INSTALLATION AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS FOR STREAMLINE LP4 SOUNDER
SAFETY MESSAGE TO INSTALLERS
People’s lives depend on your safe installation of our products. It is important to read, understand
and follow all instructions shipped with this product.
Selection of mounting location for this device, its controls and routing of wiring should be made by
the Facilities Engineer and the Safety Engineer. Listed below are other important safety instructions
and precautions you should follow.
• This unit must be installed and maintained by a qualified electrician in accordance with National
and local Electrical Codes, under the direction of the authority having jurisdiction.
• Do not connect this unit to system wiring when circuits are energized.
• For optimum sound distribution do not install this device where objects would block the front of
the sounder.
• All effective warning horns produce loud sounds which, in certain circumstances, may cause
permanent hearing loss. Take appropriate precautions such as wearing hearing protection. Recom-
mendations in OSHA Sound Level Standard (29 CFR 1910) should not be exceeded.
• After installation, be sure that all threaded joint are securely tightened.
• After installation and completion of initial systems test, a program for periodic testing of this
device must be established.
• After installation and completion of initial system test, provide a copy of this instruction sheet to
all personnel responsible for operation, periodic testing and maintenance of this equipment.
Failure to follow all safety precautions and instructions may result in property damage, serious
injury, or death.
I. GENERAL.
The Federal Signal Model LP4 sounder provides an audible signal when activated by a remotely
located control panel. The sounder is a polarized device rated at 9–28 Vdc. The sounder is suitable
for indoor/outdoor use. The LP4 can provide one of 32 different tones by setting the dip switches,
located on the inside of the unit. A second or alternative tone can be activated by connecting a
third wire to the negative supply. The LP4 also provides an adjustable volume control. The sound
output levels, typical current consumption, and tone variations are shown in Table 1.
Electrical Details:
Termination:
Screw terminals for 23 AWG to 13 AWG conductors.
Voltage Range:
9–28 Vdc
Starting Current:
30 mA for 2 ms
Starting Time:
1.5 ms
Running Current:
Varied according to tone selected. See Table 1.
Monitoring:
Polarizing diode
Mechanical Details:
Diameter:
3.66" (93 mm)
Overall Depth:
Shallow: 2.48" (63 mm)
Deep: 4.13" (105 mm)
IP Rating:
Shallow: IP54 Deep: IP65
Temp. range:
–13° F to 158° F (–25 °C to 70 °C)
Case Material:
ABS plastic body
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