Edwards Signaling 869D-G1 User Manual

Installation Instructions for 869D-G1 Series

Diode Polarized Electronic Horn Signal Appliance

DescriptionDescription

Description

DescriptionDescription

The horns are UL and cUL Listed, high quality signals in­tended for indoor or outdoor use. It is recommended
that these products be installed in accordance with the
requirements in the latest edition of national and local
electrical codes. For outdoor use, the horns must be in­stalled with a weatherproof backbox.

It is recommended that these products be installed in
accordance with the requirements in the latest edition of
national and local electrical codes.

See T able 2 and Figure 1 for specifications.

T able 1. Electronic Horns

Description Number

Horn, Gray, Flush or Panel Mount, Indoor 869D-G1
Indoor

Catalog

InstallationInstallation

Installation

InstallationInstallation

WARNINGWARNING

WARNING

WARNINGWARNING

T o reduce the risk of shock, always disconnect all power
before handling the unit.

1. Select mounting method as detailed in Figure 1 and
install the electrical box (not supplied) using suitable
hardware.

a. For outdoor applications, install the weatherproof

box (ordered separately) using four #10 x 1 1/4"
(32 mm) screws and cap lugs provided in the
enclosed parts bag.

NOTE: Be sure hook flange is facing outward as shown

NOTE: The designation "TOP" on boxes denotes

2. Attach mounting plate using two #8-32 screws

in Figure 1.

orientation of box after installation.

provided with the surface box (ordered separately) or
four #8-32 screws provided with the weatherproof box
(ordered separately). The flush box uses two #8-32
screws (not provided).

3. Bring signaling circuit field wiring into electrical box.

Figure 1. Detailed View

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4. Ground in accordance with national and local electrical
codes. A green ground screw is provided with both
the indoor and outdoor surface boxes.

c. Fasten the bottom of the grille to the mounting

plate by installing the captive combination drive
screw.

5. Connect signaling circuit field wires to terminals on
horn assembly (Figures 2 and 3).

6. Mount the horn assembly on the mounting plate
(Figure 1).

a. The inside of the top of the grille has hinges that

pass through cutouts and engage with tabs on the
mounting plate. With the bottom of the grille
lifted out slightly, place the grille over the
mounting plate so that the hinges of the grille
are in the mounting cutouts.

b. Properly seat the grille by pressing the bottom in.

7. Apply power and activate the horn/strobe unit to verify
that it is operating properly .

MaintenanceMaintenance

Maintenance

MaintenanceMaintenance

CAUTIONCAUTION

CAUTION

CAUTIONCAUTION

Should the unit fail to operate properly, do not attempt
repair . Contact the supplier for replacement.

Perform a visual inspection and an operational test twice
a year .

REMOVE FOR
LOW OUTPUT

TEMPORAL TONE
FOR EMERGENCY
EVACUATION.
REMOVE FOR
CONT. TONE

HORN +3HORN -2NOT USED1NOT USED

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Figure 2. Wiring Diagrams

Figure 3. Terminal Block

T able 2. Specifications

Operating Voltage 24V DC
Operating Current - Horn* 20 mA (low volume) @ 20 to 24V DC

40 mA (high volume) @ 20 to 24V DC

Sound Level Output at 10 ft. (3.05 m)

Anechoic Chamber 98 dBA peak (low volume)

102 dBA peak (high volume)

Operating Environment Indoor 93% relative humidity @ 104F (40C); 32 to 120F

(0 to 49C) variable ambient temperature

Outdoor 98% relative humidity @ 104F (40C); -31 to 150F

(-35 to 66C) variable ambient temperature

*The operating voltage to the horn may be continuous or coded such as march time or a temporal pattern meeting
ISO8201 (ANSI S3.41) Audible Emergency Evacuation Signal.

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Website: http://www.edwards-signals.com

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