Harrington Signal WHS User Manual
GEC24, GES24, GEH24 & GEH12 SERIES
GEC3-24, GEC3-12, GES3-24 & GES3-12 SERIES
ANSI/UL 1971 and/or ANSI/UL 464 COMPLIANT
ANSI/UL 1638 and/or ANSI/UL 464 COMPLIANT
WGEC24 & WGES24 SERIES
GECA24, GESA24, GECB24, GESB24, GECG24,
GESG24, GECR24 & GESR24 SERIES
VISIBLE AND/OR AUDIBLE
SIGNALING APPLIANCES
WGECA24, WGESA24, WGECB24, WGESB24,
WGECG24, WGESG24, WGECR24 & WGESR24 SERIES
ANSI/UL 1638AND/OR ANSI/UL 464 COMPLIANT
I. INTRODUCTION
The Gentex models GEC24, GES24, GEH24, GEH12, GEC3-24, GES3-24, GEC3-12, GES3-12, WGEC24, WGES24, GECA24, GESA24, GECB24, GESB24, GECG24, GESG24, GECR24,
GESR24, WGECA24, WGESA24, WGECB24, WGESB24, WGECG24, WGESG24, WGECR24, WGESR24 are high quality audible and/or visible signaling appliances. The high intensity strobe
utilizes a Xenon flash tube that generates a high-intensity flash visible from all angles. This appliance is intended to provide a visible, audible or audible/visible, depending on the model,
notification signal for the purpose of life safety and property protection. The GEC3-24, GES3-24, GEC3-12, GES3-12, GECA24, GESA24, GECB24, GESB24, GECG24, GESG24, GECR24,
GESR24 are provided with a slider switch which allows for candela selection at the installation site; the candela intensities which can be selected are 15Cd, 30Cd, 60Cd, 75Cd, or 110Cd
(24VDC only). The GEC24 and GES24 are fixed candela units; the candela intensities which can be ordered, are 177Cd and 15/75Cd. The WGEC24, WGES24, WGECA24, WGESA24,
WGECB24, WGESB24, WGECG24, WGESG24, WGECR24, WGESR24 are fixed candela units, available in a 75 candela intensity only. This appliance is ideal for any occupancy that requires
notification appliances per the applicable building or fire code or wherever dependable alarms are required.
The GEC24, GES24, GEC3-24, GES3-24, GEC3-12, GES3-12 strobe is listed in compliance with ANSI/UL 1971, Signaling Appliances for the Hearing Impaired (the 15/75Cd model on the
GEC24 and GES24 is additionally listed in compliance with ANSI/UL 1638). The WGEC24, WGES24, GECA24, GESA24, GECB24, GESB24, GECG24, GESG24, GECR24, GESR24,
WGECA24, WGESA24, WGECB24, WGESB24, WGECG24, WGESG24, WGECR24, WGESR24 strobe is listed in compliance with ANSI/UL 1638, Visual Signaling Appliances - Private Mode
Emergency and General Signaling. Additionally, colored lens models GECA24, GESA24, GECB24, GESB24, GECG24, GESG24, GECR24, GESR24 comply with the polar dispersion
requirements of ANSI/UL 1971.
II. LOCATION
This appliance is intended for use in Fire Alarm Systems and is to be installed in accordance with this manual, the recommendation of the local authorities having jurisdiction, and other NFPA
documents that provide standards on notification appliances for protective signaling systems. The GEC24, GES24, GEH24, GEH12, GEC3-24, GES3-24, GEC3-12, GES3-12, GECA24,
GESA24, GECB24, GESB24, GECG24, GESG24, GECR24, GESR24 are intended for indoor installations only; this appliance is not listed for outdoor or drip proof applications. The WGEC24,
WGES24, WGECA24, WGESA24, WGECB24, WGESB24, WGECG24, WGESG24, WGECR24, WGESR24 are intended for indoor or outdoor installations; this appliance is rated for outdoor or
drip proof applications when used in conjunction with the GOE or GOELP Enclosure.
Wall mounted strobe and horn/strobe appliances shall have their entire lens at heights above the finished floor of not less than 80 in. (2m) and not greater than 96 in. (2.4m)**. Spacing shall be
in accordance with Table A. If a room configuration is not square, the room size that will entirely encompass the room or subdivide the room into multiple squares shall be used. Wall mounted
horn only appliances shall have their tops above the finished floors at heights of not less than 90 in. (2.30m) and below the finished ceilings at heights of not less than 6 in. (152mm). Different
mounting heights shall be permitted by the AHJ provided the sound pressure level requirements of NFPA 72 are met.
III. MOUNTING, ROUGH-IN BOX AND RUN WIRING
This unit is designed for mounting to most single gang boxes, 4" square outlet boxes, 2-gang masonry boxes or non-metallic 2-gang switch boxes. Conduit entrance to boxes should be
selected to insure sufficient wiring clearance.
1. Run a minimum 18 gauge insulated 2 or more conductor cable.
2. Mount a box for each remote signaling appliance. Screw bracket onto box. Insert signal into bracket and slide to the right firmly into the terminal block
receptacle. Place housing over mounted assembly and screw together with single screw at the bottom of the signal. Cover screw with plastic tab.
