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1. Table 19 Dimensions Height x Width x Depth 70 1 in x 53 4 in x 43 1 in 1780 5 mm x 1356 4 mm x 1094 7 mm Table 20 Weight Shipping Weight 590 pounds 268 kg w mtg legs Siren Weight 430 pounds 195 kg Table 21 Environmental Operating Temperature 30 C to 60 C Power requirements refer to the power supplied by the batteries or optional ac operation with battery backup The siren can operate throughout this temperature range provided the battery temperature is maintained at 18 C or higher Models 2001 130 Equinox and 508 128 Sirens Installation Instructions Installation Instructions Determining a Suitable Location 44 WARNING The output level of an the sirens are capable of causing permanent hearing damage To prevent excessive exposure carefully plan the siren location and post warnings where excessive levels may be encountered Refer to OSHA 29 CFR 1910 95 for safe exposure limits Do not expose personnel to sound levels above 123 dBC Careful consideration of the factors affecting the propagation of sound from the siren and the response of the human ear to the sound will optimize the ability of the siren to effectively warn the community Follow Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA guidelines when designing the warning system The reduction of signal intensity as distance from the siren increases and the minimum desired signal level at the fringe of the area to be covered are important consid2. as follows e Model 2001 130 Siren is approximately 6 400 feet e Equinox Siren is approximately 4 525 feet e Model 508 128 siren is approximately 5 572 feet Optimum warning is obtained when the warning signal is at least 10 dB above ambient Do not expose personnel to sound levels above 123 dBC Wind speed and direction often affects the propagation of sound from the siren Consequently the direction of the prevailing wind may be a significant factor to consider when selecting the installation site s of a small one or two site siren system For example if the prevailing wind is from the west it may be desirable to install the siren toward the western edge of the area to be covered Other factors to consider when selecting the installation site s include the availability of suitable electrical power the access to and ease of installation and maintenance the height of surrounding obstructions and security against vandalism Installing the Sirens Electrocution or severe personal injury can occur when making electrical connections drilling holes or lifting equipment Therefore installation should be performed by experienced electricians in accordance with national and local codes Most siren installations are one of two types Pole Mount or Flat Surface Mount These two configurations make it possible to install a siren in almost any situation If the installations in this manual are not suitable modification of one of the confi
3. be operational in an emergency If future service and operating personnel do not have these instructions to refer to the siren system may not provide the intended audible warning and service personnel may be exposed to death permanent hearing loss or other bodily injury File these instructions in a safe place and refer to them periodically Give a copy of these instructions to new recruits and trainees Also give a copy to anyone who is going to service or repair the siren Installation and Service 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 in accordance with national state and any other electrical codes having jurisdiction Perform all work under the direction of the installation or service crew safety foreman The sound output of sirens 1s capable of causing permanent hearing damage To prevent excessive exposure carefully plan siren placement post warnings and restrict access to areas near the sirens Sirens may be operated from remote control points Whenever possible disconnect all siren power including batteries before working near the siren After installation or service test the siren system to confirm that it is operating properly Test the system regularly to confirm that it will be operational in an emergency If
