INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FEDERAL SIGNAL SIREN MODELS A & L
I. INSTALLATION
WARNING
Failure to follow all safety precautions and instructions may result in property damage, serious injury, or
death to you or others.
SAFETY MESSAGE TO INSTALLERS
Peoples lives depend on your safe installation of our products. It is important to follow all instructions
shipped with the products.
This device is to be installed by a trained electrician who is thoroughly familiar with the applicable
National Electric Code and will follow the NEC guidelines as well as local codes.
The selection of the mounting location for the device, its controls and the routing of the wiring are to be
accomplished under the direction of the Facilities Engineer and the Safety Engineer. In addition, listed
below are some other important safety instructions and precautions you should follow:
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Read and understand all instructions before installing or operating this equipment.
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Do not connect this unit to the system when power is on.
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Optimum sound distribution will be severely reduced if any objects are in front of the siren. You should
ensure that the front of the siren is clear of any obstructions.
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All effective signaling sirens produce loud sounds, which may cause, in certain situations, permanent
hearing loss. They should be installed far enough away from potential listeners to limit their exposure
while still maintaining their effectiveness. The OSHA Code of Federal Regulations 1910.95 provides
guidelines which may be used regarding permissible noise exposure levels.
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After installation, ensure that all mounting bolts are properly tightened.
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After installation, test the emergency warning system to ensure proper operation.
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Show these instructions to your Safety Engineer and then file them in a safe place and refer to them
when maintaining and/or reinstalling the unit.
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Establish a procedure to routinely check the signaling system for proper activation and operation.
A. GENERAL
The Models A and L sirens are intended for general signaling applications. Then have NEMA 3R
enclosures which are suitable for indoor or outdoor use, providing a degree of protection from rain,
sleet and damage from external ice formation. The Model A is intended to operate on 120 volts AC
or DC. The 120 volt and 240 volt Model L sirens are also intended to operate on AC or DC. The
Model A siren is Underwriters Laboratories Listed as an audible signal (File E4813) for use in USA
(Category UCST) or Canada (Category UCST7) and is also CSA Certified for use in Canada (Class
4812 04).
B. UNPACKING
After unpacking the unit, examine it for damage that may have occurred in transit. If the equipment
has been damaged, do not attempt to install or operate it, file a claim immediately with the carrier
stating the extent of the damage. Carefully check all envelopes, shipping labels and tags before
removing or destroying them.
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