Federal Signal Corporation STARFIRE 131ST User manual

MODÈLES 131ST et 131DST
FICHE D’INSTRUCTIONS POUR LES MODÈLES DE PHARE A
IMPULSIONS STARFIRE® FEDERAL 131ST ET
131DST 24V CC ET 120V CA
MODELOS 131ST y 131DST
HOJA DE INSTRUCCIONES PARA LUZ DE DESTELLO STARFIRE® 24VCC
Y 120VCA MODELOS FEDERAL 131ST Y 131DST
MODELS 131ST and 131DST
INSTRUCTION SHEET FOR FEDERAL MODELS 131ST AND 131DST 24 VDC
AND 120 VAC STARFIRE® STROBE LIGHT
256823M
REV. M2 0415
Printed in U.S.A.

INSTRUCTION SHEET FOR FEDERAL MODELS 131ST AND 131DST 24 VDC AND
120 VAC STARFIRE® STROBE LIGHT
I. INSTALLATION.
SAFETY MESSAGE TO INSTALLERS
NOTE
Installation, maintenance and disposal of this product must be carried out in accordance with na-
tional codes and standards.
It is important to follow all instructions shipped with this product. This device is to be installed
by a trained electrician who is thoroughly familiar with and will follow all applicable national and
local codes in the country of use.
This device should be considered a part of the warning system and not the entire warning system.
The selection of the mounting location for the device, its controls and the routing of the wiring is
to be accomplished under the direction of the facilities engineer and the safety engineer. In addi-
tion, listed below are some other important safety instructions and precautions you should follow:
• Read and understand all instructions before installing or operating this equipment.
• Do not connect this light to the system when power is on.
• After installation, ensure that all set screws and threaded joints are properly tightened.
• After installation, test the light system to ensure that it is operating properly.
• After testing is complete, provide a copy of this instruction sheet to all personnel.
• Establish a procedure to routinely check the light system for proper activation and operation.
Failure to follow all safety precautions and instructions may result in property damage, serious in-
jury, or death to you or others.
A. Unpacking.
After unpacking the unit, examine it for damage that may have occurred in transit. If the equip-
ment has been damaged, do not attempt to install or operate it, le 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.
B. Mounting.
The Model 131 is supplied ready for mounting on 1/2-inch pipe, as shown in Figure 1. The
lights are UL listed for indoor and outdoor use. If the light is used outdoors, it MUST be
mounted with the base down and the dome up.
Mounting hardware and installation details are left to the installer.
NOTE
To ensure secure mounting, tighten the xture onto the pipe to a MINIMUM torque of
5 ft-lb (6.8 N m).
C. Electrical Connections.
WARNING
Do not connect wires when power is applied.
1. AC Models.
The Model 131 is supplied with three leads, one black, one white, and one green/yellow lead
for the AC units. Some models will have the following alternative colors: brown instead of
black, and blue instead of white. Connect the black (or brown) lead to the phase side of the
power source, the white (or blue) lead to the common (neutral) side of the power source, and
the green/yellow lead to earth ground.
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NOTE
The 120 Vac strobe units are designed to operate on both 50 and 60 Hz electrical power.
Special modications are NOT required for the two different AC line frequencies.
2. DC Models.
The DC units are supplied with two leads, one red and one black. Connect the red (+) lead to
the positive power source terminal and the black (-) to the negative power source terminal.
NOTE
Polarity MUST be observed for operation.
II. MAINTENANCE.
SAFETY MESSAGE TO MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL
Listed below are some important safety instructions and precautions you should follow:
• Read and understand all instructions before operating this system.
• Any maintenance to the light system must be done with power turned off.
• Any maintenance to the light system must be performed by a trained electrician in accordance
with all applicable national and local codes and standards in the country of use.
• Never alter the unit in any manner. Safety in hazardous locations may be endangered if additional
openings or other alterations are made in units specically designed for use in these locations.
• The nameplate, which may contain cautionary or other information of importance to maintenance
personnel, should NOT be obscured in any way. Ensure that the nameplate remains readable when
the housing’s exterior is painted.
Failure to follow all safety precautions and instructions may result in property damage, serious
injury, or death to you or others.
A. Flash Tube Replacement.
As strobe lights are used, the ash tubes begin to darken, causing the light output to decrease.
This darkening is characteristic of ash tubes. Darkening will begin near the base of the tube
and progress upward. Also, as ash tubes age, they may have a tendency to misre (not re
periodically).
After extended operation, occasionally check for ash tube degradation. Should the ash tube
misre, have a noticeable decrease in light output, glow continuously or darken to a point
beyond that shown in Figure 2, it should be replaced.
