reverse signal alarm distinguishable from the surrounding noise level The vehicle is backed up only when an observer signals that it is safe to do so

Fleet Opportunities There is a vast opportunity to sell amber warning products throughout the U.S. Industry fleets include Towing Volunteer Fire/Rescue Logging School bus Government Street dept Police Fire Ambulance Oil/Gas field Utilities Road maintenance Waste management Construction Logistics (warehousing) Snow removal Escort/Wide Load Agriculture Mining

Types of Warning Lamps SAE J595 Directional A flashing optical warning device that produces flashes of light that are directionally aimed from a minimum of 20° right to 20° left horizontally and 10° top to 10° bottom vertically

Types of Warning Lamps SAE J845 Omni-Directional A flashing optical warning device that produces flashes of light that produces light in a horizontal 360° arc and vertically 5° top to 5° bottom.

Types of Warning Lamps SAE J845 Selective Coverage A flashing optical warning device that projects light in a defined horizontal arc of more than 40° and less than 360°- vertically 5° top to 5° bottom

Warning/Hazard Classifications For use on authorized emergency vehicles responding emergency situations. Used to capture the attention of motorists, pedestrians and warn of potentially hazardous situations

Warning/Hazard Classifications For use on authorized maintenance vehicles to warn of traffic hazards (such as lane blockage or slow moving vehicle)

Warning/Hazard Classifications For use on authorized vehicles to display an optical warning for identification only

Warning/Hazard Color Coding White Typical of school bus applications and with the emergency Red/Blue market Amber/Yellow Used to warn and alert in industries such as agriculture, construction and waste. Red Varies depending on state/local regulations Blue

Types/Styles of Warning/Hazard Lamps Beacons LED Imitates a strobe flash pattern Typically sealed with a hard epoxy (potting) Strobe Light source is a Xenon gas filled capsule Uses a high voltage discharge to produce the light Rotating Incandescent or halogen light source Motorized rotating reflector

Types/Styles of Warning/Hazard Lamps Directional Lights Light shines in one direction only Typically found on the back of trucks to identify a slow or stopped vehicle Single system- one lamp flashing 2 head- two light sources synchronized 4 head- four light sources synchronized

Types/Styles of Warning/Hazard Lamps Mini Light Bars Under 36” in length Rotating lights, strobe lights or LED light modules Multiple flash patterns Permanent or removable mounting options

Types/Styles of Warning/Hazard Lamps Light Bars 36 to 57 inches in length Rotating lights, strobe lights or LED light modules Multiple flash patterns Permanent mounting

Types/Styles of Warning/Hazard Lamps Directional Arrows Light up sequentially to point oncoming traffic into a specific direction

Types/Styles of Warning/Hazard Lamps Hide-A-Way systems Lamps that are hidden into the grills or headlights/taillights When lit, they operate the headlamp or tail lamp in a controlled flash pattern Strobe tubes or LEDs

Thank-you for your valued time Customer 101 Module 8 Warning & Hazard Lighting Please consult your Grote Technical Specialist if you have any additional questions Thank-you for your valued time