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Installation Instructions

Model 350WBX Vibratone

®

 Horn

Safety Messages to Installers

The installation, maintenance, and disposal of this product must be 

carried out in accordance with national 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.
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 

addition, 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 unit to the system when power is on.
•  Optimum sound distribution will be severely reduced if any 

objects are in front of the speaker. You should ensure that the 

front of the speaker is clear of any obstructions.

•  All effective warning horns produce loud sounds which may 

cause, in certain situations, permanent hearing loss. The device 

should be installed far enough away from potential listeners to 

limit their exposure while still maintaining its effectiveness. 

National Noise Standards, such as The OSHA Code of Federal 

Regulations 1910.95 in the United States, provide guidelines 

which may be used regarding permissible noise exposure levels.

•  After installation, ensure that all mounting screws are 

tightened.

•  Establish a procedure to routinely check the sound system for 

proper activation and operation.

•  Provide a copy of these instructions to the Safety Engineer, 

operator(s) and maintenance personnel.

Summary of Contents for Vibratone 350WBX

Page 1: ...2561443B REV A 313 Printed in U S A Model 350WBX Vibratone Horn for Hazardous Locations Installation Manual français page 11 español página 21 ...

Page 2: ... sirens and controllers manufactured by Federal Warning Sys tems are warranteed for two years on parts and one year on labor No agent employee representative or distributor of Seller has any authority to bind the Seller to any representation affirmation or warranty concerning the goods and any such representation affirmation or warranty shall not be deemed to have become a part of the basics of th...

Page 3: ...alling the Model 350WBX 7 Changing the Fuse 9 Getting Technical Support and Service 9 Returning the Product for Credit 9 Tables Table 1 Audibility and Electrical Ratings 6 Figures Figure 1 Model 350WBX with mounting hardware 7 Figure 2 AC wiring diagram 8 Figure 3 Terminal block 8 Figure 4 Fuse installed in terminal block 9 ...

Page 4: ...4 Vibratone is a registered trademark of Federal Signal Corporation 2013 Federal Signal Corporation ...

Page 5: ...nstructions before installing or operating this equipment Do not connect this unit to the system when power is on Optimum sound distribution will be severely reduced if any objects are in front of the speaker You should ensure that the front of the speaker is clear of any obstructions All effective warning horns produce loud sounds which may cause in certain situations permanent hearing loss The d...

Page 6: ...con 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 discarding them Disposal of all shipping materials must be carried out in accordance with national and local codes and standards If any parts are missing please call Federal Signal Customer ...

Page 7: ... NPT tapped openings to accommodate supply connections SHOCK HAZARD To avoid electrical shock hazards do not connect wires while power is applied To install the Model 350WBX 1 Use the rear enclosure of the 350WBX as a template and mark the location of the mounting ears on the mounting surface Secure the 350WBX to the mounting surface with user supplied fasteners suitable for the mounting surface 2...

Page 8: ...re within the range of 10 AWG 5 27 mm2 to 20 AWG 0 52 mm2 When using stranded wire ensure that the strands of the wire are twisted together before inserting them into the terminal block 4 Reassemble the horn to the rear enclosure using the four screws Figure 2 AC wiring diagram 290A7259 AC STANDARD AC HORN WIRING N NEUTRAL L PHASE AC PUT POWER Figure 3 Terminal block PHASE L 290A7260 GROUND NEUTRA...

Page 9: ...ce for the product call Federal Signal at 708 534 4756 or 877 289 3246 Returning the Product for Credit Product returns for credit require a return authorization from your local distributor prior to returning the product to Federal Signal Please contact your distributor for assistance A product is qualified to be returned for credit when the following conditions are met Product is resalable and in...

Page 10: ...l returns are subject to a re stock fee Defective products that are returned within the warranty period will be repaired or replaced at Federal Signal s sole discretion Defective products do not include those products with lamp failure Circumstances other than those listed above will be addressed on a case by case basis ...

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