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Installation and Maintenance Instructions

Models 151XST and 151XST-S

Failure to follow all safety precautions and instructions may result 

in property damage, serious injury, or death.

An Overview of the 151XST Series

Federal Signal’s Model 151XST hazardous location strobe light 

provides 80 high-intensity flashes per minute. This warning light is 

available in 12-24 Vdc, 120 Vac and 240 Vac, 50/60 Hz.
The Model 151XST strobe light is UL Listed and CSA Certified 

for Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D; Class II, Division 1, 

Groups E, F and G; and Class III.
The 151XST meets Type 4X water-tight, dust-tight, and corrosion-

resistant requirements; constructed to IP66. This hazardous 

location warning light has an aluminum base, coated for corrosion 

resistance that is ready for mounting on a 3/4-inch NPT pipe.  

The included dome guard fits over the glass dome to protect it 

against accidental collision with moving equipment, such as 

forklifts. An optional wall bracket is also available.
The 151XST has an effective candela (ECP) of 165 and a 520,000 

peak candela. It is available in six dome colors, including amber, 

blue, clear, green and red (magenta upon request).
Federal Signal’s rugged 151XST strobe warning light is 

specifically designed for hazardous locations or corrosive 

environments where a very bright visual signal is required. 

This warning light can be used for plant evacuation or other 

communication needs. 
Models are available for pipe mounting (151XST) or surface 

mounting (151XST-S).

NOTE:

 The Model 151XST can be mounted to a Federal 

Signal Model LHWB bracket. If installed in this way, the entire 

assembled device is suitable only for Class I, Div. 2, Groups A, B, 

C, and D; Class II, Div. 2, Groups F and G; Class III locations.

Summary of Contents for 151XST Series

Page 1: ...256822J REV J 613 Printed in U S A Model 151XST Series Strobe Light for Use in Hazardous Conditions Installation and Maintenance Manual français page 21 español página 43 ...

Page 2: ...rollers 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 affirmation or warranty concerning the goods and any such representation affirmation or warranty shall not be deemed to have become a part of the basics of the sales contract ...

Page 3: ...ge to Maintenance Personnel 14 Replacing the Flash Tube 16 Replacing the Printed Circuit Board PCB 17 Cleaning the Fixture 18 Lubricating the Threaded Joint 18 Getting Repair Service or Technical Assistance 19 Ordering Accessories and Replacement Parts 19 Returning the Product for Credit 20 Tables Table 1 Specifications 7 Table 2 Voltage and operating current 7 Table 3 Flash rate and candelas 8 Ta...

Page 4: ...4 Models 151XST and 151XST S Contents Figures Figure 1 Pipe mounted beacon 10 Figure 2 Surface mounted beacon 11 Figure 3 Cross section of beacons 13 Figure 4 Normal A and darkened B flash tube 17 ...

Page 5: ...ngineer 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 beacon Never alter the beacon in any manner Safety in hazardous locations may be endangered if additional openings or other alterations are made to units specifically designed for use in thes...

Page 6: ... is ready for mounting on a 3 4 inch NPT pipe The included dome guard fits over the glass dome to protect it against accidental collision with moving equipment such as forklifts An optional wall bracket is also available The 151XST has an effective candela ECP of 165 and a 520 000 peak candela It is available in six dome colors including amber blue clear green and red magenta upon request Federal ...

Page 7: ...hem Disposal of all shipping materials must be carried out in accordance with national and local codes and standards If any parts are missing please call Federal Signal Customer Support at 708 534 4756 or 877 289 3246 Table 1 Specifications Lamp Life 10 000 hours Light Source Strobe tube Operating Temperature 67 F to 150 F 55 C to 65 6 C Net Weight 3 8 lb 1 7 kg Shipping Weight 4 5 lb 2 0 kg Heigh...

Page 8: ...emperature C Hazardous Location 66 ºC Class I Div 2 Groups A B C D T1 301º Class II Div 1 Groups E F G T5 100º Class III T5 100º To reduce the risk of fire or explosion do not install the beacon in a hazardous location if the operating temperature exceeds the ignition temperature of hazardous atmosphere Before proceeding use Table 4 above as a guide and determine that the unit s operating temperat...

