FireBeam and MagnaBeam Halogen Warning Lights · 1 Strip, Velcro Loop 8550A100 1 Strip, Velcro Hook 8550A101 1 Magnet Assembly 8550A012 Overview of the Warning Lights The Federal

FireBeam® and MagnaBeam®

Halogen Warning Lights

2561024CREV. C 810Printed in U.S.A.

Installation and Maintenance Manual for Models FB3SM,

FB3COMP, and FB4SM

Models FB3SM, FB3COMP, and FB4SM 3

Contents

Safety Messages to Installers, Maintenance Personnel, and Users 5

Unpacking the Product .........................................................................6

Overview of the Warning Lights ..........................................................7

Mounting the Warning Light ...............................................................9

Mounting the Light with the Pivot Bracket.............................................9

Mounting the Light with the Magnet ....................................................11

Connecting the Light to the Power Source .......................................13

Selecting a Flash Rate .........................................................................13

Maintaining and Servicing the Warning Light ................................13

Cleaning the Dome ...............................................................................14

Cleaning the Reflector ...........................................................................15

Greasing the Gears ................................................................................15

Replacing the Lamp ..............................................................................15

Testing the Installation .......................................................................17

Ordering Replacement Parts .............................................................18

Getting Technical Support and Service ............................................19

Returning a Product to Federal Signal .............................................19

Models FB3SM, FB3COMP, and FB4SM4

■ Installation and Maintenance Manual

Figures

Figure 1 Assembled mounting brackets ................................................9

Figure 2 Base and nameplate ..............................................................10

Figure 3 Light mounted with pivot bracket .........................................11

Figure 4 Light mounted with magnet ..................................................12

Figure 5 Removing the dome ..............................................................16

Figure 6 Removing the lamp ...............................................................17

TablesTable 1 Mounting kit contents ...............................................................7

Table 2 Warning light specifications .....................................................8

Table 3 UF7 Hex Mirror Specifications ................................................8

Table 4 UF7 Hex Mirror Specifications ..............................................18


Installation and Maintenance Manual ■

Safety Messages to Installers, Maintenance Personnel, and Users

People’s lives depend on your proper 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:

• Toproperlyinstallthislight,youmusthaveagoodunderstandingofautomotiveelectricalproceduresandsystems,alongwithproficiencyintheinstallationanduseofsafetywarningequipment.

• Tobeaneffectivewarningdevice,anemergencywarningsystemproducesbrightlightthatcanbehazardoustoyoureyesightwhenviewedatacloserange.Donotstaredirectlyintothelightsatacloserangeorpermanentdamagetoyoureyesightmayoccur.

• Donotinstallequipmentorroutewiringinthedeploymentpathofanairbag.Failuretoobservethiswarningwillreducetheeffectivenessoftheairbagorpotentiallydislodgetheequipment,causingseriousinjurytoyouorothers.

• Forthelighttofunctionproperly,aseparategroundconnectionmustbemade.Ifpractical,itshouldbeconnectedtothenegativebattery terminal. At a minimum, it may be attached to a solid metal bodyorchassispartthatwillprovideaneffectivegroundpathaslongasthelightsystemistobeused.

• Ifavehicleseatisremoved,verifywiththevehiclemanufactureriftheseatneedstoberecalibratedforproperairbagdeployment.

• Whendrillingintoavehiclestructure,besurethatbothsidesofthesurfaceareclearofanythingthatcouldbedamaged.Removeallburrsfromdrilledholes.Topreventelectricalshorts,grommetalldrilledholesthroughwhichwiringisrun.

• Neverattempttoinstallaftermarketequipmentthatconnectstothevehiclewiringwithoutreviewingavehiclewiringdiagramavailable from the vehicle manufacturer. Insure that your installation will not effect vehicle operation or mandated safety



functionsorcircuits.Alwayscheckthevehicleforproperoperationafter installation.

• LocatethecontrolssotheVEHICLEandCONTROLScanbeoperatedsafelyunderalldrivingconditions.

• Donotattempttoactivateordeactivatethelightcontrolwhiledrivinginahazardouscondition.

