Whelen Engineering Company WPS-2900 Series User manual

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WPS-2900 SERIES
HIGH POWER VOICE
& SIREN SYSTEM
INSTALLATION MANUAL
©2005 Whelen Engineering Company Inc.
Form No.13947G (020211)

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Table Of Contents
Important Note To Installation Technicians .................................................................................. page6
Section I: Site Selection........................................................................................................... page 8
Section II: Utility Pole Preparation
a) Pole Selection...................................................................................................... page 9
b) Component Dimensions .................................................................................... page 9
Section III: Equipment Mounting
a) Pole Top Mounting Bracket .............................................................................. page 14
b) Electronic Cabinet Mounting ........................................................................... page 16
c) Siren Assembly Mounting (5 or less speaker cells) ......................................... page 18
d) Siren Assembly Mounting (6 or more speaker cells)...................................... page 19
e) Antenna Mounting (optional) ........................................................................... page 21
f) Solar Panel Mounting (optional)....................................................................... page 22
g) Determining Solar Panel Mounting Angle ...................................................... page 25
Section IV: Wiring
a) Siren Connections .............................................................................................. page 26
b) AC Wiring .......................................................................................................... page 28
c) Batteries .............................................................................................................. page 30
d) Landline.............................................................................................................. page 33
e) Auxiliary Control/Status ................................................................................... page 34
f) Paging Interface.................................................................................................. page 38
g) Strobe Control Options STCTRL & SCWPS ................................................. page 39
h) Auxiliary Input Board....................................................................................... page 40
Section V: System Test ............................................................................................................. page 42

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Illustrations
Fig. 1 Station Drawing ................................................................................................................ page 4
Fig. 2 Station Drawing (with optional Solar Panel) ................................................................. page 5
Fig. 3 Pole Top Mounting Bracket Dimensions........................................................................ page 10
Fig. 4 Type II Electronic Cabinet Dimensions.......................................................................... page 11
Fig. 5 Type III Electronic Cabinet Dimensions ........................................................................ page 12
Fig. 6 Antenna Mounting Bracket Dimensions ........................................................................ page 13
Fig. 7 Pole Top Mounting Bracket............................................................................................. page15
Fig. 8 Electronic Cabinet Mounting (Side View) .....................................................................page 16
Fig. 9 Siren to Pole Top Mounting Bracket (Side View)..........................................................page 20
Fig. 10 Antenna Mounting Orientation ...................................................................................... page 21
Fig. 11 Solar Panel Wiring Connections .....................................................................................page 23
Fig. 12 Solar Panel Mounting Views ........................................................................................... page24
Fig. 13 Siren Amplifier Connections ........................................................................................... page 27
Fig. 14 AC Outlet Installation...................................................................................................... page 29
Fig. 15 Battery Connections (Type II Cabinet) .......................................................................... page 31
Fig. 16 Battery Connections (Type III Cabinet)......................................................................... page 32
Fig. 17 Landline Wiring ............................................................................................................... page 33
Fig. 18 Auxiliary Control/Status Board Wiring ......................................................................... page 36
Fig. 19 Auxiliary Control/Status Board Potentiometer Locations ........................................... page 37
Fig. 20 Paging Interface Board.................................................................................................... page 38
Fig. 21 Strobe Control Board....................................................................................................... page 39
Fig. 22 Auxiliary Input Board ..................................................................................................... page 40
Fig. 23 System LED Indicators....................................................................................................page 43
Fig. 24 Electronic Cabinet Front Panel.......................................................................................page44

