PRODUCt INFORMAtION
This appliance is intended to provide an 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/ULS 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. Insert mounting screw as
shown and tighten. Cover assembly with the plastic housing.
ADDItIONAL INStRUCtIONS FOR
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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UNITS HAVE BEEN TESTED TO 0°C, 49°C AND 93% HUMIDITY.
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THE FOUR PULSE TEMPORAL PATTERN (TEMPORAL 4) CAN ONLY
BE OBTAINED ON THIS PRODUCT WHEN USED IN CONJUNCTION
WITH THE GENTEX GTSM SYNCHRONIZATION MODULE OR GTSM
SYNCHRONIZATION PROTOCOL.
Directional Sound Characteristic:
Horn and Horn/Strobe
Horizontal Angle
-3 dBA
155 and 55
-6 dBA
v
Vertical Angle
-3 dBA
150 and 55
-6 dBA
155
v
= NO MEASURED LOSS
550-0687-AAA
Manual Issue Date:
09/01/16
GENTEX CORPORATION
10985 CHICAGO DRIVE, ZEELAND, MI 49464
PHONE: 1-800-436-8391/ 616-392-7195
www.gentex.com
Important Notice:
These materials have been prepared by Gentex Corporation ("Gentex") for informational purposes only, are necessarily summary, and are not purported to serve as legal advice and should not be used as such. Gentex makes no representations and warranties, express or implied, that these materials are
complete and accurate, up-to-date, or in compliance with all relevant local, state and federal laws, regulations and rules. The materials do not address all legal considerations as there is inevitable uncertainty regarding interpretation of laws, regulations and rules and the application of such laws, regulations and
rules to particular fact patterns. Each person's activities can differently affect the obligations that exist under applicable laws, regulations or rules. Therefore, these materials should be used only for informational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for seeking professional legal advice. Gentex will not
be responsible for any action or failure to act in reliance upon the information contained in this material.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
For a period of 36 months from the date of purchase or a maximum of 42 months from the date of manufacture (or as long as required by applicable law), Gentex warrants to you the original purchaser that
the appliance described in this product information booklet will be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and service.
This warranty does not apply and is void if damage or failure is caused by: accident, abuse, misuse, abnormal use, faulty installation, liquid contact, fire, earthquake or other external cause;
operating the appliance outside Gentex’s published guidelines; or service, alteration, maintenance or repairs performed by anyone other than Gentex. This warranty does not transfer to
subsequent owners or purchasers of this appliance. This warranty also does not apply to: consumable parts, such as batteries; cosmetic damage, including but not limited to scratches or dents;
defects caused by normal wear and tear or otherwise due to the normal aging of the appliance, or if any serial number has been removed or defaced from the appliance.
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THIS WARRANTY AND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, REMEDIES AND CONDITIONS,
WHETHER ORAL, WRITTEN, STATUTORY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. GENTEX DISCLAIMS ALL STATUTORY AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND WARRANTIES AGAINST HIDDEN OR LATENT DEFECTS TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. TO THE EXTENT SUCH
WARRANTIES CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED, AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES SHALL APPLY ONLY FOR THE WARRANTY PERIOD SPECIFIED
ABOVE. PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME STATES (COUNTRIES AND PROVINCES/TERRITORIES) DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY (OR CONDITION) LASTS. SO
THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS WARRANTY AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, GENTEX WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONDITION, OR ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, USE OR REPAIR OF THE
APPLIANCE, OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF ACTUAL OR ANTICIPATED PROFITS, LOSS OF THE USE OF
MONEY, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF OPPORTUNITY, LOSS OF GOODWILL, AND LOSS OF REPUTATION. THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF GENTEX SHALL NOT IN ANY CASE EXCEED THE
PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY YOU FOR THE APPLIANCE. PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME STATES (COUNTRIES AND PROVINCES/TERRITORIES) DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF
DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
If a defect in workmanship or materials causes your appliance to become inoperable within the warranty period, you must return the appliance to Gentex postage prepaid to: Gentex Corporation, 10985
Chicago Dr., Zeeland MI 49464. You must prove to the satisfaction of Gentex the date of purchase of your appliance. You must also enclose a return address. Warranty service may only be performed by
Gentex personnel at Gentex's facilities in Zeeland, Michigan. You must also pack the appliance to minimize the risk of it being damaged in transit. If we receive an appliance in a damaged condition as the
result of shipping, we will notify you and you must seek a claim with the shipper.
If you submit a valid claim to Gentex during the warranty period, Gentex will, at its option, repair your appliance or furnish you with a new or rebuilt appliance without charge to you except for
postage required to return the appliance to us. Gentex will not reimburse you for repairs or replacement parts provided by other parties. Your repaired or replacement appliance will be returned
to you free of charge and it will be covered under the warranty for the balance of the warranty period, if any. When a product or part is replaced, any replacement item becomes your property and
the replaced item becomes property of Gentex. For additional warranty and product information go to www.gentex.com.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE (OR BY COUNTRY OR PROVINCE/TERRITORY). BY
THIS WARRANTY, GENTEX DOES NOT LIMIT OR EXCLUDE YOUR RIGHTS EXCEPT AS ALLOWED BY LAW. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND YOUR RIGHTS, YOU SHOULD CONSULT THE LAWS OF
YOUR COUNTRY, PROVINCE/TERRITORY OR STATE.
HORN DeCIBeL RAtINGS IN ULC ANeCHOIC ROOM
(dBA @ 3 meters) HORN
Horn Mode
Min. SPL Rating
Temporal 3 520 Hz (NORMAL)
84.7 dBA
Temporal 3 520 Hz (LOUD)
88.3 dBA
Temporal 4 520 Hz (NORMAL)
84.7 dBA
Temporal 4 520 Hz (LOUD)
88.3 dBA
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OBtAIN tHe CAN/ULC HORN DeCIBeL AND CURReNt RAtINGS FOR tHe GHLF AUDIBLe APPLIANCe, See INFORMAtION FOUND ON PAGe 1.
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OBtAIN tHe CAN/ULC HORN/StROBe DeCIBeL AND CURReNt RAtINGS FOR tHe GHSLF AUDIBLe APPLIANCe, See INFORMAtION FOUND ON PAGe 2.
* Temporal 4 520 Hz measured per ANSI/UL 2075
HORN DeCIBeL RAtINGS IN ULC ANeCHOIC ROOM
(dBA @ 3 meters) HORN/StROBe
Horn Mode
Min. SPL Rating
Temporal 3 520 Hz (NORMAL)
88.2 dBA
Temporal 3 520 Hz (LOUD)
90.1 dBA
Temporal 4 520 Hz (NORMAL)
87.1 dBA
Temporal 4 520 Hz (LOUD)
88.0 dBA