Federal Signal Corporation
Informer Tone Alert Receiver Manual
SECTION III
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
3-1 Warning
Read and adhere to all safety warnings beginning at page “i” of this
manual before installing the Informer.
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Determine a Suitable Location
When picking a location for the Informer TAR, first consider the following
criteria:
1. The TAR contains a radio receiver that should be placed as far as
possible from electrically noisy electronic devices to avoid interference
and enable the desired RF signal to be received. Examples of noisy
devices may include microwave ovens, motor driven devices, light
ballasts, and electrical switching devices.
2. Conductive building materials can block radio waves from reaching the
TAR. In some areas, a larger antenna or an external antenna which
provides more signal may be required. Radio reception can be
monitored by holding down the Monitor button until audio is heard from
the speaker (if the monitor function has been programmed into the
TAR). The clarity of speech should be monitored to ensure it is clear
and intelligible and does not cut in and out. The unit should also be
activated from the TAR control station to verify it is programmed
correctly and is receiving the control signals.
3. The TAR should be positioned to keep the unit at least six inches away
from the listener’s ears to avoid potential hearing damage.
4. The TAR should be placed in an area where the speaker can be heard
when the TAR is activated. The level of the warning tone can be
checked by holding down the
MONITOR
&
RESET
buttons together
until the Alert beeps are heard. If the coverage area is large, multiple
TARS’ or external amplifiers and speakers may be required to provide
adequate warning.
5. The TAR should not be used near water - for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a
swimming pool, rain or similar environments.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
