wheelock AS-1215W, AS-24110W, AS-2415W, AS-2430W, AS-2475W INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

SERIES AS AUDIBLE STROBE APPLIANCES

(WALL MOUNT VERSIONS)

Use this product according to this instruction manual. Please keep this instruction manual for future reference.

GENERAL:

Wheelock’s Series AS Audible Strobe Appliances are the industry’s first 2-wire horn strobe alarm appliance that provides a selectable
continuous or code 3 horn tone and continuous strobe when connected directly to the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP), or provide a
synchronized code 3 horn tone and synchronized strobe when used in conjunction with a Sync Module (SM), Dual Sync Module
(DSM) or Power Supply (PS-12/24-8). The AS Appliances are UL Listed under Standard 1971 for Emergency Appliances for the
Hearing Impaired and UL Standard 464 for Audible Signal Appliances. They are listed for wall mounting and indoor use only

and
equipped with a Universal Mounting Plate (UMP) that can be mounted to single-gang, double-gang, 4” backbox, 100mm European
backbox or SHBB surface backbox (See Mounting Options). The AS Appliances use a Xenon flashtube with solid state circuitry
enclosed in a rugged Lexan lens to provide maximum visibility and reliability for effective visible signaling.

Series AS Appliances can be field set to provide either High (HI) dBA, Medium (MED) dBA or Low (LO) dBA sound output.

These strobe models are designed for use with either filtered DC (VDC) or unfiltered Full-Wave-Rectified (FWR) input voltage. All
inputs are polarized for compatibility with standard reverse polarity supervision of circuit wiring by a (FACP).

NOTE: The code 3 horn incorporates the temporal pattern (1/2 second on, 1/2 second off, 1/2 second on, 1/2 second off, 1/2 second
on, 1-1/2 off and repeat) specified by ANSI/NFPA for standard emergency evacuation signaling. The code 3 horn should be used

only for fire evacuation signaling and not for any other purpose.

NOTE: All CAUTIONS and WARNINGS are identified by the symbol All warnings are printed in bold capital letters.

WARNING: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. FAILURE
TO COMPLY WITH ANY OF THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS, CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN
IMPROPER APPLICATION, INSTALLATION AND/OR OPERATION OF THESE PRODUCTS IN AN EMERGENCY
SITUATION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU
AND/OR OTHERS.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Table 1: UL Ratings and Models

Models

Regulated

Voltage

(VDC/VRMS)

Voltage Range Limit

Per UL 1971/464

(VDC/VRMS)

Strobe

Candela

(cd)

Mounting

Options

AS-2415W 24 16.0-33.0 15 A,B,C,D
AS-2430W 24 16.0-33.0 30 A,B,C,D
AS-2475W 24 16.0-33.0 75 A,B,C,D
AS-24110W 24 16.0-33.0 110 A,B,C,D
AS-1215W 12 8.0-17.5 15 A,B,C,D

NOTE: THE MAXIMUM WIRE IMPEDANCE BETWEEN STROBES SHALL NOT EXCEED 35 OHMS. THE
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STROBES ON A SINGLE NAC CIRCUIT SHALL NOT EXCEED 47.

Copyright 2001 Wheelock, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Table 2: dBA Sound Output for 24.0VDC Models

Description Volume Reverberant Per UL 464 Anechoic dBA

16.0VDC 24.0VDC 33.0VDC 16.0VDC 24.0VDC 33.0VDC
Low 80 83 86 86 90 92

Continuous Horn Medium 85 88 91 91 95 98

High 88 91 93 95 99 101
Low 75 79 82 86 90 92

Code 3 Horn Medium 80 84 86 91 95 98

High 84 87 90 95 99 101

Table 2A: dBA Sound Output for 12VDC Models

Description Volume Reverberant Per UL 464 Anechoic dBA

8.0VDC 12.0VDC 17.5VDC 8.0VDC 12.0VDC 17.5VDC
Low 80 83 86 86 90 92

Continuous Horn Medium 85 88 91 91 95 98

High 88 91 93 95 99 101
Low 75 79 82 86 90 92

Code 3 Horn Medium 80 84 86 91 95 98

High 84 87 89 95 99 101

NOTES:

1. Strobe will produce 1 flash per second over the "Regulated Voltage" range.

2. Anechoic dBA is measured on-axis in a non-reflective (free field) test room using fast meter response. For peak dBA (measured

with peak meter response), add 5dBA to anechoic values shown in Table 2 and 2A. Reverberant dBA is a minimum UL rating
based on sound pressure measurements in a reverberant test room.

3. All models are UL Listed for indoor use with a temperature range of +32oF to +120oF (0oC to +49oC) and maximum humidity

of 85% RH.

WARNING: THESE APPLIANCES WERE TESTED TO THE OPERATING VOLTAGE LIMITS OF 16.0-33.0 VOLTS
FOR 24V MODELS AND 8.0-17.5 VOLTS FOR 12V MODELS USING FILTERED (DC) OR UNFILTERED FULL-WAVE
RECTIFIED (FWR). DO NOT APPLY 80% AND 110% OF THESE VOLTAGE VALUES FOR SYSTEM OPERATION.