• Althoughyourwarningsystemisoperatingproperly,itmaynot be completely effective. People may not see or heed your warningsignal.Youmustrecognizethisfactandcontinuedrivingcautiously.

• Also,situationsmayoccurwhichobstructyourwarningsignalwhennaturalandman-madeobjectsarebetweenyourvehicleandothers,suchasraisingyourhoodortrunklid.Ifthesesituationsoccur, be especially careful.

• Tobeaneffectivewarningdevice,anemergencywarningsystemproducesbrightlightthatcanbehazardoustoyoureyesightwhenviewedatcloserange.Donotstaredirectlyintothelightsatcloserangeorpermanentdamagetoyoureyesightmayoccur.

• Youshouldfrequentlyinspectthelighttoensurethatitisoperatingproperly and that it is securely attached to the vehicle.

• Filetheseinstructionsinasafeplaceandrefertothemwheninstallingand/orreinstallingtheproduct.

Failuretofollowallsafetyprecautionsandinstructionsmayresultinpropertydamage,seriousinjury,ordeath.

UnpackingtheProduct

Afterunpackingtheproduct,inspectitfordamagethatmayhaveoccurredintransit.Ifithasbeendamaged,donotattempttoinstalloroperateit.Fileaclaimimmediatelywiththecarrier,statingtheextentofdamage.Carefullycheckallenvelopes,shippinglabels,andtagsbeforeremovingordestroyingthem.EnsurethatthepartslistedinTable1onpage7)areincludedinthepackage.Ifyouaremissinganyparts,contactCustomerSupportat1-800-264-3578,7AMto5PM,MondaythroughFriday(CT).



Table 1 Mounting kit contents

Qty. Description Part No.

2 Screw, 10-32, Torx® Pan Hd., Taptite 7011162-06

2 Screw, Hex Hd., #10 Hi-Lo 7017A034-08

2 Lockwasher, External Tooth 7075A026

1 Adhesive Pad 8550A031

2 Mounting Brackets, Pivoting 8550161

1 Strip, Velcro Loop 8550A100

1 Strip, Velcro Hook 8550A101

1 Magnet Assembly 8550A012

Overview of the Warning Lights

TheFederalSignalModelFireBeam®andModelMagnaBeam®arecompact,highly-visiblehalogenwarninglightsforvolunteerfire,commandvehicles,lawenforcement,andutilityusers.Eachlightweightunitfeaturesapolycarbonatebaseandasnap-onLexandome,whichenablestheusertoservicethebeaconquicklywithouttheuseoftools.Forincreasedeffectivenessandflexibility,snap-on,coloredhalf-domes(ModelFB3C)areavailable.Thesehalf-domescanbeusedindividuallyorback-to-backinpairsandsnapeasilyintoplaceoveracleardome.

TheFireBeamModelFB3COMPhasa95FPMflashrateTheFireBeamModelFB3SMfeaturesaconvenientslideswitchthatenablesyoutochooseanoperatingspeedof95or175flashesperminute.Theeconomicalsinglespeedmodelsareavailablewitheither95or175flashesperminute(ModelsFB3MEandFB3MEF).AllFireBeamlightmodelsareavailablein12-voltversionsandincludeamagneticmount,cigarettelighterplugwithLEDindicatoron/offswitchandblackhalf-domecoverthatpreventsbackflash.

TheMagnaBeam(ModelFB4SM)isanoscillatingwarninglightwitha76-degreesweep.Twoflashrates(180FPMand280FPM)areselectablewithabuilt-inswitch.The55Whalogenlampprovidesexcellentlightoutput.

ModelsFB3SMandFB4SMhavea10-footpowercordwithacigarettelighter/12Vplug.Installationinstructionsandmountinghardwareare



providedforbothpivotbracketmountingandmagneticmounting.TheModelFB3COMPdoesnotincludethe10-footpowercordormountingkitandhardware.

Foroptimumperformance,theoptionalUF7hex-mirrorincreasestheflashratebyseven,creating1,225flashesperminutewhenthelightisoperatingathighspeedand665flashesperminuteatstandardspeed.