WARNING
High voltages are present inside the light assembly. Wait at least 5 minutes after shutting off the
power before servicing this unit.
To replace the ash tube, proceed as follows:
1. Disconnect power.
2. Remove the lens by removing the two #6 Phillips pan-head screws. Carefully lift the lens
away from the housing.
3. Grasp the ash tube by its base and pull it out of the socket, using a gentle rocking mo-
tion. Install a new ash tube and reassemble the light.
4. Test the light for proper operation.
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B. Fuse Replacement.
To replace the fuse, proceed as follows:
1. The fuse is positioned on the component side of the P.C. board, mounted in fuse clips.
For easy removal, pry one end of the fuse out of the clip with an insulated-handled screw-
driver.
2. Replace the fuse with one of the same rating only. The DC 131ST units use a 5 A, 32 V,
auto-type fuse (Federal Part No. K148A142-03). The 120 Vac units use a 1 A, 250 V,
slow-blow GMC-type fuse (Federal Signal Part No. K148A155-01).
3. Reassemble the light and test for proper operation.
C. Service.
The Federal Signal factory will service your equipment or provide technical assistance with
any problems that cannot be handled locally.
Any units returned to Federal Signal for service, inspection, or repair must be accompanied
by a Return Material Authorization. This R.M.A. can be obtained from the local Distributor or
Manufacturer’s Representative.
At this time a brief explanation of the service requested, or the nature of the malfunction,
should be provided.
Address all communications and shipments to:
D. Replacement Parts.
Description Part Number
Dome, Clear* K8422B428
Dome, Amber* K8422B428-01
Dome, Blue* K8422B428-02
Dome, Green* K8422B428-03
Dome, Red* K8422B428-04
Strobe Tube K8107178
Surface-Mount Kit K8444A211
*Includes dome gasket
E. Optional Accessories.
Description Part Number
Corner Bracket LCMB2
Wall Bracket LWMB2
Surface Mount K8444A211
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III. UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES WARNING EXPLANATION.
“Warning‑Not to be used as a visual public mode alarm notication appliance”
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
Underwriters Laboratories uses two different standards to investigate and List visual signal applianc-
es. The rst UL Standard for Safety is UL1971 - Signaling Devices for the Hearing Impaired. This
standard covers visual signaling devices intended for re alarm systems to alert the hearing impaired.
The second UL Standard for Safety is UL1638 - Visual Signaling Appliances-Private Mode Emer-
gency and General Utility Signaling. While this standard may also cover visual signal appliances, it
does not include the determination of adequacy relative to alerting hearing-impaired individuals in a
re alarm system.
To prevent misapplication of a visual signal appliance Listed to UL1638, UL determined it is the
manufacturer’s responsibility to warn the installer in the eld and Authority Having Jurisdiction
(AHJ) of what would be an inappropriate use of the product. Therefore, manufactures whose prod-
ucts Listed to UL1638 are required by Underwriters Laboratories to bear the warning, “Warning ‑
Not to be used as a visual public mode alarm notication appliance”.
“Public Operating Mode” and “Notication Appliance” as dened in the National Fire Alarm Code,
NFPA 72 is as follows:
Public Operating Mode - Audible or visible signaling to occupants or inhabitants of the area pro-
tected by the re alarm system.
Notication Appliance - A re alarm system component such as a bell, horn, speaker, light, or text
display that provides audible, tactile, or visible outputs, or any combination thereof.
In other words, this device should not be used as a component of a commercial re alarm system.
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English
A. Base plate
B. Bushing, female 1/2" N.P.T.
C. Green ground lead (AC lights only)
D. Power leads
E. Lockout, conduit
F. Light housing
Español
A. Placa base
B. Manguito, hembra 1/2" N.P.T.
C. Conductor verde a tierra (luces CA unicamente)
D. Conectores de alimentación
E. Tuerca de seguridad, conducto
F. Carcasa ligera
Français
A. Plaque de base
B. Douille, femelle 1/2" N.P.T.
C. Câble vert pour terre (lampes CA uniquement)
D. Câbles d’alimentation
E. Écrou de blocage, conduit
F. Enceinte de lampe
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290A2455-01C
A
B
CD
E
F
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290A1570-07B
A
B
English
A. Used ash tube tends to dicolor in areas shown, and should be replaced.
B. New ash tube (K8107178)
Español
A. El tubo de destellos luminosos usado tiende a decolorarse en las areas senaladas y debe
ser substituido.
B. Tubo de destellos luminosos nuevo (K8107178)
Français
A. Un tube clignotant use a tendance a charger de couleur dans les zones indiquées et doit
être replacée.
B. Nouveau tube clignotant (K8107178)
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