wheelock MB-1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

SERIES MB BELLS

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

GENERAL:

Series MB Motor Bells are UL Listed for Fire Protective Service with the exception of the 6VDC Motor Bell which is UL approved
for general signaling use. The Motor Bell Series incorporates a high torque permanent magnet motor to provide high output with
minimum current draw. Integral MOV suppression is provided to minimize RFI and turn-off transients. In-out wiring terminals and a
built-in trim plate, for semi-flush mounting, are provided for easy installation. The Motor Bell Series is available in 6VDC with a 6"
bell shell and 12VDC or 24VDC with either a 6" or 10" bell shell.

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

WARNING: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. 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 Listed Models and Ratings

Model Gong Size

MB-G6-6 6" 4.2-7.8 0.130 0.160 75 82 85 A,B,C,D
MB-G6-12 6" 8.0-17.5 0.090 0.110 79 85 88 A,B,C,D
MB-G10-12 10" 8.0-17.5 0.090 0.110 82 88 91 A,B,C,D
MB-G6-24 6" 16.0-33.0 0.040 0.056 82 85 88 A,B,C,D
MB-G10-24 10" 16.0-33.0 0.040 0.056 82 88 91 A,B,C,D

Voltage Range
(VDC/VRMS)

Maximum RMS Current Draw Reverberant dBA Per UL 464 Mounting

DC FWR Min Nom Max Options

WARNING: FOR UL APPLICATIONS THESE APPLIANCES WERE TESTED TO THE OPERATING VOLTAGE
LIMITS OF 16-33 VOLTS FOR 24V MODELS, 8-17.5V FOR 12V MODELS, OR 4.2-7.8V FOR 6V MODELS USING
FILTERED (DC) OR UNFILTERED FULL-WAVE-RECTIFIED (FWR). DO NOT APPLY 80% AND 110% OF THESE
VOLTAGE VALUES FOR SYSTEM OPERATION.

WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT THE TOTAL RMS CURRENT REQUIRED BY ALL APPLIANCES THAT ARE CONNECTED
TO THE SYSTEM’S PRIMARY AND SECONDARY POWER SOURCES, NAC CIRCUITS, SM, DSM SYNC MODULES OR
WHEELOCKS POWER SUPPLIES 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.

When calculating the total currents: Use Table 1 to determine the highest value of “RMS Current” for an individual bell (across the
expected operating voltage range of the bell), then multiply these values by the total number of bells; be sure to add the currents for
any other appliances, including audible signaling appliances, powered by the same source and include any required safety factors.

If the peak current exceeds the power supplies’ peak capacity, the output voltage provided by the power supplies may drop below the
listed voltage range of the appliances connected to the supply and the voltage may not recover in some types of power supplies. For
example, an auxiliary power supply that lacks filtering at its output stage (either via lack of capacitance and/or lack of battery backup
across the output) may exhibit this characteristic.

Copyright 2004 Wheelock, Inc. All rights reserved.

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WIRING DIAGRAM:

Figure 1:

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FROM PRECEDING
SIGNAL OR FIRE ALARM
CONTROL PANEL (FACP)

MOUNTING INFORMATION:

Mounting Options Are Shown In The Following Diagrams:

1. Unscrew the center bolt to remove the bell shell. (See Mounting Procedures Note 2 .)

2. Connect wiring as shown in wiring diagram. Note polarity indicated on back cover of housing.

3. Mount housing with screws provided. (Note "TOP" arrow.)

4. Replace bell shell and secure with center bolt. Be sure shell is properly aligned with housing.

Figure 2: Bell Shell Mounting

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TO NEXT BELL
OR END OF LINE
RESISTOR (EOLR)

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BELL HOUSING

BELL SHELL

GUIDE
PIN

CENTER
BOLT

ALIGN PIN HOLE
WITH GUIDE PIN

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MOUNTING OPTIONS: (Mounting Plates and backboxes ordered separately - specify color)

SEMI-FLUSH MOUNTING

A

STANDARD
4" SQUARE
BACKBOX

B

SURFACE MOUNTING

STANDARD
BACKBOX

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF CONDUCTORS

AWG #18 AWG #16 AWG #14 AWG #12

4 4 4

4

C

CONCEALED CONDUIT MOUNTING

EXISTING BOX
IN WALL

ADAPTOR
PLATE

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF CONDUCTORS

AWG #18 AWG #16 AWG #14 AWG #12

4 4 4 4

(15.0 CUBIC
INCHES MIN.)

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF CONDUCTORS

AWG #18 AWG #16 AWG #14 AWG #12

4 4 4 4

D

OUTDOOR MOUNTING

WEATHER RESISTANT
BACKBOX TO BE
MOUNTED ON
WALL SURFACE

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF CONDUCTORS

AWG #18 AWG #16 AWG #14 AWG #12

4 4 4 4

1/2" CONDUIT

ENTRANCE
ON TOP

MOUNTING PROCEDURES:

CAUTION: If sheathed multiconductor cable or 3/4" conduit fittings are used, check that installed product has sufficient clearance

and wiring room prior to installing backboxes and conduit.

1. For weather resistant installation, use outdoor mounting option. Outdoor backbox must be mounted vertically with "TOP" as

marked to allow any moisture or condensation to drain properly through drain holes on bottom of backbox.