Table 2 Warning light specifications

Electrical Physical

Voltage: 12.8 Vdc Length 5.1 in (13 cm)

Lamp: Halogen (H) Width 4.8 in (12.2 cm)

Current: 4.3 A Height 3.8 in (9.7 cm)

Candela: 68,000 Shipping Weight 2.0 lb (0.9 kg)

Flash Rates: FireBeam (single and dual speeds):

95 FPM (standard)

175 FPM (fast)

Flash Rates:FB3SMFB3COMPFB4SM

95 FPM and 175 FPM (selectabe)95 FPM180 FPM and 280 FPM (selectable)

Approvals: SAE-W3-92SAE J845 specification for rotating lightsCCR, Title 13, Article 22 (FireBeam)

Table 3 UF7 Hex Mirror Specifications

Length: 13.3 in (33.8 cm)

Width: 4.6 in (11.7 cm)

Height: 4.1 in (10.4 cm)

Shipping Weight 2.0 lb (0.9 kg)



Mounting the Warning Light

Thissectiondescribeshowtomountthewarninglightusingtwooptions:

◆ PivotbracketmountingusingthebracketandVelcrostripsfromthemountingkit

◆ Magneticmountingusingthemagnetfromthekit

AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT–Do not install equipment or route wiring in the deployment path of an airbag. Failure to observe this warning will reduce the effectiveness of the airbag or potentially dislodge the equipment, causing serious injury to you or others.

Mounting the Light with the Pivot BracketThepivotbracketallowsawidevarietyofmountingpositions.Tomountthelightwiththebracket:

1. Usethebracketholesthatprovidetheappropriateheightfortheinstallation,andassemblethebracketsusingthetwo10-32x3/8"TorxPanHd.Taptitescrewsandlockwashers.EnsurethatthelockwashersarebetweenthelegsofthebracketsandthatthelegofeachbracketwiththeextrudedholeisfacingtheinsideasshowninFigure1.Donottightenthescrewsatthistime.

Figure 1 Assembled mounting brackets

290A3465-01

SCREW, #10-32 x 3/8"TYPE TT, TORX PAN HD.

MOUNTINGBRACKET

MOUNTINGBRACKET

LOCKWASHER

EXTRUDED HOLE



2. SeeFigure2.Notethenameplateonthebottomofthelightassembly,whichindicatesthelocationsforthemountingholesforthebrackets.Selectthepropermountingholesforthepivotbracket.

3. Securetheassembledpivotbrackettothelightassemblyusingthetwo#10Hi-Loscrews.

Figure 2 Base and nameplate

BASE(BOTTOM VIEW)NAMEPLATE

CAUTION: USE 55W LAMP ONLY

BRACKET

BRACKET

MTG. HOLE

MTG. HOLE

MTG. HOLE

MAGNETMODEL:

SERIES:

FB3

A

12 VOLTS DC

4.3 AMPS

U.S. PATENTS - D330,687& 5,207,496

SAE-W3-92

UNIVERSITY PARK, IL

FEDERAL SIGNAL CORP.

FireBeam

290A3466-01

P

FOREIGN PATENTS - JP 2574571 & MX 179218

AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT–Do not install equipment or route wiring in the deployment path of an airbag. Failure to observe this warning will reduce the effectiveness of the airbag or potentially dislodge the equipment, causing serious injury to you or others.

4. SeeFigure3onpage11andestablishamountingpositionappropriate for the installation. After you establish the mountingposition,tightenthescrewsonthepivotbracket.

PROPERLY PREPARE MOUNTING SURFACES–The surfaces to which the adhesive pads are applied must be clean and dry for proper adhesion. If necessary, use isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) and water to clean the mounting surfaces.

5. Peel the release paper from one side of the adhesive pad and applythepadtothebracketsurface.Pressthepadfirmlyagainstthebrackettomakesurethatthepadadheresproperly.



DO NOT MOUNT ON VINYL DASH–Mounting the warning light directly against the vinyl dash is NOT RECOMMENDED because the light could fall off, causing injury or damage. Use the mounting brackets (lower position) and the Velcro hook-and-loop strips.

6. Peel the release paper from the other side of the pad and attach thebracketassemblytothemountingsurface.Ensurethattheassemblyadheresfirmlytothemountingsurface.