4. future service personnel do not have these warnings and all other instructions shipped with the equipment to refer to the siren system may not provide the intended audible warning and service personnel may be exposed to death permanent hearing loss or other bodily injury File these instructions in a safe place and refer to them periodically Give a copy of these instructions to new recruits and trainees Also give a copy to anyone who is going to service or repair the sirens Operation Failure to understand the capabilities and limitations of your siren system could result in permanent hearing loss other serious injuries or death to persons too close to the sirens when you activate them or to those you need to warn Carefully read and thoroughly understand all safety notices in this manual and all operations related items in all instruction manuals shipped with equipment Thoroughly discuss all contingency plans with those responsible for warning people in your community company or jurisdiction Installation Operation and Service Manual Safety Messages Read and understand the information contained in this manual before attempting to install or service the siren Pay careful attention to the following notice located on the equipment WARNING WARNING MOVING PARTS COULD CAUSE SIREN EMITS SOUND LEVELS SEVERE CUTS OR AMPUTATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN DO NOT REACH INTO SIREN PERMANENT HEARING LOSS OPENINGS DISCONNECT POWER BEF
5. rotate freely If the siren does not rotate freely attach a spring scale to measure the rotation force required The force to rotate the siren is less than 10 pounds If the force required to rotate the siren is greater than 10 pounds contact Federal Signal Technical support for additional information Figure 8 Rotator Assembly Interior Clutch Spur Bolt Install short 3 8 inch bolt with locknut over spur gear flange Torque locknut to 75 to 80 in Ib Clutch Spring Bolt Install long 3 8 inch bolt locknut spring and flat washers 6 Tighten the Clutch Spur Bolt Figure 8 This requires tightening the Clutch Spur bolt bolt opposite spring to 75 to 80 in lb This secures the clutch bracket to the gear spur Installation Operation and Service Manual 21 22 Service and Maintenance i 10 11 12 13 Attach a spring scale having a capacity of at least 50 pounds 22 kg to the horn of the siren Figure 9 NOTE The spring scale needs to be perpendicular to the front of the siren s horn when pulling Figure 9 Spring Scale Attachment to Siren Tighten the Clutch Spring Bolt Figure 8 until the pull test in Figure 9 achieves a minimum of 40 pounds 18 kg If you are unable to tighten the Clutch Spring bolt to reach minimum 40 pounds contact Federal Signal Technical Support Possible cause is grease on clutch bands or clutch may require replacement NOTE To replace the clutch band order the Clutch Repl
6. siren tones to verify they are operating properly The siren should remain rotating during all alert tones After the installation is complete and it has been established that the siren is operating properly Federal Signal recommends that all control devices be padlocked to discourage tampering and vandalism Service and Maintenance Service should be performed by qualified personnel familiar with the siren associated controls and power sources being used The siren has moving parts high operating currents explosive gases and corrosive materials that could cause severe personal injury electrocution or death Before servicing or maintaining ensure that remote activation cannot occur and disconnect power to the siren and its controls 44 WARNING The output level of a siren is capable of causing permanent hearing damage Therefore ALWAYS wear hearing protection when performing tests or maintenance on the siren To prevent the siren from sounding or rotating always turn off the power to the siren at the disconnect switch and remove the 48 Vdc 4 AWG red wire in the Battery Cabinet before inspecting or maintaining the siren Testing and Inspecting the Siren Test the siren for proper operation at least once a month A daily test at noon curfew or other selected time is preferred This not only enhances the usefulness of the siren but also instills public confidence in the reliability of the warning system In order to minimize
7. 239 3 49 LG 34 be A7 2 39 i EH l i l AX 1 62 TO 623 18 00 l A A23 25 3 49 AX 2 47 l 8 20X A0 56 4X 45A AX 4 94 291365A Mon DETAIL A Flat Surface Mount Flat surface mount installation is practical when the installation site is on a flat roofed building A weight distribution mat is often required to safely distribute the siren s weight on the roof A Structural Engineer is required to specify the appropriate mounting method to safely mount the siren on a roof Post high sound level warning signs at all roof entry points and be sure that the siren is not blocked by parapets or other obstructions in the siren s sound path Installation Operation and Service Manual Installation Instructions Wiring the Siren Each siren is predrilled on two sides for connecting a inch conduit to either side The siren enclosure is rain resistant To maximize the longevity of the siren rigid watertight conduit connections are recommended between the siren and the controller Three wires are required to operate the siren One 2 AWG red wire from the 48 Vdc chopper control contactor output of the controller provides positive power to the chopper motor One 14 AWG red wire minimum from the rotator control contactor output of the controller provides positive power to the rotator motor One 2 AWG black wire provides a common 48 Vdc negative ground between the ground plane of the control cabinet and siren motors
