Edwards Signaling 57EDF Series Heavy Duty Double Flash Strobe Lights Installation Guide

EDWARDS

Installation Instructions for 57EDF Series Heavy Duty

Double Flash Strobe Lights

8

(203 mm)

6 1/2

(165 mm)

Figure 1. Dimensions

Description

The 57EDF series signaling a ppliances ar e hea vy duty, doubl e
flash strobe lights intended for use in gener al signaling (non-fire
alarm) a pplications. The str obe lights ar e UL listed and CSA
Certified, have a NEMA 4X enclosure and are a vailable in 24V
DC, 120V AC and 240V AC. See Table 1 for specifications.

The 23 joule strobe is rated at 2.3 million peak candela.

Installation

WARNING

To prevent electrical shock, do not connect power
until installation has been completed and unit is
tightly assembled and secured.

Install this unit in accordance with the applicable requirements
in the latest edition of the National Electrical Code. See the
unit's label and Table 1 for specif ications.

NOTE: For indoor applications, the strobe light can be

mounted vertically either facing up or facing down.
For outdoor applications, the unit must be mounted
vertically with the lens facing up.

1. Pull appropriate power source wir ing through 3/4" (19 mm)
NPT conduit. Install the unit on the conduit.

2. Connect red positive (+) lead to positi ve power source wire
and black ne gative (-) lead to ne gative power sour ce wire.
Polarity m ust be observ ed on 24V DC unit. F or AC units,
connect green ground wire to earth ground.

3. Apply power to the unit and ensur e proper operation.

Maintenance

Strobe Tube Replacement

WARNING

To prevent electrical shock, disconnect from the
supply circuit and allow five (5) minutes for stored
energy to dissipate before disassembling the unit.

Disassemble the unit as follo ws:

1. Remove the f our (4) scre ws from the lens assemb ly and
remove the globe and lens as sho wn in Figure 2.

CAUTION

To prevent damage to the strobe tube, hold the
tube only by its base;

2. Pry the strobe tube straight up and out of the strobe tube
socket.

3. Refer to Table 1 for the correct replacement catalog n umber
and replace the strobe tube.

4. Assemble the unit:

a. Ensure that the o-ring, part number 044001, is in place

around the base of the unit and replace the lens and dome
(Figure 2).

do not

handle the tube .

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b. Install four (4) scr ews removed in step 1.

5. After the unit is assembled, apply power and ensure the unit
functions properl y.

Dome

Lens

(4) Screw s with washers
for securin
to base

Strobe Tube

dome and lens

Strobe Tube
Socket

Base

(3) Screw s with washers
for securin
to base

base plate

Threaded Conduit
En tra nc e Ho le

O-Rin
P/N 044001

O-Rin
P/N 044002

Base Plate

Figure 2. Replacing the Strobe Tube

Table 1. Specif ications

Strobe Tube Replacement Parts

Cat. No. Ratings Lens Color Life* Strobe Tube Lens Dome

57EDFA-G1 24V DC Amber 3,000 Hours 92-ST 57E-LA 57E-DC
57EDFB-G1 2.2A Blue 57E-LB
57EDFC-G1 Clear 57E-LC
57EDFG-G1 Green 57E-LG
57EDFR-G1 Red 57E-LR

57EDFA-N5 120V 50/60 Hz Amber 3,000 Hours 92-ST 57E-LA 57E-DC
57EDFB-N5 0.2A Blue 57E-LB
57EDFC-N5 Clear 57E-LC
57EDFG-N5 Green 57E-LG
57EDFR-N5 Red 57E-LR

57EDFA-R5 240V 50/60 Hz Amber 3,000 Hours 92-ST 57E-LA 57E-DC
57EDFB-R5 0.1A Blue 57E-LB
57EDFC-R5 Clear 57E-LC
57EDFG-R5 Green 57E-LG
57EDFR-R5 Red 57E-LR

*Calculated strobe tube life at operating power to 75% efficiency.

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