GP6, GP10 and GP12 Sirens

Installation Instructions
EN
Fig 1. GP6, GP10 & GP12 Sirens - Polar Plot of Sound Output (dBA @ 1m)
345 150 0

15

330

30

145
315

45

140

300

60

135
130

285

75

125
270

GP6 Siren
90

120

255

GP10 Siren
GP12 Siren

105

240

120
225

135
210

Fig. 1

150
195

180

Installation

a. Fix the siren to a firm level base at a minimum height of 3m above the
ground and free of side or top obstructions.

b. For best all round sound propagation, mount the unit at a height of 4.5
to 6m with 50m clear radius all round.

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d. This equipment should only be connected to the supply voltage marked

on the motor rating plate
e. The plastic restraining straps on the rotor should be cut away before
testing siren for the first time.

c. Figure 1 above shows a polar plot of the sound output from the sirens
at 1 metre in ideal free-field conditions

f. WARNING: The equipment should be protected from access by

persons, animals or foreign bodies to avoid injury to persons or damage
to equipment affecting safe use.

Variations of the propagation speed in the air

Attenuation of the sound during propagation
Wind and turbulence of the atmosphere
Obstacles placed in the vicinity of siren and listener.
Ambient noise levels

h. WARNING: Keep well clear of the siren when in operation. Extremely

high noise levels are produced. Unprotected exposure could lead to
permanent hearing damage. Ensure appropriate hearing protection is
used when working in close proximity to the siren.

Note that the propagation of sound in air is affected by the following factors
which must be accounted for when calculating the coverage of the siren:

Typically these losses reduce the sound level by 10dBA for every doubling
of distance from the siren.

g. WARNING: This equipment contains rotating parts. Please ensure that

the retaining straps on the rotor are left in place until the installation is
complete and the equipment is ready to be tested for the first time.

The following table details the typical sound level that can be expected at
various distances from the siren.
Distance in Metres 30
Audibility
dB(A)

GP6

GP10

GP12

106

121

124

100
90

103

107

200
80
93

97

400
70

83

87

800 1000 1500

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the environment and human health. To conform with this directive, electrical
equipment marked with this symbol must not be disposed of in European public
disposal systems. European users of electrical equipment must now return
end-of-life equipment for disposal. Further information can be found on the
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Issue 6.0 (Sept 2011) 18-185845-6

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