7. If applicable, installer-supplied screws may be used to secure thelighttothemountingsurface.

Figure 3 Light mounted with pivot bracket

290A3467-01

PIVOT BRACKET

ADHESIVE PAD

MOUNTING SURFACE

Mounting the Light with the Magnet

LIGHT COULD FALL OFF–Magnetic mounting provides a temporary mounting method for most installations. However, it is not intended for use on a moving vehicle. Moving the vehicle with the light mounting via the magnet could cause the light to fall off of the vehicle causing injury or damage.

Theholdingpowerofmagneticmountingsystemsisdependentuponsurfacefinish,surfaceflatness,andthicknessofthesteelmountingsurface.Therefore,topromotepropermagneticmounting:



◆ Themountingsurfaceandmagnetsmustbekeptclean,dry,andfreeofforeignparticlesthatpreventgoodsurfacecontact.

◆ Ensurethatthemountingsurfaceisflat.

◆ Themagnetmountingsystemshouldnotbeusedonvehicleswith vinyl tops.

◆ Topreventslidingoflightassemblyonthemountingsurface,quickaccelerationandhardstopsshouldbeavoided.

◆ Ifthelightistobehelddirectlytotheroofbythemagnet,ensurethatthepowercableisnotunderthemagnet.

ThesuppliedVelcrohook-and-loopstripsarealsosuitableformountingthewarninglightonaflatnon-metallicsurface.

1. SeeFigure2onpage10.Notethenameplateonthebottomofthelightassembly,whichindicatesthelocationforthemountingholeforthemagnet.

2. SeeFigure4.Fromtheundersideofthemagnet,insertthe#10Hi-Loscrewthroughthemagnetandintothepropermountingholeinthebottomofthelightassembly.Securelythescrew.

3. Placethelightassemblyonalevelsteelsurface.Ensurethatthelightisplacedtopromotemaximumcoverageandrangeofthelight’swarningsignal.

Figure 4 Light mounted with magnet

NAMEPLATE

#10 HI-LO HEX WSH.HEAD SCREW

CAUTION: USE 55W LAMP ONLY

BRACKET

BRACKET

MTG. HOLE

MTG. HOLE

MTG. HOLE

MAGNETMODEL:

SERIES:

FB3

A

12 VOLTS DC

4.3 AMPS

U.S. PATENTS - D330,687& 5,207,496

SAE-W3-92

UNIVERSITY PARK, IL

FEDERAL SIGNAL CORP.

FireBeam

290A3468-01

P

FOREIGN PATENTS - JP 2574571 & MX 179218

MAGNET

BASE(BOTTOM VIEW)



Connecting the Light to the Power Source

Toconnectthelight,inserttheplugontheendofthepowercordintothecigarettelighteror12Vsocket.

Ifyouareusingthecigarettelighteror12Vsocketasapowersourceforthelight,FederalSignalrecommendsreplacingtheoriginalfuseforthelighteror12Vcircuitwithan8Afuse.Afteryoureplacetheoriginalfuse,devicesrequiringmorethan8Awillcausefailureofthecigarettelighter/12Vcircuitfuse,andthereforeshouldnotbepluggedintothecigarettelighter/12Vsocket.Disregardthisrecommendationforunitsthathaveaplugwithabuilt-in8Afuse(accessiblebypressingandturningthetipcontactcounterclockwise).

Ifyouareconnectingdirectlytothepowersourceinsteadofthecigarettelighter/12Vsocket,youmustinstallanin-linefuseholderandeight-amperefuse(installer-supplied)intheribbed,positiveleadofthepower cord.

Selecting a Flash Rate

Selecttheflashratebyoperatingtheswitchlocatedontherearofthelightassembly.Viewingthelightfromtherear,theleftswitchpositionisthe175FPM(280FPMfortheFB4)rate,andtherightswitchpositionisthe95FPM(180FPMfortheFB4)rate.

LIGHT HAZARDS—To be an effective warning device, an emergency warning system produces bright light that can be hazardous to your eyesight when viewed at a close range. Do not stare directly into the lights at a close range or permanent damage to your eyesight may occur.

