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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SERIES RSS MULTI-HIGH-CANDELA STROBE APPLIANCES
(CEILING MOUNT VERSIONS)
Use this product according to this instruction manual. Please keep this instruction manual for future reference.
GENERAL:
Series RSS Multi-High-Candela Strobes can provide a non-synchronized strobe appliance when connected directly to a fire alarm control panel (FACP), or provide a
synchronized strobe appliance when used in conjunction with a Sync Module (SM), Dual Sync Module (DSM) or Wheelock power supplies utilizing Cooper
Wheelock sync protocol. The Series RSS Multi-High-Candela Strobe Appliances are UL Listed under Standard 1971 (Signaling Devices for the Hearing Impaired)
for indoor Fire Protection Service Series RSS strobes with amber, blue, green and red lens are UL Listed under Standard 1638 (Visual Signaling Appliance) for
Private Mode Emergency and General Utility Signaling. The Multi-High-Candela strobe provides two selectable light output intensities in one unit. These strobes
are listed for
ceiling mount and indoor use
only,
with the backboxes specified in these instructions (See wiring and mounting information). RSS models have an
integrated strobe mounting plate (SMP) that can be mounted to a single-gang, double-gang, 4” backbox, 100mm European backbox or SHBB surface backbox. The
strobes use a xenon flashtube with solid state circuitry enclosed in a polycarbonate lens to provide maximum visibility and reliability for effective visible signaling.
All inputs are polarized for compatibility with standard reverse polarity supervision of circuit wiring by the FACP.
WARNING: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ANY
OF THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS, CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN IMPROPER APPLICATION, CANDELA SETTING,
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.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Table 1: UL Ratings
Model
Regulated
Voltage
(VDC/VRMS)
Voltage Range
Limit Per UL 1971
(VDC/VRMS)
Strobe
Candela
(cd)
Mounting
Options
RSS-24MCCH 24 16.0-33.0
115/177
A,B,C,D
RSS-24MCCHR 24 16.0-33.0
115/177
A,B,C,D
NOTES:
1.
Strobes will produce 1 flash per second over the "Regulated Voltage" range.
2.
Clear and amber strobes meet the required light distribution patterns defined in UL 1971.
3.
All models are listed by UL for indoor use with a temperature range of +32
°
F to +120
°
F (0
°
C to +49
°
C) and maximum humidity of 85% RH. The effect of
shipping and storage temperatures shall not adversely affect the performance of the appliance when it is stored in the original cartons and is not subjected to
misuse or abuse.
4.
Candela ratings in Table 1 are for clear lens. Derate approximately 25% for amber lens, 55% for green lens, 70% for blue lens and 80% for red lens.
WARNING: CANDELA SETTING WILL DETERMINE THE CURRENT DRAW OF THE PRODUCT.
Table 2: Current Ratings
Maximum RMS Current Draw
UL Voltage
115cd
177cd
DC 16-33VDC
0.300
0.420
FWR 16-33VRMS
0.455
0.645
When calculating the total currents use Table 2 to determine the highest value of RMS current for an individual strobe, then multiply these values by the total number
of strobes. Be sure to add the currents for any other appliances, including audible signaling appliances powered by the same source, and to include any required
safety factors.
NOTE:
The maximum number of strobes on a single notification appliance circuit shall not exceed 50.
CAUTION:
These notification appliances are UL Listed as “Regulated”. They are intended to be used with FACPs whose notification circuits are UL Listed as
“Regulated.” These appliances shall not be used on UL Listed “Special Application” notification circuits unless the appliances are identified to be compatible in the
installation instructions of the FACP or unless the FACP is identified to be compatible in this instruction manual.
WARNING: THESE APPLIANCES WERE TESTED TO THE REGULATED VOLTAGE LIMITS OF 16.0-33.0 VOLTS FOR 24V MODELS USING
FILTERED DC OR UNFILTERED 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 APPPLIED VOLTAGE TO THE STROBES. THE
MAXIMUM WIRE IMPEDANCE BETWEEN STROBES SHALL NOT EXCEED 35 OHMS.
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