WARNING: CHECK THE MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM OUTPUT OF THE POWER SUPPLY AND STANDBY
BATTERY AND SUBTRACT THE VOLTAGE DROP FROM THE CIRCUIT WIRING RESISTANCE TO DETERMINE
THE APPLIED VOLTAGE TO THE STROBES.

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Table 3: Current Ratings (AMPS) for 12VDC and 24VDC Wall Models with Hi dBA Setting

Rated Average Current *

Voltage AS-2415W AS-2430W AS-2475W AS-24110W AS-1215W

Mean RMS Mean RMS Mean RMS Mean RMS Mean RMS

16.0VDC 0.109 0.109 0.160 0.162 0.253 0.258 0.306 0.311 0.319 0.320

24.0VDC 0.092 0.092 0.126 0.131 0.186 0.205 0.213 0.261 0.235 0.250

33.0VDC 0.095 0.106 0.125 0.140 0.160 0.195 0.193 0.241 0.225 0.243

16.0VRMS ----- 0.144 ----- 0.201 ----- 0.341 ----- 0.395 ----- 0.341

24.0VRMS ----- 0.127 ----- 0.168 ----- 0.272 ----- 0.321 ----- 0.313

33.0VRMS ----- 0.137 ----- 0.168 ----- 0.263 ----- 0.299 ----- 0.297
Rated Peak Current **

Voltage AS-2415W AS-2430W AS-2475W AS-24110W AS-1215W

16.0VDC 0.130 0.180 0.340 0.440 0.230

24.0VDC 0.145 0.200 0.365 0.470 0.260

33.0VDC 0.155 0.220 0.390 0.500 0.280

16.0VRMS 0.160 0.230 0.380 0.490 0.275

24.0VRMS 0.220 0.260 0.420 0.540 0.280

33.0VRMS 0.470 0.540 0.570 0.570 0.310

Rated Inrush Current ***

Voltage AS-2415W AS-2430W AS-2475W AS-24110W AS-1215W

16.0VDC 0.110 0.110 0.110 0.110 0.081

24.0VDC 0.165 0.165 0.165 0.165 0.100

33.0VDC 0.230 0.230 0.230 0.230 0.145

16.0VRMS 0.155 0.155 0.155 0.155 0.098

24.0VRMS 0.235 0.235 0.235 0.235 0.140

33.0VRMS 0.325 0.325 0.325 0.325 0.190

Table 3A: Rated Average Current (AMPS) for 12VDC and 24VDC Wall Models with Medium and Low dBA Setting

Rated Average Current (Medium)

Voltage AS-2415W AS-2430W AS-2475W AS-24110 AS-1215W

Mean RMS Mean RMS Mean RMS Mean RMS Mean RMS

16.0VDC 0.094 0.094 0.147 0.148 0.236 0.237 0.291 0.305 0.264 0.265

24.0VDC 0.076 0.077 0.110 0.110 0.164 0.195 0.193 0.244 0.180 0.180

33.0VDC 0.071 0.073 0.097 0.102 0.137 0.173 0.166 0.185 0.155 0.155

16.0VRMS ----- 0.117 ----- 0.181 ----- 0.318 ----- 0.377 ----- 0.310

24.0VRMS ----- 0.099 ----- 0.141 ----- 0.241 ----- 0.296 ----- 0.261

33.0VRMS ----- 0.097 ----- 0.135 ----- 0.224 ----- 0.268 ----- 0.229

Rated Average Current (Low)

Voltage AS-2415W AS-2430W AS-2475W AS-24110 AS-1215W

Mean RMS Mean RMS Mean RMS Mean RMS Mean RMS

16.0VDC 0.090 0.090 0.142 0.166 0.229 0.229 0.285 0.291 0.250 0.250

24.0VDC 0.067 0.067 0.103 0.104 0.157 0.185 0.186 0.232 0.164 0.184

33.0VDC 0.061 0.072 0.088 0.088 0.123 0.171 0.156 0.181 0.139 0.153

16.0VRMS ----- 0.111 ----- 0.176 ----- 0.317 ----- 0.373 ----- 0.282

24.0VRMS ----- 0.092 ----- 0.137 ----- 0.234 ----- 0.293 ----- 0.225

33.0VRMS ----- 0.088 ----- 0.128 ----- 0.218 ----- 0.263 ----- 0.212

* Rated average current is measured using mean value. ** The time duration for the peak current is 100 microseconds.

*** The time duration for the inrush current is 4 milliseconds.

WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT THE TOTAL AVERAGE CURRENT, TOTAL PEAK CURRENT AND TOTAL INRUSH
CURRENT REQUIRED BY ALL APPLIANCES THAT ARE CONNECTED TO THE SYSTEM’S PRIMARY AND SECONDARY
POWER SOURCES, NAC CIRCUITS, SM, DSM SYNC MODULES OR PS-12/24-8 POWER SUPPLY DO NOT EXCEED THE POWER
SOURCES’ RATED CAPACITY OR THE CURRENT RATINGS OF ANY FUSES ON THE CIRCUITS TO WHICH THESE
APPLIANCES ARE WIRED. OVERLOADING POWER SOURCES OR EXCEEDING FUSE RATINGS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF
POWER AND FAILURE TO ALERT OCCUPANTS DURING AN EMERGENCY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE
AND SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU AND/OR OTHERS.

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