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1 POINT RACK, SPOOL
INSULATOR AND
SERVICE CLAMP FOR
AC SUPPLY.*
DRIP LOOP
WEATHER HEAD FOR
SERVICE ENTRANCE.*
2 POLE, 15A (MIN.), NEMA #3R
A/C DISCONNECT.*
32.5"
Optional
Strobe
HEIGHT
Model
Number
Speaker Height
(inches)
WPS-2900-1
WPS-2900-2
WPS-2900-3
WPS-2900-4
WPS-2900-5 (shown)
WPS-2900-6
WPS-2900-6A
WPS-2900-7
WPS-2900-8
WPS-2900-9
WPS-2900-10
18.8
31.2
43.6
56.0
68.4
80.8
80.8
93.2
105.6
118.0
130.4
GROUND WIRES TIED
TO GROUND ROD
PER SPEC. OR LOCAL
CODE.
(4) 10' SECTIONS OF
1” (1.25" IF EQUIPPED
WITH OPTIONAL STROBE)
RIGID STEEL
CONDUIT.*
4 AWG (MINIMUM)
SOLID COPPER WIRE
ANTENNA GROUND.*
NOTE: AVOID SHARP BENDS
IN THE GROUND WIRES
NOTE: ANTENNA INSTALLATION
MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH
ALL FCC REGULATIONS.
4 AWG (MINIMUM)
SOLID COPPER WIRE
CABINET GROUND.*
4 AWG (MINIMUM)
SOLID COPPER WIRE
SPEAKER/ANTENNA
GROUND.*
ALUMINUM TO
COPPER GROUND
LUG.
ALUMINUM TO
COPPER GROUND
LUG.
10'-12' (TYP)
SPEAKER, DRIVERS
C) 1.00 DIA. CONDUIT-
ANTENNA CABLE
B) .75 DIA. CONDUIT-
A.C. POWER INPUT
A) .75 DIA. CONDUIT
GROUND RODS* PER SPEC, OR
GROUNDING PER LOCAL CODES.
FLEX CONDUIT *
(Metal Bonded Type-Only)
POLE SETTING DEPTH
PER LOCAL CODES
ABC
50' (TYP)
68.4"
* CUSTOMER SUPPLIED
Fig. 1: Sample Station Drawing (AC Powered Battery Charger)

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32.5"
HEIGHT
GROUND WIRES TIED
TO GROUND ROD
PER SPEC. OR LOCAL
CODE.
OPTIONAL SOLAR
CHARGER PANEL
3/4”RIGID
STEEL CONDUIT
10'-12' (TYP)
SPEAKER, DRIVERS
C) 1.00 DIA. CONDUIT-
ANTENNA CABLE
B) .75 DIA. CONDUIT-
SOLAR POWER INPUT
A) .75 DIA. CONDUIT
GROUND RODS* PER SPEC, OR
GROUNDING PER LOCAL CODES.
FLEX CONDUIT *
(Metal Bonded Type-Only)
POLE SETTING DEPTH
PER LOCAL CODES
ABC
50' (TYP)
68.4"
* CUSTOMER SUPPLIED
ALUMINUM TO
COPPER GROUND
LUG.
ALUMINUM TO
COPPER GROUND
LUG.
ALUMINUM TO
COPPER GROUND
LUG.
4 AWG (MINIMUM)
SOLID COPPER WIRE
ANTENNA GROUND*
4 AWG (MINIMUM)
SOLID COPPER WIRE*
4 AWG (MINIMUM)
SOLID COPPER WIRE
CABINET GROUND.*
4 AWG (MINIMUM)
SOLID COPPER WIRE
SPEAKER/ANTENNA
GROUND.*
NOTE: AVOID SHARP BENDS
IN THE GROUND WIRES
NOTE: ANTENNA INSTALLATION
MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH
ALL FCC REGULATIONS.
Model
Number
Speaker Height
(inches)
WPS-2900-1
WPS-2900-2
WPS-2900-3
WPS-2900-4
WPS-2900-5 (shown)
WPS-2900-6
WPS-2900-6A
WPS-2900-7
WPS-2900-8
WPS-2900-9
WPS-2900-10
18.8
31.2
43.6
56.0
68.4
80.8
80.8
93.2
105.6
118.0
130.4
Optional
Strobe
(4) 10' SECTIONS OF 1”
(1.25" IF EQUIPPED
WITH OPTIONAL STROBE)
RIGID STEEL CONDUIT.*
Fig. 2: Sample Station Drawing (Optional Solar Powered Battery Charger)

