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INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
SERIES RSS MULTI-CANDELA STROBE APPLIANCES
(CEILING MOUNT VERSIONS)
Use this product according to this instruction manual. Please keep this instruction manual for future reference.
GENERAL:
Wheelock’s Series RSS Multi-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
Wheelock sync protocol. The Series RSS Multi-Candela Strobe Appliances are UL Listed under Standard 1971 (Signaling Devices for the Hearing Impaired) for indoor
Fire Protection Service and ULC Listed under Standard CAN/ULC-S526-02 for indoor Fire Protective Service. The Multi-Candela strobe provides four selectable light
output intensities in one unit. These strobes are listed for
ceiling mount
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.
NOTE
: All Canadian Installations should be in accordance with the Canadian Standard for the Installation of Fire Alarm Systems - CAN/ULC-S524-01 and Canadian
Electrical Code, Part 1. Final acceptance is subject to Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
WARNING: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. 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/ULC Ratings
Model
Regulated
Voltage
(VDC/VRMS)
Voltage Range
Limit Per UL 1971
(VDC/VRMS)
Voltage Range Per
CAN/ULC-S526-02
(VDC/VRMS)
Strobe
Candela
(cd)
Mounting
Options
RSS-24MCC 24 16.0-33.0
20.0-31.0 15/30/75/95
A,B,C,D
RSS-24MCCR 24
16.0-33.0 20.0-31.0
15/30/75/95 A,B,C,D
NOTES:
1.
Strobes will produce 1 flash per second over the "Regulated Voltage" range.
2.
These strobes meet the required light distribution patterns defined in UL 1971 and ULC-S526-02.
3.
All models are listed by UL/ULC for indoor use with a temperature range of +32
°
F to +120
°
F (0
°
C to +49
°
C) and maximum humidity of 93%
±
2% 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.
WARNING: CANDELA SETTING WILL DETERMINE THE CURRENT DRAW OF THE PRODUCT.
Table 2: Current Ratings
Maximum RMS Current Draw
Voltage 15cd
30cd
75cd
95cd
DC 16-33VDC
0.065
0.105
0.189
0.249
FWR 16-33VRMS
0.110
0.170
0.280
0.375
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 include any required
safety factors.
NOTE:
The maximum number or 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.
CAUTION:
Strobes are not designed to be used on coded systems in which the applied voltage is cycled on and off.
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