Federal Signal Corporation BP100, BP100P Installation And Operating Instructions Manual
256A791E
REV. E 601
Printed in U.S.A.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY MESSAGE TO INSTALLERS OF SIREN SPEAKERS
WARNING
The lives of people depend on your proper installation and
servicing of Federal products. It is important to read and
follow all instructions shipped with the products. In addition,
listed below are some other important safety instructions and
precautions you should follow:
Before Installation
Qualifications
• To properly install an electronic siren: you must have a
good understanding of automotive electrical procedures
and systems, along with proficiency in the installation
and service of safety warning equipment. Always refer to
the vehicle's service manuals when performing
equipment installations on a vehicle.
Sound Hazards
• Your hearing and the hearing of others, in or close to
your emergency vehicle, could be damaged by loud
sounds. This can occur from short exposures to very loud
sounds, or from longer exposures to moderately loud
sounds. For hearing conservation guidance, refer to
federal, state, or local recommendations. OSHA
Standard 1910.95 offers guidance on “Permissible Noise
Exposure.”
• All effective sirens and horns produce loud sounds (120
dB) that may cause permanent hearing loss. Always
minimize your exposure to siren sound and wear hearing
protection. Do not sound the siren indoors or in enclosed
areas where you and others will be exposed to the sound.
• Federal Signal siren amplifiers and speakers are
designed to work together as a system. Combining a
siren and speaker from different manufacturers may
reduce the warning effectiveness of the siren system and
may damage the components. You should verify or test
your combination to make sure the system works
together properly and meets federal, state and local
standards or guidelines.
During Installation
• DO NOT get metal shavings inside the product. Metal
shavings in the product can cause the system to fail. If
drilling must be done near the unit, place an ESD
approved cover over the unit to prevent metal shavings
from entering the unit. Inspect the unit after mounting
to be sure there are no shavings present in or near the
unit.
• DO NOT connect this system to the vehicle battery until
ALL other electrical connections are made, mounting of
all components is complete, and you have verified that
no shorts exist. If wiring is shorted to vehicle frame,
high current conductors can cause hazardous sparks
resulting in electrical fires or flying molten metal.
• Be sure the siren amplifier and speaker(s) in your
installation have compatible wattage ratings.
• In order for the electronic siren to function properly, the
ground connection must be made to the NEGATIVE
battery terminal.
FOR
MODEL BP100 AND BP100P
COMPACT SPEAKER
• Sound output will be severely reduced if any objects are
in front of the speaker. If maximum sound output is
required for your application, you should ensure that the
front of the speaker is clear of any obstructions.
• Install the speaker(s) as far forward on the vehicle as
possible, in a location which provides maximum
signaling effectiveness and minimizes the sound
reaching the vehicle’s occupants. Refer to the National
Institute of Justice guide 500-00 for further information.
• Mounting the speakers behind the grille will reduce the
sound output and warning effectiveness of the siren
system. Before mounting speakers behind the grille,
make sure the vehicle operators are trained and
understand that this type of installation is less effective
for warning others.
• Sound propagation and warning effectiveness will be
severely reduced if the speaker is not facing forward.
Carefully follow the installation instructions and always
install the speaker with the projector facing forward.
• DO NOT install the speaker(s ) or route the speaker
wires where they may interfere with the operation of air
bag sensors.
• Installation of two speakers requires wiring speakers in
phase.
• Never attempt to install aftermarket equipment, which
connects to the vehicle wiring, without reviewing a
vehicle wiring diagram - available from the vehicle
manufacturer. Insure that your installation will not
affect vehicle operation and safety functions or circuits.
Always check vehicle for proper operation after
installation.
• DO NOT install equipment or route wiring or cord in the
deployment path of an air bag.
• Locate the control head so the vehicle, controls, and
microphone can be operated safely.
• When drilling into a vehicle structure, be sure that both
sides of the surface are clear of anything that could be
damaged.