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An Important Note to the Installation Technicians...
The installation of this product requires careful planning and attention to detail! The
installation of this system should NOT be attempted by individuals without experience in
the disciplines necessary to this procedure (i.e. High-voltage electrical wiring, utility pole
installation, etc.).
The installation of the WPS-2900 station provided in this manual follows a logical
progression. This process is not arbitrary! It was developed using information gathered
from both the manufacturer and experienced field technicians. Deviations from any of these
procedures are not recommended unless they are in contradiction with local codes. IN ALL
INSTANCES, LOCAL CODES TAKE PRECEDENT OVER PROCEDURES OUTLINED
HEREIN.
It is the responsibility of the installation technicians to read this entire manual. The
installation procedure should not begin until all personnel are familiar with the entire
process. The overall process includes the following:
Installation sequence for 5
or less cells
1. Site Selection
2. Utility Pole Preparation
3. Mount Pole Top Bracket and
Ground Wire
4. Mount Electronic Cabinet to Pole
5. Mount Siren Assembly to Pole Top
Bracket and Conduit to Pole
6. Set Utility Pole
7. Prepare and Mount Antenna
Assembly (if present)
8. Prepare and Mount Solar Panels
and Conduit (if present)
9. Installation of AC or Solar Service
and Batteries
10. Confirm Proper System Operation
Installation sequence for 6
or more cells
1. Site Selection
2. Utility Pole Preparation
3. Mount Pole Top Bracket and
Ground Wire
4. Mount Electronic Cabinet to Pole
5. Set Utility Pole
6. Mount Siren Assembly to Pole Top
Bracket and Conduit to Pole
7. Prepare and Mount Antenna
Assembly (if present)
8. Prepare and Mount Solar Panels
and Conduit (if present)
9. Installation of AC or Solar Service
and Batteries
10. Confirm Proper System Operation

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5/16-18 x 1.5” Bolt
Stainless washer
Stainless washer
5/16” Elastic Stop Nut
Nylon washer
Note: Remove shipping lid
from lower speaker assembly
and discard.
Nylon washer
Speaker assemblies consisting of eight (8)
or more cells are shipped in two sections.
The upper section must be mounted onto
the lower section before the completed
assembly can be mounted onto the pole.
This procedure is best performed with the
lower section secured to its shipping pallet.
Remove the shipping lid from the lower
section before proceeding.
IMPORTANT! When placing the upper
section onto the lower section, be sure to
rotate the upper section so that the speaker
driver is oriented 180° (farthest away) from
the speaker driver for the next lowest cell.
NOTE: It is critical that the hardware used
to connect the upper and lower sections is
assembled in the order outlined here.
1. Locate the 5/16-18 x 1.5” bolt. Install
the stainless washer washer onto this bolt. Now install the nylon washer onto this bolt as
well.
2. Insert the bolt/washers down through the aligned assembly holes. Install the nylon
washer onto the bolt, followed by the stainless washer and finally the 5/16” elastic-stop
nut.
3. Tighten this nut, but only until it is snug. Repeat this procedure for the remaining
assembly holes (6 total).
4. Sequentially tighten this hardware (in 5 Lbs/Ft.
increments) until an ultimate torque value of 15
Lbs./Ft. is achieved. Be sure to follow the torque
sequence shown at right.
5. With the two sections now joined, plug the 2-
position and 12-position connectors into their
respective mating connectors. Confirm full
connector engagement by squeezing the locking
tabs until they ‘click’ into place. Secure the
speaker driver (shown removed) onto its mounting
location. Be sure that the driver properly engages
the speaker horn and secure the assembly to the
speaker using the hardware provided (#8 x 3/4”). Tighten these screws until a torque
value of 6 Lbs./In. is achieved.
1
2
3
4
56
Torque
Sequence
(15 Lbs./Ft.)

