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Your hearing and the hearing of others, in or close to your ve-
hicle, could be damaged by loud sounds. This can occur from
short exposures to very loud sounds, or from longer exposures
to moderately loud sounds. For hearing conservation guidance,
refer to federal, state, or local recommendations. OSHA Stan-
dard 1910.95 offers guidance on "Permissible Noise Exposure."
•
Optimum sound propagation will be reduced if Backup Alarm be-
comes clogged with a foreign substance such as mud or snow.
While cleaning, ensure that foreign material is not packed into
the sound ports.
•
Although your warning system is operating properly, it may not
alert everyone. People may not hear, see, or heed your warning
signal. You must recognize this fact and continue to operate your
vehicle cautiously.
•
Testing the backup alarm should be listed on the daily mainte-
nance report. The alarms on operating vehicles must be tested
each day prior to the operating the vehicles. Results of this test
must be recorded in the maintenance file.
•
Notify your supervisor that people operating this equipment MUST
check for proper operation at the beginning of every shift.
•
It is important that you fully understand how to safely operate this
warning system before use.
EC Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer's Name:
Manufacturer's Address:
declares that the Product
Type of Equipment:
Model Number(s):
conforms to the following Standards:
EMC:
Federal Signal Corporation
2645 Federal Signal Drive
University Park, IL 60466
U.S.A.
Class III, Audible Signal Device
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EN 50082-1 : 1992
EN 50082-2 : 1992
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