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Safety Messages
Retrofit Kit Manual
Federal Signal
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product per national, state, and any other electrical codes having jurisdiction. Perform
all work under the direction of the installation or service crew safety foreman.
• Read and understand all instructions before installing, operating, or servicing this
equipment.
• This product shall be mounted at the minimum hearing distance of ten feet per FEMA
guidelines limiting sound level exposure to 123 dBc maximum sound level.
• All effective warning sounds may, in certain circumstances, cause permanent hearing
loss. Take appropriate precautions, such as wearing hearing protection. Do NOT
exceed the maximum sound level exposure limits specified in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.
• I-IP100 series, DSA1, and DS100 devices are intended for permanent installation
and operation per Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 110–113, or Title 33,
Code of Federal Regulations, Part 183, Sub-part I, Section 183.410, and the applicable
requirements of the American Boat and Yacht Council, Inc., and/or ANSI/NFPA 302,
“Fire Protection Standard for Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft.”
• For optimum sound distribution, do not install this speaker where objects would block
any portion of the front of the speaker.
• Do not paint the speaker. No finish or coating is required. Paint may obstruct the
sound output, reducing the effectiveness of the horn.
• Establish a procedure to check the signal system for proper activation and operation
routinely.
• Any maintenance to the unit MUST be performed by a trained electrician per NEC
Guidelines and local codes or a Federal Signal Certified Service Provider.
• Never alter the unit in any manner.
• The nameplate should NOT be obscured, as it contains cautionary and/or other
information of importance to maintenance personnel.
• After installation and completion of the initial system test, provide a copy of these
instructions to all personnel responsible for the operation, periodic testing, and
equipment maintenance.
• File these instructions in a safe place and refer to them when maintaining, servicing,
and/or reinstalling the device.
Failure to follow all safety precautions and instructions may result in property damage,
serious injury, or death.
Installation and Service
• After installation or service, test the system to confirm that it is operating properly.
Test the system regularly to confirm that it will be operational in an emergency.
• If future service and operating personnel do not have these instructions to refer
to and are not properly trained, the system may not provide the intended audible
warning, and service personnel may be exposed to hazards that could result in death,
permanent hearing loss, or other bodily injuries. File these instructions in a safe
place and refer to them periodically. Give a copy of these instructions to recruits and
trainees. Give a copy to anyone who is going to service or repair the speaker.
