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

2. 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

3. Background Knowledge Regulatory Fleets that use the product
Product Categories

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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.

10. 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

11. 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

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

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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

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

20. 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

21. 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