CS-24 AND CHS-24 PRODUCT INFORMATION
CS-24 & CHS-24 SERIES
ANSI/UL & CAN/ULC COMPLIANT
CCS-24A, CCHS-24A, CCS-24B, CCHS-24B,
CCS-24G, CCHS-24G CCS-24R, & CCHS-24R SERIES
ANSI/UL & CAN/ULC COMPLIANT
SELECTABLE CANDELA CEILING STROBE AND HORN/STROBE
I. INTRODUCTION
The Potter Electric Model CS-24, CHS-24, CCS-24A, CCHS-24A, CCS-24B, CCHS-24B, CCS-24G, CCHS-24G, CCS-24R, CCHS-24R strobe and horn/strobe, is a high quality visible or
audible/visible signaling appliance intended for ceiling applications. The high intensity strobe utilizes a Xenon flash tube that generates a high-intensity flash visible from all angles. This appliance
is intended to provide a visible or audible/visible, depending on the model, notification signal for the purpose of life safety and property protection. This appliance is ideal for any occupancy that
requires notification appliances per the applicable building or fire code or wherever dependable alarms are required. The CS-24 and CHS-24 strobe is listed in compliance with ANSI/UL 1971,
Signaling Appliances for the Hearing Impaired. The CCS-24A, CCHS-24A, CCS-24B, CCHS-24B, CCS-24G, CCHS-24G, CCS-24R, CCHS-24R strobe is listed in compliance with ANSI/UL 1638,
Visual Signaling Appliances - Private Mode Emergency and General Signaling.
II. LOCATION
This appliance is intended for use in Fire Alarm Systems and is to be installed in accordance with this manual, the recommendation of the local authorities having jurisdiction, and other NFPA
documents that provide standards on notification appliances for protective signaling systems. The CS-24, CHS-24, CCS-24A, CCHS-24A, CCS-24B, CCHS-24B, CCS-24G, CCHS-24G, CCS-24R,
CCHS-24R is intended for indoor installations only. This appliance is
not
listed for
outdoor
or drip proof applications. Spacing for the CS-24 and CHS-24 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.
III. MOUNTING, ROUGH-IN BOX AND RUN WIRING
This unit is designed for mounting to most single gang boxes, 4" square outlet boxes, 2-gang masonry boxes or non-metallic 2-gang switch boxes. Conduit entrance to boxes should be selected to
insure sufficient wiring clearance.
1. Run a minimum 18 gauge insulated 2 or more conductor cable.
2. Mount a box for each remote signaling appliance. Screw bracket onto box. Insert signal into bracket and slide to the right firmly into the terminal block receptacle. Insert mounting screw as
shown and tighten. Cover assembly with the plastic housing.
NOTICE:
WIRING SHOULD BE CONNECTED TO MOUNTING BRACKET PRIOR TO MOUNTING SIGNAL. INCOMING POSITIVE POWER LEAD MUST BE BROKEN AND EACH LEAD IS TO
BE INSERTED INTO EACH OF THE TOP TWO TERMINALS. IF TWO POWER RUNS ARE MADE TO THE SIGNAL, ONE FOR THE STROBE AND ONE FOR THE HORN, ONLY ONE OF THE
RUNS MUST HAVE ITS POSITIVE LEAD BROKEN AND PLACED UNDER THE TWO SEPARATE TOP TERMINALS. A BARRIER IS PROVIDED TO PREVENT BOTH LEADS FROM BEING
PLACED UNDER THE SAME TERMINAL
.
Table A
NOTICE
: THE VISUAL SIGNAL MUST BE IN THE DIRECT VIEWING AREA OF THE OCCUPANT IN ORDER
TO BE SEEN.
Strobe light can not be seen when objects such as doors, furniture or walls block
strobe light.
NOTICE:
VISUAL SIGNALS FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED ARE ONLY ONE METHOD OF ALERTING THE
HEARING IMPAIRED. VISUAL SIGNALS MAY NOT BE THE PREFERRED METHOD FOR NOTIFYING ALL
HEARING IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS.
NOTICE:
THE STROBE LIGHT MUST BE SEEN BY THE SLEEPING PERSON. IF THE PERSON HAS HEAD
TURNED OR OTHERWISE UNABLE TO BE ALERTED BY VISUAL, THE STROBE WILL NOT BE EFFECTIVE.
CAUTION:
Strobe light must be installed within 16
feet of the pillow when used in a sleeping area.
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Room Spacing for Ceiling-Mounted Visible Appliances per NFPA 72, 2013 Edition
Minimum Required Light Output (Effective Intensity, Cd; One Light)
Maximum Room Size
Maximum Ceiling Height
Meters
Feet
10 Foot Ceiling
20 Foot Ceiling
30 Foot Ceiling
6.10 x 6.10
20 x 20
15
30
55
9.14 x 9.14
30 x 30
30
45
75
13.4 x 13.4
44 x 44
75
75
NA
15.2 x 15.2
50 x 50
NA
NA
95
NOTICE
: DC VOLTAGE RANGE LIMITS: 16-33V. FWR VOLTAGE
RANGE LIMITS: 16-33V. THIS PRODUCT WAS ONLY TESTED TO
THE STATED VOLTAGE RANGE(S); DO NOT APPLY 80% AND
110% OF THIS RANGE FOR SYSTEM OPERATION.
CLEAR Lens Strobe Current Ratings
Use with CS-24 & CHS-24 Products
Candela
Regulated 24VDC Max.
Operating Current (mA)
Regulated 24VFWR Max.
Operating Current (mA)
24VDC Nominal
Operating Current (mA)
15
120
190
97
30
120
191
97
75
200
277
143
95
220
298
148
115
290
418
201
150
321
427
205
ADDITIONAL CAN/ULC LISTED PRODUCT INFORMATION IS FOUND ON PAGE 4
NA = Not allowable
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