Federal Signal Corporation ESB-CRG07 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
Qualifications
• Toproperlyinstallanelectronicsiren,youmusthaveagoodunderstandingofautomotiveelectri-
calproceduresandsystems,alongwithprociencyintheinstallationandserviceofsafetywarning
equipment.Alwaysrefertothevehicle’s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recom-
mendations.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drill-
ingmustbedoneneartheunit,placeanESD-approvedcoverovertheunittopreventmetalshav-
ings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.
• Besurethesirenamplierandspeaker(s)inyourinstallationhavecompatiblewattageratings.
• Inorderfortheelectronicsirentofunctionproperly,thegroundconnectionmustbemadetothe
NEGATIVEbatteryterminal.
• Soundoutputwillbeseverelyreducedifanyobjectsareinfrontofthespeaker.Ifmaximumsound
outputisrequiredforyourapplication,youshouldensurethatthefrontofthespeakerisclearofany
obstructions.
ESB-CRG07 Behind-Grille Speaker Mounting
System for 2006 to 2009 Dodge Charger
2562463A REV. A 509

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• Installthespeaker(s)asfarforwardonthevehicleaspossible,inalocationthatprovidesmaximum
signalingeffectivenesswhileminimizingthesoundreachingthevehicle’soccupants.Refertothe
NationalInstituteofJusticeguide500-00forfurtherinformation.
• Mountingthespeakersbehindthegrillewillreducethesoundoutputandwarningeffectivenessof
thesirensystem.Beforemountingspeakersbehindthegrille,makesurethevehicleoperatorsare
trainedandunderstandthatthistypeofinstallationislesseffectiveforwarningothers.
• Soundpropagationandwarningeffectivenesswillbeseverelyreducedifthespeakerisnotfacing
forward.Carefullyfollowtheinstallationinstructionsandalwaysinstallthespeakerwiththeprojector
facingforward.
• DONOTinstallthespeaker(s)orroutethespeakerwireswheretheymayinterferewiththeopera-
tionofairbagsensors.
• Installationoftwospeakersrequiresthatyouwirethespeakersinphase.
• Neverattempt toinstallaftermarketequipment, whichconnectstothevehiclewiring, withoutre-
viewingavehiclewiringdiagram,whichisavailablefromthevehiclemanufacturer.Insurethatyour
installationwillnotaffectvehicleoperationandsafetyfunctionsorcircuits.Alwayscheckvehiclefor
properoperationafterinstallation.
• DONOTinstallequipmentorroutewiringorcordinthedeploymentpathofanairbag.
• Locatethecontrolheadsothevehicle,controls,andmicrophonecanbeoperatedsafely.
• Whendrillingintoavehiclestructure,besurethatbothsidesofthesurfaceareclearofanythingthat
couldbedamaged.
After Installation
• Afterinstallation,testthesirensystemandlightsystemtoensurethatitisoperatingproperly.
• Testallvehiclefunctions,includinghornoperation,vehiclesafetyfunctionsandvehiclelightsys-
tems, 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operat-
ingpersonnel.
• Filetheseinstructionsinasafeplaceandrefertothemwhenmaintainingand/orreinstallingthe
product.
Failure to follow all safety precautions and instructions may result in property damage, serious
injury, or death to you or others.
Before You Begin
IMPORTANT:TheES100andMS100complywiththerequirementsofSAEJ1849EVS3andCCRTitle13
ClassAwhentheyareusedwithFederalSignalCorporationelectronicsirens.
TheES100andMS100arecompactspeakersintendedtobemountedwiththesuppliedmountingsystem.
IftheES100andMS100areinstalledwithanothermountingsystem,thesafetyandeffectivenessofthe
installationmustbecarefullyevaluated.
Unpacking the Kit
Afterunpackingthekit,inspectitfordamagethatmayhaveoccurredintransit.Ifithasbeendamaged,
donotinstallit.Fileaclaimimmediatelywiththecarrier,statingtheextentofdamage.Carefullycheckall
envelopes,shippinglabels,andtagsbeforeremovingordestroyingthem.Ensurethatthepartslistedin
Table 1onpage3areincludedinthepackage.

