MODULATOR SERIES
SPEAKER ARRAYS
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
255253G REV. G 12/99
Page 1: ...MODULATOR SERIES SPEAKER ARRAYS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 255253G REV G 12 99...
Page 2: ...1 1 4 Signal Description 1 2 1 5 Features 1 2 SECTION II SPECIFICATIONS 2 1 Siren 2 1 SECTION III INSTALLATION 3 1 Siren Location 3 1 3 2 Siren Installation 3 1 3 3 Speaker Connections 3 3 3 4 Pre ope...
Page 3: ...that it is operating properly Test the system regularly to confirm that it will be operational in an emergency If future service personnel do not have these warnings and all other instructions shipped...
Page 4: ...e at all times to authorize the activation of the sirens When sirens are used out of doors people indoors may not be able to hear the warning signals Separate warning devices or procedures may be need...
Page 5: ...access to the product or labor charges for removal and re installation of the product Batteries are not covered under warranty This warranty does not extend to any unit which has been subjected to abu...
Page 6: ...have the following sound output rating at 100 feet MOD1004 106dBC MOD2008 112dBC MOD3012 115dBC MOD4016 118dBC MOD6024 121dBC MOD6048 125dBC Based on measurements at 500 feet 1 4 FREQUENCY RESPONSE T...
Page 7: ...1 2 Figure 1 1 Modulator series Outline Drawing...
Page 8: ...of Active Modules 1 Power 400 Watts dB output 106 dBC 100 feet Height of Speaker Array 43 17 Weight 181 lbs MOD2008 Number of Active Modules 2 Power 800 Watts dB output 112 dBC 100 feet Height of Spea...
Page 9: ...ts dB output 121 dBC 100 feet Height of Speaker Array 146 08 Weight 760 lbs MOD6048 Number of Active Modules 6 Power 4800 Watts dB output 125 dBC 100 feet Height of Speaker Array 146 08 Weight 928 lbs...
Page 10: ...the distance from the siren increases sound level losses accumulate These losses are a result of weather conditions the terrain obstructions in the sound path the pitch of the sound and the height of...
Page 11: ...ase or the 1 fitting at the base of the siren 3 2 SIREN INSTALLATION A General Most siren installations are one of two types Pole Mount or Flat Surface Mount These two configurations make it possible...
Page 12: ...Series Siren on a flat roof or other flat surface proceed as follows 1 If desired construct a platform for mounting the siren which must be capable of supporting at least 800 lbs as well as withstandi...
Page 13: ...from module to module Model MOD4016 and MOD6024 contain junction boxes in series with the 50 foot cable to allow connection to the speaker array Refer to list below for number of wires per module and...
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Page 16: ...t FWS Service Department Federal Signal Corporation 2645 Federal Signal Drive University Park Illinois 60466 1 800 548 7229 WARNING The output level of a Modulator Series Siren is capable of causing p...
Page 17: ...re has been severed To determine the location of the bad driver refer to the wiring table in Section 3 and Figure 3 3 To replace a defective driver remove the four Hex head 1 4 inch mounting bolts tha...
