Federal Signal Corporation 2001-130, Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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9
SECTION IV
SERVICE
4-1. GENERAL.
DANGER
Service should be performed by
qualified personnel familiar with the
siren, associated controls, and
power sources being used. The
siren
has moving parts, high
operating currents, explosive gases,
and corrosive materials that could
cause
severe personal injury,
electrocution, or death. Before
servicing or maintaining, ensure that
remote activation cannot occur and
disconnect power to the siren and its
controls.
Experience has shown that all Federal
sirens are highly reliable devices. However, if
a siren failure does occur, Federal will
provide technical assistance with problems
that cannot be handled satisfactorily and
promptly locally. If assistance is desired,
contact:
FWS Customer Care Center
Signal Division
Federal Signal Corporation
2645 Federal Signal Drive
University Park, Illinois 60466
800-524-3021
WARNING
The output level of a 2001-130 siren
is capable of causing permanent
hearing
damage. Therefore,
ALWAYS wear hearing protection
when
performing tests or
maintenance on the siren.
To prevent the siren from sounding or
rotating, always turn off the power to the
siren at the disconnect switch and remove
the 48VDC, 4 AWG red wire in the Battery
Box before inspecting or maintaining the
siren.
4-2. INSPECTION.
Test the 2001-130 siren for proper
operation at least once a month. A daily test
at noon, curfew, or other selected time is
preferred. This not only enhances the
usefulness of the siren, but also instills public
confidence in the reliability of the warning
system.
In order to minimize the possibility of
siren failure, annual inspection and
maintenance is desirable. Battery
replacement should be performed
approximately every five years. This
schedule is only a suggested guideline. It
may be necessary to vary the schedule if the
siren is used frequently or if it is used in an
extreme climate.
A. Turn off the power to the siren at the
disconnect switch. Disconnect the 48VDC, 4
AWG red wire in the Control Unit.
B. Inspect the siren installation to be
sure that it is vertically oriented. Take
corrective
action if a pole-mounted
installation is more than 5º from vertical or if
a roof or flat surface mount is more than 10º
from vertical. This will prevent lubrication
losses and excessive motor bearing wear.
C. Inspect all electrical and mechanical
connections. Make sure that all fasteners are
properly tightened.
D. Inspect all painted surfaces and
repaint as necessary.
E. Both the rotator motor and siren
motor have sealed and pre-lubricated
bearings. Therefore, neither of these motors
requires any additional lubrication.