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EN • REV 04 • ISS 12NOV14
5553 Series Adaptatone Millennium Speaker
Installation Sheet
Description
Edwards 5553 Series Adaptatone Millennium Speakers are
UL Listed audible signaling appliances that are designed to
accept system audio input levels of 25 or 70
VRMS. They are
designed to be used in conjunction with compatible control
equipment for high intelligibility reproduction of audible
emergency and protective signals as well as voice messages.
They comply with the requirements of UL Standard 1480. The
speakers are suitable for outdoor use with a UL 1480 wet
locations rated enclosure.
The speakers include a supervisory capacitor and are suitable
for installation in systems employing supervised circuitry
(25
V
/ 70.7
V).
Maximum supervised circuit voltage is 24
VDC.
Speaker direction and the output level are easily adjustable.
Output
wattage is easily adjusted by an internal rotary switch.
Additionally, the Adaptatone series are UL Listed as audible
signal appliances for use in the hazardous locations shown in
Table 1.
Table 1: Hazardous locations specifications [1]
Model [2]
Rated
ambient
Hazardous locations
Temp. code
5553-25/70-G
5553-25/70-
R
40°C
Class I, Div. 2, Groups A, B,
C, D
T4A (120
˚C)
Class II, Div. 2, Groups F, G
Class III, Div. 1 and 2
T5 (100
˚C)
[1] Hazardous locations and variable ambient conditions apply only
where UL listings are accepted.
[2] The letter suffix in model numbers indicates the color.
G = Green, R = Red.
Figure 1: Speaker dimensions
Installation
The Adaptatone speaker may be mounted to any flat surface
or may be used as a freestanding unit mounted to a rigid pipe.
The device must be installed in accordance with the latest
edition of the National Electrical Code or other regulations
applicable to the country and locality of installation and by a
trained and qualified electrician.
WARNINGS
•
Explosion hazard. Substitution of components may impair
suitability
for Class I, Division 2.
•
Explosion hazard.
Do
not disconnect equipment unless
power has been switched off or the area is known to be
nonhazardous.
•
Fire and shock hazard. Wire the unit only as described on
this installation sheet.
Note:
This apparatus is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2,
Groups A, B, C and D, Class II, Division 2, Groups F and G,
Class III, Division 1 and 2.
1. Mount the speaker as shown in Figure 2, using one of the
following methods.
Flat surface mounting. Secure the unit to the mounting
surface using the four mounting holes in the mounting
plate on the rear of the signal box. Use #10 × 3 in.
(76
mm) wood
screws (furnished
loose) or other hardware
(not supplied) suitable for the
mounting surface.
— or —
2.0 in.
(51 mm)
7.5 in.
(191 mm)
8-7/8 in.
(225 mm)
8-1/4 in.
(210 mm)
13 in.
(330 mm)