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Section I: Site Selection
The site selection for the WPS-2900 requires careful consideration in order to achieve the
optimum coverage of the siren station. For a guideline to system planning, sound
propagation and site selection we direct the user to the Federal Emergency Management
Agency’s “Outdoor Warning Systems Guide, CPG 1-17.”
The location of the siren site should be reviewed for its compatibility with its surroundings
such as private homes, schools and hospitals. The user is cautioned to consider the use of
hearing protection devices for service personnel working in close proximity to the speaker
cluster.
Access to the siren site is important from the standpoint of service, maintenance inspection
and access to a utility service connect.
Site locations for radio controlled units should be reviewed for radio reception.

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Section II: Utility Pole Preparation...
a) Pole Selection
NOTE: This installation manual will address the procedures applicable to wooden
utility poles of specific size and dimensions. Procedures for poles consisting of
other materials (steel, concrete, etc.) are not addressed within this document.
The information presented, however, provides the necessary data and
guidelines for a successful installation regardless of pole material.
A WPS-2900 system consisting of 5 or less speaker cells may use a Class 2 or Class 1 utility
pole. For systems consisting of 6 or more speaker cells, a Class 1 utility pole must be used.
The length of the utility pole is consistent regardless of speaker cell quantity. The total
length of the pole referenced within this document is 60 feet. The pole depth of the set pole is
10 feet, leaving a 50 foot pole as measured from the top of the pole to the ground. The utility
pole should be set in accordance with local codes.
The inside area of the pole top mounting bracket will accept a pole that is no greater than
10.00” in diameter. On large scale projects, it is beneficial to order the pole to be “gained” to
a top diameter of 9.5” +/- .50” for the top 30” section of the utility pole.
b) Component Dimensions
The utility pole may be pre-drilled prior to installation. The dimensions for all potentially
mounted equipment are as follows:

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4.5”
18.0”
7.5”
18.0” 30.0”
13.5” 12.0”
1” Clearance Between
Top Of Pole and Inside
Bottom Of Bracket
10.0” DIA. POLE (MAX.)
11.0” 10.0”
Fig. 3: Pole Top Mounting Bracket Dimensions

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5.0”
16.00”
39.5”
10.0”
2.0”
LEFT SIDE VIEW
45.6”
33.2”
.75 DIA.
REAR VIEW
30.7”
Fig. 4: Type II Electronic Cabinet Dimensions

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48.1”
33.2”
.75”DIA.
.75”DIA.
REAR VIEW
30.7"
5.00”
39.5”
10.0”
2.0”
LEFT SIDE VIEW
30.0”
13.0”
Fig. 5: Type III Electronic Cabinet Dimensions

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IMPORTANT: Top of antenna
mast must be positioned at
least 1 inch below the bottom
of the Pole Top Mounting Bracket
regardless of antenna length.
Antenna Ground Lug,
aluminum-to-copper,
crimp or screw style.
4 AWG (minimum)
solid copper wire
speaker ground.
4 AWG (minimum)
solid copper wire
antenna ground.
10.00
NOTE: Antenna installation must
be in compliance with all FCC
REGULATIONS.
Fig. 6: Antenna Mounting Bracket Dimensions

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Section III: Equipment Mounting
a) Pole Top Bracket Installation...
Items Required for installation (not included)....
(4) 5/8” x 14” Hex or Square head mounting bolts
(4) 5/8” Hex or Square head nuts
(8) 5/8” Flat Washer sized for the above referenced mounting bolt
(4) 5/8” Lock Washer
1. Position the WPS-2900 pole top mounting bracket onto the top of the pole (see “Fig.
7: Pole Top Mounting Bracket” on page 15). Make sure there is a 1 inch space
between the top of the pole and the pole top mounting bracket (see “Fig. 3: Pole Top
Mounting Bracket Dimensions” on page 10).
NOTE: The inside area of the pole top mounting bracket will accept a pole that is no
greater than 10.00” in diameter. On large scale projects, it is beneficial to
order the pole to be “gained” to a top diameter of 9.5” +/- .50” for the top 30”
section of the utility pole.
2. Using the pole top mounting bracket as a guide, drill four mounting holes through
the pole at the bracket mounting hole locations. These holes should be sized to
accommodate the above referenced hardware.
3. Secure the bracket to the pole using the prescribed hardware (see “Fig. 7: Pole Top
Mounting Bracket” on page 15). Be sure to position all the associated hardware items
in their proper order.
4. Secure a length of #4 solid copper wire to the pole top bracket grounding lug using
the supplied nut. Make sure that this wire is of sufficient length to reach the ground
when the pole has been set.
NOTE: All Hardware used for connecting equipment to the utility pole should be
inspected for tightness between 12 to 18 months after installation. Some
shrinkage of the newly treated utility pole may occur, loosening connections.

