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Description, Specifications, Installation, and Service Manual

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Contents

Safety Messages......................................................................................................................................................5

General Description ................................................................................................................................................8

Introduction .........................................................................................................................................................8
Features ..............................................................................................................................................................9
Ordering Information .........................................................................................................................................10

Specifications ........................................................................................................................................................10

Installation ..............................................................................................................................................................13

Determining a Suitable Location .......................................................................................................................13
Installing the Sirens ...........................................................................................................................................14

Connecting the Driver Wires .....................................................................................................................14

Installing the Top Light Kit .........................................................................................................................22
Installing the Side Light Kit ........................................................................................................................23

Pre-Operation Checkout ...................................................................................................................................24

Maintenance ...........................................................................................................................................................24

Replacing the Driver .........................................................................................................................................25
Ordering Parts ...................................................................................................................................................26

Getting Technical Support and Service ...............................................................................................................27

Figures

Figure 1 Modulator Speaker ...................................................................................................................................9

Figure 2 Siren Leg Assembly ...............................................................................................................................15

Figure 3 Typical Wooden Pole-mounted Installation .........................................................................................16

Figure 4 Steel Pole Mounting ...............................................................................................................................18

Figure 5 Siren Base Plate .....................................................................................................................................19

Figure 6 Driver Connections ................................................................................................................................20

Summary of Contents for MOD Series

Page 1: ...ications Installation and Service Manual 25500059 Rev A3 1223 Printed in U S A Copyright 2013 2023 Federal Signal Corporation Modulator High Powered Omni Speaker Model MOD Series Shown with optional Q...

Page 2: ...all 1 708 534 3400 This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties express or implied contractual or statutory including but not limited to the warranty of merchantability warranty of fitness...

Page 3: ...Pole Mounting 15 Steel Pole Mounting 17 Flat Surface Mounting 19 Driver Connections 19 Installing Lights on the Siren 22 Installing the Top Light Kit 22 Installing the Side Light Kit 23 Pre Operation...

Page 4: ...MOD3012B 11 Table 7 MOD4016B 11 Table 8 MOD5020B 12 Table 9 MOD6024B 12 Table 10 MOD6032B 12 Table 11 MOD8032B 12 Table 12 Sound levels predictions 13 Table 13 Number of Wires and Cable Length per Mod...

Page 5: ...0 Nuclear Plant Guideline Planning If suitable warning equipment is not selected the installation site for the siren is not selected properly or the siren is not installed properly it may not produce...

Page 6: ...ise control ordinances as well as OSHA noise exposure standards regulations and guidelines After installation or service test the siren system to confirm that it is operating proper ly Test the system...

Page 7: ...death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result...

Page 8: ...l electronic Modulator Series siren consists of aluminum modules that use four 100 watt drivers per module The Modulator series B is available in several models with the following sound output rating...

Page 9: ...roduction 360 coverage without sound variation in horizontal planes Easy servicing through convenient access panels Anechoic chamber certified Optional visual signaling options that enhance the Modula...

Page 10: ...able Length per Module on page 20 The extension cable is also available in 10 foot increments Mounting the UV controller farther than 100 feet is not recommended Farther mounting may decrease the powe...

Page 11: ...ker Array 38 91 inches 98 83 cm Weight 190 lb 86 18 kg EPA at 40 feet 12 19 m 4 94 ft2 0 46 m2 Wind Load 110 mph 40 feet above ground 378 lb 171 46 kg Table 6 MOD3012B Number of Active Modules 3 Power...

Page 12: ...Array 94 37 inches 239 70 cm Weight 450 lb 204 12 kg EPA at 40 feet 12 19 m 11 54 ft2 1 07 m2 Wind Load 110 mph 40 feet above ground 882 lb 400 07 kg Table 10 MOD6032B Number of Active Modules 6 Power...

Page 13: ...ditions the terrain obstructions in the sound path the pitch of the sound and the height of the siren Optimum sound propagation conditions occur when no obstructions exist in the sound path the terrai...

Page 14: ...alling a siren possible in almost any situation If the installations in this section are unsuitable modifying one of the configurations may be practical A siren is typically installed 40 to 50 feet ab...

Page 15: ...nted siren installation is shown in Figure 3 The siren is mounted on a Class 2 utility pole ANSI type wooden pole or equivalent with a minimum horizontal ground stress rating of 3 700 pounds 1678 kg E...

Page 16: ...Y REQUIRE GUYING FOR THE POLE CLASS II UTILITY POLE CUSTOMER SUPPLIED CUSTOMER SUPPLIED GROUND ROD TO BE 8 FT 4 COPPER WITH CLAMP 1 1 4 CRANE LIFT HOLE CONTROL UNIT BATTERY BOX ULTRAVOICE CONTROL CONT...

Page 17: ...and FEMA guidelines Refer to notice Ensure the pole extends at least 40 feet above the ground 5 Raise the siren to the necessary height and lower it over the pole Maintain tension on lifting chain un...

Page 18: ...EAVY NOTE TO AVOID GALVANIC CORROSION INSTALL RUBBER INSULATOR 8570080 BETWEEN SIREN BASE PLATE AND POLE BASE PLATE USE S S SHIMS BETWEEN MTG PLATES IF MATING SUFACES ARE NOT FLUSH TO AVOID WELDMENT C...

Page 19: ...nd wire colors will vary This is due to the different number of drivers required for each model See Figures 6 and 7 for wiring and position Observe proper polarity when making these connections The st...

Page 20: ...2 For the standard cable length supplied with the siren see Table 13 The number of conductors and colors varies from module to module For example in a MOD5020B there are 16 wires with only 10 of those...

Page 21: ...ED BLK BRN WHT WHT BRN WHT ORG 1 2 3 4 5 6 ACTIVE MODULE DRIVER TERMINAL A2 2 A4 1 C1 1 DRIVER TERMINAL A3 2 A1 1 A1 2 A2 1 A3 1 A4 2 WHT RED RED RED WHT WHT RED WHT B2 2 B4 1 B3 2 B1 1 B1 2 B2 1 B3 1...

Page 22: ...Light Kits NOTE The standard light referenced is red but other colors are available The following instructions refer to the configuration of the Modulators that have been preconfigured Installing the...

Page 23: ...from the wire harness within the module Connect the wires four red and one pink positive together with a wire nut Connect the black wires five black negatives together with a wire nut Zip tie the wir...

Page 24: ...AZARD Service or maintenance should be performed by qualified personnel familiar with the siren associated controls and power sources being used The sound output of sirens is capable of causing perman...

Page 25: ...tiple drivers are defective or a wire has been severed The impedance of a single driver should be 2 25 ohms To determine the location of the defective driver see Figure 6 Driver Connections on page 20...

Page 26: ...eaker Model MOD Series Federal Signal www fedsig com Ordering Parts To order replacement parts call customer support Table 16 Replacement Parts Description Part Number Top Light Kit 191XL 024R Side Li...

Page 27: ...ng Technical Support and Service For technical support contact Federal Signal Technical Support Phone 800 524 3021 or 708 534 4790 Email techsupport fedsig com www fedsig com For customer support cont...

Page 28: ...2645 Federal Signal Drive University Park Illinois 60484 www fedsig com Customer Support 800 548 7229 1 708 534 3400 Technical Support 800 524 3021 1 708 534 4790...

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