Simplex 4901 TrueAlert Addressable Horn Installation Instruction

4901 TrueAlert Addressable Horn instructions and Warnings NOT INSTALL ANY SIMPLEX PRODUCT THAT APPEARS DAMAGED Upon unpacking your Simplex product inspect contents of the carton for shipping damage If damage is apparent immediately file a claim with the carrier and notify Simplex HAZARD Disconnect electrical power when making any internal adjustments or repairs should be performed by qualified Simplex Representatives HAZARD Static electricity can damage components Therefore handle as follows Ground yourself before opening or installing components Keep uninstalled component wrapped in anti static material at all times use the 553 484 Static Control Kit FREQUENCY ENERGY This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause interference to radio It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such when operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area may interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be to correct the interference Addressable Horn Operation 4901 9850 Red and 4901 9853 White TrueAlert Horns see Figure 1 wall mounted notification appliances that provide an audible warning of an alarm condition when activated from a TrueAlert compatible panel of a UL listed Simplex Fire Alarm System When the appliance emits sound it indicates the possibility of an situation that requires your immediate attention TrueAlert horn is a notification appliance that operates only on a Signaling Line Circuit SLC The appliance is via communications with the TrueAlert Addressable Controller than via conventional appliance supervision TrueAlert horn responds to communication signals over the SLC from a panel Coded messages from the TrueAlert Addressable turn on the appliance The horn can only be operated through a TrueAlert Addressable Controller using Simplex TrueAlert Comm communications TrueAlert horns will not operate on a conventional NAC horn provides selectable high or low volume sound pressure levels and is selectable for audible output of on Steady March Time fast slow or simple code The compatible TrueAlert Addressable Controller is used to these features Table 2 on page 5 for sound output levels and current draw information on the TrueAlert Horn 1 TrueAlert Horn 2000 Simplex Time Recorder Co Westminster MA 01441 0001 USA specifications and other information shown were current as of publication and are subject to change without notice is a trademark of Simplex Time Recorder Company or following a 8 digit Product ID number denotes ULC listed product B Horn Wiring Make sure that all electrical power is disconnected before starting the installation Connect wiring to terminals as shown Do not loop wires under terminals Break wire runs to provide supervision connections Strip lead insulation to 3 8 maximum At the electrical box connect the contractor wiring to the CKT and CKT terminals at the rear of the horn Torque block screws 12 15 in lbs to ensure proper continuity See Figure 2 Ensure that correct polarity is maintained for each unit SLC wiring must be twisted wire pair TWP ID LABEL TERMINAL TERMINAL TERMINALS ACCEPT WIRES 12 18 AWG TWP NOTES Horn Rear View TrueAlert COMPATIBLE CONTROLLER NOTES A Wiring See Notes NEXT APPLIANCE OR SLC NOTES TrueAlert COMPATIBLE CONTROLLER NOTES B Wiring See Notes Refer to the field wiring diagrams supplied with the 4009 TrueAlert Addressable Controller for additional SLC wiring information Notification appliances are rated per individual nameplate label Maintain correct polarity on terminal connections Do not loop wires under terminals All TrueAlert SLC wiring connections are supervised and power limited appliances were only tested to the operating voltage limits of 17V to 31V Do not operate these appliances outside these limits doing so cause appliance to fail to operate as intended and or cause permanent damage to this equipment TrueAlert horn can only be operated through a compatible TrueAlert Addressable Controller is not allowed for Class A wiring Maximum T tapping length is 100 ft 2 TrueAlert Horn Wiring the TrueAlert Horn to Figure 3 to mount the TrueAlert horn to the electrical box When surface mounting the horn either the or 4905 9940 TrueAlert Surface Mount Skirt is recommended Refer to the 4905 TrueAlert Skirt Instructions 574 790 for this mounting application Tighten mounting screws snugly Do not overtighten torque overtightening may reduce the sound pressure level mounting screws 5 7 in lbs For semi flush mounting install the box either flush with the wall or with a maximum recess SCREWS CORNER SUPPLIED 2 SUPPLIED BOX NOTES 1 AND 2 SQUARE 1 DEEP HORN COVER NOTE 5 and CKT TEST NOTE 4 HOLES NOTES 1 AND 3 SQUARE HOLES NOTES 1 AND 2 HOLES NOTES 1 AND 3 SWITCH SW2 INDICATED BY DOTTED LINES NOTE 4 SQUARE HOLES NOTES 1 AND 2 TrueAlert horn attaches directly to a standard single gang double gang or 4 inch square electrical box not supplied flush or surface mounted are four holes for 4 inch square electrical box mounting Secure the housing to the 4 inch square electrical box using two mounting screws The two mounting screws are placed cross corner depending on how the box has been mounted are two holes for single gang and four holes for double gang electrical box mounting Secure the housing to the single gang or double gang using two mounting screws 6 32 x 1 1 8 inch long not supplied The two mounting screws are placed cross corner opposite top and holes on the double gang installation Mounting the horn to the 4 inch square electrical box is shown Address Switch SW2 and SLC and SLC test points are accessible after mounting with the horn cover removed remove the cover press the snap release in at the bottom of the horn with a flat tip screwdriver while pulling the cover up with the other hand 3 TrueAlert Horn Mounting HOLES NOTES 1 AND 3 the Horn Address TrueAlert notification appliance has a unique address Each appliance address is set via an eight position DIP shown in Table 1 see Figure 3 for the general DIP switch location DIP switch position 1 is the least significant LSB and position 6 is the most significant bit MSB DIP Switches 1 through 6 are used to set the possible 63 address codes DIP Switches 7 and 8 are reserved and be set to a small screwdriver or pen to set the switches and then record the address This information provides an aid in the system 1 TrueAlert Horn Units DIP Switch Address Chart SHOWN IS AT ADDRESS 7 ON OFF USED FOR USE SWITCHES 5 THRU 8 THRU 4