NOTICE: WIRING SHOULD BE CONNECTED TO MOUNTING BRACKET PRIOR TO MOUNTING SIGNAL. INCOMING POSITIVE POWER LEAD MUST BE BROKEN AND EACH LEAD IS
TO BE INSERTED INTO EACH OF THE TOP TWO TERMINALS. IF TWO POWER RUNS ARE MADE TO THE SIGNAL, ONE FOR THE STROBE AND ONE FOR THE HORN, ONLY ONE OF
THE RUNS MUST HAVE ITS POSITIVE LEAD BROKEN AND PLACED UNDER THE TWO SEPARATE TOP TERMINALS. A BARRIER IS PROVIDED TO PREVENT BOTH LEADS FROM
BEING PLACED UNDER THE SAME TERMINAL.
GEC24, GES24, GEC3-24, GES3-24, GEC3-12, GES3-12 PRODUCT INFORMATION
Table A
NA = Not allowable
Room Spacing for Wall-Mounted Visible Appliances per NFPA 72, 2010 Edition
Maximum Room Size Minimum Required Light Output ( Effective Intensity, Cd)
Meters Feet
6.10 x 6.10 20 x 20 15 NA NA
8.53 x 8.53 28 x 28 30 Unknown NA
9.14 x 9.14 30 x 30 34 15 NA
12.2 x 12.2 40 x 40 60 30 15
13.7 x 13.7 45 x 45 75 Unknown 19
15.2 x 15.2 50 x 50 94 60 30
16.5 x 16.5 54 x 54 110 Unknown 30
16.8 x 16.8 55 x 55 115 Unknown 28
18.3 x 18.3 60 x 60 135 95 30
19.2 x 19.2 63 x 63 150 Unknown 37
20.7 x 20.7 68 x 68 177 Unknown 43
21.3 x 21.3 70 x 70 184 95 60
24.4 x 24.4 80 x 80 240 135 60
27.4 x 27.4 90 x 90 304 185 95
30.5 x 30.5 100 x 100 375 240 95
33.5 x 33.5 110 x 110 455 240 135
36.6 x 36.6 120 x 120 540 305 135
39.6 x 39.6 130 x 130 635 375 185
One Light
per Room
Two Lights per Room
(Located on Opposite Walls)
Four Lights per Room
(One Light per Wall)
**Effective Intensity Requirements for Sleeping Areas
Visible Notification Appliance
Distance from Ceiling to Top of Lens Intensity
greater than or equal to 24" 110cd
less than 24" 177cd
CAUTION:
Strobe light must be
installed within 16 feet
of the pillow when
used in a sleeping
area.
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Strobe light can not be seen when objects such as doors, furniture or walls block strobe light.
NOTICE:
THE VISUAL SIGNAL MUST BE IN THE DIRECT VIEWING AREA OF THE OCCUPANT IN ORDER TO BE SEEN.
VISUAL SIGNALS FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED ARE ONLY ONE METHOD OF ALERTING THE HEARING IMPAIRED. VISUAL SIGNALS MAY NOT BE THE PREFERRED METHOD
FOR NOTIFYING ALL HEARING IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS.
THE STROBE LIGHT MUST BE SEEN BY THE SLEEPING PERSON. IF THE PERSON HAS HEAD TURNED OR OTHERWISE UNABLE TO BE ALERTED BY VISUAL, THE STROBE
WILL NOT BE EFFECTIVE.
24VDC CLEAR Lens Indoor Strobe Current Ratings
GEC24 and
GES24 Series
Available Candela
NOTICE: DC VOLTAGE RANGE LIMITS: 16-33V. FWR VOLTAGE RANGE LIMITS: 16-33V. THIS PRODUCT WAS ONLY TESTED TO THE STATED VOLTAGE RANGE(S); DO NOT APPLY 80% AND 110% OF THIS RANGE FOR SYSTEM
PERATION.
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hen using products manufactured after 7-1-10, these values are to be used when calculating current draws.
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GEC3-24 and
GES3-24 Series
Available Candela
Strobe
Candela
Regulated 24VDC
Max. Operating
Current(mA)
15 42 77
15/75 67 113
30 58 102
60 97 161
75 116 225
110 161 256
177 213 341
Regulated 24VFWR
Max. Operating
Current (mA)
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12VDC CLEAR Lens Strobe Current Ratings
Use with GEC3-12 and GES3-12 Products
Candela
Regulated 12VDC
Max. Operating
Current (mA)
Regulated 12VFWR
Max. Operating
Current (mA)
15 92 145
30 141 224
60 260 459
75 312 460
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WGEC24, WGES24, WGECA24, WGESA24, WGECB24, WGESB24, WGECG24, WGESG24, WGECR24, WGESR24 PRODUCT INFORMATION
Models Color Lens
WGECA24, WGESA24 Amber
WGECB24, WGESB24 Blue
WGECG24, WGESG24 Green
WGECR24, WGESR24 Red
24VDC BLUE, GREEN & RED Lens Outdoor
Strobe Current Ratings
Use with WGECB24, WGESB24, WGECG24,
WGESG24, WGECR24, WGESR24 Products
Candela
Regulated 24VDC
Max. Operating
Current (mA)
Regulated 24VFWR
Max. Operating
Current (mA)
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75 164 278
NOTICE: DC VOLTAGE RANGE LIMITS: 16-33V. FWR VOLTAGE RANGE LIMITS: 16-33V. THIS PRODUCT WAS ONLY TESTED TO THE
STATED VOLTAGE RANGE(S); DO NOT APPLY 80% AND 110% OF THIS RANGE FOR SYSTEM OPERATION.