8. 67 Phone 708 534 3400 Website http www alertnotification net Contents Safety ME SSAGE E 6 General D SCN PLON air ii kaa lat aa a et a in ki at a a e e a ak ant an a ka ka a e ak ki atak a a ko ta l a ka a e a aa 9 MAN OUI MOUN EE 9 Sirens D SONP NON E 9 SAN RT le de DEE 9 Specifications for Model 2001 1230 see kaa kana ka aa ka aa aaatasaaaaasosastaoosastooosstoooesranosononoaaononnn 10 Specifications for EQUINOX E 11 Specifications for Model 508 128 00000 tt 9e t atak aa ka a aaa a aaa a aaaaaaaaaattassestssesottooesonososounoooaononnannnnnn 12 ASTAN NON SEIN 13 Determining a Suitable LOC AN OF ty alan w t de l t don pot le ae dis ta sa n l am ia kb on pe ke nal ase 13 ASI ANAG Ee 14 Pale MASON A MON epee beers see E RE EE Ie a E E e este sce eneeees ec 14 SE SWA AGE MOUN E 17 Winna TAS S MI tp iii it a ea la e 18 Pre operation NS CO E 18 Service and MaiNf KAN C veni ak kn ka ii kin n n aa ek n kak lv n kk ka e kk n n n kn a a ak n l a kk a 19 Testing and Inspecting the Siren NEE 19 SENEN e SEN E 20 Adjusting the Clutch and Alarm Verification cccccccccecccceceeeeeeeceeeeeeseeeeeeeseeeeeeeeseeaeeeessaeeeees 21 Replacing the Blue Plug Over Collector Access Hole E 23 Replacing the Collector Ring and Brush Holder Assemblies ccccssececceeeeecaeeeeesaeeeesaeees 24 Removing the Collector Ring Assembly EE 25 Replacing the Rotator Motor uk ENNER ENNEN 27 Replacing the Chopper Motor for th
9. D MTG BRKT ENTRANCE CAP FROM POWER SUPPLY CUSTOMER SUPPLIED 1 1 4 CRANE LIFT HOLE ON ANTENNA GRND FACE OF MOUNTING CHANNEL WIRE SIREN CONTROL CABINET 40 FT To OPTIONAL AC TOP OF TRANSFORMER POLE AND DC RECTIFIER MIN SERVICE DISCONNECT CUSTOMER SUPPLIED IF REQUIRED BATTERY CABINET a 4 BATTERIES SIREN CONTROL UNIT BATTERY BOX SHOULD BE MOUNTED WITH CONSIDERATION GIVEN an TO EASY ACCESSIBILITY FOR E MAINTENANCE SERVICE REQUIREMENTS HEIGHT SHOULD NOT EXCEED 15 FT FROM GROUND LEVEL BACK FILL AND TAMP POLE ACCORDING TO LOCAL CONDITIONS 7 FI TYP TWO 8 FT MIN GROUND RODS TO BE NO 4 COPPER p S GROUND LEVEL ki NOTE 4 1 REFER TO ALL APPLICABLE j ELECTRICAL CODES HAVING JURISDICTION FOR THE SIREN LOCATION ee a 2 BOND THE ANTENNA CONTROL CABINETS MIN e AC DISCONNECT AND OPTIONAL 2001TRBP a TO THE SIREN HEAD GROUND BONDING LEAD USING 6 AWG MINIMUM COPPER 4 GROUND WIRE AND UL 486 LISTED GROUND BONDING COMPRESSION CONNECTORS a REFER TO THE TIA J STD 607 A GROUNDING a STANDARD 501364A Installation Operation and Service Manual Installation Instructions 15 16 Installation Instructions Figure 4 Siren Leg Assembly SIREN BASE PLATE LEGS 4 SEE DETAIL BELOW 1 2 13 HEX NUTS 8 SPLIT LOCKWASHERS 8 1 2 13 HEX HD BOLTS 8 LEGS 4 Using the 3 feet long angle iron legs the siren is mounted on the Class 2 utility pole as follows 1 U
10. FEDERAL SIGNAL Safety and Security Systems Models 2001 130 Equinox and 508 128 Sirens FEDERAL NAL 2001 130 Installation Operation and Service Manual 25500289 Rev AO 1015 Printed in U S A Copyright 2015 Federal Signal Corporation Limited Warranty The Alerting and Notification Systems Division of Federal Signal Corporation Federal warrants each new product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of two years on parts replacement and factory performed labor one year for Informer EAS and Federal software products from the date of delivery to the first user pur chaser Federal warrants every 2001 130 Equinox Eclipse8 and 508 128 Siren Top of pole only to be free from defects in material per our standard warranty under normal use and ser vice for a period of five years on paris replacement During this warranty period the obligation of Federal is limited to repairing or replacing as Fed eral may elect any part or parts of such product which after examination by Federal are deter mined to be defective in material and or workmanship Federal will provide warranty for any unit which is delivered transported prepaid to the Federal factory or designated authorized warranty service center for examination and such examination reveals a defect in material and or workmanship This warranty does not cover travel expenses the cost of specialized e
