Siren Manuals

[FSThunderboltfan1000]

The City of Sheboygan electrician droped off "Some old literature" So here are the pictures.


Siren Manuals by FSThunderboltfan1000T, on Flickr


Service Parts Index by FSThunderboltfan1000T, on Flickr


2001 Manual by FSThunderboltfan1000T, on Flickr


Siren Manual by FSThunderboltfan1000T, on Flickr


Thunderbolt Manual by FSThunderboltfan1000T, on Flickr


Canadian Model 2 by FSThunderboltfan1000T, on Flickr


Canadian Model 2! by FSThunderboltfan1000T, on Flickr

[murrfarms]

Wow, talk about opening up a time capsule for a couple of those manuals! Been a while since I've seen an original color copy of the old Thunderbolt manual, as well as the one for the 2/5/SD-10/STH-10/STL-10. What does it cover in the "Service Parts Index" manual? Don't think I've seen that one before, at least not with that cover. That was very nice of them to drop those by to you!

[FSThunderboltfan1000]

The City of Sheboygan got the Model 2 down by the lake got repaired at the Sheboygan moter shop back in 08' and the bill was $1723.00!

[FSThunderboltfan1000]

Wow, talk about opening up a time capsule for a couple of those manuals! Been a while since I've seen an original color copy of the old Thunderbolt manual, as well as the one for the 2/5/SD-10/STH-10/STL-10. What does it cover in the "Service Parts Index" manual? Don't think I've seen that one before, at least not with that cover. That was very nice of them to drop those by to you!

Let's say you need a new brush it will tell you the part number. The devices it is for are light bars, Industrial sirens, Civil defence sirens, horns, lights, fire alarms, fire truck sirens, ar af PGA timers, and rcm panels.

[Allertor113]

Wow I always thought the Canadian model 2 was just the ARS name for it, I didn't realize Federal actually called it that. "You can either buy the Model 2 orrrrrrrr the Canadian version!"

[500AT]

Wow I always thought the Canadian model 2 was just the ARS name for it, I didn't realize Federal actually called it that. "You can either buy the Model 2 orrrrrrrr the Canadian version!"

At one time Federal Signal made two different versions of the Model 2. Their was a regular or standard version of this siren, and the extreme cold weather "Canadian" model. To save on production costs, Federal Signal, in the 1970s eliminated the standard edition; thus, making the Canadian version the status quo.

in this photograph, you can see both production units side-by-side. On the left is the standard Model 2, and on the right is the Canadian version. As you can see the housing is clearly different on both models.




The Canadian Model 2 design, made it less likely to freeze up in the winter months. This siren also used anti-icing technology, which prevented the ice from forming on the moving parts. When the temperature fell below a certain point, the rotor would turn slowly, and a heater would come on to keep key components warm. This same technique can be found on many older Federal Signal sirens in northern climates.

[CDV777-1]

To save on production costs, Federal Signal, in the 1970s eliminated the standard edition; thus, making the Canadian version the status quo.

The parts diagram shows the "Canadian Version" as an upside down motor model 2. I always wondered why turning the motor upside down would reduce icing. Are you saying all model 2s were changed to this upside down version after the 1970s?

[holler]

I've owned several 80's model 2's and they were all the standard version.

[500AT]

To save on production costs, Federal Signal, in the 1970s eliminated the standard edition; thus, making the Canadian version the status quo.

The parts diagram shows the "Canadian Version" as an upside down motor model 2. I always wondered why turning the motor upside down would reduce icing. Are you saying all model 2s were changed to this upside down version after the 1970s?

What I meant to say, "Federal Signal, in the 1970s eliminated the standard edition housing; thus, making the Canadian version the status quo."