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Safety Messages for Installers and Operators
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Safety Messages to Operators of Sound/Light Systems
People’s lives depend on your safe operation of Federal Signal products. It is
important to read and follow all instructions shipped with the products. Listed
below are some other important safety instructions and precautions you should
follow:
• Do not attempt to activate or deactivate the light system control while driving in
a hazardous situation.
• Although your warning system is operating properly, it may not be completely
effective. People may not see or heed your warning signal. You must recognize
this fact and continue to drive cautiously.
• Situations may occur that obstruct your warning signal when natural and man-
made objects are between your vehicle and others, such as raising your hood
or trunk lid. If these situations occur, be especially careful.
• All effective sirens and horns produce loud sounds that may cause, in certain
situations, permanent hearing loss. You and your passengers should consider
taking appropriate safety precautions, such as wearing hearing protection.
• In order 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.
• It is important that you fully understand how to safely operate this warning
system before use.
• Operate your vehicle and its light/sound system in accordance with your
department’s Standard Operating Procedures.
• If a selected function does not perform properly or if any of the lamps remain
illuminated when the control is off, disconnect the power connector from the
control unit and contact the nearest service center.
• At the start of your shift, ensure that the entire warning light system and the
siren system is securely attached and operating properly.
• The effectiveness of an interior mounted warning light depends on the clarity,
the tinting, and the angle of the glass it is being placed behind. Tinting, dirt,
defects, and steeply angled glass reduce the light output of the warning light.
This may reduce the effectiveness of the light as a warning signal. If your
vehicle has dirty, tinted, or steeply angled glass, use extra caution when driving
your vehicle or blocking the right of way with your vehicle.
• Suction cup mounting is for temporary applications only. The unit should be
removed from the window and stored securely when not in use. Temperature
changes and sunlight can cause suction cups to lose holding power.
Periodically check the unit to be sure the suction cups have a firm grip on the
