Safety Messages for Installers and Operators
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Installation and Maintenance Instructions
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• If a vehicle seat is temporarily removed, verify with the vehicle manufacturer if
the seat needs to be recalibrated for proper airbag deployment.
• Locate the control head so the vehicle, controls, and microphone can be
operated safely.
• When drilling into a vehicle structure, ensure that both sides of the surface are
clear of anything that could be damaged.
After Installation
• After installation, test the siren and light system to ensure that it is operating
properly.
• Test all vehicle functions, including horn operation, vehicle safety functions and
vehicle light systems, to ensure proper operation. Ensure that installation has
not affected vehicle operation or changed any vehicle safety function or circuit.
• After testing is complete, provide a copy of these instructions to the
instructional staff and all operating personnel.
• File these instructions in a safe place and refer to them when maintaining or
reinstalling the product.
Failure to follow all safety precautions and instructions may result in property
damage, serious injury, or death.
RETAIN AND REFER TO THESE MESSAGES
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 de-activate 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 which 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
