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Safety Messages
Signaling Standalone Manual
Federal Signal
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Safety Messages
It is important to follow all instructions shipped with this product. This device is to be
installed by trained personnel who are thoroughly familiar with the country’s electric
codes and will follow these guidelines as well as local codes and ordinances, including
any state or local noise-control ordinances.
Planning
• The sound output of sirens is capable of causing permanent hearing damage. To
prevent excessive exposure, carefully plan siren placement, post warnings, and
restrict access to areas near sirens. Review and comply with any local or state noise
control ordinances as well as OSHA noise exposure regulations and guidelines.
After installation, service, or maintenance, test the system to confirm that it is operating
properly. Test the system regularly to confirm that it will be operational in an emergency.
Safety Messages to Installers
People’s lives depend on the safe installation of our products. 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 the National Electrical Code and/or Canadian
Electrical Code and will follow the NEC and/or CEC Guidelines as well as all local codes.
The selection of the mounting location for this Informer15 Speaker, its controls, and
the routing of the wiring is to be accomplished under the Facilities Engineer and the
Safety Engineer direction. Listed below are some other important safety instructions and
precautions you should follow:
• Electrocution or severe personal injury can occur when performing various
installation and service functions, such as making electrical connections, drilling
holes, or lifting equipment. Therefore, only experienced electricians should install this
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.
• All effective warning sounds may, in certain circumstances, cause permanent
hearing loss. Take appropriate precautions, such as wearing hearing protection. The
maximum sound level exposure limits specified in OSHA 29 CFR 1910 should not be
exceeded.
• For optimum sound distribution, do not install this speaker where objects would block
any portion of the front of the Informer15 Speaker.
• Do not paint the Informer15 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.
