Federal Signal Corporation P-LS2B, P-LS2B-8, PLS2C, PLS2C-8 Installation, Operation And Maintenance Instructions

PAGASYS Series Loudspeaker

Models P-LS2B, P-LS2B-8, PLS2C, and PLS2C-8

2562390B
REV. B 812

Printed in U.S.A

Installation, Operation, and

Maintenance Instructions

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Contents

Safety Messages to Installers, Users, and Maintenance Personnel ..... 5

Unpacking the Loudspeaker ...................................................................6

Overview of the PAGASYS Series .........................................................6

Certications ...........................................................................................7

Specications .........................................................................................8

Specic Condition of Use .......................................................................9

Condição especíca de uso: .................................................................9

Mounting the Loudspeaker .....................................................................9

Adjusting the Vertical Angle ..................................................................10

Wiring the Loudspeaker........................................................................10

Setting Transformer Wattage Taps .......................................................13

Completing the Installation ...................................................................13

Safety Messages to Maintenance Personnel .......................................16

Periodically Inspecting the Loudspeaker ..............................................17

Servicing the Loudspeaker ...................................................................17

Returning a Product for Credit ..............................................................18

Getting Technical Service and Support ................................................19

Ordering Replacement Parts ................................................................19

Figures

Figure 1 Loudspeaker connections for P-LS2B and P-LS2C .............11

Figure 2 Loudspeaker connections for P-LS2B-8 and P-LS2C-8 .......12

Figure 3 Internal wiring for P-LS2B and P-LS2C ................................14

Figure 4 Internal wiring for P-LS2B-8 and P-LS2C-8..........................15

Tables

Table 1 Wattage tap settings ...............................................................13

Table 2 Example serial number ...........................................................19

Table 3 Replacement parts .................................................................19

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Safety Messages to Installers, Users, and
Maintenance Personnel

It is important to follow all instructions shipped with this loudspeaker.
This loudspeaker is to be installed by trained personnel who is
thoroughly familiar with the country electric codes and will follow these
guidelines as well as local codes.

The selection of the mounting location for the device, its controls and
the routing of the wiring is to be done 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 equipment.

• Disconnect the device from the power supply/audio source before

any installation or maintenance is performed.

• Do not open the loudspeaker enclosure when a hazardous

atmosphere is present.

• Não abra a cobertura na presença de gases perigosos.

• To determine if the device can be used safely in the intended area,
review the certications section on page 7.

• All effective warning loudspeakers produce loud sounds, which

may cause, in certain situations, permanent hearing loss. Take
appropriate precautions such as hearing protection.

• All effective warning loudspeakers produce loud sounds, which may

cause, in certain situations, permanent hearing loss. The device
should be installed far enough away from potential listeners to limit
their exposure while still maintaining its effectiveness.

• After installation, test the loudspeaker to ensure that it is operating

properly. After testing is complete, provide a copy of this instruction
booklet to all operating personnel.

• Establish a procedure to routinely check the loudspeaker installation

for integrity and proper operation.

• The product nameplate, which may contain cautionary or other

information of importance to maintenance personnel, should not be
obscured in any way.

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

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PAGASYS Series Loudspeaker

Unpacking the Loudspeaker

After unpacking the loudspeaker, examine it for damage that may
have occurred in transit. If the loudspeaker has been damaged, do not
attempt to install or operate it. File a claim immediately with the carrier
stating the extent of the damage. If you are missing any parts, contact
Customer Support at [phone]. Carefully check all envelopes,
shipping labels, and tags before removing or destroying them.

Overview of the PAGASYS Series

The Federal Signal PAGASYS Non-Metallic Loudspeakers, Models
P-LS2B, P-LS2B-8, P-LS2C, and P-LS2C-8 are designed for use
in industrial public address and general alarm applications where

corrosion resistance and ATEX/IEC certication are required.
PAGASYS loudspeakers are available in an ATEX/IEC Zone 1
explosion-proof version certied for ingress of dust and combustible

gas to either Group IIB or Group IIC.

PAGASYS loudspeakers are manufactured from corrosion-resistant,
anti-static, glass-reinforced polyester (GRP). The total power output
capability of the P-LS2B and P-LS2C is 25 W, adjustable down to

0.2 W. The available audio input is 100 Vrms. The P-LS2B-8 and

P-LS2C-8 are 8 ohm, 25 W.

The mounting bracket included with the loudspeaker is stainless steel
with two standard mounting holes and a hole for the cable. The bracket

is ratcheted to lock the loudspeaker at a specic vertical angle. Also

available is a stainless steel ratcheted bracket with four additional
mounting holes that are slotted to allow the loudspeaker to be aimed

horizontally.