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9.5 Inches
(+/- 0.5)
2
234
1
1 5/8”x14”Square- (or Hex-) Head Bolt
2 5/8”
3 5/8”Split Lock Washer
4 5/8”
Flat Washer
Square- (or Hex-) Head Nut
Fig. 7: Pole Top Mounting Bracket

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1
1 5/8” NUT
2 5/8” FLAT WASHER
3 5/8” SPLIT LOCK WASHER
4 5/8X14”BOLT
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b) Electronic Cabinet Mounting and Siren Connections...
Mounting
Items Required for installation (not included)....
For Type II & III cabinets
Qty. Qty.
(Type II) (Type III) Description
(2) (3) 5/8” x 14” Hex or Square head mounting bolts
(4) (6) 5/8” Flat Washer sized for the above mounting bolt
(2) (3) 5/8” Split-Lock Washer
(2) (3) 5/8” Hex or Square head nuts
(1) (1) Aluminum-to-Copper lug sized for #4 ground wire (crimp
or screw style)
(1) (1) Stainless Steel 1/4-20 x 2” bolt with appropriately sized flat
washer, split-lock washer and nut
(1) (1) 10’ Copper ground rod
Fig. 8: Electronic Cabinet Mounting (Side View)

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The WPS-2900 siren case assembly may be installed onto the pole and wired before setting
the pole.
NOTE: Note: Due to the weight of the siren amplifier panel, the electronic cabinet
assembly must be transported in an upright fashion to prevent distortion of
the amplifier panel.
1. It is necessary for the installer to remember that two factors should determine the
optimum mounting location; the desired distance of the mounted cabinet to the
ground (typically 10 to 12 feet as measured from the bottom of the cabinet) and
available speaker wire length (speaker assemblies are provided with a minimum of
50 feet of speaker wire as measured from the bottom of the speaker assembly).
2. After the mounting location has been determined, drill an appropriately sized thru-
hole into the pole at the top cabinet mounting hole. Install a bolt loosely into the hole
and hang the cabinet onto the bolt.
3. With the cabinet fitted snugly to the pole, mark the surface of the pole at the lower
mounting hole location inside the battery storage compartment. Type III cabinets
will have an additional mounting hole located in the second battery storage
compartment (see “Fig. 5: Type III Electronic Cabinet Dimensions” on page 12).
Remove the cabinet from the pole and drill an appropriately sized thru-hole into the
pole at the location(s) marked. Return the cabinet to its mounting location and
secure to the pole using the specified hardware.
4. Install an aluminum-to-copper lug (crimp or screw style) onto the #4 solid copper
wire. Secure this to the cabinet mounting channel in hole supplied using stainless
steel 1/4 - 20 hardware.
5. Install the ground rod as specified by local codes and connect both copper wires
(from pole top mounting bracket and electronic cabinet) to this rod.
6. Install rigid steel conduit and necessary couplings from the speaker’s 1” conduit
adapter to the 1” speaker conduit protruding from the base of the siren case
assembly. Beacon-equipped speakers will require the use of 1.25" speaker conduit
and the necessary adapters for connection to both the 1" speaker base and 1" siren
case assembly.The first section of conduit may be installed onto the speaker’s base
casting prior to mounting the speaker to the pole top bracket. At the option of the
user, conduit unions may be used between the first section of conduit and the speaker
base casting and at the speaker cable conduit entrance to the siren case assembly.
NOTE: If the location of the conduit on the pole requires difficult conduit bends or
couplings, a section of metal bonded seal tight conduit NOT TO EXCEED 24
INCHES may be used at the top of the pole and/or at the bottom of the pole as
needed for the speaker cable installation.
Batteries for the system should not be installed until the siren station is set in place,
otherwise some leakage of the battery fluid may occur. Batteries should not be connected to
the system until AC power (or solar power if equipped) is available to the system to operate
the system’s battery charger.

