Federal Signal Corporation ES100 User Manual

Safety Message to Installers of Siren Speakers
People’s lives depend on your proper installation and servicing of Federal Signal
products. It is important to read and follow all instructions shipped with this product
and the original product. Listed below are some other important safety instructions and
precautions you should follow:
Before Installation
Qualications
• Toproperlyinstallanelectronicsiren,youmusthaveagoodunderstandingofautomotive
electricalproceduresandsystems,alongwithprociencyintheinstallationandservice
ofsafetywarningequipment.Alwaysrefertothevehicleservicemanualswheninstalling
equipmentonavehicle.
Sound Hazards
• Yourhearingandthehearingofothers,inornearyouremergencyvehicle,couldbe
damagedbyloudsounds.Thiscanoccurfromshortexposurestoveryloudsounds,or
fromlongerexposurestomoderatelyloudsounds.Forhearingconservationguidance,
refertofederal,state,orlocalrecommendations.OSHAStandard1910.95offersguidance
on“PermissibleNoiseExposure.”
• Alleffectivesirensandhornsproduceloudsounds(120dB)thatmaycausepermanent
hearingloss.Alwaysminimizeyourexposuretosirensoundandwearhearingprotection.
Donotsoundthesirenindoorsorinenclosedareaswhereyouandotherswillbeexposed
tothesound.
• FederalSignalsirenampliersandspeakersaredesignedtoworktogetherasasystem.
Combiningasirenandspeakerfromdifferentmanufacturersmayreducethewarning
effectivenessofthesirensystemandmaydamagethecomponents.Youshouldverify
ortestyourcombinationtomakesurethesystemworkstogetherproperlyandmeets
federal,state,andlocalstandardsorguidelines.
During Installation
• DONOTgetmetalshavingsinsidetheproduct.Metalshavingscancausethesystemto
fail.Ifdrillingmustbedoneneartheunit,placeanESD-approvedcoverovertheunitto
preventmetalshavingsfromenteringtheunit.Inspecttheunitaftermountingtobesure
therearenoshavingspresentinorneartheunit.
• DONOTconnectthissystemtothevehiclebatteryuntilALLotherelectricalconnections
aremade,mountingofallcomponentsiscomplete,andyouhaveveriedthatnoshorts
exist.Ifwiringisshortedtovehicleframe,highcurrentconductorscancausehazardous
sparksresultinginelectricalresoryingmoltenmetal.
Installing 100 Watt Speaker Models
ES100, ES100-DEU, and ES100-UNI
2562433A Rev. A 409

Federal Signal Corporation ES100 Specifications

General

Brand	Federal Signal Corporation
Model	ES100
Category	Speakers
Language	English

Summary

Safety Message to Installers of Siren Speakers

Before Installation

Pre-installation requirements, installer qualifications, and awareness of sound hazards.

During Installation

Crucial safety steps during installation, including managing metal shavings and wiring connections.

After Installation

Post-installation testing of siren and vehicle systems, and document distribution.

Unpacking the Kit

Wiring the Speaker

ES100 (18 AWG tinned wire leads)

Instructions for connecting the ES100 model using wire leads.

ES100-DEU (Deutsch connector)

Instructions for connecting the ES100-DEU model via Deutsch connector.

ES100-UNI (Delphi connector)

Instructions for connecting the ES100-UNI model via Delphi connector.

Testing the Siren System

Safety warning about sound hazards during siren system testing.

Safety Message To Personnel Operating Federal Signal Siren Speakers

Qualifications

Operator qualifications for using siren systems, including vehicle and traffic code knowledge.

Sound Hazard

Risks of hearing damage from loud siren sounds and necessary precautions.

Sound Limitations

Factors affecting sound output like obstructions and speaker placement.

Signaling Limitations

Understanding that signaling devices request, not demand, right-of-way.

Driving Limitations

Precautions for operating the vehicle with warning systems, especially when controls are not touch-operated.

Continuing Education

Storing and sharing installation instructions for training purposes.

Ordering Replacement Parts

Getting Technical Support and Service