Important Remarks - Federal Signal VAMA FA-702DF Manual Del Usuario

People's lives depend on your safe installation of our products. It is important to read,
understand and follow all instructions shipped with this product and the related add-on products.
In addition, listed below are some other important safety instructions and precautions you should
follow:
•To properly install this product: you must have a good understanding of automotive electrical
procedures and systems, along with proficiency in the installation and use of safety warning
equipment.
•When drilling into a vehicle structure, be sure that both sides of the surface are clear of anything
that could be damaged. Remove all burrs from drilled holes. To prevent electrical shorts, grommet
all drilled holes through which wiring passes.
•A light / sound system is a high current device. In order for it to function properly, a separate
ground connection must be made. If practical, it should be connected to the negative battery
terminal. At a minimum, it may be attached to a solid metal body or chassis part that will provide
an effective ground path as long as the equipment is to be used.
•High voltages are present inside the strobe light equipped models during and after operation.
Ensure that power is disconnected and wait at least ten minutes before removing the dome.
•Locate the equipment so the VEHICLE and CONTROLS can be operated safely under all
driving conditions.
•You should frequently inspect the equipment to ensure that it is operating properly and that it is
securely attached to the vehicle.
•File these instructions in a safe place and refer to them when maintaining and reinstalling the
product.
Failure to follow all safety precautions and instructions may result in property damage, serious
injury, or death to you or to others.

IMPORTANT REMARKS

Do not invert polarity of the power supply cables. Follow the wiring diagrams that are shown in
this manual.
Terminal J1.1A: POSITIVE BATTERY.
Terminal J1.1B: NEGATIVE BATTERY.
If polarity of the power supply cables has been inverted, the fuse that is in the inside of the power
supply will have to be substituted. To find it, please check in the "COMPONENTS SITUATION"
drawing, at the end of this Manual.
Connect the feeding cables directly to the battery or to a good source next to it. Protect the
installation with a "F" fuse (see wiring diagram) situated as near to the battery connection as possible.
SAFETY MESSAGE TO INSTALLERS
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