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Table 1: Kit contents
Qty. Description Part Number
1 Bracket 8567190
1 HardwareKit 8567169
3Screw,1/4"x1.0",SelfDrill
3Lockwasher,Split,1/4"
Overview
Mountingkit8567079-13mountseitheranES100oraMS100compactspeakerbehindthevehiclegrillein
a2006to2009DodgeCharger.
Preparing the Mounting Surface
1. Raisethevehiclehoodandremovethecoversbetweentheradiatorandthegrille(Figure1).
2. Centerthebracketcenteredonthemetalbumper.Securebracketwithsupplied1/4"screwsandlock-
washers.
290A5529
REMOVECOVERS
Figure 1: Removing the covers
Mounting a Speaker
ES100 MOUNTING PRECAUTIONS
To avoid reducing the sound output and damaging the speaker, ensure that the speaker is mounted
with the wires protruding from the bottom of the speaker.
MS100 MOUNTING PRECAUTIONS
To avoid reducing the sound output and damaging the speaker, ensure that the speaker is mounted
with the wires protruding from the right side of the speaker when it is seen from the front.

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3. Attachthespeakertothebracketwiththetwo5/16-18serratedhex/washer-headboltssuppliedwith
thespeaker.
4. Adjustthespeakersothatthefrontfaceofthespeakerisperpendiculartothegroundandnottouching
anypartsofthevehicle(Figure2).
290A5530B
ENSURE TAB IS TIGHT
TO BACK OF BUMPER
FRONT OF
VEHICLE
FRONT OF
VEHICLE
ES100 OR
MS100 SPEAKER
5/16-18 BOLT (2)
(SUPPLIED WITH
SPEAKER)
MOUNTING BRACKET
1/4" SELF DRILL
SCREW (3)
1/4" LOCKWASHER (3)
VEHICLE BUMPER
Figure 2: Placing and securing the bracket

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Wiring the Speaker
1. Connectthespeakertotheelectronicsiren:
• Toconnectonespeaker,connectthetwoleadsfromthespeakertothecablefromtheelectronic
siren.
• Toconnecttwospeakers,itisnecessarytoconnecttheminphase.Connectthetworedspeaker
leadstooneleadofthecablefromtheelectronicsiren.Connectthetwoblackspeakerleadstothe
otherleadofthecablefromtheelectronicsiren.
Refertotheinstructionsprovidedwiththeelectronicsirenfordetails.
Testing the Siren System and Completing the Installation
SOUND HAZARD
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.
Aftertheinstallation,testthesirensystemtoensurethatitisoperatingproperly.Alsotestallvehiclefunc-
tions,includinghornoperation,vehiclesafetyfunctions,andvehiclelightingsystemstoinsureproperop-
eration.Ensurethattheinstallationhasnotaffectedthevehicleoperationorchangedanyvehiclesafety
functionsorcircuits.
Replacethecoversbetweentheradiatorandthegrille(Figure1onpage3).
Getting Technical Support and Service
Thisspeakerhasnoeld-serviceableparts.Openingthespeakerwillvoidthewarranty.Thefactorycanand
willserviceyourspeaker.Ifyouareexperiencingproblemswiththespeaker,pleasecontact:
ServiceDepartment
FederalSignalCorporation
Phone:1-800-433-9132
Fax:1-800-343-9706
Email:[e-mail]
Ordering Replacement Parts
Toorderreplacementparts,pleasecontactyourlocaldealer/distributoror:
MobileSystemsCustomerSupport
FederalSignalCorporation
Phone:1-800-264-3578
Returning a Product to Federal Signal
BeforereturningaproducttoFederalSignal,call800-264-3578,800-433-9132,or800-824-0254toobtain
aReturned Merchandise Authorizationnumber(RMA number).Toexpeditetheprocess please be pre-
paredwiththefollowinginformation:
• YourFederalSignalcustomeroraccountnumber.
• Thepurchaseordernumberunderwhichtheitemswerepurchased.