Maintaining and Servicing the Warning Light

Establishingaregularmaintenancescheduleforthewarninglightextendsthelifeofthelightandensuressafety.Periodicallycheckthatthelightoperatesproperlyandthatallmountinghardwareissecurelyfastenedtothevehicle.Also,inspectthedomesandreflectorsforcracks,crazing(hairlinecracks),discoloration,andotherdefects.



Foralistofreplacementpartswithpartnumbers,seeTable4onpage18.Forproductsupportandservice,seepage19.

CRAZING/CHEMICALS–Cracked, crazed, or faded domes or reflectors reduce the light output and the effectiveness of the lighting system. Domes or reflectors showing this kind of aging must be replaced. Failure to follow this warning may cause bodily injury or death.

CRAZING/CLEANING SOLUTIONS—The use of cleaning solutions, such as strong detergents, solvents, and petroleum products, can cause crazing (hairline cracks) of the dome and reflector. To clean the reflector, use a soft, damp cloth. To clean the dome, use a soft cloth and a solution of water and a mild detergent. Failure to follow this warning can damage them, reducing the effectiveness of the lighting system, which may result in injury or death.

Cleaning the DomeDirtontheplasticdomesreducestheeffectivenessofthewarninglight.Periodiccleaningnotonlymaintainstheeffectivenessofthewarninglight,butprolongsthelifeofthedomes.

Tocleanthedome.

1. Rinsethedomeswithlukewarmwatertoloosendirtanddebris.

2. Useamildsoap,lukewarmwater,andasoftclothtogentlycleantheplasticsurfaces.Toavoiddamagingthereflectors,donot use heavy pressure or caustic, abrasive, or petroleum-based cleaners.

3. Rinseanddrytheplasticsurfaceswithasoftclothtopreventwaterspotting.

Toremovefinescratchesandhaze,useaspecialtyplasticcleaner/polish,suchasPlexus®,andasoftcloth.Youcanalsouseahighqualityautomotivepastecleaner/waxthatisnon-abrasive.



Cleaning the Reflector

MOTOR/WORM GEAR DAMAGE—Turning the reflector by hand may damage motor or worm gear. ALWAYS rotate the light mechanism by rotating the motor shaft.

Dirtonthereflectorreducestheeffectivenessofthewarninglight.Tocleanthereflector:

1. Disconnectpowertothelight.

2. Presstheretaininglatchlocatedontherearofthelightwiththebladeofaflat-bladescrewdriver,andliftthedomeawayfromthe base.

3. Makesurethelampiscool.Useasoft,dampclothtogentlycleantheplasticsurface.Donotuseheavypressureorcaustic,abrasive, or petroleum-based cleaners.

4. Reinstallthedome.

Greasing the GearsApplyafilmoflightgreasetothegearswhennecessary.

Replacing the Lamp


HANDLE HALOGEN LAMP CAREFULLY—Halogen lamps get hot enough to burn you. Always allow the lamps to cool before handling it. Halogen lamps are also pressurized and if broken can result in flying glass. Always wear gloves and eye protection when handling the lamp. Failure to follow this caution may result in personal injury.



DO NOT TOUCH HALOGEN LAMP WITH BARE HANDS—Oil deposits on the glass portion of the halogen lamp can cause the glass to fracture during use. If you are unsure if the glass has been handled without gloves, clean the glass using a soft cloth and isopropyl alcohol before installing the lamp.

1. SeeFigure5.Pressthedomelatchlocatedontherearofthelightwiththebladeofaflatbladescrewdriver,andliftthedome away from the base.

Figure 5 Removing the dome

-+

290A3469-01

+12 Vdc

REFLECTOR

BASE SWITCH

TO REMOVE THE DOME, APPLYINWARD PRESSURE ON DOME

LATCH AND LIFT UP ON THEEND OF DOME

FLAT HEADSCREWDRIVER

MOTOR/WORM GEAR DAMAGE—Forced rotation of the light mechanism will cause damage to the worm gear. ALWAYS rotate the light mechanism by rotating the motor shaft.

2. SeeFigure6onpage17.RotatethereflectoruntiltheC-cliplocated at the base of the lamp can be removed, and remove the C-clipbyslidingitawayfromthereflector.

