Maintaining and Servicing the Reliant
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Reliant
™
Light Bar
Federal Signal www.fedsig.com
Maintaining and Servicing the Reliant
This section describes how to maintain and service the Reliant light bar. Establishing a
regular maintenance and inspection schedule extends the life of the light bar and ensures
safety. For service, support, or replacement parts, contact the Federal Signal Service
Department at 1-800-433-9132, 7 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday (CT).
SHOCK HAZARD: Disconnect ALL power to the light bar before any maintenance
is performed. Failure to do so may result in property damage, serious injury, or
death.
BURN HAZARD: After a prolonged operation, the unit gets hot and can cause
burns. Do not touch the unit while or shortly after it has been operating. Always
allow the unit to cool before handling it.
HEAVY OBJECT: Use lifting aids and proper lifting techniques when removing or
replacing this product. Failure to follow this warning may cause personal injury.
Cleaning the Light Bar Lens
CRAZING/CLEANING SOLUTIONS: The use of cleaning solutions, such as strong
detergents, solvents, and petroleum products, can cause crazing (cracking) of
the light bar lens and reflectors. To clean the reflectors, use a soft, damp cloth. To
clean the lens, use a soft cloth and a solution of water and a mild detergent.
CRAZING/CHEMICALS: Crazed, cracked or faded lenses or reflectors reduce
the light output and the effectiveness of the lighting system. A lens or reflectors
showing this type of aging must be replaced. Failure to follow this warning may
result in bodily injury or death.
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE: Do not use a pressure washer to clean the light bar.
Failure to heed this notice will damage the light bar.
To clean the light bar lens:
1. Rinse the lens with lukewarm water to loosen dirt and debris.
2. Use a mild detergent, lukewarm water, and a soft cloth to gently clean the lens.
To avoid damaging the finish, do not use heavy pressure or caustic, abrasive, or
petroleum-based cleaners.
3. Rinse and dry the lens with a soft cloth to prevent water spots.
