PRODUCT INFORMATION
This appliance is intended to provide a visible, audible 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. This appliance is listed in compliance with
CAN/ULC S525 and/or CAN/ULC S526. This appliance is intended for use in fire alarm systems and is to be installed in accordance with this manual, the National Building Code of Canada,
CAN/ULC S524 and local codes that provide standards on notification appliances for protective signaling systems. Gentex recommends spacing notification appliances in compliance with
CAN/ULC S524.
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. Wiring is to be in accordance with CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, Safety Standard for Electrical Installations, Sec. 32
2. Run a minimum 18 gauge insulated 2 or more conductor cable.
3. 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. Place housing over mounted assembly and screw together with single screw at the bottom of the signal. Cover screw with plastic tab.
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ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR VISIBLE AND/OR AUDIBLE
SIGNALING APPLIANCES: CAN/ULC
CAN/ULC HORN DECIBEL AND CURRENT RATINGS PRODUCT INFORMATION: HORN & HORN/STROBE
NOTICE:
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THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE AND CAN/ULC S525 REQUIRES THAT ALL HORNS USED
FOR BUILDING EVACUATION PRODUCE TEMPORAL CODED SIGNALS.
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THE SOUND OUTPUT FOR THE TEMPORAL 3 TONE IS RATED LOWER SINCE THE TIME
THE HORN IS OFF IS AVERAGED INTO THE SOUND OUT PUT RATING. UNITS HAVE
BEEN TESTED TO 0°C, 49°C AND 93% HUMIDITY.
Directional Sound Characteristic:
Horn and Horn/Strobe
Horizontal Angle
-3 dBA
20
-6 dBA
v
Vertical Angle
-3 dBA
70
-6 dBA
v
v
= NO MEASURED LOSS
HORN DECIBEL RATINGS IN ULC ANECHOIC ROOM (dBA @ 3 meters)
HORN & HORN/STROBE
Horn Mode
Regulated 24 VDC
Max. SPL Rating
Regulated
24 VFWR
Max. SPL Rating
24 VDC
Nominal SPL
Rating
24 VFWR
Nominal SPL
Rating
Temp 3 2400Hz (HIGH)
89.9
91.6
92.3
94.5
Temp 3 2400Hz (LOW)
81.9
84.9
85.6
88.3
Temp 3 Mechanical (HIGH)
92.8
94.6
95.8
97.8
Temp 3 Mechanical (LOW)
86.0
88
89.2
91.4
Temp 3 Chime (HIGH)
84.0
84.7
85.2
86.3
Temp 3 Chime (LOW)
78.1
80.4
81.0
82.9
Continuous 2400Hz (HIGH)
89.9
91.8
92.7
94.5
Continuous 2400Hz (LOW)
82.4
84.8
85.7
88.4
Continuous Mechanical (HIGH)
92.7
94.9
96.0
97.7
Continuous Mechanical (LOW)
86.0
88.2
89.6
91.4
Continuous Chime (HIGH)
83.6
84.9
85.1
86.4
Continuous Chime (LOW)
78.1
80.4
80.9
82.9
Whoop (HIGH)
92.8
83.6
94.7
95.3
Whoop (LOW)
81.1
83.3
84.6
86.6
Horn Current Ratings Over
Input Voltage Range of 16-33V
24VDC Nominal Horn
Current Ratings
Horn Mode
Regulated 24VDC
Max. Operating
Current (mA)
HIGH Setting
Regulated 24VFWR
Max. Operating
Current (mA)
HIGH Setting
24VDC Operating
Current (mA)
HIGH Setting
24VFWR Operating
Current (mA)
HIGH Setting
Temp 3 2400Hz
28
48
10.7
26.8
Temp 3 Mechanical
25
44
9.7
24.5
Temp 3 Chime
15
30
8.6
20.6
Continuous 2400Hz
28
48
20.4
43.7
Continuous Mechanical
25
44
17.0
39.3
Continuous Chime
15
30
9.6
23.0
Whoop
56
62
45.4
60.2
