Section I: Site Selection - Whelen Engineering Company WPS-2900 Series Installation Manual

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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