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INSTALLATION AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS FOR SHOCK 

MOUNT KIT FOR COMMANDER

®

MODEL 371 LIGHTS

SAFETY MESSAGE TO INSTALLERS,

USERS AND MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL

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 Electric Code/Canadian
Electric Code and will follow the NEC/CEC Guidelines as well as local codes.

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

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

After installation, ensure that all threaded joints and bolts are properly tightened.

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.

Establish a procedure to routinely check the light installation for integrity and proper
operation.

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

I. INSTALLATION

This product is intended to be used in conjunction with either the Model 371, 371L,
371DST, or 371ST products. These instructions are intended to supplement, and not replace
the installation instructions provided with each of these models.  The installer should insure
that all installation instructions are followed. 

A. Unpacking

After unpacking the equipment, examine it for damage that may have occurred in transit.
If the equipment has been damaged, do not attempt to install or operate it.  File a claim
immediately with the carrier stating the extent of the damage.  Carefully check all
envelopes, shipping labels and tags before removing or destroying them.

B. Mounting

The Model 371 series of lights can be mounted on a flat horizontal surface using the
shock mount kit as follows (refer to figure 1).

a. Using the gasket provided with light as a template or dimensions shown in figure 2,

scribe drill position marks for the three mounting holes and center wiring hole on the
mounting surface.  Drill 9/32” (7.1 mm) diameter holes at the drill position marks
for the mounting holes and a 3/8” (9.5 mm) diameter hole for the supply wiring.

Summary of Contents for COMMANDER 371

Page 1: ...and shipments to FEDERAL SIGNAL CORPORATION Electrical Products Division Service Department 2645 Federal Signal Drive University Park IL 60466 3195 MODEL 371 371L INSTRUCTION SHEET FOR COMMANDER MODE...

Page 2: ...installation for integrity and proper operation Failure to follow all safety precautions and instructions may result in property damage serious injury or death to you and others I INSTALLATION A Unpac...

Page 3: ...oceed as follows 1 Remove dome assembly by grasping the die cast ring attached to the dome and turning it counter clockwise 2 See figure 2 The lamp is locked in place with three 10 32 screws Remove th...

Page 4: ...e clamping screw max tightening torque 7 0 in lbs 8 N m IMPORTANT Proper grounding of the light requires two connections to a solid earth ground 5 See figure 3 Connect earth ground to terminal block a...

Page 5: ...e curved lamp retainer toward the front of the lamp Lift out the lamp 4 Install the replacement lamp by placing the edge of the lamp into the groove of the die cast lampholder Rotate the lamp so that...

Page 6: ...A028 D Accessories Description Part Number Mounting bracket surface 371BRCKT Mounting bracket wall LWMB2 Mounting bracket corner LCMB2 Kit shock mount K8459A076C Conduit hub kit 3 4 NPT K8459138A Clos...

Page 7: ...6 371 LIGHT ASSEMBLY PIPE MOUNT SURFACE MOUNT GASKET MOUNTING SURFACE 1 4 WASHERS DRILL 3 9 32 7 143 mm HOLES 1 4 SCREWS 1 NPT PIPE 290A3939 1...

Page 8: ...7 DOME ASSEMBLY DIE CAST RING TURN DIE CAST RING COUNTER CLOCKWISE TO REMOVE LOCKING SCREW ADJUST LAMP TO DESIRED POSITION PIVOT SCREWS 2 290A3940 2...

Page 9: ...8 DOME ASSEMBLY DIE CAST RING 2 8 7 m m GASKET GROUND SCREW MOTOR MOUNTING BASE SCREWS 10 HEX HEAD 3 TERMINAL BLOCK BASE TURN DIE CAST RING COUNTER CLOCKWISE TO REMOVE 290A3941 A A 3...

Page 10: ...9 DOME ASSEMBLY DIE CAST RING TURN DIE CAST RING COUNTER CLOCKWISE TO REMOVE LAMP LAMP RETAINER LIFT UP SPRING CLIP AND ROTATE LAMP RETAINER FORWARD CONNECTOR LAMP TERMINALS 290A3942 4...

Page 11: ...SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS FOR SHOCK MOUNT KIT FOR COMMANDER MODEL 371 LIGHTS Address all communications and shipments to FEDERAL SIGNAL CORPORATION Electrical Products Division 2645 Federal Signal Drive Un...

Page 12: ...o routinely check the light installation for integrity and proper operation Failure to follow all safety precautions and instructions may result in property damage serious injury or death to you or ot...

Page 13: ...h the provided nuts and lockwashers g Complete the installation of the light by following the appropriate sections in the instruction sheet that accompanied the device II SERVICE The Federal factory w...

Page 14: ...Made in U S A FEDERAL SIGNAL CORPORATION Electrical Products Division 290A3806 MODEL 371 LIGHT VIBRATION MOUNT LOCKWASHER GROMMET 1 4 20 HEX NUT 1 290A3807 A B C D 2 Key A 6 25 158 8 mm B 9 32 7 1 mm...

Page 15: ...ll installation instruc tions are followed A Unpacking After unpacking the light examine it for damage that may have occurred in transit If the equipment has been damaged do not attempt to install or...

Page 16: ...worm on the motor shaft engages with the gear attached to the lamp shaft Apply a small amount of light high quality grease to the gear before re installing the motor cover plate h Attach the motor le...

Page 17: ...N SHEET FOR mounting bracket kit Model 371brckt For commander lights Address all communications and shipments to FEDERAL SIGNAL CORPORATION Electrical Products Division 2645 Federal Signal Drive Unive...

Page 18: ...tion for integrity and proper op eration Failure to follow all safety precautions and instructions may result in property damage serious injury or death to you or others I INSTALLATION This product is...

Page 19: ...turned to Federal Signal for service inspection or repair must be accompanied by a Return Material Authorization This R M A can be obtained from a local Distributor or Manufacturer s Representative At...

Page 20: ...290A3805 MODEL 371 LIGHT CONDUIT PLUG BRACKET BRACKET MOUNTING SCREWS MOUNTING SURFACE MOUNTING SCREWS USER SUPPLIED 1 2561546A Rev A 10 99 Made in U S A...

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