INSTRUCTION SHEET FOR FEDERAL MODELS 131ST AND 131DST 24 VDC AND
120 VAC STARFIRE® STROBE LIGHT
I. INSTALLATION.
SAFETY MESSAGE TO INSTALLERS
NOTE
Installation, maintenance and disposal of this product must be carried out in accordance with na-
tional codes and standards.
It is important to follow all instructions shipped with this product. This device is to be installed
by a trained electrician who is thoroughly familiar with and will follow all applicable national and
local codes in the country of use.
This device should be considered a part of the warning system and not the entire warning system.
The selection of the mounting location for the device, its controls and the routing of the wiring is
to be accomplished under the direction of the facilities engineer and the safety engineer. In addi-
tion, listed below are some other important safety instructions and precautions you should follow:
• Read and understand all instructions before installing or operating this equipment.
• Do not connect this light to the system when power is on.
• After installation, ensure that all set screws and threaded joints are properly tightened.
• After installation, test the light system to ensure that it is operating properly.
• After testing is complete, provide a copy of this instruction sheet to all personnel.
• Establish a procedure to routinely check the light system for proper activation and operation.
Failure to follow all safety precautions and instructions may result in property damage, serious in-
jury, or death to you or others.
A. Unpacking.
After unpacking the unit, examine it for damage that may have occurred in transit. If the equip-
ment has been damaged, do not attempt to install or operate it, file a claim immediately with the
carrier stating the extent of the damage. Carefully check all envelopes, shipping labels and tags
before removing or destroying them.
B. Mounting.
The Model 131 is supplied ready for mounting on 1/2-inch pipe, as shown in Figure 1. The
lights are UL listed for indoor and outdoor use. If the light is used outdoors, it MUST be
mounted with the base down and the dome up.
Mounting hardware and installation details are left to the installer.
NOTE
To ensure secure mounting, tighten the fixture onto the pipe to a MINIMUM torque of
5 ft-lb (6.8 N m).
C. Electrical Connections.
WARNING
Do not connect wires when power is applied.
1. AC Models.
The Model 131 is supplied with three leads, one black, one white, and one green/yellow lead
for the AC units. Some models will have the following alternative colors: brown instead of
black, and blue instead of white. Connect the black (or brown) lead to the phase side of the
power source, the white (or blue) lead to the common (neutral) side of the power source, and
the green/yellow lead to earth ground.
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