Tips on Installing Emergency Vehicle Lights

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Major Police Supply


Major Police Supply ABOUT US Major Police Supply has specialized in the business of emergency vehicle equipment for over 23yrs. Incorporated in 1989, Major Police Supply is currently one of the largest suppliers and installers in the nation. Major started as a consulting business for custom car dealers over two decades ago and the business has continued to grow and expand since that time. Within the first year, Major became a distributor for Federal Signal, the industry leader in advanced vehicle lighting and audible signaling devices. Several other manufacturers of law enforcement products and solutions were soon to follow. Major currently stocks and distributes product for almost every major manufacturer of emergency vehicle equipment in the industry. Two years after opening their doors, the installation division of Major was fully operational. Major now manages the installations for the largest law enforcement fleets in the world.


Major Police Supply Tips on Installing Emergency Vehicle Lights Emergency vehicle lights are useful for vehicles such as police cars, fire trucks, and ambulances. This clears the way and sends strong warning signals for motorists to stop, maneuver, and change lanes. These lights also provide specific directions to motorists, like a command to slow down and pull over. In some cases, emergency vehicles use a small arrow board to effectively direct traffic and avoid danger zones. Certain locations are strict when it comes to emergency vehicle lights. This applies most on private vehicles. Even government officials with high positions cannot use this in some areas. You can only see these fixtures on emergency vehicles. Even security agencies require special permits before using them. Police officials can only use this during emergencies. Most emergency vehicles use the latest light fixture, LED emergency vehicle lights. This features bright, powerful, and lasting illuminations. You can view them at long distances and even during daytime. LED lights usually have a colorless and clear dome. This kind of fixture also shows properties that make them withstand any weather condition such as strong winds, rain, and sleet.


Major Police Supply Some LED types are a combination of strobe lights and burning lamps. The only difference is the user can program it and create different flash patterns. You can change or modify the mode for more lighting effects. These types are more resilient and can maintain their quality of brightness. If you are a police official or an ambulance driver, your LED emergency vehicle lights are an important safety feature. Your emergency flashers can alert other motorists to make way for your vehicle. On most vehicles, you can find the emergency flashers in front of the bumper. You can find the rear emergency flashers in the main taillight assembly. You can access this through your hatchback or trunk if you have a rear-opening sport utility vehicle. Here are some useful tips on installing emergency vehicle lights properly: - Turn your ignition on and test your flashers. This can help you see which emergency flasher bulbs are malfunctioning. Buy the same kind and replace them. A quick tip is to open your vehicle hood and remove the negative battery cable. This can keep you from being grounded.


Major Police Supply - Crawl underneath the front bumper. This can let you view the bulb housing on front of your bumper. After doing this, twist the bulb socket out and pull it from the assembly. Pull the old bulb straight out of its socket. Then, let the new bulb slide in. Afterwards, twist it to the right to lock it into place. - Open the trunk or hatchback if a rear emergency flasher is malfunctioning. If you find a trunk liner in your way, pull it up and move it aside. Do this until you access the rear taillight assembly. Your emergency flasher is usually the second bulb from the top inside rear taillight assemblies. Twist the bulb and socket to the left and let it slide out. Pull the old bulb out of its socket and put the new bulb in. Replace the bulb and socket assembly. Also, put your trunk liner back in place if you have to move it to access your taillight assembly.


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Address 1 : 47 N Dell Ave Kenvil, New Jersey 07847 Telephone : 800-666-4472 Mail : salesmajor@majorpolicesupply.com

Address 2 : 7806 Braygreen rd Laurel, Maryland 20707 Telephone : 973-396-1613 Mail : salesmajor@majorpolicesupply.com


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