INSTALLATION AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FEDERAL SIGNAL
FIREBALL® MODELS FB24STHI and FB24STHI-024C-CN
VISUAL SIGNAL APPLIANCES FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED
It is important to follow all instructions shipped with this product. This device is to be installed
by a trained electrician who is thoroughly familiar with and will follow all applicable national and local
codes in the country of use.
This device should be considered a part of the warning system and not the entire warning
system.
The selection of the mounting location for the device, its controls and the routing of the wiring
is to be accomplished under the direction of the facilities engineer and the safety engineer. In addition,
listed below are some other important safety instructions and precautions you should follow:
• Read and understand all instructions before installing or operating this equipment.
• Never alter the unit in any manner. Safety may be compromised if additional openings or
other alterations are made to the unit.
• Do not connect this light to the system when power is on.
• After the installation, ensure that the set screw and threaded joints are properly tightened.
• Keep the unit tightly closed when in operation.
• After testing is complete, provide a copy of these instructions to all operating personnel.
• Establish a procedure to routinely check the light installation for integrity and proper operation.
Failure to follow all safety precautions and instructions may result in property damage, serious
injury, or death.
I.
INTRODUCTION
The Models FB24STHI and FB24STHI-024C-CN strobe lights are visual signaling
appliances for the hearing impaired for indoor use on a wall or ceiling in a nonsleeping area. In
addition, the units comply with the TYPE 4X (watertight and corrosion resistant) and IP66 (dust-
tight and heavy seas) enclosure requirements. For the light dispersion pattern, see Table 2 on page 18.
Operational Voltage
On-Axis Candelas
Flashes/minute
Frequency, Hz
Inrush Current, A
Peak Current, A
RMS Current, A
SAFETY MESSAGE TO INSTALLERS,
USERS AND MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL
Electrical Ratings
Table 1
24 Vdc
15
75
DC
2.0
0.75
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