11. K GEAR1 Chopper Motor K CHPR1 Aluminum Tape ROO000325 Obtaining Service If you are experiencing any difficulties contact Federal Signal Customer Care at 800 548 7229 or 708 534 3400 extension 5822 or Technical Support at 800 524 3021 or 708 534 3400 extension 7329 or through e mail at techsupport fedsig com For instruction manuals and information on related products visit http www alertnotification net Models 2001 130 Equinox and 508 128 Sirens
12. NS six oue e s ea vekike kow t eka a kk ka a k a kk l l SE D A ko oi pk 13 Table 23 Pre operation CHeCKIIST cccsccesscesscceseesseesseeseeeseeasecseecaseesseessoessoessonssoessonssoessoeseoeesonseoes 19 Table 24 Replacement Parts for Siren Head c ccccsseecseseeeseecenneesenseseaneecenseeensesensesensesonseesonees 28 Installation Operation and Service Manual Safety Messages Safety Messages 44 WARNING 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 electric codes and will follow these guidelines as well as local codes Listed below are important safety instructions and precautions you should follow Important Notice Federal Signal reserves the right to make changes to devices and specifications detailed in the manual at any time in order to improve reliability function or design The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate however no responsibility is assumed for any inaccuracies Publications Federal Signal recommends the following publications from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for assistance with planning an outdoor warning system e The Outdoor Warning Guide CPG 1 17 e Civil Preparedness Principles of Warning CPG 1 14 e FEMA REP 1 Appendix 3 Nuclear Plant Guideline e FEMA REP 10 Nuclear Plant Guide
13. ORE SERVICING SYSTEM MAY BE ACTIVATED REMOTELY OR AUTOMATICALLY Models 2001 130 Equinox and 508 128 Sirens General Description General Description Introduction This manual describes the features specifications installation service and maintenance of the Models 2001 130 Equinox and 508 128 Sirens Models 2001 130 Equinox and 508 128 Sirens are electro mechanical dc rotating sirens that are capable of producing high intensity warning signals over a large area A highly efficient design enables the siren to produce a high sound level while making moderate demands on the power source The Equinox Siren 1s identical to the Model 2001 130 Siren except the stator 1s 8 ports instead of 12 ports Figure 1 Models 2001 130 and 508 128 Sirens ion SIGNAL 2001 130 Sirens Description Models 2001 130 Equinox and 508 128 Sirens are single tone sirens capable of producing a 130 dB 125 dB and 128 dB sound level respectively at 100 feet for a minimum of 15 minutes when using the DCB series Control Cabinet and Battery Cabinet with fully charged standard deep cycle marine batteries Up to thirty minutes continuous operating time is available with the 2001TRBP option This option supplies dc current directly to the siren from a 208 220 240 Vac optionally 480 Vac line The sirens use two motors One to create the siren signals the other one to rotate the siren assembly The first motor which produces the sound energ
14. See Figure 7 for the wire connections in the siren Consult the manual for the controller being used to connect the wires from the head Figure 7 Wiring for rotator motor ROTATOR 48V 14 GA RED CHOPPER 48V 2 GA aD RED mena D GROUND 2 GA BLK Z LS L 291366A Treat all wire connections with anti oxidant to prevent corrosion from moisture and natural processes Take care to insure that all wire connections are firmly tightened To properly tighten the wire connections in the terminal block insert the wire firmly tighten the setscrew move the wires to loosen and repeat the process until the wires are securely tightened Pre operation Checkout After the siren has been completely installed perform the following checks before putting the siren into service 44 WARNING The output sound level of a siren is capable of causing severe hearing discomfort or permanent hearing damage Therefore ALWAYS wear hearing protection when performing tests or maintenance on the siren Models 2001 130 Equinox and 508 128 Sirens Service and Maintenance Table 23 Pre operation checklist Check __ Action Item O OOS O menn All air intakes and sound outlets are not obstructed All connections in the Control Cabinet Battery Cabinet are correct and properly tightened All people and animals are at least 40 feet away from the siren in every direction to avoid hearing damage Activate all
