Federal Signal Corporation Visalert VALS Manual

Model VALS
Visalert Strobe Light on Horns and Speakers
®
256886 Rev I2 0623
Limited Warranty: This product's limited warranty can be
found at www.fedsig.com/SSG-Warranty
SAFETY MESSAGES TO INSTALLERS AND USERS
Products should be installed by a licensed electrician and
follow all safety instructions. Failure to do so may result
in property damage, serious injury, or death.
• Read and understand all instructions before
installing or operating this equipment.
• Disconnect power before installation or
maintenance.
• In order to be an effective warning device, this
product produces bright light that can be hazardous
to your eyesight. The possibility exists that rapid
flashing lights could induce photosensitive epilepsy.
Do not stare directly at the light.
• Establish a procedure to routinely check the light
system for proper activation and operation.
OVERVIEW - This sheet provides the user with
instructions for the installation of Strobe Warning Lights
on horns and speakers. All instructions assume that
mounting provisions have been completed and electrical
power has been routed to the installation site.
The warning light can be weatherproofed by installing
the supplied gasket. The audible signal or adapter plate
should be weatherproofed by using the proper electrical
box.
Unpacking the Device: After unpacking the device,
examine it for damage and verify parts. If a part is
missing or damaged, do not attempt to install, and
contact Federal Signal Customer Support.
Installing the Device
Installing on Adapter Plate
Use only 14 to 18 AWG wire for power connection. Strip
no more than 0.25-inch of wire insulation from the ends
of the power leads.
1. Insert bushing (supplied) into adapter plate. Route
power leads through the slot in the BCL or SFL
Adaptor Plate, as shown in Figure 1.
:
B
C
2. Snap the front cover of the light off. Route power
leads through board assembly as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2 Route power leads
3. Connect the power leads to the terminals of the two
position connector by inserting the stripped ends of
the wire into the connector as far as they can travel,
polarity MUST be observed on DC units. Make sure
supply lead insulation is flush with connector. If
stranded wire is used, be sure that there are no
loose strands outside the connector plug that could
touch the adjacent lead and cause a short circuit.
4. Replace cover on light, lens should snap onto board
assembly.
5. Attach the light to the adapter plate, using two of
the 8-32 screws and nuts supplied.
6. Attach the adapter plate to the 4-inch electrical box
with two 8-32 screws.
Figure 1 Exploded view
A
A. 4" Electrical Box
B. #8-32 nuts (2)
C. SFL plate or BCL
D. #8-32 screws (4)
E. Light
C
D
A
A. Back view
B. Up
C. Mounting position
plate as required
E
290A1707-01
B
C
290A2558-04B