Edwards Signaling 156G User Manual

Installation Instructions for the

Catalog Number 156 Monitor Bell

DESCRIPTION

The Edwards Catalog 156 Monitor Bells are insulated, grounded,
vibrating bells featuring a concealed plunger and a corrosion re­sistant gray finish. The grounding strap may be removed if not
required. For outdoor applications the weatherproof gasket (pro­vided) should be installed.

SPECIFICATIONS

US MODELS

Cat. No.* Amps. Volts dB Rating

156G-3AM .8A 6-8VDC 8-10VAC 72dBA
156G-3AX .2A 12-18VDC 72dBA
156G-3E1 .3A 12VDC 72dBA
156G-3G1 .15A 24VDC 72dBA
156G-3G5 .3A 24VAC 72dBA
156G-3J1 .11A 32VDC 72dBA
156G-4AM .8A 6-8VDC 8-10VAC 76dBA
156G-4E1 .3A 12VDC 76dBA
156G-4G1 .15A 24VDC 76dBA
156G-4G5 .3A 24VAC 76dBA
156G-6AM .8A 6-8VDC 8-10VAC 80dBA
156G-6AW .15A 20-24VDC 80dBA
156G-6E1 .3A 12VDC 80dBA
156G-6G1 .15A 24VDC 80dBA
156G-6G5 .3A 24VAC 80dBA

INSTALLATION

CAUTION

Do not apply power to the bell until installation has
been completed.

1. If grounding is not required, remove the grounding strap
from the back of the bell as follows (See Figure 1):

a. Remove the #6-32 x 1/4" pan head screw securing the

ground strap.

b. Remove the adjacent terminal screw and remove the

grounding strap.
c. Replace the terminal screw removed in step 1b.
d. Replace the pan head screw removed in Step 1a with

(1) #6-32 x 3/8" nylon hex head screw (supplied).

2. For use in outdoor applications, install the weatherproof
gasket on the back of the bell.

3. Connect the bell to an appropriate AC or DC power source
using the terminal screws on the back of the bell.

4. Mount the bell to a flat surface using hardware appropriate
for the application.

5. Apply power and test the bell to ensure that it operates
properly.

CANADIAN MODELS

Cat. No.** Amps. Volts dB Rating

156-AM .8A 6-8VDC 8-10VAC 72dBA
156-G1 .15A 24VDC 72dBA
156-G5 .3A 24VAC 72dBA

* Bell gong size is denoted by suffix number. For example,
the156G-6G1 has a six inch gong.

** Canadian models provided with three inch gongs.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION

Always disconnect all power before servicing or
cleaning bell.

1. Examine the bell periodically for accumulation of dirt and
clean as necessary.

Figure 1.

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© 1996