15. Sweep Rate STEADY WAIL 180 to 500 Hz FAST WAIL 300 to 500 Hz Signal Duration 3 min programmable Sound Output SPL 125 dBc 1 dBc on axis at 100 ft 30 5 m Rotation 10 seconds 3 6 seconds Z a W J U Table 12 Dimensions Height x Width x Depth 62 in x 37 in x 41 in 1574 mm x 940 mm x 1041 mm Table 13 Weight Shipping Weight 460 pounds 209 kg w mtg legs Siren Weight 390 pounds 159 kg Table 14 Environmental Operating Temperature 30 C to 60 C Power requirements refer to the power supplied by the batteries or optional ac operation with battery backup Installation Operation and Service Manual Specifications for Model 508 128 The siren can operate throughout this temperature range provided the battery temperature 1s maintained at 18 C or higher Specifications for Model 508 128 Table 15 Power Requirements 48 V dc or full wave rectified ac 120 amps nom Rotator Motor 48 V dc or full wave rectified ac 1 amp nom Table 16 Wiring 2 AWG minimum 2 wires Rotator Motor 14 AWG minimum 1 wire Table 17 Motor Type Siren Series Wound DC 6 5 Hp nom Rotator Permanent Magnet DC 1 8 Hp Table 18 Signal Information Frequency Range 500 Hz Sweep Rate STEADY WAIL 180 to 500 Hz FAST WAIL 300 to 500 Hz Signal Duration 3 min programmable Sound Output SPL 128 dBc 1 dBc on axis at 100 ft 30 5 m Rotation 10 seconds 3 6 seconds Z Le W JJ U
16. acement Kit Replace the panel s on the rotator housing Turn on power to the siren by re attaching the 48 Vdc 4 AWG red wire in the Control Cabinet Turn on battery switch in the Battery Cabinet Turn on power to the siren at the disconnect switch Activate the rotation of the siren and verify that the siren 1s operating properly If the siren fails to rotate contact Federal Signal Technical Support Optional test to verify non rotation alarm requires two way rotate sensor 14 While siren is rotating stop siren horn from rotating by obstructing or holding the siren horn This causes the clutch to slip causing the rotate motor to draw current above normal Current draw above normal causes the system to report a rotate failure If a failure 1s not reported contact Federal Signal Technical Support Models 2001 130 Equinox and 508 128 Sirens Service and Maintenance Replacing the Blue Plug Over Collector Access Hole To replace the blue plug over the collector housing opening do the following 1 Remove and discard blue plug 2 Scrap off blue RTV from collector housing opening access hole Degrease surface with dry towel and alcohol alcohol wipes or degreaser 3 Place aluminum tape over access hole Figure 10 Aluminum tape Installation Operation and Service Manual 23 Service and Maintenance Replacing the Collector Ring and Brush Holder Assemblies To replace the brush holder assembly do the fo
17. ble 2 Wiring 2 AWG minimum 2 wires 14 AWG minimum 1 wire Siren Motor Rotator Motor Table 3 Motor Type Siren Series Wound dc 6 5 Hp nom Rotator Permanent Magnet dc 1 8 Hp Table 4 Signal Information Frequency Range Sweep Rate STEADY 790 Hz N A WAIL 470 to 790 Hz 10 seconds FAST WAIL 600 to 790 Hz 3 6 seconds Signal Duration 3 min programmable Sound Output SPL 130 dBc 1 dBc on axis at 100 ft 30 5 m Rotation 3 RPM Table 5 Dimensions Height x Width x Depth 62 in x 37 in x 41 in e LIST mm x 940 mm x 1041 mm Models 2001 130 Equinox and 508 128 Sirens Specifications for Equinox Table 6 Weight Shipping Weight 490 pounds 204 kg Siren Weight 420 pounds 190 kg Table 7 Environmental Operating Temperature 30 C to 60 C Power requirements refer to the power supplied by the batteries or optional ac operation with battery backup The siren can operate throughout this temperature range provided the battery temperature is maintained at 18 C or higher Specifications for Equinox Table 8 Power Requirements Siren Motor 48 V dc or full wave rectified ac 115 amps nom Rotator Motor 48 V dc or full wave rectified ac 1 amp nom Table 9 Wiring 2 AWG minimum 2 wires 14 AWG minimum 1 wire Siren Motor Rotator Motor Table 10 Motor Type Siren Series Wound dc 6 5 Hp nom Rotator Permanent Magnet dc 1 8 Hp Table 11 Signal Information Frequency Range 500 Hz
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19. erations when choosing a siren installation site As the distance from the siren increases sound level losses accumulate These losses are a result of weather conditions the terrain obstructions in the sound path and the pitch of the sound and the height of the siren Optimum sound propagation conditions occur when no obstructions exist in the sound path the terrain is hard and flat and the air is blowing away from the source Under these conditions you can expect a 6 dB loss per distance doubled A loss per distance doubled of 10 dB is typically experienced because atmosphere is rarely calm terrain may not be flat and buildings or other obstructions are frequently present in the sound path Using a 10 dB per distance doubled loss factor the following sound levels are predicted for the sirens in the following table Table 22 Sound levels predictions Distance 2001 130 Equinox 508 128 100 feet 30 5 m the sound level is 130 dB 125 dB 128 dB 200 feet 61 m the sound level is 120 dB 115 dB 118 dB 400 feet 122 m the sound levelis 110 dB 105 aB 108 aB FEMA studies indicate typical ambient sound levels vary by location as follows e Industrial Areas 70 dBC e Urban Areas 60 dBC e Rural Areas 50 dBC Installation Operation and Service Manual 13 Installation Instructions Assuming a typical 10 dB loss per distance doubled and a 70 dB minimum sound level required to warn a typical urban area the effective range is
