Federal Signal Corporation Smart Siren, Installation And Maintenance Manual

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Chapter 1: Safety Messages for Installers and Operators
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PA300-CN Siren Amplifier
• Locate the control pad so the vehicle, controls, and microphone can be operated safely.
• When drilling into a vehicle structure, be sure that both sides of the surface are clear of anything that
could be damaged.
After Installation
• After installation, test the siren and light system to ensure that it is operating properly.
• Test all vehicle functions, including horn operation, vehicle safety functions and vehicle light
systems, to ensure proper operation. Ensure that installation has not affected vehicle operation or
changed any vehicle safety function or circuit.
• After testing is complete, provide a copy of these instructions to the instructional staff and all
operating personnel.
• File these instructions in a safe place and refer to them when maintaining or reinstalling the product.
Failure to follow all safety precautions and instructions may result in property damage, serious injury, or death.
RETAIN AND REFER TO THESE MESSAGES
Safety Messages to Operators of Federal Signal
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.
• 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.