SECTION I
OPERATION
SAFETY MESSAGE TO OPERATORS OF
FEDERAL SIGNAL LIGHT SYSTEMS
WARNING
The lives of people depend on your safe opera-
tion of Federal 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:
QUALIFICATIONS
•
To properly use a light system: you must have a
good understanding of general vehicle operation, a
high proficiency in the use of safety warning equip-
ment, and thorough knowledge of state and federal
UNIFORM TRAFFIC CODES.
SIGNALING LIMITATIONS
•
Be aware that the use of your visual signaling
devices does not give you the right to force your way
through traffic. Your emergency lights and actions
are REQUESTING the right-of-way.
•
Although your warning system is operating
properly, it may not alert everyone. People may not
hear, see, or heed your warning signal. You must
recognize this fact and continue driving cautiously.
•
Situations may occur which obstruct your
warning signal when natural or man-made objects
are between your vehicle and others, such as when
you raise your hood or trunk lid. If these situations
occur, be especially careful.
•
The control head’s LED display simulates the
light pattern(s) being executed by the warning
system. The display is intended ONLY as a guide and
NOT as an indication of proper warning system
operation. Before using the warning system, its
operation should be observed from outside the
vehicle.
DRIVING LIMITATIONS
•
At the start of your shift, you should ensure that
the light system is securely attached to the vehicle
and operating properly.
•
If the unique combination of emergency vehicle
equipment installed in your vehicle has resulted in
the light/siren controls being installed in a position
that does not allow you to operate them by touch
only, OPERATE CONTROLS ONLY WHILE YOUR
VEHICLE IS STOPPED.
•
If driving conditions require your full attention,
you should avoid operating the light/siren controls
while the vehicle is in motion.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
•
File these instructions in a safe place and refer
to them periodically. Give a copy of these instructions
to new recruits and trainees.
Failure to follow these safety precautions may
result in property damage, serious injury, or death to
you, to passengers, or to others.
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