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Installation and Maintenance Manual
Federal Signal
www.fedsig.com
Safety Message to Installers of Federal Signal Products
Safety Message to Installers of Federal Signal Products
People’s lives depend on your proper installation and servicing of Federal Signal
products. It is important to read and follow all instructions shipped with this product.
Listed below are some other important safety instructions and precautions you should
follow:
• This device is to be installed by a trained electrician who is thoroughly familiar
with the National Electric Code and will follow the NEC guidelines as well as local
codes.
• The selection of the mounting location for the device, its controls, and routing of
the wiring is to be accomplished under the direction of the Facilities Engineer and
the Safety Engineer.
• Read and understand all instructions before installing or operating this equipment.
• Do not connect this unit to the system when power is on.
• Optimum sound distribution will be severely reduced if any objects are in front of
the speaker. Ensure that the front of the speaker is clear of any obstructions.
• All effective warning speakers produce loud sounds that may cause, in certain
situations, permanent hearing loss. Take appropriate precautions such as wearing
hearing protection.
• All effective warning speakers produce loud sounds that 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. The OSHA Code of Federal Regulations 1910.95 Noise Standard
provides guidelines, which may be used regarding permissible noise exposure
levels.
• After installation, test the sound system to ensure proper operation.
• Show these instructions to your Safety Engineer and all operating personnel,
and then file them in a safe place and refer to them when maintaining and/or
reinstalling the unit.
• Establish a procedure to routinely check the sound system for proper activation
and operation.
Failure to follow all safety precautions and instructions may result in property damage,
serious injury, or death.
