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869DSTR*-G1 Diode Polarized Electronic Horn-

Strobe Installation Sheet 

Description 

The horn-strobes are UL and cUL Listed, high-quality, diode 
polarized signals intended for use in general signaling 
applications.  The strobes flash at 1 fps across their full 
operating voltage range. 

It is recommended that these products be installed in 
accordance with the requirements in the latest edition of 
national and local electrical codes. 

Table 1:  Models 

Description Numbers 

Horn/Strobe, Gray, Flush or Panel Mount, Indoor 

869DSTR*-G1 

*Insert lens color:  C - clear, R - red, G - green, B - blue or A - amber 

Installation 

WARNING: 

To reduce the risk of shock, always disconnect all 

power before handling the unit. 

WARNING: 

To reduce the risk of shock, do not tamper with 

this device when the signal circuit is energized.  Disconnect all 
power and wait 5 minutes for stored energy to dissipate before 
handling. 

1.  Select mounting method as detailed in Figure 1 on page 2 

and install the electrical box (not supplied) using suitable 
hardware. 

a.  For outdoor applications, install the weatherproof box 

(ordered separately) using four #10 x 1 1/4” (32 mm) 
screws and cap lugs provided in the enclosed parts 
bag. 

Note: 

Be sure hook flange is facing outward as shown in 

Figure 1 on page 2

Note: 

The designation “TOP” on boxes denotes orientation of 

box after installation. 

2.  Attach mounting plate using two #8-32 screws provided 

with the surface box (ordered separately) or four #8-32 
screws provided with the weatherproof box (ordered 
separately).  The flush box uses two #8-32 screws (not 
provided). 

3.  Bring signaling circuit field wiring into electrical box. 

4.  Ground in accordance with national and local electrical 

codes.  A green ground screw is provided with both the 
indoor and outdoor surface boxes. 

5.  Connect signaling circuit field wires to terminals on 

horn/strobe assembly (Figure 2 - 4 on page 2). 

6.  Mount the horn/strobe assembly on the mounting plate 

(Figure 1 on page 2). 

a.  The inside of the top of the grille has hinges that pass 

through cutouts and engage with tabs on the 
mounting plate.  With the bottom of the grille lifted out 
slightly, place the grille over the mounting plate so 
that the hinges of the grille are in the mounting 
cutouts. 

b.  Properly seat the grille by pressing the bottom in. 

c.  Fasten the bottom of the grille to the mounting plate 

by installing the captive combination drive screw. 

7.  Apply power and activate the horn/strobe unit to verify that 

it is operating properly. 

Selecting the volume and tone 

The horn has a jumper for selecting a high or low volume 
output level. The default is high volume. To set the output to 
low volume, remove the output jumper from the circuit board 
on the rear of the unit. See Figure 4 on page 3. 

The horn has a jumper for selecting either a temporal or steady 
tone. The default is temporal tone. To set the output to steady 
tone, remove the tone jumper from the circuit board on the rear 
of the unit. 

Tip: 

Save the jumper by sliding it onto a single pin.

 

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P/N 3100285 • REV 2.0 • ISS 22JUL11 

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