Marine and indoor/outdoor rated electronic horn (9 pages)
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Model 450E Electronic Horn Installation and Maintenance Instructions 25500096 français....page 15 Rev. A3 0814 español....página 29 Printed in U.S.A.
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Industrial Systems 2645 Federal Signal Drive • University Park, IL 60484-3167 708-534-4756 Tel: Fax: 708-534-4852 • Email: elp@federalsignal.com www.federalsignal-indust.com...
Contents Safety Message to Installers and Users .......... 5 Unpacking the Horn ................6 An Overview of the Model 450E ............6 Wiring the Horn .................. 8 Mounting the Horn ................9 Non-Weatherproof Mounting ..........10 Weatherproof Mounting ............10 Weatherproof Panel Mounting ..........
1910.95 Noise Standard provides guidelines which may be used regarding permissible noise exposure levels. • After installation, ensure that all mounting screws are tightened. • Establish a procedure to routinely check the signal system for proper activation and operation. Model 450E Electronic Horn...
Failure to heed this warning may cause serious injury or death. The Model 450E is a polarized, high-output, continuous duty, indoor/outdoor-rated, electronic horn suitable for use in fire alarm systems in public mode applications. It is capable of reproducing coded blasts or sustained tones.
Installation and Maintenance Instructions In addition to fire alarm system applications, the Federal Signal 450E horn is excellent for general alarm, start and dismissal, coded paging, and process control signaling in areas of high ambient noise levels. The Model 450E can be used indoors or outdoors, depending on the back box used.
WIRING PRECAUTION — National Electrical Codes as well as local codes must be adhered to in the installation of the Model 450E horn. All electrical wiring must be routed through approved conduit and fittings as specified. Failure to heed this warning may cause an electrical shock or render the horn inoperable, causing serious injury or death.
Failure to heed this warning may cause serious injury or death. There is no specific mounting orientation required for the horn. For the required spacing between horns, refer to the local fire alarm code. Model 450E Electronic Horn...
3/4" and one 1/2" tapped openings to accommodate 3/4" and 1/2" conduit. When mounting the horn on the Model WB, use the provided #8-32 x 1-5/8" screws. Torque the mounting screws 12 in-lb to 16 in-lb (1.4 Nm to 1.8 Nm). Model 450E Electronic Horn...
5. Remove burrs and smooth the edges of the holes. 6. Secure the horn and gasket to the panel with the four supplied #8-32 x 1-5/8" screw and Keps nuts. Torque the mounting screws 12 in-lb to 16 in-lb (1.4 Nm to 1.8 Nm). Model 450E Electronic Horn...
Product returns for credit require a return authorization from your local distributor prior to returning the product to Federal Signal. Please contact your distributor for assistance. A product is qualified to be returned for credit when the following conditions are met: Model 450E Electronic Horn...
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Defective products that are returned within the warranty period will be repaired or replaced at Federal Signal’s sole discretion. Defective products do not include those products with lamp failure. Circumstances other than those listed above will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. Model 450E Electronic Horn...
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Industrial Systems 2645 Federal Signal Drive • University Park, IL 60484-3167 708-534-4756 Tel: Fax: 708-534-4852 • Email: elp@federalsignal.com www.federalsignal-indust.com...
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