20. gurations may be practical A siren is typically installed 40 to 50 feet above the ground If the installation is located less than 40 feet above the ground the sound intensity at close range may increase but at the same time the effective range of the siren may be reduced Conversely if the siren is located more than 50 feet above ground the effective range of the siren may increase but the sound may skip over areas closer to the siren These variables may make it desirable to test the sound coverage of the siren at various heights and locations whenever possible Pole Installation A typical siren pole mounted installation is shown in Figure 3 The siren is mounted on a Southern Yellow Pine Douglas Fir or equivalent Class 2 utility pole 40 to 50 feet above the ground It is attached to the pole by means of legs as shown in Figure 4 Models 2001 130 Equinox and 508 128 Sirens Figure 3 Typical Pole Installation Model 508 128 shown SIREN MODEL 508 SIREN CABLE 2 AWG CUSTOMER SUPPLIED WATERPROOF CONDUIT CLAMPS CUSTOMER SUPPLIED IF REQUIRED g INSTALL SHIMS AS REQUIRED BETWEEN ANGLE LEGS AND POLE SIREN ASSEMBLY GROUND WIRE NO 6 COPPER MIN CONNECT DIRECTLY TO ONE GROUND ROD SEE GROUND NOTE BELOW TIMBER UTILITY POLE CUSTOMER SUPPLIED OMNI ANTENNA AN
21. is required to avoid binding Re tighten rotator motor bolts to a torque of 45 in lb Wire rotator motor and terminal block as shown in Figure 7 Grease all gear surfaces with a lithium based grease Replace housing panels Replacing the Chopper Motor for the Models 2001 130 and Equinox Sirens To replace the chopper motor do the following l es L a a Remove the inner cone by removing the four 4 20 hex head screws at the back of the cone Remove the top housing Remove the 3 8 bolt holding rotor to the motor shaft Remove the rotor using a wheel puller Remove wires from motor terminals Replace motor by removing four 4 20 bolts Secure motor Replace wiring rotor and housings Replacing the Chopper Motor for the Model 508 128 Siren To replace the chopper motor do the following ie 2 3 4 Remove the horn screen Remove the top two housings Remove the 3 8 bolt holding rotor to the motor shaft Remove the rotor using a wheel puller or two 3 8 16 screws min 4 inch long NOTE Using the screw method for removal remove the two short screws from the back of the stator Remove wires from motor terminals Replace motor by removing four 4 20 bolts Motor must be secured Replace wiring rotor housings and short screws on back of stator Installation Operation and Service Manual 27 28 Obtaining Service Replacement Parts for Siren Head Table 24 Replacement Parts for Siren Head Rotator Motor
22. line Planning e If suitable warning equipment is not selected the installation site for the siren is not selected properly or the siren is not installed properly it may not produce the intended optimum audible warning Follow Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA recommendations e If sirens are not activated in a timely manner when an emergency condition exists they cannot provide the intended audible warning It is imperative that knowledgeable people who are provided with the necessary information are available at all times to authorize the activation of the sirens e When sirens are used out of doors people indoors may not be able to hear the warning signals Separate warning devices or procedures may be needed to effectively warn people indoors e 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 e Activating the sirens may not result in people taking the desired actions if those to be warned are not properly trained about the meaning of siren sounds Siren users should follow FEMA recommendations and instruct those to be warned of correct actions to be taken Models 2001 130 Equinox and 508 128 Sirens Safety Messages After installation service or maintenance test the siren system to confirm that it is operating properly Test the system regularly to confirm that it will