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• Theshippingmethod.
• Themodelorpartnumberoftheproductbeingreturned.
• Thequantityofproductsbeingreturned.
• Dropshipinformationasneeded.
• Anyestimaterequired.
WhenyoureceiveyourRMANumber:
• WritetheRMAnumberontheoutsideoftheboxofreturneditems.
• ReferencetheRMAnumberonyourpaperworkinsideofthebox.
• WritetheRMAnumberdown,sothatyoucaneasilycheckonstatusofthereturnedequipment.
SendallmaterialwiththeissuedRMANumberto:
FederalSignalCorporation
2645FederalSignalDrive
UniversityPark,IL60466
Attn:ServiceDepartment
RMA:#__________
Safety Message to Operators of Federal Signal Electronic Sirens and
Light/Sound Systems
The lives of people depend on your safe operation of Federal products. It is important to read and
follow all instructions shipped with the products. In addition, listed below are some other important
safety instructions and precautions you should follow:
Qualifications
• Toproperlyuseanelectronicsirenandspeaker(s),youmusthaveagoodunderstandingofgeneral
vehicleoperation,ahighprociencyintheuseofsafetywarningequipment,andthoroughknowl-
edgeofstateandfederalUNIFORMTRAFFICCODES.
Sound Hazards
• Yourhearingandthehearingofothers,inorcloseto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recom-
mendations.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,rollupyourwindowsandwearhearingprotec-
tion.Donotsoundthesirenindoorsorinenclosedareaswhereyouandotherswillbeexposedto
thesound.Onlyusethesirenforemergencyresponsesituations.
Sound Limitations
• Beforeusingthevehicle,checktoseeifthesirenspeakersareconcealedfromview.Ifthesiren
speakerisnotinclearviewonthefrontofthevehicle,useextracautionwhenoperatingthevehicle.
Aconcealedsirenspeakerinstallationislesseffectiveatwarningothers.
• Maximumsoundoutputwillbeseverelyreducedifanyobjectsareinfrontofthespeaker.Ifyour
installationhasobstructionsinfrontofthespeaker,driveevenmorecautiously.

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• Frequentlyinspectthespeakertoensurethatitisclearofanyobstruction,suchasmudorsnow,
whichwillreducemaximumsoundoutput.
Signaling Limitations
• Beawarethattheuseofyourvisualandaudiblesignalingdevicesdoesnotgiveyoutherightto
force your way through trafc.Your emergency lights, siren, and actions are REQUESTING the
right-of-way.
• Althoughyourwarningsystemisoperatingproperly,itmaynotalerteveryone.Peoplemaynothear,
see,orheedyourwarningsignal.Youmustrecognizethisfactandcontinuedrivingcautiously.
• Situationsmayoccurwhichobstructyourwarningsignalwhennaturalorman-madeobjectsare
betweenyourvehicleandothers.Thiscanalsooccurwhenyouraiseyourhoodortrunklid.Ifthese
situationsoccur,beespeciallycareful.
Driving Limitations
• Atthestartofyourshift,youshouldensurethatthelight/soundsystemissecurelyattachedtothe
vehicleandoperatingproperly.
• Iftheuniquecombinationofemergencyvehicleequipmentinstalledinyourvehiclehasresultedin
thesirencontrolsbeinginstalledinapositionthatdoesnotallowyoutooperatethembytouchonly,
OPERATECONTROLSONLYWHILEYOURVEHICLEISSTOPPED.
• Ifdrivingconditionsrequireyourfullattention,youshouldavoidoperatingthesirencontrolswhile
thevehicleisinmotion.
Continuing Education
• Filetheseinstructionsinasafeplaceandrefertothemperiodically.Giveacopyoftheseinstructions
tonewrecruitsandtrainees.
Failure to follow these safety precautions may result in property damage, serious injury, or death to
you, to passengers, or to others.
Ordering Replacement Parts
Toorderreplacementparts,pleasecontactyourlocaldealer/distributoror:
MobileSystemsCustomerSupport
FederalSignalCorporation
Phone:1-800-264-3578
Returning a Product to Federal Signal
BeforereturningaproducttoFederalSignal,call800-264-3578,800-433-9132,or800-824-0254toobtain
aReturned Merchandise Authorizationnumber(RMAnumber).To expeditetheprocesspleasebe pre-
paredwiththefollowinginformation:
• YourFederalSignalcustomeroraccountnumber.
• Thepurchaseordernumberunderwhichtheitemswerepurchased.
• Theshippingmethod.
• Themodelorpartnumberoftheproductbeingreturned.
• Thequantityofproductsbeingreturned.
• Dropshipinformationasneeded.
• Anyestimaterequired.

8 ESB-CRG07 Compact Speaker Mounting Kit
WhenyoureceiveyourRMANumber:
• WritetheRMAnumberontheoutsideoftheboxofreturneditems.
• ReferencetheRMAnumberonyourpaperworkinsideofthebox.
• WritetheRMAnumberdown,sothatyoucaneasilycheckonstatusofthereturnedequipment.
SendallmaterialwiththeissuedRMANumberto:
FederalSignalCorporation
2645FederalSignalDrive
UniversityPark,IL60466
Attn:ServiceDepartment
RMA:#__________
2645FederalSignalDrive,UniversityPark,IL60466-3195
Tel.:(800)264-3578•Fax:(800)682-8022
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