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When using products manufactured after 7-1-10, these values are to be used when calculating current draws.
24VDC CLEAR & AMBER Lens Outdoor
Strobe Current Ratings
Use with WGEC24, WGES24,
WGECA24, WGESA24 Products
Candela
Regulated 24VDC
Max. Operating
Current (mA)
Regulated 24VFWR
Max. Operating
Current (mA)
75 170 263
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GECA24, GESA24, GECB24, GESB24, GECG24, GESG24, GECR24, GESR24 PRODUCT INFORMATION
BLUE, GREEN & RED Lens Indoor
Strobe Current Ratings
Use with GECB24, GESB24, GECG24,
GESG24, GECR24, GESR24 Products
Candela
Regulated 24VDC
Max. Operating
Current (mA)
Regulated 24VFWR
Max. Operating
Current (mA)
15 105 164
30 130 196
60 203 325
75 243 355
110 310 491
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Models Color Lens
GECA24, GESA24 Amber
GECB24, GESB24 Blue
GECG24, GESG24 Green
GECR24, GESR24 Red
AMBER Lens Indoor Strobe Current Ratings
Use with GECA24 and GESA24 Products
Candela
Regulated 24VDC
Max. Operating
Current (mA)
Regulated 24VFWR
Max. Operating
Current (mA)
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15 47 82
30 64 112
60 113 178
75 145 213
110 178 259
NOTICE: DC VOLTAGE RANGE LIMITS: 16-33V. FWR VOLTAGE RANGE LIMITS: 16-33V. THIS PRODUCT WAS ONLY TESTED TO THE
STATED VOLTAGE RANGE(S); DO NOT APPLY 80% AND 110% OF THIS RANGE FOR SYSTEM OPERATION.
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When using products manufactured after 7-1-10, these values are to be used when calculating current draws.
HORN DECIBEL AND CURRENT RATINGS PRODUCT INFORMATION
Horn Decibel Levels
Horn Mode
Minimum SPL
at 10Ft. Per
ANSI/UL 464
(HIGH)
Minimum SPL
at 10Ft. Per
ANSI/UL 464
(LOW)
Temp 3 2400Hz 78 dBA 71* dBA 28 48
Temp 3 Mechanical 76 dBA 70* dBA 25 44
Temp 3 Chime 70* dBA 66* dBA 15 30
Continuous 2400Hz 81 dBA 74* dBA 28 48
Continuous Mechanical 80 dBA 72* dBA 25 44
Continuous Chime 70* dBA 66* dBA 15 30
Whoop 82 dBA 69* dBA 56 62
NOTICE:
THE THREE PULSE TEMPORAL PATTERN IS TO BE USED FOR EVACUATION USE ONLY.
THE SOUND OUTPUT FOR THE TEMPORAL 3 TONE IS RATED LOWER SINCE THE TIME THE HORN IS OFF IS AVERAGED INTO THE SOUND OUT PUT RATING. WHILE THE HORN IS PRODUCING A TONE
IN THE TEMPORAL 3 MODE ITS SOUND PRESSURE IS THE SAME AS THE CONTINUOUS MODE. UNITS HAVE BEEN TESTED TO 0°C, 49°C AND 93% HUMIDITY.
* Operating the horn in this mode at this voltage will result in not meeting the minimum ANSI/UL 464 sound level required for public mode fire protection service.
These settings are acceptable only for private mode fire alarm signaling use. Use the high dBA setting for public mode applications (the chime tone is always private mode).
Horn Current Ratings Over
Input Voltage Range of 16-33V
Regulated 24VDC
Max. Operating
Current (mA)
HIGH Setting
Regulated 24VFWR
Max. Operating
Current (mA)
HIGH Setting
Horn Decibel Levels
Horn Mode
Minimum SPL
at 10Ft. Per
ANSI/UL 464
(HIGH)
Minimum SPL
at 10Ft. Per
ANSI/UL 464
(LOW)
Temp 3 2400Hz 76 dBA 69* dBA 29 48
Temp 3 Mechanical 75 dBA 68* dBA 26 45
Temp 3 Chime 62* dBA 60* dBA 13 24
Continuous 2400Hz 79 dBA 74* dBA 29 48
Continuous Mechanical 78 dBA 72* dBA 26 45
Continuous Chime 63* dBA 61* dBA 13 24
Whoop 78 dBA 71* dBA 55 61
Horn Current Ratings Over
Input Voltage Range of 8-17.5V
Regulated 12VDC
Max. Operating
Current (mA)
HIGH Setting
Regulated 12VFWR
Max. Operating
Current (mA)
HIGH Setting
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