System Sensor SSM Series, SSV Series Installation And Maintenance Instructions Manual

INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

SSM and SSV BELL Series

Specifications

SSM Series:

Starting Voltage: 12 VDC
Rated Voltage: 24 VDC
Operating Voltage Range: 19.2 - 26.4 VDC
Average Current (at rated voltage): 0.03 A
Operating Temperature: -31° to 150°F (-35° to +66°C)

SSV Series:

Starting Voltage: 96 VAC
Rated Voltage: 120 VAC
Operating Voltage Range: 96 - 132 VAC
Average Current (at rated voltage: 0.047 A
Operating Temperature: -31° to 150°F (-35° to +66°C)

UL Reverberant Room

Sound Output per UL 464 (dBA)

24 VDC SSM

SSM24-6 (6˝, 24 VDC, P, S) 85
SSM24-8 (8˝, 24 VDC, P, S) 85
SSM24-10 (10˝, 24 VDC, P, S) 85

120 VAC SSV

SSV120-6 (6˝, 120 VAC) 82
SSV120-8 (8˝, 120 VAC) 85
SSV120-10 (10˝, 120 VAC) 82
P = Polarized
S = Suppressed

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Important

Please Read Carefully and Save

This instruction manual contains important information
about the installation and operation of bells. Purchasers
who install bells for use by others must leave this manual
or a copy of it with the user.

General Description

The National Fire Protection Association has published
codes, standards, and recommended practices for the in­stallation and use of the above appliances. It is recom­mended that the installer be familiar with these
requirements, with local codes, and any special require-

ments of the authority having jurisdiction.
System Sensor supplies bells for nearly all sprinkler/fire
alarm/burglar applications.

These bells are intended to be connected to alarm indicat-

ing circuits of UL listed fire alarm control panels. The SSM
These instructions apply to all System Sensor bells in the
series. Read all instructions carefully before beginning. Fol­low only those instructions that apply to the model you are

series is polarized to enable supervision of the installation

wiring. The SSM bells require 24 VDC and the SSV bells re-

quire 120 VAC.
installing.

CAUTION

Do not use in potentially explosive atmospheres.

Do not leave any unused wires exposed.

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Before installing any alarm device, be thoroughly familiar
with:

NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm Code
NFPA 13: Installation of Sprinkler Systems
NFPA 25: Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-

Based Fire Protection Systems

Other applicable NFPA standards, local codes, and the re­quirements of the authority having jurisdiction.

Failure to follow these directions may result in failure of the
device to report an alarm condition. System Sensor is not
responsible for devices that have been improperly installed,
tested, or maintained.

Installation

WARNING

High voltage. Electrocution Hazard. Do not handle live AC
wiring or work on a device to which AC power is applied.
Doing so may result in severe injury or death.

Operational Testing

Always notify a central station monitoring the system be­fore repairing, maintaining, or testing alarm devices.

Upon completion of initial installation, all bells shall be
tested per NFPA 72. Periodic testing should be performed at
least annually. Test more often if required by the authority
having jurisdiction. Under normal conditions, System Sen­sor bells should provide years of trouble-free service; how­ever, after extended service, parts of the bell may become
worn. In this case, bell should be replaced.

Do not repair or replace any bell components in the
field. If bell does not perform properly, replace the entire
unit. Failure to follow this instruction may result in fail­ure of the bell to report an alarm condition.

1. Remove the gong.

2. Wire the bell in the circuit. See Figure 1, page 3.

3. Mount the bell mechanism on a 4˝ square electrical box
with the striker facing down. See Figures 2–4, page 3.

4. Replace the gong.

5. The top of the bell must be mounted a minimum of 90˝
above the floor, or within 6˝ of the ceiling.

CAUTION

Do not loop wire under terminals. Break wire runs to pro­vide supervision of connections.

Audibility Rating Measurement

Sound level measurements are made in accordance with UL
Standard 464. The sound power output is measured in a re­verberant room.

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