System Sensor SW-ALERT and SWH-ALERT User Manual

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NOTE: A shorting spring is provided between terminals 2 and 3 of the mount-
ing plate to enable wiring checks after the system has been wired, but prior
to installation of the final product. This spring will automatically disengage
when the product is installed, to enable supervision of the final system.
TABLE 1. STROBE CURRENT DRAW (MA):

Candela

8–17.5 Volts

16–33 Volts

FWR

Standard

Candela

Range

123

128

15/75

142

148

158

153

181

176

110

202

195

115

210

205

High

Candela

Range

135

228

207

150

246

220

177

281

251

185

286

258

TABLE 2:

Cd Switch Setting

On-Axis Rating

(UL 1638)

Equivalent Cd Rating for

UL1971 Profile

15/75

110

115

135

110

150

120

177

140

185

150

NOTE: UL1971 is not applicable to mass notification devices, but these
readings were obtained using the measurement procedure specified under
UL1971.

The horn and/or strobe will not work without power. The horn/strobe gets its power from the fire/
security panel monitoring the alarm system. If power is cut off for any reason, the horn/strobe will not
provide the desired audio or visual warning.
The horn may not be heard. The loudness of the horn meets (or exceeds) current Underwriters
Laboratories’ standards. However, the horn may not alert a sound sleeper or one who has recently used
drugs or has been drinking alcoholic beverages. The horn may not be heard if it is placed on a different
floor from the person in hazard or if placed too far away to be heard over the ambient noise such as
traffic, air conditioners, machinery or music appliances that may prevent alert persons from hearing the
alarm. The horn may not be heard by persons who are hearing impaired.
The signal strobe may not be seen. The electronic visual warning signal uses an extremely reliable xe-

non flash tube. It flashes at least once every second. The strobe must not be installed in direct sunlight
or areas of high light intensity (over 60 foot candles) where the visual flash might be disregarded or not
seen. The strobe may not be seen by the visually impaired.
The signal strobe may cause seizures. Individuals who have positive photoic response to visual stimuli
with seizures, such as persons with epilepsy, should avoid prolonged exposure to environments in
which strobe signals, including this strobe, are activated.
The signal strobe cannot operate from coded power supplies. Coded power supplies produce interrupted
power. The strobe must have an uninterrupted source of power in order to operate correctly. System
Sensor recommends that the horn and signal strobe always be used in combination so that the risks
from any of the above limitations are minimized.

WARNING

ThE LIMITATIONS Of hORN/STROBES

ThREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

System Sensor warrants its enclosed product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship
under normal use and service for a period of three years from date of manufacture. System Sensor
makes no other express warranty for this product. No agent, representative, dealer, or employee of
the Company has the authority to increase or alter the obligations or limitations of this Warranty. The
Company’s obligation of this Warranty shall be limited to the replacement of any part of the product
which is found to be defective in materials or workmanship under normal use and service during the
three year period commencing with the date of manufacture. After phoning System Sensor’s toll free
number 800-SENSOR2 (736-7672) for a Return Authorization number, send defective units postage pre-
paid to: System Sensor, Returns Department, RA #__________, 3825 Ohio Avenue, St. Charles, IL 60174.

Please include a note describing the malfunction and suspected cause of failure. The Company shall
not be obligated to replace units which are found to be defective because of damage, unreasonable use,
modifications, or alterations occurring after the date of manufacture. In no case shall the Company be
liable for any consequential or incidental damages for breach of this or any other Warranty, expressed
or implied whatsoever, even if the loss or damage is caused by the Company’s negligence or fault. Some
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state.

fCC STATEMENT

SpectrAlert Strobes and Horn/Strobes have been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used

in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Please refer to insert for the Limitations of Fire Alarm Systems

fIgURE 3. SURfACE MOUNTINg WITh BACk BOx SkIRT:

A0378-00

fIgURE 4. RECESSED MOUNTINg:

A0377-00

SS-120-000

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