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Model MB1 LED Message Board
Federal Signal
www.fedsig.com
Safety Message to Operators of Warning Light Equipment
Safety Message to Operators of Warning Light Equipment
People’s lives depend on your safe use of our products. Listed below are some important
safety instructions and precautions you should follow:
• Do not attempt to activate or deactivate the light system control while driving in a
hazardous situation.
• Although your warning system is operating properly, it may not be completely
effective. People may not see or heed your warning signal. You must recognize this
fact and continue driving cautiously.
• Situations may occur that obstruct your warning signal when natural and man-made
objects are between your vehicle and others, such as raising your hood or trunk lid. If
these situations occur, be especially careful.
• All effective sirens and horns produce loud sounds that may cause, in certain
situations, permanent hearing loss. You and your passengers should consider taking
appropriate safety precautions, such as wearing hearing protection.
• In order to be an effective warning device, this product produces bright light that can
be hazardous to your eyesight when viewed at a close range. Do not stare directly
into this lighting product at a close range, or permanent damage to your eyesight may
occur.
• It is important that you fully understand how to safely operate this warning system
before use.
• Operate your vehicle and its light/sound system in accordance with your department’s
Standard Operating Procedures.
• If a selected function does not perform properly or if any of the lamps remain illuminated
when the control is off, disconnect the power connector from the control unit and
contact the nearest service center.
• At the start of your shift, ensure that the entire warning light system and the siren
system is securely attached and operating properly.
• Suction cup mounting is for temporary applications only. The unit should be removed
from the window and stored securely when not in use. Temperature changes and
sunlight can cause suction cups to lose holding power. Periodically check the unit to
ensure that the suction cups have a firm grip on the mounting surface. An improperly
secured light could fall off of the vehicle causing injury and damage.
• The holding power of magnetic mounting systems is dependent upon surface finish,
surface flatness, and thickness of the steel mounting surface. Therefore, to promote
proper magnetic mounting:
• Keep the mounting surface and magnets clean, dry, and free of foreign particles
that prevent good surface contact.
• Ensure that mounting surface is flat.
• Do not use a magnet mounting system on vehicles with vinyl tops.
• To prevent sliding of light assembly on mounting surface, avoid quick acceleration
and hard stops.
Failure to follow these precautions may result in property damage, serious injury, or death.
