12
Federal Signal
signaling.fedsig.com
Safety Messages to Maintenance Personnel
Listed below are some important safety instructions and precautions you should follow:
•
Read and understand all instructions before operating this system.
•
The repair of flamepaths is not recommended.
•
If you acquired a significant quantity of units, then it is recommended that spares also be made available.
•
To avoid electrical shock hazards, do not connect wires when power is applied. Failure to observe this warning may
lead to serious injury or death.
•
Any maintenance to the sounder system must be performed by a trained electrician who is thoroughly familiar with
all applicable national and local codes in the country of use.
•
Any maintenance to the sounder system must be done with the power turned off.
•
Check the sounder periodically to ensure that the effectiveness of the device has not been reduced because it has
been clogged with a foreign substance or because objects have been placed in front of it.
•
Never alter the unit in any manner. Safety of the unit may be affected if additional openings or other alterations are
made to the internal components or housing.
•
The nameplate, which may contain cautionary or other information of importance to maintenance personnel, should
NOT be obscured in any way. Ensure that the nameplate remains readable.
•
After performing any maintenance, test the sounder system to ensure that it is operating properly.
Failure to follow all safety precautions and instructions may result in property damage, serious injury, or death.
Maintaining the Sounder
EXPLOSION HAZARD
- To prevent ignition of hazardous atmosphere, disconnect the sounder from the supply circuit
before opening it. Do not open the sounder in the presence of explosive gases in the atmosphere. Failure to follow this
warning may result in serious injury or death.
During the working life of the sounder, it should require little or no maintenance. The non-metallic housing will resist
attack by most acids, alkalis, and chemicals and is as resistant to concentrated acids and alkalis as most metal
products. However, if abnormal or unusual environmental conditions occur due to plant damage or accident, etc., visual
inspection of the sounder is recommended.
Cleaning the Enclosure
The enclosure should be cleaned periodically with a damp cloth to maintain maximum sound output. Periodic checks
should be made to ensure that the effectiveness of this device has not been reduced because the sounder has become
clogged with a foreign substance or because objects have been placed in front of the sounder.
Lubricating the Threaded Joints
A silicone-based, non-hardening, chemically compatible grease can be applied if required.
DO NOT PAINT
- Do not paint this device after installation, and do not change the factory-applied finish.
