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Chapter 1: Safety Messages for Installers and Operators
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Safety Messages to Operators of Sound/Light Systems
People’s lives depend on your safe operation of Federal Signal products. It is important to read and
follow all instructions shipped with the products. In addition, listed below are some other important
safety instructions and precautions you should follow:
• Do not attempt to activate or de-activate the light system control while driving in a hazardous
situation.
• Although your warning system is operating properly, it may not be completely effective. People
may not see or heed your warning signal. You must recognize this fact and continue driving
cautiously.
• Also, situations may occur which obstruct your warning signal when natural and man-made
objects are between your vehicle and others, such as raising your hood or trunk lid. If these
situations occur, be especially careful.
• All effective sirens and horns produce loud sounds that may cause, in certain situations, permanent
hearing loss. You and your passengers should consider taking appropriate safety precautions, such
as wearing hearing protection.
• In order to be an effective warning device, this product produces bright light that can be hazardous
to your eyesight when viewed at a close range. Do not stare directly into this lighting product at a
close range or permanent damage to your eyesight may occur.
• It is important that you fully understand how to safely operate this warning system before use.
• You should only operate your vehicle and its light/sound system in accordance with your
department’s Standard Operating Procedures.
• If a selected function does not perform properly or if any of the lamps remain illuminated when
the control is off, disconnect the power connector from the control unit and contact the nearest
service center.
• At the start of your shift, you should ensure that the entire warning light system and the siren
system is securely attached and operating properly.
• The effectiveness of an interior mounted warning light depends on the clarity, the tinting, and the
angle of the glass it is being placed behind. Tinting, dirt, defects, and steeply angled glass reduce
the light output of the warning light. This may reduce the effectiveness of the light as a warning
signal. If your vehicle has dirty, tinted, or steeply angled glass, use extra caution when driving
your vehicle or blocking the right of way with your vehicle.
• Suction cup mounting is for temporary applications only. The unit should be removed from the
window and stored securely when not in use. Temperature changes and sunlight can cause suction
cups to lose holding power. Periodically check the unit to be sure the suction cups have a firm grip
on the mounting surface. An improperly secured light could fall off of the vehicle causing injury
and damage.
