SPKE SERIES
UL 1971 COMPLIANT
SPEAKER AND SPEAKER/STROBE
Installation Instructions-
Owner's Information
MODELS
SPKE4*.................. SQUARE SPEAKER
SPKE4*.................. SQUARE SPEAKER WITH 24 VDC STROBE
SPKE8*.................. 8 IN. ROUND SPEAKER
SPKE8*.................. 8 IN. ROUND SPEAKER WITH 24 VDC STROBE
*
Includes any of the following suffixes, number indicating candela rating, R (Red) or
W (Off-White), W (Wall) or C (Ceiling).
I. INTRODUCTION
The Gentex SPKE Series is a high quality speaker and speaker/visual signal appliance. The
SPKE Series is UL Listed for fire protective service. The high intensity strobe utilizes a Xenon
flash tube which generates a high-intensity light visible from all sides. The strobe is UL Listed in
compliance with UL 1971, Signaling Appliances for the Hearing Impaired (15/75 Cd and 30/75 Cd
models are additionally listed in compliance with UL 1638).
II. PRODUCT INFORMATION
The SPKE Series speaker and speaker/strobe offer a choice of field selectable power taps, 1/8,
1/4, 1/2, 1, 2 and 4 Watts for either 25v or 70.7v audio amplifiers. The speaker/strobe offers the
option of a high intensity strobe which complies with UL 1971. The frequency range of the
speakers is 400-4000Hz. All devices are suitable for line supervision. Speaker includes DC
blocking capacitor which allows for supervision voltage of either polarity.
III. LOCATION
This appliance is intended for use in Fire Alarm Systems and is to be installed in accordance with
this installation manual, the recommendation of the local authorities having jurisdiction, and other
NFPA Standards that provide standards on notification appliances for protective signaling
systems.
The Gentex "SPKE" is intended for indoor installation only. This appliance is not weatherproofed
for outdoor or drip proof applications.
Wall-mounted appliances shall have their bottoms at heights above the finished floor of not less
than 80 in. (2m) and no greater than 96 in. (2.4m)**. Spacing shall be in accordance with Table A.
If a room configuration is not square, the room size that will entirely encompass the room or
subdivide the room into multiple squares shall be used.
Maximum Room
Minimum Required Light Output, Candela (Cd)
Size
(Effective Intensity)
Two Lights per
Four Lights
Room (Located
per Room
One Light
on Opposite
(One Light
per Room (Cd)
Walls) (Cd)
per Wall) (Cd)
20' x 20'
15
N/A
N/A
30' x 30'
30
15
N/A
40' x 40'
60
30
15*
50' x 50'
95
60
30*
60' x 60'
135
95
30*
70' x 70'
185
95
60*
80' x 80'
240
135
60
90' x 90'
305
185
95
100' x 100'
375
240
95
110' x 110'
455
240
135
120' x 120'
540
305
135
130' x 130'
635
375
185
TABLE A
*
- Must be used with the AVS44 Control Module due to distance between strobes being less than 55ft.
VII. ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
MODEL NUMBERS
SPEAKERS dBA @ 10 FEET
PER UL 1480
RATED WATTS
1/8
1/4
1/2
1
2
4
SPKE4 SERIES
78
81
84
87
90
90
SPKE8 SERIES
78
81
84
87
90
90
STROBE CURRENT RATINGS
DC (mA)
FWR (mA)
Cd
VOLTAGE
INRUSH
PEAK
AVG
INRUSH
PEAK
AVG
21V
96
94
86
132
236
110
15
24V
114
84
78
176
216
100
30V
150
76
69
176
200
91
21V
110
120
105
245
280
140
15*& 30 (wall) 24V
130
110
93
235
260
125
30V
160
90
77
310
245
115
21V
120
150
130
320
360
180
15*(ceiling) & 60 (wall) 24V
140
120
115
300
340
160
30V
170
100
95
400
330
145
21V
110
180
165
180
480
224
30*(wall) & (ceiling) 24V
120
160
142
180
440
193
30V
160
140
114
220
400
165
21V
128
270
240
220
752
310
110
24V
148
240
220
280
704
298
30V
230
200
179
420
552
234
SYNCHRONIZED STROBE RATINGS
21V
420
180
98
440
260
115
15 (Z suffix) 24V
490
160
92
600
350
107
30V
620
160
85
640
380
100
21V
420
440
144
550
920
172
15* (Z suffix) 24V
490
680
130
640
920
155
30V
620
580
116
700
640
138
*-RATED 75 Cd PER UL 1638, FIRE PROTECTIVE VISUAL SIGNALING APPLIANCES.
LIMITED WARRANTY
For a period of 24 months from the date of purchase, or a
maximum of 30 months from the date of manufacture, Gentex
warrants to you, the original purchaser, that your appliance will be free
from defects in workmanship, materials, and construction under
normal use and service. If a defect in workmanship, materials, or
construction should cause your appliance to become inoperable within
the warranty period, Gentex will repair your appliance or furnish you
with a new or rebuilt replacement appliance without charge to you
except for postage required to return the appliance to us. Gentex will
not reimburse you for repairs or replacement parts provided by other
parties. Your repaired or replacement appliance will be returned to you
free of charge and it will be covered under this warranty for the balance
of the warranty period.
This warranty is void if our inspection of your appliance shows that
the damage or failure was caused by abuse, misuse, abnormal usage,
faulty installation, improper maintenance, or repairs other than those
performed by us.
ANY WARRANTIES IMPLIED UNDER ANY STATE LAW,
INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, APPLY ONLY FOR THE
WARRANTY PERIOD SPECIFIED ABOVE. PLEASE NOTE THAT
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN
IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU.
GENTEX WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, DAMAGE,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND
ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, USE OR REPAIR OF
THIS APPLIANCE. THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF GENTEX SHALL
NOT IN ANY CASE EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY
YOU FOR THE APPLIANCE. PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME STATES
DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
If a defect in workmanship, materials, or construction should
cause your appliance to become inoperable within the warranty
period, you must return the appliance to Gentex postage prepaid.
You must also prove to the satisfaction of Gentex the date of
purchase of your appliance. Warranty service may only be
performed by Gentex personnel at Gentex's facilities in Zeeland,
Michigan. You must also pack the appliance to minimize the risk of it
being damaged in transit. You must also enclose a return address.
Appliances returned for warranty service should be sent to: Gentex
Corporation, 10985 Chicago Drive, Zeeland, MI 49464. If we
receive an appliance in a damaged condition as the result of
shipping, we will notify you and you must file a claim with the shipper.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM
STATE TO STATE.
GENTEX CORPORATION
10985 CHICAGO DRIVE, ZEELAND, MI 49464
PHONE: 800-436-8391
550-105-11
1-1-94
RATED WATTS
1/8
1/4
1/2
1
2
4
INPUT 25v RMS
D
E
F
G
H
I
INPUT 70.7v RMS
A
B
C
D
E
F
WIRING DIAGRAM
