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Installation and Maintenance Instructions

Model 371ST-250 Strobe Light

Figure 1

  Mounting options

371ST-250 LIGHT

ASSEMBLY

PIPE MOUNT

PIPE MOUNT

SURFACE MOUNT

GASKET

MOUNTING

SURFACE

1/4" FLATWASHERS

DRILL THREE 9/32"
(7.143 mm) HOLES

1/4" SCREWS

1" NPT

PIPE

290A3948B

Pipe Mounting the Light

Attach the light to the 1-inch NPT pipe by threading the light 
clockwise on the pipe (Figure 1). For information on making 
the electrical connections, see “Wiring the Light on page 9.” 

Surface Mounting the Light

To mount the light on a flat surface:

1.

  Using the

 gasket as a template, scribe four drill-position 

marks on the mounting surface (Figure 1).

2.

  Drill a 9/32" (7.1 mm) diameter hole at each of the outside 

drill position marks for mounting. 

3.

  Drill or punch a 1-3/8" (34.9 mm) diameter hole at the 

center drill-position mark for the wire entry. 

Summary of Contents for Commander 371ST-250

Page 1: ...256820E REV E 811 Printed in U S A Commander Strobe Warning Light Model 371ST 250 Installation and Maintenance Manual...

Page 2: ...warning sirens and controllers manufactured by Federal Warning Sys tems are warranteed for two years on parts and one year on labor No agent employee representative or distributor of Seller has any au...

Page 3: ...e Mounting the Light 8 Wiring the Light 9 Safety Messages to Maintenance Personnel 11 Replacing the Flash Tube 12 Cleaning the Dome 14 Getting Service Assistance and Parts 14 Repair Service 14 Technic...

Page 4: ...4 Model 371ST 250 Strobe Light Contents Figures Figure 1 Mounting options 8 Figure 2 Dome and lens assembly removed 10 Figure 3 Flash tube replacement 13...

Page 5: ...re 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 Rea...

Page 6: ...used for side entry wiring Installation can be surface or 1 inch NPT pipe mount Optional wall and corner mount brackets are available for the 371ST The Commander is rated Type 4X IP66 watertight dust...

Page 7: ...d by a flashing light during its light pulse 2 ECP Effective Candela is the intensity that would appear to an observer if the light were burning steadily Table 2 Dimensions Height 11 38 in 289 0 mm Di...

Page 8: ...1 inch NPT pipe by threading the light clockwise on the pipe Figure 1 For information on making the electrical connections see Wiring the Light on page 9 Surface Mounting the Light To mount the light...

Page 9: ...e supply circuit If you are using conduit side entries or if you are using the housing as a junction box perform the following steps 1 Disassemble the light a Remove the dome assembly by grasping the...

Page 10: ...igure 2 Dome and lens assembly removed DOME ASSEMBLY DIE CAST RING GASKET GROUND SCREW STROBE SPINNING ASSEMBLY SCREWS 10 HEX HEAD 3 BASE TURN DIE CAST RING COUNTER CLOCKWISE TO REMOVE 290A3949B A CON...

Page 11: ...t system must be done with the power turned off Any maintenance to the light system must be performed by a trained electrician in accordance with NEC CEC Guidelines and local codes Never alter the uni...

Page 12: ...he lamp to cool and the internal high voltages to discharge 2 Remove the dome assembly by grasping the die cast ring attached to the dome and turning it counter clockwise NOTE If the dome assembly is...

Page 13: ...handling them Halogen and strobe lamps are also pressurized and if broken can result in flying glass Always wear gloves and eye protection when handling these devices Failure to follow this caution ma...

Page 14: ...e Dome NOTE Maintenance procedures sometimes require fixtures to be hosed down for good housekeeping The electrical circuit should be turned off prior to hosing down the light Clean the dome periodica...

Page 15: ...ssembly Red K8459126 02 Fresnel Lens Clear K8422B428 Gasket Dome Ring K8459123 Gasket Surface Mount K8459127 Flash Tube K149122 Printed Circuit Board Assembly 250 Vdc K2001070 Table 4 Accessories Desc...

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