3. Notetheorientationofthelampandreplacethelamp(PartNo.8440A265-02)withthestraightedgeofthebaseofthelamptowardthereflector(Figure6).

4. Reassemblethelight.



Figure 6 Removing the lamp

290A3470-01

STRAIGHTEDGETOWARDREFLECTOR

LAMPREFLECTOR C-CLIP

SLIDE CLIPOVER LAMPBASE INTOGROOVES ONLAMP SOCKET

Testing the Installation

SOUND HAZARD—All effective sirens and horns produce loud sounds (120 dB) that may cause permanent hearing loss. Always minimize your exposure to siren sound and wear hearing protection. Do not sound the siren indoors or in enclosed areas where you and others will be exposed to the sound.


Aftertestingthewarninglightinstallation,testtheemergencywarningsystemtoensurethatitisoperatingproperly.Alsotestallvehiclefunctions,includinghornoperation,vehiclesafetyfunctions,andvehiclelightingsystemstoensureproperoperation.Ensurethattheinstallationhasnotaffectedthevehicleoperationorchangedanyvehicle safety functions or circuits.



Aftertestingiscomplete,provideacopyoftheseinstructionstotheinstructionalstaffandalloperatingpersonnel.

Donottestthesoundandlightsystemofthevehiclewhiledriving.Operatingthevehiclewarningsystemsmayposeahazardtotheoperatorandotherdriversifthesystemsdonotfunctionasexpected.Testthevehicleonlyinacontrolledenvironment.

Ordering Replacement Parts

Toorderreplacementparts,pleaserefertoTable4andcontactyourlocaldealer/distributoror:

CustomerSupportFederalSignalCorporationPhone:1-800-264-35787AM to5 PM,MondaythroughFriday(CT)

Table 4 Replacement parts

Description Part No.

Dome, Clear 8550137

Dome, Red 8550137-01

Dome, Amber 8550137-02

Dome, Blue 8550137-02

Dome, Green 8550137-04

Lamp 8440A265-02

Cable and Plug Assy. 1751348

FB3 Motor Assy. 8550218-01

Switch, DPDT 122276

P.C. Board Assy. 2001073

Base 8550136

Motor, Band 8550138

Shaft, Oscillating (FB4 only) 8550219

FB4 Motor Assy. 8422568-02

Gear (FB4 only) 8572143

Link, Oscillating (FB4 only) 8550221



Getting Technical Support and Service

Ifyouareexperiencingproblemsandneedservice,pleasecontact:

ServiceDepartmentFederalSignalCorporationPhone:1-800-433-9132Fax:1-800-343-9706Email:[email protected] to5 PM,MondaythroughFriday(CT)

Returning a Product to Federal Signal

BeforereturningaproducttoFederalSignal,call800-264-3578,800-433-9132,or800-824-0254toobtainaReturnedMerchandiseAuthorizationnumber(RMAnumber).Toexpeditetheprocesspleasebepreparedwiththefollowinginformation:

• YourFederalSignalcustomeroraccountnumber.

• Thepurchaseordernumberunderwhichtheitemswerepurchased.

• Theshippingmethod.

• Themodelorpartnumberoftheproductbeingreturned.

• Thequantityofproductsbeingreturned.

• Dropshipinformationasneeded.

• Anyestimaterequired.

WhenyoureceiveyourRMANumber:

• WritetheRMAnumberontheoutsideoftheboxofreturneditems.

• ReferencetheRMAnumberonyourpaperworkinsideofthebox.

• WritetheRMAnumberdown,sothatyoucaneasilycheckonstatusofthereturnedequipment.



SendallmaterialwiththeissuedRMANumberto:

FederalSignalCorporation2645FederalSignalDriveUniversityPark,IL60484-3167Attn:ServiceDepartmentRMA:#__________

800-433-9132800-343-9706(fax)www.fedsig.com

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FireBeam and MagnaBeam Halogen Warning Lights · 1 Strip, Velcro Loop 8550A100 1 Strip, Velcro Hook 8550A101 1 Magnet Assembly 8550A012 Overview of the Warning Lights The Federal