Federal Signal Corporation Commander 371ST-250 Installation And Maintenance Manual

Commander

®

Strobe Warning Light

Model 371ST-250

Installation and

Maintenance Manual

256820E
REV. E 811
Printed in U.S.A.

Warranty – Seller warrants all goods for ve years on parts and 2-1/2 years
on labor, under the following conditions and exceptions: Seller warrants that
all goods of Seller's manufacture will conform to any descriptions thereof for
specications which are expressly made a part of this sales contract and at the
time of sale by Seller such goods shall be commercially free from defects in
material or workmanship. Seller reserves the right at the Seller’s discretion
to “Repair and Return” or “Replace” any item deemed defective during the
warranty period. This warranty does not cover travel expenses, the cost of
specialized equipment for gaining access to the product, or labor charges for
removal and reinstallation of the product. This warranty shall be ineffective
and shall not apply to goods that have been subjected to misuse, neglect,
accident, damage, improper maintenance, or to goods altered or repaired by
anyone other than Seller or its authorized representative, or if ve years have
elapsed from the date of shipment of the goods by Seller with the following
exceptions: lamps and strobe tubes are not covered under this warranty.
Outdoor warning sirens and controllers manufactured by Federal Warning Sys­tems are warranteed for two years on parts and one year on labor. No agent,
employee, representative or distributor of Seller has any authority to bind the
Seller to any representation, afrmation, or warranty concerning the goods
and any such representation, afrmation or warranty shall not be deemed to
have become a part of the basics of the sales contract and shall be unenforce­able. THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU
OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS
FOR PURPOSE AND OF ANY OTHER TYPE, WHETHER EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED. These warranties shall not apply unless Seller shall be given
reasonable opportunity to investigate all claims for allegedly defective goods.
Upon Seller's instruction a sample only of allegedly defective goods shall be
returned to Seller for its inspection and approval. The basis of all claims for al­leged defects in the goods not discoverable upon reasonable inspection thereof
pursuant to paragraph 8 hereof must be fully explained in writing and received
by Seller within thirty days after Buyer learns of the defect or such claim shall
be deemed waived.

Industrial Systems

2645 Federal Signal Drive • University Park, IL 60484-3167
Tel: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail] • www.federalsignal-indust.com

Contents

Safety Messages to Installers ..........................................................5

An Overview of Model 371ST-250 ..................................................... 6

Unpacking the Light .......................................................................... 6

Mounting the Light ............................................................................ 7

Pipe Mounting the Light .......................................................... 8

Surface Mounting the Light ..................................................... 8

Wiring the Light ................................................................................. 9

Safety Messages to Maintenance Personnel ................................ 11

Replacing the Flash Tube ................................................................12

Cleaning the Dome .......................................................................... 14

Getting Service, Assistance, and Parts ......................................... 14

Repair Service ....................................................................... 14

Technical Assistance ............................................................... 14

Accessories and Replacement Parts ....................................... 15

Tables

Table 1 Electrical and environmental ratings ...................................... 7

Table 2 Dimensions ............................................................................7

Table 3 Replacement parts ..............................................................15

Table 4 Accessories ......................................................................... 15

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Figures

Figure 1 Mounting options .................................................................8

Figure 2 Dome and lens assembly removed ...................................10

Figure 3 Flash tube replacement ..................................................... 13

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Model 371ST-250 Strobe Light

Installation and Maintenance Instructions

Safety Messages to Installers

It is important to follow all instructions shipped with this product.
This device is to be installed by a trained electrician who is
thoroughly familiar with the National Electrical Code and/
or Canadian Electrical Code and will follow the NEC and/or
CEC Guidelines as well as all local codes. This light should be
considered a part of the warning system and not the entire warning
system.

The selection of the mounting location for the light, its controls
and the routing of the wiring are to be accomplished under the
direction of the facilities engineer and the safety engineer. In
addition, listed below are some other important safety instructions
and precautions you should follow:

• Read and understand all instructions before installing or
operating this light.

• Do not connect this light to the system when power is on.

• After installation, make sure that all set screws and threaded
joints are properly tightened.

• After installation, test the light to make sure that it is
operating properly.

• After testing is complete; provide a copy of this instruction
booklet to all personnel.

• Establish a procedure to routinely check the light for proper
activation and operation.

Failure to follow all safety precautions and instructions may result
in property damage, serious injury, or death.

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