2. Each bell mechanism is adjusted to operate only with the shell provided. Do not mix shells and mechanisms during installation.

Do not readjust bell mechanisms during installation.

3. The polarity shown in the wiring diagram is for the proper operation of the signals.

4. Inrush current of all bells is approximately 4 times rated current. This inrush current surge exists for about 0.006 seconds and

must be supplied by the system power supply to insure start-up of all devices. If the system power supply does not have
sufficient surge capability (generally provided by large filter capacitors), loading of the supply should be based on the DC bell
inrush requirements rather than on their rated (steady-state) current. Make sure the system power supply is compatible with the
specified inrush current.

5. All bells will operate on full-wave-rectified (unfiltered) DC as well as pure (filtered) DC. Motor Bells will operate over a

voltage range of: 6VDC = 4.2-7.8VDC; 12VDC = 8-17.5VDC; 24VDC = 16-33VDC. Operate only within specified voltage
range for rated performance and endurance. Performance ratings are based on nominal input voltage.

6. All bells will operate on "coded systems" up to 2 on-off cycles per second

7. Each input terminal accepts (2) leads for in-out wiring of 12-22 AWG wire. Break wire run to provide electrical supervision.

Strip leads approximately 3/8" for connection to terminals.

8. Select largest backbox shown in Mounting Options where possible, to provide additional wiring room for easy installation.

9. Conduit entrance to backboxes should be selected to insure sufficient wiring clearance for installed equipment. When extension

rings are required, conduit should enter through backbox, not extension ring. Use Steel City #53151/1-1/2" deep or #53171/2­1/8" deep extension rings or equal with same area cut out in back.

10. Anechoic dB ratings are "free field" (anechoic) conditions. Typical indoor sound output is usually higher than rated anechoic

dB.

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ANY MATERIAL EXTRAPOLATED FROM THIS DOCUMENT OR FROM WHEELOCK MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTS
DESCRIBING THE PRODUCT FOR USE IN PROMOTIONAL OR ADVERTISING CLAIMS, OR FOR ANY OTHER USE,
INCLUDING DESCRIPTION OF THE PRODUCT'S APPLICATION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND TESTING IS USED AT
THE SOLE RISK OF THE USER AND WHEELOCK WILL NOT HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR SUCH USE.

This control unit does not generate a temporal pattern signal. If the distinctive three-pulse temporal pattern Fire Alarm Evacuation
Signal (or total evacuation) in accordance with NFPA 72 is required; the control unit must be used with appliances that can generate
the temporal pattern signal. Refer to Manufacturer's instruction manual for details.

CAUTION: Check the installation instructions of the manufacturers of other equipment used in the system for any guidelines or
restrictions on wiring and/or locating Notification Appliance Circuits (NAC) and notification appliances. Some system
communication circuits and/or audio circuits, for example, may require special precautions to assure electrical noise immunity (e.g.
audio crosstalk).

IMPORTANT: READ SEPARATE "GENERAL INFORMATION" SHEET FOR INFORMATION ON THE PLACEMENT,
LIMITATIONS, INSTALLATION, FINAL CHECKOUT, AND PERIODIC TESTING OF NOTIFICATION APPLIANCES.

Limited Warranty

Wheelock products must be used within their published specifications and must be PROPERLY specified, applied, installed, operated, maintained
and operationally tested in accordance with these instructions at the time of installation and at least twice a year or more often and in accordance
with local, state and federal codes, regulations and laws. Specification, application, installation, operation, maintenance and testing must be
performed by qualified personnel for proper operation in accordance with all of the latest National Fire Protection Association (NFPA),
Underwriters' Laboratories (UL), Underwriters’ Laboratories of Canada (ULC), National Electrical Code (NEC), Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA), local, state, county, province, district, federal and other applicable building and fire standards, guidelines, regulations, laws
and codes including, but not limited to, all appendices and amendments and the requirements of the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).
Wheelock products when properly specified, applied, installed, operated, maintained and operationally tested as provided above are warranted
against mechanical and electrical defects for a period of three years from date of manufacture (as determined by date code). Correction of defects by
repair or replacement shall be at Wheelock's sole discretion and shall constitute fulfillment of all obligations under this warranty. THE
FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL IMMEDIATELY TERMINATE IN THE EVENT ANY PART NOT FURNISHED BY
WHEELOCK IS INSTALLED IN THE PRODUCT. THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDES ANY
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PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY OTHER MATTER.

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WHETHER IT WILL ACHIEVE THE USER'S INTENDED RESULTS. THERE IS NO WARRANTY AGAINST DAMAGE RESULTING
FROM MISAPPLICATION, IMPROPER SPECIFICATION, ABUSE, ACCIDENT OR OTHER OPERATING CONDITIONS BEYOND
WHEELOCK'S CONTROL.

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WARRANTY THAT THE OPERATION OF THE SOFTWARE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE OR THAT THE SOFTWARE
WILL MEET ANY OTHER STANDARD OF PERFORMANCE, OR THAT THE FUNCTIONS OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE
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INTERRUPTIONS, LOSS, DESTRUCTION, ALTERATION, OR OTHER PROBLEMS IN THE USE OF A PRODUCT ARISING OUT OF OR
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NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE PRECEDING
LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO ALL PURCHASERS.

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