Federal Signal Corporation 2001-130 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual
FEDERAL SIGNAL CORPORATION
2001-130
ELECTRO-MECHANICAL SIREN
255369E
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Copyright 2007 Federal Signal Corporation
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Federal Signal reserves the right to make changes to devices and
specifications detailed in the manual at any time in order to improve
reliability, function or design. The information in this book has been
carefully checked and is believed to be accurate; however, no
responsibility is assumed for any inaccuracies.
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SAFETY NOTICES
People’s lives depend on your selection of suitable equipment and installation sites and your
safe installation, service, and operation of our products. Federal Signal recommends the following
publications from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for assistance with planning an
outdoor warning system: 1. The “Outdoor Warning Guide” (CPG 1-17), 2. “Civil Preparedness,
Principles of Warning” (CPG 1-14), 3. FEMA-REP-1, Appendix 3 (Nuclear Plant Guideline), and
4. FEMA-REP-10 (Nuclear Plant Guideline). Contact Federal Warning System’s Customer Care
Center at: http://www.federalwarningsystems.com or 1-800-524-3021 for further information
about these publications.
It is important to read, understand and follow all instructions shipped with this product. In addition,
listed below are some other important safety instructions and precautions you should follow.
PLANNING
If suitable warning equipment is not selected, the installation site for the siren is not selected
properly or the siren is not installed properly, it may not produce the intended optimum audible
warning. Follow Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recommendations.
If sirens are not activated in a timely manner when an emergency condition exists, they cannot
provide the intended audible warning. It is imperative that knowledgeable people, who are
provided with the necessary information, are available at all times to authorize the activation of
the sirens.
When sirens are used out of doors, people indoors may not be able to hear the warning
signals. Separate warning devices or procedures may be needed to effectively warn people
indoors.
The sound output of sirens is capable of causing permanent hearing damage. To prevent
excessive exposure, carefully plan siren placement, post warnings, and restrict access to
areas near sirens.
Activating the sirens may not result in people taking the desired actions if those to be warned
are not properly trained about the meaning of siren sounds. Siren users should follow FEMA
recommendations and instruct those to be warned of correct actions to be taken.
A siren that doesn’t work won’t provide any warning. After installation, service, or
maintenance, test the siren system to confirm that it is operating properly. Test the system
regularly to confirm that it will be operational in an emergency.
If future service and operating personnel do not have these instructions to refer to, the siren
system may not provide the intended audible warning and service personnel may be exposed
to death, permanent hearing loss, or other bodily injury. File these instructions in a safe place
and refer to them periodically. Give a copy of these instructions to new recruits and trainees.
Also, give a copy to anyone who is going to service or repair the siren.
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SAFETY NOTICES
People’s lives depend on your safe installation, service and operation of our products. It is
important to read, understand and follow all instructions shipped with this product. In addition,
listed below are some other important safety instructions and precautions you should follow:
INSTALLATION & SERVICE
Electrocution or severe personal injury can occur when performing various installation and
service functions such as making electrical connections, drilling holes, or lifting equipment.
Therefore experienced electricians in accordance with national, state and any other electrical
codes having jurisdiction should perform installation. All work should be performed under the
direction of the installation or service crew safety foreman.
The sound output of sirens is capable of causing permanent hearing damage. To prevent
excessive exposure, carefully plan siren placement, post warnings and restrict access to areas
near the sirens. Sirens may be operated from remote control points. Whenever possible,
disconnect all siren power including batteries before working near the siren.
After installation or service, test the siren system to confirm that it is operating properly. Test
the system regularly to confirm that it will be operational in an emergency.
If future service personnel do not have these warnings and all other instructions shipped with
the equipment to refer to, the siren system may not provide the intended audible warning and
service personnel may be exposed to death, permanent hearing loss, or other bodily injury.
File these instructions in a safe place and refer to them periodically. Give a copy of these
instructions to new recruits and trainees. Also, give a copy to anyone who is going to service
or repair the sirens. For additional copies, call the Federal Warning Systems Customer Care
Center at 800-524-3021 or write to them at 2645 Federal Signal Drive, University Park, IL
60466.
OPERATION
Failure to understand the capabilities and limitations of your siren system could result in
permanent hearing loss, other serious injuries or death to persons too close to the sirens when
you activate them or to those you need to warn. Carefully read and thoroughly understand all
safety notices in this manual and all operations-related-items in all instruction manuals shipped
with equipment. Thoroughly discuss all contingency plans with those responsible for warning
people in your community, company, or jurisdiction.
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Limited Warranty
The Federal Warning Systems Division of Federal Signal Corporation warrants each
new product to be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and
service, for a period of two years on parts replacement and factory-performed labor (one
year for Informer, EAS, and Federal software products) from the date of delivery to the
first user-purchaser. Federal Warning Systems warrants every 2001 & Eclipse Siren
(Top of pole only) to be free from defects in material, per our standard warranty, under
normal use and service for a period of five years on parts replacement.
During this warranty period, the obligation of Federal is limited to repairing or replacing,
as Federal may elect, any part or parts of such product which after examination by
Federal discloses to be defective in material and/or workmanship.
Federal will provide warranty for any unit which is delivered, transported prepaid, to the
Federal factory or designated authorized warranty service center for examination and
such examination reveals a defect in material and/or workmanship.
This warranty does not cover travel expenses, the cost of specialized equipment for
gaining access to the product, or labor changes for removal and re-installation of the
product. The Federal Signal Corporation warranty shall not apply to components or
accessories that have a separate warranty by the original manufacturer, such as, but not
limited to, batteries.
Federal will provide on-site warranty service during the first 60-days after the completion
of the installation, when Federal has provided a turn-key installation including
optimization and/or commissioning services.
This warranty does not extend to any unit which has been subjected to abuse, misuse,
improper installation or which has been inadequately maintained, nor to units which have
problems related to service or modification at any facility other than Federal factory or
authorized warranty service centers. Moreover, Federal shall have no liability with
respect to defects arising in Products through any cause other than ordinary use (such
as, for example, accident, fire, lightning, water damage, or other remaining acts of god).
THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL FEDERAL BE LIABLE FOR
ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR ANY INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
ARISING OUT OF ANY SUCH DEFECT IN MATERIAL WORKMANSHIP.
2645 Federal Signal Drive, University Park, IL 60466
Phone: (800) 524-3021 Fax: (708) 534-4865
Website: http://www.federalwarningsystems.com
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WARNING
Read and understand the information contained
in this manual before attempting to install or
service the siren.
Pay careful attention to the following notices located on the equipment.
NOTICES – EXTERNALLY PLACED.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Paragraph Page
SECTION I - CHARACTERISTICS
1-1 Scope of this Manual ............................................................................. 1
1-2 General .................................................................................................. 1
1-3 Siren Description ................................................................................... 1
1-4 Signal Description .................................................................................. 1
SECTION II - SPECIFICATIONS
2-1 Specifications ........................................................................................ 2
SECTION III - INSTALLATION
3-1 Siren Location ........................................................................................ 3
3-2 Siren Installation .................................................................................... 4
3-3 Siren Wiring ........................................................................................... 6
3-4 Pre-operation Checkout ......................................................................... 8
SECTION IV - SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
4-1 General .................................................................................................. 9
4-2 Inspection .............................................................................................. 9
4-3 Corrective Maintenance ......................................................................... 10
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