Edwards Signaling Series 96B AdaptaBeacon, Series 98B AdaptaBeacon, Series 99B AdaptaBeacon Installation Guide
EDWARDS
Installation Instructions for Catalog Series 96B,
98B and 99B AdaptaBeacon® Signals
Electrical Specifications
CATALOG NUMBER** RATED VOLTAGE
96B(*)-N5 120Vac 50/60 Hz 0.10 Amp
96B(*)-R5 240Vac 50/60 Hz 0.02 Amp
98B(*)-E1 12Vdc 0.50 Amp
98B(*)-G1 24Vdc 0.30 Amp
98B(*)-FY 36Vdc 0.30 Amp
99B(*)-E1 12Vdc 0.50 Amp
*Specify color of lens by adding one of the following letters to
the catalog number: A-amber, B-blue, C-clear, G-green,
M-magenta, or R-red.
**All units are UL Listed with the exception of the 99(*)-E1.
General Information
CURRENT
(Amps)
The Catalog Series 96B, 98B and 99B Adaptabeacon signals
are small strobe lights suitable for indoor or outdoor (weatherproof) installation. Catalog Series 96B and 98B
AdaptaBeacons are UL listed in NEMA 4X enclosures.
The 96B and 98B series signals are designed for mounting on
1/2" (13mm) NPT conduit. The 96B and 98B series signals
can also be direct surface mounted. The 98B series signals
are supplied with a hardware mounting kit for direct surface
mounting. For outdoor (weatherproof) installation, the 96B
and 98B series signals must be conduit mounted with their
lens facing directly up. When installing indoors, these signals can be mounted in any position. The 96B series signals
are AC powered; the 98B series are DC powered. Each series
includes several models with different operating voltages.
The 99B series signals come with a magnetic mounting disk
on their base and a 7 1/2 foot (2.29m) cord with cigarette
lighter adapter plug. These signals can be attached to any
steel surface and are ideal for temporary mounting on vehicle
roofs, dashboards or rear decks. A steel circular diskVelcro®assembly is supplied with the 99B series signals to
provide a steel surface for vehicles with non-magnetic surfaces such as dashboards. A fabric hood is also included with
these signals, which may be attached to the signal when it is
mounted inside the vehicle to shield the vehicle occupant’s
eyes from the strobe light. The 99B series are 12V DC powered.
Figure 1. Conduit Mounting of the 96B
and 98B Series Signals
Installation
Install the signals using one of the following mounting procedures.
WARNINGS
To prevent electrical shock, ensure that power is
disconnected before installing the signal.
To prevent leakage and a potential shock hazard,
when mounting outdoors the signal must be
installed with the lens or dome facing directl y up.
96B and 98B Series Signals - Conduit Mounting
1. Refer to Figure 1. The signals require 1/2” (13 mm) NPT
conduit (not supplied). Route the wire leads from the signal
base through the conduit. Refer to the signal’s label for the
voltage rating. Thread the conduit into the signal mounting
base.
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96B and 98B Series Signal - Direct Surface
Mounting
NOTE: When installing indoors, the 96B and 98B series
signals may be mounted in any position.
The 96B series signals are not supplied with a direct mounting
hardware kit but can be direct surface mounted using appropriate hardware.
1. Insert a small flat blade screwdriver between the locking
mechanism and the lens. Gently push down and then pry
up, unseating the lens. Pull the lens up and off of the signal
mounting base, being careful not to damage the lamp.
2. Refer to Figure 2. Remove the two knockouts for the
mounting screws from the signal base. Place the 3 3/4”
(95mm) mounting gasket provided in the direct surface
mounting hardware kit on the mounting surface and mark
the center of the three holes in the gasket on the surface.
Remove the mounting gasket and drill a 3/8” (10mm) hole
at each of the marked positions.
3. Install the two rubber expansion plugs provided in the
hardware kit into the two outer holes in the mounting surface
as indicated in Figure 2.
4. Route the wire leads from the signal base through the center
hole in the mounting gasket and mounting surface. Refer to
the signal’s label for voltage rating.
5. Align the outer holes in the mounting gasket with the holes
in the surface. Insert the two screws with lockwashers
(provided in the hardware kit) through the two outer holes in
the signal base and align the screws with the rubber expansion
plugs as shown in Figure 2. Press the signal base firmly
against the mounting surface and tighten the screws.
96B and 98B Series Signals - Wiring
1. Connect the field wiring to the signal wiring using one of
the following applicable procedures:
96B Series: Using wire nuts (not supplied), connect the
field wiring to the signal’s wire leads as shown in Figure 1.
Polarity is not important. Insert the wires into an appropriate
electrical junction box (not supplied).
98B Series: Using wire nuts (not supplied), connect the
signal’s red positi ve (+) wire lead to the positiv e power source
wire, and connect the signal’s black negative (-) wire lead to
the negative power source wire. Polarity must be observed.
Insert the wires into an appropriate electrical junction box
(not supplied).
99B Series Signals - Magnetic Mounting
CAUTION
To prevent damage or loss, using the signal outside of the vehicle during high speed driving
conditions is not recommended.
Steel (magnetic) surfaces: To mount the 99B series signals on a
steel surface, simply mount the signal where required and insert
the adapter plug into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket. To
prevent possible scratching of the vehicle surface when installing
or removing the signal, tip the signal slightly before making or
breaking magnetic contact with the surface.
Figure 2. Direct Surface Mounting of the
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98B Series Signals
Figure 3. Mounting the 99B Series Signal on a
Non-Magnetic Surface
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