23. llowing 1 Remove the cover from the top of the collector housing 2 Note the wiring location before removing the wires Figure 12 Figure 12 Collector Ring Housing Se e e GC A men pa 3 Remove the terminal block inside collector ring by removing two Keps nuts using 7 16 inch nut driver 4 Remove the four bolts on the side of the collector housing assembly Figure 13 and remove the brush assembly NOTE Press down on brush assembly while removing the four bolts Brush assembly 1s under spring tension while in position Figure 13 Installation Removal Brush Assembly Models 2001 130 Equinox and 508 128 Sirens 24 Service and Maintenance 5 Remove lead wire from brush holder Remove the worn brush from the brush holder in the brush holder plate Figure 14 Figure 14 Brush Holder Assembly 6 Insert the replacement brush into the brush holder Connect the lead wires to the brush holder Removing the Collector Ring Assembly To remove the collector ring assembly do the following 1 Remove the brush assembly as described above 2 Disconnect the three wires from the terminal block TB5 inside the rotator housing and begin feeding wires up into the siren shaft Figure 8 3 Loosen the rotator drive band to rotate the siren during removal of the collector ringbolts 44 CAUTION To prevent damage to the cover assembly use a piece of wire to secure the cover in an open position before remo
24. ncrate the siren and remove the nuts that hold the siren on the shipping base Lift the siren approximately 3 1 2 feet with a crane or hoist 2 Install the four legs on the siren mounting plate as shown in Figure 4 Use two 1 2 1nch bolts nuts and lock washers provided for each leg Do not tighten the bolts completely 44 WARNING The lifting bracket does NOT have sufficient strength to support the combined weight of the siren and a utility pole Therefore do NOT attempt to erect the pole and siren together using the bracket as a lifting point 3 Erect the utility pole in accordance with accepted practices Be sure the pole extends at least 40 feet above the ground refer to warning above 4 Raise the siren to the necessary height and lower it over the pole 5 Adjust the legs and insert shims if necessary between the siren legs and pole Models 2001 130 Equinox and 508 128 Sirens Installation Instructions The legs adjust to a diameter between 7 53 in and 12 25 in Figure 5 Bolt the siren to the pole using two 5 8 in galvanized lag bolts with washers and split lock washers per leg At least four inches of lag bolt must be screwed into the pole Tighten all bolts Figure 5 Leg Assembly Diameters 18 00 A12 25 m A7 53 16 44 10 51 O E 291352A Figure 6 Mounting Plate Dimensions 18 00 m 9 00 e
25. nd top housing covers to view collector housing opening access hole Replace blue plug with aluminum tape on collector housing opening See Replacing the Blue Plug procedure Preform a pull test on horn assembly Verify 40 to 45 Ib if unable to achieve a minimum of 40 Ib see the Adjusting the Clutch and Alarm Verification procedure Replace all covers Turn on the ac power to the siren at the disconnect switch Verify siren operation NOTE Both the rotator motor and siren motor have sealed and pre lubricated bearings Therefore neither of these motors requires any additional lubrication Servicing the Siren This section includes procedures and illustrations to adjust repair and replace various siren components To prevent siren from sounding or rotating always turn off power at the disconnect switch and disconnect the 48 Vdc 4 AWG red wire in the Control Cabinet before performing any maintenance on the siren Models 2001 130 Equinox and 508 128 Sirens Service and Maintenance Adjusting the Clutch and Alarm Verification To adjust the rotation clutch assembly do the following 1 Turn off power to the siren at the disconnect switch 2 Turn off battery switch in the Battery Cabinet 3 Remove the 48 Vdc 4 AWG red wire in the Control Cabinet to stop chopper from activating 4 Remove the panels on the rotator housing 5 Loosen the clutch using the cross bolt with the spring Figure 8 This allows the siren to
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27. quipment for gaining ac cess to the product or labor charges for removal and re installation of the product The Federal Signal Corporation warranty shall not apply to components or accessories that have a separate warranty by the original manufacturer such as but not limited to batteries Federal will provide on site warranty service during the first 60 days after the completion of the installation when Federal has provided a turn key installation including optimization and or com missioning services This warranty does not extend to any unit which has been subjected to abuse misuse improper installation or which has been inadequately maintained nor to units which have problems relat ed to service or modification at any facility other than the Federal factory or authorized warranty service centers Moreover Federal shall have no liability with respect to defects arising in Prod ucts through any cause other than ordinary use such as for example accident fire lightning water damage or other remaining acts of God THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FORA PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL FEDERAL BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR ANY INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY SUCH DEFECT IN MATERIAL WORKMANSHIP ef FEDERAL SIGNAL Safety and Security Systems 2645 Federal Signal Drive University Park IL 60484 31
