Federal Signal Corporation ES100 Instruction 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

2ES100, ES100-DEU, and ES100-UNI 100 Watt Speakers
• 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.
• 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operation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reviewing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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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.

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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areincludedinthepackage.
Table 1: Kit contents
ES100, ES100-DEU, ES100-UNI (Kit Number 8567207)
Qty. Description Part Number
2SideMountingBolt,5/16-18,5/8"Long 7007010-10
Mounting the Speaker
MOUNTING PRECAUTIONS: ES100 SERIES SPEAKER WIRES
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.
MOUNTING PRECAUTIONS: DIRECTION OF SOUND OPENING
To avoid reduction of sound output, ensure that the speaker is mounted with the
sound opening facing directly in the direction intended to warn.
DRILLING PRECAUTIONS
Before drilling holes, check the area into which you plan to drill to ensure you do not
damage vehicle components while drilling. All drilled holes should be deburred and
all sharp edges should be smoothed. All wires going through drilled holes should be
protected by a grommet or convolute/split-loom tubing.
Selectanappropriatemountinglocationthatprovidesbothadequatesupportandsufcient
clearanceforthespeakerassembly.Inaddition,themountinglocationshouldprovide
maximumsignalingeffectivenesswhileminimizingthesoundreachingthevehicle’soccupants.
TheES100Seriesspeakersarecompactspeakersintendedtobemountedwithaseparately
purchasedFederalSignalmountingsystem.Ifthespeakersareinstalledwithanothermounting
system,thesafetyandeffectivenessoftheinstallationmustbecarefullyevaluated.Refertothe
mountinginstructionsincludedwiththespeakermountingsystem.
NOTE: Becauseofthevarietyofvehiclesandpossiblemountingarrangements,installation
detailsandmountingbracketfabricationmustbedeterminedbytheinstaller.

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Wiring the Speaker
IMPORTANT:TheES100seriesspeakers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SeriesspeakerincludesthethreemodelsshowninFigure 1.
290A6257
ES100 ES100-DEU ES100-UNI
WIRE LEADS
DEUTSCH
CONNECTOR
DELPHI
CONNECTOR
HOLE FOR
MOUNTING BOLT (2)
Figure 1: ES100 speaker models
ES100 (18 AWG tinned wire leads)
Connecttheblackgroundlead(#1)andwhitepowerlead(#2)fromthespeakertothe
speakercablefromtheelectronicsiren(Figure 1, ES100).Refertotheinstructionsincluded
withtheelectronicsirenfordetails.
ES100-DEU (Deutsch connector)
ConnecttheDeutschconnectorfromthespeaker(Figure 1, ES100-DEU)totheDeutsch
connectorfromtheelectronicsirensothatpinpositions1and2oftheconnectorsmatch.
Thenumbersofthepinpositionsareonthesideoftheconnectorhousings.
ES100-UNI (Delphi connector)
ConnecttheDelphiconnectorfromthespeaker(Figure 1, ES100-UNI)totheelectronic
siren’sspeaker’sDelphiconnectorfromtheelectronicsirensothatpinpositions1and2of
theconnectorsmatch.Thenumbersofthepinpositionsareontheconnectorhousings.
Testing the Siren System
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.

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Aftertheinstallation,testthesirensystemtoensurethatitisoperatingproperly.Alsotestall
vehiclefunctions,includinghornoperation,vehiclesafetyfunctions,andvehiclelightingsystems
toinsureproperoperation.Ensurethattheinstallationhasnotaffectedthevehicleoperationor
changedanyvehiclesafetyfunctionsorcircuits.
Donottestthesoundandlightsystemofthevehiclewhiledriving.Operatingthevehicle
warningsystemsmayposeahazardtotheoperatorandotherdriversifthesystemsdonot
functionasexpected.Testthevehicleonlyinacontrolledenvironment.
Safety Message To Personnel Operating Federal Signal
Siren Speakers
People’s lives 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:
Qualications
• 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knowledgeofstateandfederalUNIFORMTRAFFICCODES.
Sound Hazard
• 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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,rollupyourwindowsand
wearhearingprotection.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.
• 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.

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• 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. For operation instructions, refer to
the instructions included with the electronic siren.
Ordering Replacement Parts
Forreplacementparts,seeTable 1onpage3.Toorderreplacementparts,pleasecontactyour
localdealer/distributoror:
MobileSystemsCustomerSupport
FederalSignalCorporation
Phone:1-800-264-3578
Getting Technical Support and Service
Thisspeakerhasnoeld-serviceableparts.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:[email protected]
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preparedwiththefollowinginformation:

ES100, ES100-DEU, and ES100-UNI 100 Watt Speakers 7
• 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.
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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