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Application Installation <br /> Genesis strobes are UL 1971-listed for use indoors as wall-mount- Genesis horns and strobes mount to any standard one-gang sur- <br /> ed public-mode notification appliances for the hearing impaired. face or flush electrical box. Matching optional trim plates are used <br /> Prevailing codes require strobes to be used where ambient noise to cover oversized openings and can accommodate one-gang, <br /> conditions exceed 105 dBA(87dBA in Canada),where occupants two-gang,four-inch square, or octagonal boxes,and European <br /> use hearing protection,and in areas of public accommodation 100 mm square. <br /> as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act(see application <br /> notes—USA). All Genesis signals come pre-assembled <br /> with captive mounting screws for easy in- <br /> Combination horn-strobe signals must be installed in accordance stallation.Two tabs at the top of the signal <br /> with guidelines established for strobe devices.Consult with your unlock the cover to reveal the mounting <br /> Authority Having Jurisdiction for details. . hardware.The shallow depth of Genesis <br /> All Genesis strobes exceed UL synchronization requirements devices leaves ample room behind the <br /> (within 10 milliseconds over a two-hour period)when used with a signal for extra wiring.Once installed with <br /> synchronization source. Synchronization is important in order to emu` the cover in place, no mounting screws <br /> avoid epileptic sensitivity. are visible. <br /> WARNING:These devices will not operate without electrical power.As <br /> fires frequently cause power interruptions, further safeguards such as Genesis Horn/Strobe Field Configuration <br /> backup power supplies may be required. with optional trim Temporal horn and horn-strobe models plate <br /> are factory set to sound in a three-pulse <br /> temporal pattern. Units may be con- <br /> figured for use with coded systems by cutting a jumper on the <br /> Horns circuit board.This results in a steady output that can be turned <br /> Genesis horn output reaches as high as 99 dB and features a on and off(coded)as the system applies and removes power to <br /> unique multiple frequency tone that results in excellent sound the signal circuit.A Genesis Signal Master is required when horn- <br /> penetration and an unmistakable warning of danger. Horns may be strobe models are configured for coded systems. Non-temporal, <br /> configured for either coded or non-coded signal circuits.They can horn-only models sound a steady tone. <br /> also be set for low dB output with a jumper cut that reduces horn Genesis clear strobes and horn-strobes are shipped from the fac- <br /> output by about 5 dB. Horn-only models may be ceiling-mounted tory ready for use as UL 1971 compliant signals for public mode <br /> or wall-mounted. operation.These signals may be configured for temporal flash by <br /> The suggested sound pressure level for each signaling zone used with cutting a jumper on the circuit board.This battery-saving feature is <br /> alarm signals is at least 15 dB above the average ambient sound level, intended for private mode signaling only. <br /> or 5 dB above the maximum sound level having a duration of at least Genesis clear strobes and horn-strobes may be set for 15,30,75, <br /> 60 seconds,whichever is greater,measured 5 feet(1.5 m)above the or 110 candela output.The output setting is changed by simply <br /> floor.The average ambient sound level is,A-weighted sound pressure opening the device and sliding the switch to the desired setting. <br /> measured over a 24-hour period. The device does not have to be removed to change the output <br /> Doubling the distance from the signal to the ear will theoretically result setting.The setting remains visible through a small window on the <br /> in a 6 dB reduction of the received sound pressure level.The actual side of the device after the cover is closed. <br /> effect depends on the acoustic properties of materials in the space. Horns and horn-strobes are factory set for high dB output. <br /> A 3 dBA difference represents a barely noticeable change in volume. Low dB output may be selected by cutting a jumper on the <br /> circuit board.This reduces the output by about 5 dB. <br /> Wiring <br /> Field wiring terminals accommodate#18 to#12 AWG(0.75 mm2 <br /> to 2.5 mm2)wiring. Horns, strobes,and combination horn-strobes <br /> are interconnected with a single pair of wires as shown below. <br /> + + To next <br /> appliance, <br /> Polarity shown in end-of-line <br /> alarm condition H H or return to <br /> control <br /> equipment <br /> ONote:Strobes must have continuous voltage. <br /> Page 2 of 6 DATA SHEET S85001-0573 <br /> Not to be used for installation purposes. Issue 11.1 <br />