Safety Messages for Installers and Service Personnel
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CN SignalMaster FSJoin
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Federal Signal
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Safety Messages for Installers and Service Personnel
For your safety, read and understand this manual thoroughly before installing,
operating, and servicing the CN SignalMaster. The safety messages presented in this
section and throughout the manual are reminders to exercise extreme care at all times.
Read and understand the safety instructions to installers (doc. no. 256A692), and keep
it close at hand for reference. To download copies of this manual, go to
www.fedsig.com or call the Federal Signal Service Department at 1-800-433-9132, 7 a.m.
to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday (CT).
People’s lives depend on your proper installation and servicing of Federal Signal
products. It is important to read and follow all instructions shipped with this product.
Listed below are some other important safety instructions and precautions you should
follow.
Before Installation or Service
Qualifications
• To properly install or service this equipment, you must have a good understanding
of automotive mechanical and electrical procedures and systems, along with
proficiency in the installation and service of safety warning equipment. Always
refer to the vehicle’s service manuals when performing equipment installations on
a vehicle.
Light Hazards
• To be an effective warning device, this product produces bright light that can be
hazardous to your eyesight when viewed at a close range. Do not stare directly
into this lighting product at a close range, or permanent damage to your eyesight
may occur.
• Do not install the light system in an area that would block, impair, or blind the
driver’s vision. Ensure that the light system is mounted in a position that is outside
of the driver’s field of vision so the driver can safely operate the vehicle.
• Federal Signal power supplies and light heads are designed to work together as
a system. Combining light heads and a power supply from different manufacturers
may reduce the warning effectiveness of the lighting system and may damage
the components. Verify or test your combination to ensure that the system works
together and meets federal, state, and local standards or guidelines.
Electrical Hazards
• The lighting system components, especially light bulbs, strobe tubes, LEDs, and
the outer housing, get hot during operation. Disconnect power to the system and
allow the system to cool down before handling any components of the system.
• A light system is a high current system. In order for the system to function
properly, a separate negative (–) connection and positive (+) connection must
be made. All negative connections should be connected to the negative battery
terminal, and a suitable fuse should be installed on the positive battery terminal
connection as close to the battery as possible. Ensure that all wires and fuses are
rated correctly to handle the device and system amperage requirements.
