Wheelock TB-591 Installation Instructions Download Page 2

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NOTE: 

The Telbells are not polarity sensitive.  They will function even though the polarity is reversed. 

 

e. 

Reconnect red and black wires to pins marked red and black respectively on the PC Board. 

f. 

Mount the bell housing to the backbox, with the four screws. 

g. 

Mount bell shell to housing and secure with center bolt.  Be sure shell is properly aligned with housing. 

 

NOTE:  

Pin hole in bell shell must be aligned with guide pin on bell housing. 

 

h. 

Plug the bushing into the phone jack opening of the backbox. 

i. 

Test by having someone ring your telephone to make sure the signal functions properly. 

 

NOTE:

  -The factory volume control setting is at maximum.  Adjust volume as required.  For tamper resistant volume setting, 

remove volume control shaft by pulling straight out. 
- At low input voltages, and low volume settings, the volume control may  have to be adjusted to obtain the desired sound 
output. 

 

NOTE: 

The Telbell does not eliminate existing telephone ringers.  Such ringers can be disconnected when Telbell is installed. 

 

CAUTION:  

These devices are not intended for use in hazardous locations as defined by the National Electrical Code (NEC) and 

by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).  Contact Wheelock Inc. for information on explosion-proof devices designed for 
hazardous locations

 

Table 1:  Performance Specifications 

Model Number 

TB-591 

TB-592 

Nominal Input Voltage 

48VDC 

24VDC/AC 

Input Voltage Range 

38-60VDC 

18-30VDC/AC 

Input Current at Nominal Input Voltage 

25mA 

25mADC/30mAAC 

Sound Pressure Level Min/Max Volume 

95/100dB at 1 Meter 

Minimum "ON" Cycle 

0.5 Seconds 

Minimum "OFF" Cycle 

0.5 Seconds 

Shell Size 

6" Aluminum 

DC Impedance 

Virtually Infinite (Blocking Capacitor) 

Input Jack 

USOC RJ11C (PIN 2 - Black; PIN 5 - Yellow) 

 

BELL SHELL

BELL 
HOUSING

MOUNTING
BOLT

(2) 1/2" CONDUIT

KNOCKOUTS

BACKBOX

ALIGN PIN HOLE WITH GUIDE PIN

OBSERVE "TOP" MARKING

T O

P

GUIDE PIN

 

TO TELEPHONE SYSTEM

25 FT MODULAR

LOUD

SOFT

VOLUME

BUSHING

EXTRA ALERT CARTRIDGE
OR SERVICE MODULE,

OR SUPPLEMENTARY ALERT
ADAPTER, AS APPLICABLE.

LINE CORD

(PROVIDED)

 

Figure 1:  Removal of Bell Shell 

Figure 2:  Modular Connection 

 

BELL SHELL

BELL 
HOUSING

MOUNTING
BOLT

(2) 1/2" CONDUIT

KNOCKOUTS

BACKBOX

ALIGN PIN HOLE WITH GUIDE PIN

PC BOARD

(2) SCREWS

TO

P

OBSERVE "TOP" MARKING

GUIDE PIN

 

TB1

PC BOARD

FOR CONDUIT

ENTRANCE ONLY

VOLUME CONTROL

BUSHING

BASE (SHOWN WITH BELL

    HOUSING REMOVED)

(2) KNOCKOUTS FOR
1/2" CONDUIT &
MATCHING CONNECTOR

T R

FOR CONDUIT

FOR WIRE ENTRANCE ONLY

 

Figure 3:  Removal of Bell Shell and Housing 

Figure 4:  Hard Wire Diagram 

 

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