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PN P84820J
Copyright 2013 Cooper Wheelock, Inc. dba Cooper Notification
Use this product according to this instruction manual. Please keep this instruction manual for future reference.
GENERAL
Series ASWP appliance is the industry’s first 2-wire horn strobe alarm appliance that provides a selectable continuous or Code 3 horn tone
and continuous strobe when connected directly to the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP), or provides a synchronized Code 3 horn tone and
synchronized strobe when used in conjunction with a Sync Module (SM), Dual Sync Module (DSM) or Cooper Wheelock’s power supplies.
Additionally, Cooper Wheelock’s Multi-High-Candela (ASWP-24MCWH and ASWP-24MCCH) appliances provide two selectable settings
(135/185 or 115/177, respectively). The ASWP Appliances are UL-Listed under Standard 464 for Audible Signal Appliances and Standard
1638 for Visual Signaling Appliances - Private Mode Use. All ASWP models are suitable for outdoor use. For outdoor application the
ASWP must be mounted to the Weatherproof Backbox (WPBB).All ASWP models are UL-Listed to Standard 1971 for Signaling Devices for
the Hearing Impaired when installed indoors. These appliances are also ULC Listed under Standard CAN/ULC-S526-07 for Visual Signal-
ing Appliances and Standard CAN/ULC-S525-07 for Audible Signaling Appliances. The ASWP uses a Xenon flashtube with solid state
circuitry enclosed in a polycarbonate lens to provide maximum visibility and reliability for effective visible signaling.
The ASWP appliance can be field set to provide high (HI) dBA, medium (MED) dBA or low (LO) dBA sound output.
The strobe is designed for use with either filtered DC (VDC) or unfiltered full-wave-rectified (FWR) input voltage. All inputs are polarized for
compatibility with standard reverse polarity supervision of circuit wiring by a FACP.
NOTE:
The Code 3 temporal pattern (½ second on, ½ second off, ½ second on, ½ second off, ½ second on, 1-½ off and repeat) is speci-
fied by ANSI and NFPA 72 for standard emergency evacuation signaling.
The Code 3 Horn should be used only for fire evacuation
signaling and not for any other purpose.
NOTE:
All Canadian installations should be in accordance with the Canadian Standard for the Installation of Fire Alarm Systems, CAN/
ULC-S524 and the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1. Final acceptance is subject to Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
WARNING: Please read these instructions carefully before using this product. Failure to comply with any of the following instruc-
tions, cautions and warnings could result in improper application, installation and/or operation of these products in an emergency
situation, which could result in property damage and serious injury or death to you and/or others.
CAUTION
: Not recommended for use at refrigerator/freezer door entrances or other area with persistent condensation.
SPECIFICATIONS
Table 1A: UL/ULC Models and Ratings
Model
Regulated
Voltage
(VDC/FWR)
Voltage
Range (UL/
ULC)
Candela Ratings
ULC-S526
UL1971
UL1638
(Note 1)
Cold Ambient
(Note 1)
ASWP-2475W
24
16-33
30
30
180
115
ASWP-2475C
24
16-33
15
15
180
115
ASWP-24MCWH
24
16-33
135/185
135/185
135/185
86/118
ASWP-24MCCH
24
16-33
115/177
115/177
115/177
73/113
Table 1B: Maximum RMS Current
Model
Maximum RMS Current w/Hi dBA
(Amps)
Maximum RMS Current w/Med dBA
(Amps)
Maximum RMS Current w/Low dBA
(Amps)
DC
FWR
DC
FWR
DC
FWR
ASWP-2475W
0.168
0.235
0.155
0.225
0.150
0.220
ASWP-2475C
0.168
0.235
0.155
0.225
0.150
0.220
ASWP-24MCCH
0.355/0.480
0.515/0.700
0.340/0.465
0.480/0.675
0.335/0.470
0.460/0.665
ASWP-
24MCWH
0.335/0.460
0.470/0.665
0.340/0.465
0.480/0.675
0.335/0.470
0.460/0.665
1. Note 1. UL1638 is an on axis rating where the following applies:
WARNING: not to be used as a visual public model alarm notifi-
cation appliance. Use UL1971 and ULC-S526 ratings for all public mode applications.
Table 2A: UL/ULC dBA Sound Output at 10 Feet
Description
Volume
Reverberant Per UL 464
Anechoic dBA Per CAN/ULC-S525-07
16.0VDC
24.0VDC
33.0VDC
16.0VDC
24.0VDC
33.0VDC
Continuous
Horn
Low
80
83
86
86
90
91
Medium
85
88
91
91
95
97
High
88
91
93
95
99
100
Code 3 Horn
Low
75
79
82
86
90
91
Medium
80
84
86
91
95
97
High
84
87
90
95
99
100
Table 2B: ULC - Directional Characteristics per CAN/ULC-S525-07
Horizontal Axis
Angle (Reference 90 degrees)
SPL - 101dB
136 degrees
98dB
145 degrees
95dB
180 degrees
90dB
Vertical Axis
Angle (Reference 90 degrees)
SPL - 102dB
113 degrees
99dB
120 degrees
96dB
180 degrees
91dB
NOTES
•
Strobe produces 1 flash per second over the Regulated Voltage range.
•
These models meet the required light distribution patterns defined in UL1638, ULC S526-07 and UL 1971.
•
All models are listed for indoor and outdoor use. UL 1971 is tested from a temperature range of 32ºF to 120ºF (0ºC to 49ºC). UL
1638 is tested from a temperature range of -40ºF to +150ºF (-40ºC to +66ºC) with a maximum humidity of 98%± 2% RH. The effect
of shipping and storage temperatures shall not adversely affect the performance of the appliances when it is stored in the original
cartons and is not subjected to misuse or abuse.
CAUTION:
Strobes are not designed to be used on coded systems in which the applied voltage is cycled on and off.
When calculating the total current: Use Table 1A to determine the highest value of RMS Current for an individual ASWP Appliance then
multiply the value by the total number of ASWP Appliances. Add the currents for any other appliances powered by the same source and
include any required safety factors.
NOTE:
The maximum number of strobes on a single notification appliance circuit shall not exceed 50.
WARNING: Candela setting will determine the current draw of the product.
WARNING: These appliances were tested to the regulated voltage limits of 16-33 Volts for 24V models using filtered DC or unfil-
tered full-wave-rectified voltage. Do not apply voltage outside of this range.
WARNING: Check the minimum and maximum output of the power supply and standby battery and subtract the voltage drop from
the circuit wiring resistance to determine the applied voltage to the strobes. The maximum wire impedance between strobes shall
not exceed 35 ohms.
WARNING: Make sure that the total RMS current required by all appliances that are connected to the system’s primary and second-
ary power sources, notification appliance circuits, SM, DSM sync modules, or Cooper Wheelock’s power supplies does not exceed
the power sources’ rated capacity or the current ratings of any fuses on the circuits to which these appliances are wired. Overload-
ing power sources or exceeding fuse ratings could result in loss of power and failure to alert occupants during an emergency, which
could result in property damage and serious injury or death to you and/or others.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SERIES ASWP AUDIBLE STROBE WEATHERPROOF
APPLIANCE (WALL/CEILING MOUNT VERSION)
