Code 3 Banshee - Manual (Page 2)

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The Banshee Siren is designed to be used as a secondary acoustical warning device. It is not certified to meet SAE J1849 or
California Title 13. The Banshee must be installed with a primary siren that is compliant to all state and local regulations. When
installed properly with a compliant primary siren system, the Banshee will provide additional warning effectiveness.
Sirens are an integral part of an effective audio/visual emergency warning system. However, sirens are only short range secondary
warning devices. The use of a siren does not insure that all drivers can or will observe or react to an emergency warning signal,
particularly at long distances or when either vehicle is traveling at a high rate of speed. Sirens should only be used in a combination with
effective warning lights and never relied upon as a sole warning signal. Never take the right of way for granted. It is your responsibility
to be sure you can proceed safely before entering an intersection driving against traffic, or responding at a high rate of speed.
The effectiveness of this warning device is highly dependent upon correct mounting and wiring. Read and follow the manufacturer’s
instructions before installing this device. The vehicle operator should check the equipment daily to insure that all features of the
device operate correctly.
To be effective, sirens must produce high sound levels that potentially can inflict hearing damage. Installers should be warned to
wear hearing protection, clear bystanders from the area and not to operate the siren indoors during testing. Vehicle operators and
occupants should assess their exposure to siren noise and determine what steps, such as consultation with professionals or use
of hearing protection should be implemented to protect their hearing. Refer to federal, state and local guidelines to determine safe
practices. The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (www.osha.gov) provides information in OSHA Standard 1910.95.
This equipment is intended for use by authorized personnel only. It is the user’s responsibility to understand and obey all laws
regarding emergency warning devices. The user should check all applicable city, state and federal laws and regulations.
Code 3, Inc., assumes no liability for any loss resulting from the use of this warning device.
Proper installation is vital to the performance of the siren and the safe operation of the emergency vehicle. It is important to recognize
that the operator of the emergency vehicle is under psychological and physiological stress caused by the emergency situation. The
siren system should be installed in such a manner as to: A) Not reduce the acoustical performance of the system, B) Limit as much
as practical the noise level in the passenger compartment of the vehicle, C) Place the controls within convenient reach of the operator
so that he can operate the system without losing eye contact with the roadway.
Emergency warning devices often require high electrical voltages and/or currents. Properly protect and use caution around live
electrical connections. Grounding or shorting of electrical connections can cause high current arcing, which can cause personal injury
and/or severe vehicle damage, including fire.
PROPER INSTALLATION COMBINED WITH OPERATOR TRAINING IN THE PROPER USE OF EMERGENCY WARNING DEVICES
IS ESSENTIAL TO INSURE THE SAFETY OF EMERGENCY PERSONNEL AND THE PUBLIC.
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Standard Features
The Banshee Siren includes the following standard features:
- All inputs can be configured for positive or negative activation.
- Three Low Frequency Tones (Synchronized 1/2 Frequency, Low Frequency Yelp and Low Frequency Wail).
- Eight Low Frequency Time Out settings (7.5, 15, 22.5, 30, 37.5, 45, 52.5 and 60 seconds).
- Unique old fashion CommandAlert tone.
- Operates as secondary amp in a Z3 Siren system.
- Eight individual tones for each of the Z3 tone push-buttons (Wail, Yelp, Hyper-Yelp 1, Hyper-Yelp 2, Hi-Lo 1, Hi-Lo 2, Hyper-Lo 1, Hyper-Lo 2).
- Universal Dual Tone operation with most industry standard sirens.
- Eight Universal Dual Tones (Wail, Yelp, Hyper-Yelp 1, Hyper-Yelp 2, Hi-Lo 1, Hi-Lo 2, Hyper-Lo 1, Hyper-Lo 2).
- Electronic Air Horn Tone or Yelp Stop Tone.
Introduction
The Banshee Siren is an electronic siren that has been designed as a secondary acoustical warning device to provide Low Frequency Tones,
Universal Dual Tones and Electronic Air Horn Tones all in one product. The Banshee Siren uses microprocessor based circuitry and MOSFET
technology providing a reliable siren for use in all types of emergency vehicles. It will work directly with the Z3 Siren system as a secondary amp. It
can also work with most industry standard sirens, allowing almost any siren system to become a Dual Tone system with Low Frequency capabilities
and an Electronic Air Horn. All features can be quickly configured by setting the easy to access DIP switches.
! IMPORTANT WARNINGS TO USERS OF SIRENS: “Wail” and “Yelp” tones are in some cases (such as the state of California)
the only recognized siren tones for calling for the right of way. Ancillary tones such as “Air Horn”, “Hi-Lo”, “Hyper-Yelp”, and
“Hyper-Lo” in some cases do not provide as high a sound pressure level. It is recommended that these tones be used in a
secondary mode to alert motorists to the presence of multiple emergency vehicles or to the momentary shift from the primary
tone as an indication of the imminent presence of any emergency vehicle.
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