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IMPORTANT! Before proceeding with the speaker installation, it is necessary for the
installer to know the number of speaker cells to be installed on the utility pole. If the
speaker assembly to be installed consists of 5 (five) or less speaker cells, the speaker
assembly may, at the installers discretion, be mounted onto the utility pole before the
pole has been set. Siren assemblies consisting of 6 (six) or more speaker cells require
the utility pole to be set prior to mounting. These larger assemblies also require a special
mounting procedure that must be followed to avoid damaging the assembly. Both
procedures are outlined in the following sections.
c) Siren Assembly Mounting (5 or less speaker cells)...
Hardware required for installation (factory included)....
(8) 3/4”-10 hex head nuts
(8) 7/8” Flat Washers
(4) 3/4” Split Lock Washers
1. Sling or cradle the utility pole in a safe manner so that the pole top is 3 to 4 feet off
the ground. This will allow the speaker assembly to clear the ground when installed.
2. Locate the 4 mounting studs on the bottom of the speaker assembly (see “Fig. 9:
Siren to Pole Top Mounting Bracket (Side View)” on page 20).
3. Thread a 3/4” hex nut onto each of the mounting studs until there is approximately
1” of space between the top of the nuts and the bottom of the siren assembly. This
space will allow the speaker assembly to be leveled once the pole has been set.
4. Install a 7/8” flat washer onto each of the mounting studs.
5. Insert the four mounting studs through the mounting holes on the top of the pole top
bracket. The bottom of the siren assembly should lie flat against the pole top bracket.
6. Install a 7/8” flat washer onto each of the mounting studs.
7. Install a 3/4” split lock-washer onto each of the mounting studs.
8. Thread a 3/4” hex nut onto each of the mounting studs. Tighten this nut firmly to
secure the siren assembly to the pole top bracket.
At this point the pole should now be set. However, the installer may use their own discretion
as to whether to mount the electronic cabinet onto the utility pole before the pole is set.
When the pole has been set, use the adjustment nuts (indicated in step 2) to adjust the siren
assembly until it is level.

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d) Siren Assembly Mounting (6 or more speaker cells)...
Hardware required for installation (factory included)....
(8) 3/4”-10 hex head nuts
(8) 7/8” Flat Washers
(4) 3/4” Split Lock Washers
Items required (not included)
Crane, Bucket Truck or similar lifting device
Straps
The larger siren assemblies (6 or more speaker cells) may only be mounted onto the pole top
bracket after the pole has been set. Due to their increased mass and size, these assemblies
must be properly supported from the bottom of the assembly while being lifted into position.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIFT THE SIREN ASSEMBLY FROM THE TOP!
1. Locate the 4 mounting studs on the bottom of the speaker assembly (see “Fig. 9:
Siren to Pole Top Mounting Bracket (Side View)” on page 20).
2. Thread a 3/4” hex nut onto each of the mounting studs until there is approximately
1” of space between the top of the nuts and the bottom of the siren assembly. This
space will allow the speaker assembly to be leveled once the pole has been set.
3. Install a 7/8” flat washer onto each of the mounting studs.
4. Insert the four mounting studs through the mounting holes on the top of the pole top
bracket. The bottom of the siren assembly should lie flat against the pole top bracket.
5. Install a 7/8” flat washer onto each of the mounting studs.
6. Install a 3/4” split lock-washer onto each of the mounting studs.
7. Thread a 3/4” hex nut onto each of the mounting studs. Tighten this nut firmly to
secure the siren assembly to the pole top bracket.
8. Use the adjustment nuts (indicated in step 2) to adjust the siren assembly until it is
level.

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3/4"-10 Hex Nut
7/8”Flat Washer
3/4”Lock Washer
1
1
2
3
2
3
Fig. 9: Siren to Pole Top Mounting Bracket (Side View)