After Installation
• After installation, test the siren system and light system
to ensure that it is operating properly.
• Test all vehicle functions, including horn operation,
vehicle safety functions and vehicle light systems, to
ensure proper operation. Ensure that installation has
not affected vehicle operation or changed any vehicle
safety function or circuit.
• After testing is complete, provide a copy of these
instructions to the instructional staff and all operating
personnel.
• File these instructions in a safe place and refer to them
when maintaining and/or reinstalling the product.
Failure to follow all safety precautions and instructions may
result in property damage, serious injury, or death to you or others.
A. GENERAL.
290A2416-07C
BRACKET
(USER SUPPLIED)
1/4-20 x 1 1/2"
HEX HEAD
SCREWS(4)
REMOVED
FROM
BP100.
BP100
NOTE: BP100 MUST BE
MOUNTED WITH WIRE
LEADS PROTRUDING
FROM THE BOTTOM.
SPACER (4 OF 8) REMOVED FROM
BP100. USED ONLY IF BRACKET IS
LESS THAN 1/8" THICK.
1/4" SPLIT
LOCKWASHER(4)
(USER SUPPLIED)
Models BP100 and BP100P are compact speakers
designed to be mounted using Federal compact speaker
mounting systems. It is strongly recommended that one of
these mounting systems be utilized.
If the BP100 or BP100P is installed using another
mounting system, the safety and effectiveness of the
installation must be carefully evaluated.
B. UNPACKING.
After unpacking the unit, inspect it for damage that
may have occurred in transit. If the unit has been damaged, do not attempt to install or operate it. File a claim
immediately with the carrier, stating the extent of damage.
Carefully check all envelopes, shipping labels and tags
before removing or destroying them.
C. INSTALLATION.
1. Select an appropriate mounting location which
provides both adequate support and sufficient clearance for
the speaker assembly. In addition, the mounting location
should provide maximum signalling effectiveness while
minimizing the sound reaching the vehicle’s occupants.
2. When using a Federal Mounting System, refer to
the instructions packed with the mounting system for
installation details.
3. If a Federal Mounting System (refer to paragraph
A.) is not used for installation, proceed as follows:
NOTE
Because of the variety of vehicles and possible
mounting arrangements, installation details and
mounting bracket fabrication must be determined
by the installer.
a. Fabricate the necessary mounting bracket.
NOTE
To prevent the speaker cone and driver from
falling out of the casting while performing steps
C.3.b. and C.3.c., place the speaker face down on
the packing carton prior to removing the screws.
b. Remove the four screws and eight spacers
from the back of the speaker (see figure 1). Retain the
screws and four of the spacers.
WARNING
To avoid reduction of sound output and damage to
speaker, ensure that speaker is mounted with
wires protruding from bottom of unit.
c. See figure 1. Assemble the fabricated mounting bracket to the speaker using four user-supplied 1/4"
Figure 1.
split lockwashers and previously removed screws. If the
mounting bracket is less than 1/8" thick, use four of the
previously removed spacers. When the bracket is 1/8" thick,
discard the spacers.
WARNING
To avoid serious personal injury and/or damage to
unit, an assistant should help handle the assembled unit.
d. Install the assembled unit at the previously
selected mounting location.
e. Connect the two leads from the speaker to the
electronic siren’s speaker cable. When two speakers are
used, it is necessary to connect them in-phase. This can be
accomplished by connecting the two speaker leads marked
“1” to the same lead of the siren’s speaker cable, and the
two speaker leads marked “2” to the other lead of the
siren’s speaker cable. Refer to the instructions packed with
the electronic siren for additional details.
WARNING
All effective sirens and horns produce loud sounds
(120 dB) that may cause permanent hearing loss.
Always minimize your exposure to siren sound and
wear hearing protection. Do not sound the siren
indoors or in enclosed areas where you and others
will be exposed to the sound.
f. Test the speaker(s) for proper operation.
-2-
Loading...