28. the possibility of siren failure annual inspection and maintenance is desirable Replace batteries approximately every three to five years This schedule is only a suggested guideline It may be necessary to vary the schedule if the siren is used frequently or if it is used in an extreme climate Also verify that Battery Terminal Protector is on battery terminals Installation Operation and Service Manual 19 20 Service and Maintenance To inspect the siren do the following l 10 Verify that the siren is rotating and the chopper motor is operating Follow your company s safety guidelines that 1s wear hearing protection when operation siren locally Turn off the ac power to the siren at the disconnect switch Disconnect the 48 Vdc battery power to the siren if applicable by turning off the disconnect switch in the Battery Cabinet Inspect the siren installation to be sure that it 1s vertically oriented Take corrective action if a pole mounted installation is more than five degrees from vertical or if a roof or flat surface mount is more than ten degrees from vertical This will prevent lubrication losses and excessive motor bearing wear Inspect all electrical and mechanical connections Make sure that all fasteners are properly tightened Inspect all painted surfaces and repaint as necessary For Model 508 128 Siren inspect and repair horn screen as required For Models 2001 130 and Equinox Sirens remove back a
29. ving the housing s back panel 4 Remove the back panel to expose the aluminum tape on the collector housing assembly 5 Remove the aluminum tape Installation Operation and Service Manual 25 26 Service and Maintenance 6 Manually rotate the siren and remove each of the four bolts that hold in the collector rings Figure 15 Access to these bolts can be gained through the access hole Figure 15 Collector Housing Opening 7 Remove the collector rings with stand offs and cables still attached Figure 16 8 Reassemble the collector rings stand offs and cables before re installation Figure 16 Collector Rings 9 To replace collector ring assembly align the stand offs before replacing the four bolts removed in step seven above 10 Ensure that collector rings are concentrically aligned before replacing the brush assembly 11 Replace the brush assembly 12 Look through the access hole and ensure that brushes are contacting the proper collector rings 13 Replace the aluminum tape on the collector housing assembly Part number RO000325 14 Replace the back panel Models 2001 130 Equinox and 508 128 Sirens Service and Maintenance Replacing the Rotator Motor To replace the rotator motor do the following l 2 3 4 3 Remove the two rotator housing panels Figure 8 Replace the rotator motor Approximately a 1 64 inch gap between the teeth of the two gears
30. y 1s attached to a stator with a rotor mounted on the motor shaft concentric to the stator The rotor and stator each contain one row of ports As the motor rotates the rotor air 1s drawn into the rotor and passes through the rotor and stator ports in pulses These pulses are produced when the rotor alternately opens and closes the stator ports The pulses of air produce sound at a frequency pitch that is dependent upon the rotational speed of the motor and the number of ports in the rotor stator combination Signal Description The sirens are capable of producing a steady single frequency signal a wailing rising and falling frequency signal and a fast wailing signal The steady signal is frequently used as a civil defense Alert or weather emergency signal The wailing signal is often Installation Operation and Service Manual Specifications for Model 2001 130 used as a civil defense Attack signal The fast wail or fire signal is used as a fire signal to summon the local fire department You can use any of the signals for any desired application These signals are shown graphically in the following figure Figure 2 Signal Characteristics STEADY SIGNAL ALERT WAILING SIGNAL ATTACK WYP u AUX1 SIGNAL FIRE 291A134A Specifications for Model 2001 130 Table 1 Power Requirements Siren Motor 48 V dc or full wave rectified ac 100 amps nom Rotator Motor 48 V dc or full wave rectified ac 1 amp nom Ta
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