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Model 400 Series Lights

256A424G
REV. A 610
Printed in U.S.A.

Installation Instructions

Summary of Contents for 400 Series

Page 1: ...Model 400 Series Lights 256A424G REV A 610 Printed in U S A Installation Instructions ...

Page 2: ...or 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 affirmation or warranty concerning the goods and any such representation af firmation or warranty shall not be deemed to have become a part of the ba...

Page 3: ...x Mount 10 Ceiling Mount 11 Obtaining Service Assistance and Parts 14 Replacing the Strobe Tube 400ST 15 Figures Figure 1 7 8 drilled hole in bracket 7 Figure 2 Grommet in 7 8 drilled hole in bracket 8 Figure 3 Adapter plate attached 9 Figure 4 Ceiling mount 12 Figure 5 Strobe tube degradation 16 Tables Table 1 Kit contents 6 Table 2 Replacement parts 14 ...

Page 4: ...Model 400 Series Lights 4 Vibratone is a registered trademark of Federal Signal Corp Keps is a registered trademark of ITW Shakeproof ...

Page 5: ... the power supply before installing or maintaining the light After installation test the light system to ensure that it is operating properly After testing is complete provide a copy of this instruction sheet to all operating personnel The product nameplate which may contain cautionary or other information of importance to maintenance personnel should not be obscured in any way Establish a procedu...

Page 6: ...s shipping labels and tags before removing or destroying them Ensure that the parts listed in the KIT CONTENTS LIST are included in the packing carton If any parts are missing please call Federal Signal Customer Support at 708 534 4756 Table 1 Kit contents Qty Description 2 Hex Head Mach Screw 1 4 20 2 Allen Head Set Screws Cone Point 2 6 32 x 3 16 Hex Screws Taptite 2 Nut Keps 1 4 20 1 Cover Plat...

Page 7: ...rical box conduit and wiring are required Ceiling Mount An installer supplied 4 x 4 electrical box is an option The next sections describe how to install the light using each mounting method Flat Surface External Conduit Mount To install the light on a flat surface 1 See Figure 1 Drill a 7 8 hole in the wall ceiling mounting bracket Use caution to avoid damaging the bracket Figure 1 7 8 drilled ho...

Page 8: ...SCREWS HEX HD 2 10 32 SET SCREWS ALLEN HD 2 MOUNTING BRACKET 1 WALL CEILING MTG GROMMET LEXAN DOME HOUSING MAIN MOUNTING FRAME 290B1506 CUSTOMER SUPPLIED MTG SCREWS 4 ANCHORS 4 SUPPORTING WALL 1 2 CONNECTOR 1 2 CONDUIT 1 2 CONDULET WIRE NUTS 2 1 2 CONDUIT POWER SUPPLY MAKE CONNECTIONS HERE 4 Attach the wall ceiling mounting bracket to the main frame casting using two 1 4 20 x 1 2 hex head machine ...

Page 9: ...plate to the mounting surface using the appropriate installer supplied hardware Figure 3 Adapter plate attached DIMPLES TOP BOTTOM ADAPTER PLATE 1 1 4 20 SCREWS HEX HD 2 10 32 SET SCREWS ALLEN HD 2 MOUNTING BRACKET 1 WALL CEILING MTG GROMMET LEXAN DOME WIRE NUTS 2 MOUNTING SCREWS 2 4 X 4 ELECTRICAL BOX 1 CUSTOMER SUPPLIED MAIN MOUNTING FRAME HOUSING 290B1505B 8 Place the light mounting bracket ass...

Page 10: ...ndulet box by the most convenient means Insulate all splices Electrical Box Mount To install the light in an electrical box 1 Install a 4 x 4 electrical box conduit and wiring as necessary all Installer supplied 2 See Figure 2 on page 8 Insert the nylon grommet in the large center hole in the side of the light assembly main frame casting 3 See Figure 3 on page 9 Attach the wall ceiling mounting br...

Page 11: ...ted flat on a ceiling or on a 4 x 4 electrical box Both of these mounting methods are variations on those methods already described However the wall ceiling mounting bracket must be attached to the lower housing of the light If an audible device was installed the mounting bracket should be attached to the lower housing of the light If the bracket is already attached disregard the instructions in t...

Page 12: ... NUTS 2 MOUNTING SCREWS 2 CUSTOMER SUPPLIED 1 4 20 SCREWS HEX HD 2 10 32 SET SCREWS ALLEN HD 2 6 32 NUTS HOUSING FASTENING 4 MAIN MOUNTING FRAME 290B1507B LEXAN DOME 1 COVER 1 SELF ADHESIVE 1 4 20 HEX NUTS EXT KEPS 2 HOUSING 1 GROMMET 1 MOUTNIG BRACKET 1 WALL CEILING MTG ADAPTER PLATE 1 DIMPLES LEFT RIGHT ...

Page 13: ...tach the wall ceiling mounting bracket to the lower housing using two 1 4 20 x 1 2 hex head machine screws and KEPS nuts supplied 6 Apply the self adhesive cover over the holes on the side of the main frame casting 7 Reassemble the light following steps 1 and 2 in reverse order 8 Install the light on the ceiling following the Flat Surface Mount instructions on page 7 or the Electrical Box Mount in...

Page 14: ...rder replacement parts please call Federal Signal Customer Support at 708 534 4756 Table 2 Replacement parts Description Part Number Dome Lexan Red K8547C001 01 Dome Lexan Blue K8547C001 02 Dome Lexan Green K8547C001 03 Dome Lexan Amber K8547C001 04 Dome Lexan Clear K8547C001 05 Lamp 400R K8107181 Interior Fresnel Lens Clear 400ST K8248C004 04 Tube Strobe 400ST K8107178 PC Board Assembly 400ST K20...

Page 15: ...e strobe lamp can cause the glass to fracture during use If you are unsure if the glass has been handled without gloves clean the glass using a soft cloth and isopropyl alcohol before installing the lamp As strobe lights are used strobe tubes begin to darken causing the light output to decrease This darkening is characteristic of strobe tubes and can be viewed through the top of the dome It will b...

Page 16: ...ome mounting plate that secure the Fresnel lens to the mounting plate Lift the lens away from the housing assembly 3 Grasp the strobe tube by its base and pull it out of the socket using a gentle rocking motion Install a new strobe tube and reassemble the light Figure 5 Strobe tube degradation 290A16502 B A A NEW STROBE TUBE B A USED STROBE TUBE TENDS TO DISCOLOR IN THE AREAS SHOWN AND SHOULD BE R...

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