Page 9: ...uctor at a junction when mounting the Model 151XST the mounting pipe used to join the unit to a splice box should be no longer than 10 in 25 4 cm The Model 151XST has provisions for mounting a 3 4 pipe and can be mounted in any position 1 Before mounting the beacon ensure that the mating threads are clean 2 To prevent the ingress of water and dust apply conductive sealant to the conduit threads pr...

Page 10: ...LY SET SCREW 3 4 NPT PIPE 290A6904 Surface Mounting the Beacon 151XST S To surface mount the beacon 1 See Figure 2 Use the mounting base as a template to mark the location of the two mounting holes 2 Drill a 9 32 inch 7 143 mm hole at each mark 3 Secure the beacon to the mounting surface with installer supplied hardware ...

Page 11: ...should be installed per the NEC or CEC STATE and LOCAL CODES Alternate installation locations and or orientations should only be performed with the approval of the authority having jurisdiction In addition the unit can be mounted using an optional ceiling mount or optional wall mount NOTE The 120 Vac or 230 240 Vac strobe units are designed to operate on both 50 Hz and 60 Hz electrical power Speci...

Page 12: ...of the particular model is exceeded NOTE Wiring must comply with the National Electrical Code or Canadian Electrical Code and the local authority having jurisdiction Wiring the AC Models The AC models have two 24 inch leads one black and one white To wire the AC beacon 1 Ensure that power is off 2 Remove the threaded dome assembly by twisting it counterclockwise 3 Connect the black lead to the pha...

Page 13: ...ction of beacons 207 8 mm 8 18 in 165 6 mm 6 52 in 2 x 3 4 NPT ENTRY DOME GUARD INCLUDED ALUNIMUM BASE ALUMINUM BASE 3 4 NPT PIPE MOUNT 290A7397 139 7 mm 5 5 in 9 25 in 234 95 mm FLASH TUBE FLASH TUBE GLASS DOME ASSY DOME GUARD INCLUDED GLASS DOME ASSY GASKET GASKET POWER WIRES POWER WIRES SET SCREW GROUND SCREW GROUND SCREW MODEL 151XST S MODEL 151XST ...

Page 14: ...me to the base of the beacon 6 Connect power to the beacon and test it for proper operation Safety Message to Maintenance Personnel Listed below are some important safety instructions and precautions you should follow Read and understand all instructions before operating this system Any maintenance to the light system must be done with power turned off Any maintenance to the light system must be p...

Page 15: ...to follow all safety precautions and instructions may result in property damage serious injury or death Servicing the Beacon EXPLOSION HAZARD To prevent ignition of hazardous atmospheres disconnect the fixture from the supply circuit before opening it EXPLOSION HAZARD Do not disconnect the beacon while the circuit is live or unless the area is known to be free of ignitable concentrations Keep the ...

Page 16: ...s flash tubes age they may have a tendency to misfire not fire periodically After extended operation occasionally check for flash tube degradation Should the flash tube misfire have a noticeable decrease in light output glow continuously or darken to a point beyond that shown in Figure 4 on page 17 it should be replaced To replace the flash tube 1 Disconnect power to the beacon and wait at least 5...

Page 17: ...ounterclockwise 3 Remove and retain the screw that secures the circuit board to the housing 4 Disconnect power to the PCB a To replace a Series A1 PCB disconnect the two supply wires from the old circuit board and connect them to the mating side of the supplied adapter assembly Connect the other side of the adapter assembly to the new circuit board b To replace a Series A2 circuit board disconnect...

Page 18: ...gainst unusual deterioration and possible porosity since this may weaken the enclosure structurally Maintenance procedures sometimes require fixtures to be hosed down for good housekeeping The circuit should be turned off prior to hosing down the fixture The fixture should be cleaned periodically to maintain maximum light output Only mild non abrasive cleaning agents should be used The glass globe...

Page 19: ...sion 2 Typical spare parts are listed in Table 4 Due to certification certain component parts are not available for field replacement Units with this type of damage must be either replaced entirely or returned to Federal Signal for service To order accessories and replacement parts please call Federal Signal Customer Support at 708 534 4756 or 877 289 3246 Table 5 Replacement parts Description Par...

Page 20: ...he following conditions are met Product is resalable and in the original cartons Product has not been previously installed Product is the current revision Product has not been previously repaired Product is a standard product Product is not a service part All returns are subject to a re stock fee Defective products that are returned within the warranty period will be repaired or replaced at Federa...

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