Harrington Signal ASHX-24SMR User Manual
Model ashx
Model ASHX
PowerTone® Amplified Speaker for Hazardous Location
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Commercial Products Group
2519 – 4
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Ave, Moline IL 61265
(800) 577 5758
SAFETY MESSAGE
People's lives depend on your safe installation of our products. It is
important to read, understand and follow all instructions shipped with this
product. Listed below are some other important safety instructions and
precautions you should follow.
Selection of mounting location for this device, its controls and routing of
wiring should be made by the Facilities Engineer and the Safety
Engineer. Listed below are some other important safety instructions and
precautions you should follow.
• This unit must be installed and maintained by a qualified electrician in
accordance with NFPA 72 and national and local electrical and fire
codes, under the direction of the authority having jurisdiction.
• Do not connect this unit to system wiring when circuits are energized.
• For optimum sound distribution do not install this device where objects
would block the any portion of the front of the speaker.
• All effective warning speakers produce loud sounds which, in certain
circumstances, may cause permanent hearing loss. Take appropriate
precautions such as wearing hearing protection. Recommendations in
OSHA Sound Level Standard (29 CFR 1910) should not be exceeded.
• After installation be sure that all bolts and threaded joints are securely
tightened.
• After installation and completion of initial system test, provide a copy of
this instruction sheet to all personnel responsible for operation,
periodic testing and maintenance of this equipment.
• After installation and completion of initial system test, a program for
periodic testing of this device must be established. Refer to NFPA 72,
local Fire Codes and the authority having jurisdiction for this
information.
• If a malfunctioning unit is encountered, do not attempt any field repair
retrofit of parts not covered by these instructions. Return the unit to the
factory.
Failure to follow all safety precautions and instructions may result in
property damage, serious injury, or death to you and others.
GENERAL
The PowerTone Model ASHX is a hazardous location, continuous duty,
polarized, 24 Volt dc, indoor/outdoor rated, high output (with internal
volume adjustment), amplified speaker for use with fire alarm systems. It
is suitable for use in areas with high ambient noise levels that require a
loud distinctive signal. A Model UTC tone card (purchased separately)
with different tone settings may be used (see table 2). In addition, one of
two available Model PTCK plug-in connector cards can be used. The
Model PTCK plug-in connector cards will allow use of externally
generated tone or voice signals (see table 2) from a remote audio
amplifier. This model is suitable for use in NEC hazardous locations
Class I, Groups B, C, & D. Its mounting bracket is adjustable to allow
positioning to obtain desired sound coverage.
INSTALLATION
WARNING
Property damage, serious injury, or death could occur if an
accumulation of water, snow, dust, etc. resides in the speaker
projector, severely reducing or preventing operation of this
device. Mount the unit so speaker projector is pointed
horizontally or slightly downward.
Unpacking
After unpacking the amplified speaker, examine it carefully for possible
damage that may have occurred in transit. If equipment has been
damaged, immediately file a claim with carrier stating extent of damage.
Carefully check all shipping labels and tags for special instructions before
removing or destroying them.
Mounting Arrangements
The speaker can be mounted on any relatively flat surface. Conduit
connection can be made to 1/2" threaded opening at bottom of housing
(see figure 1).
1.
Remove the two 1/2-13 hex head bolts, flat washers and lockwashers
that secure mounting bracket to unit.
Specification
Rating
UL Listed
File S6476 (Guide UUMW, UEAY)
File E190743 (Guide UGKZ)
CSFM Listed
7135-1517:123
NYC MEA Approved
MEA 11-92-E Vol V
Operating voltage
Regulated 24VDC
Supervisory voltage
24VDC max
Operating current (includes tone
card or connector card)
0.225A (5.4W)
0.06A standby
Weight (approx)
15 lb (6.8kg)
Size
14.75" (375mm) long, 14.75" (375mm)
high, 8.875" (225mm) wide.
Construction
Aluminum enclosure and adjustable steel
mounting bracket painted with red
enamel.
Environmental rating
Outdoor wet
Temperature range
-40° to +151° F (-40° to +66° C)
Relative Humidity
95% Non-condensing
Hazardous Locations
Class I, Groups B, C, D
Table 1: Specifications