Applied Strobe AST-14 User manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS-ULC APPROVED
MODEL AST-14 HAZARDOUS LOCATION STROBE WARNING LIGHT
APPLIED STROBE TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD.
8345 Stanley Avenue, Niagara Falls, On L2G 0C8 905-374-3077 FAX [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Ast-14 Ver. No.1
Oct. 2009

1. INTRODUCTION
The Model Ast-14 is a Pendant Mount hazardous Area Strobe Warning Light which is CSA certified for both
Canada and the United States for Class I Div.2 Environments and is also Type 3 and or 4x approved.. The Ast-
14 is also ULC listed for Visual Signal Appliances, Fire Alarm for Use in Hazardous Locations. The unit is
available with a 15-30VDC input voltage range and has an rms operating current of .4-.8 A with an inrush
current of 1.3A peak. The Ast-14 ULC approved strobe is only available with a clear lens.
The operating temperature is -55 C to + 85 C with a candela rating of 3 cd.
2. INSTALLATION
MOUNTING
The Ast-14 strobe is designed for mounting to ¾” conduit and may be mounted in any position. Prior to
mounting the strobe , ensure that the threads on both the pipe and strobe fixture are clean. Thread the strobe
onto the ¾” conduit and tighten the ¼”-20 set screw to secure it to the pipe.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
The Ast-14 ULC approved strobe contains four leads for electrical supervision , two red and two black.
Connect one red(+) lead to the positive side of the incoming power supply and the other red(+) lead to the
outgoing power source. Connect one black (-) lead to the negative side of the incoming power supply and the
other black(-) lead to the negative side of the outgoing power source. There is a grounding screw in the base of
the fixture for connection to an earth ground if needed.
Caution: This is a four wire device, all of the wires must be terminated. Failure to do so can result in damage to
the device or a potential for a fire hazard or a shock.
Caution: FACTORY FINISH-DO NOT CHANGE.
Note: Installation of the strobe in Canada shall be in accordance with:
i) CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1
ii) CAN/ULC-S524, standard for Installation of Fire Alarm Systems
iii) Local Authority Having Jurisdiction

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2
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4
5
1 Ground screw
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2 Strain relief disk
3 Wrap wires once around strain relief
4 3/4 14 N.P.
5 Power wires: 2 Black (-) and 2 Red (+)
6 1/4 - 20 Set screw
Figure1 Oct 2009

ULC
Listed
Strobe
Light
ULC
Listed
Strobe
Light
Strobe Wiring Diagram
Figure 2 Oct 2009
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-
+
-
To other
Strobe
or EOL
Resistor
To LC
Listed Fire
Alarm Control
Panel {}
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NOTES
1. Leads 16 AWG , minimum 152 mm long
2. For electrical supervision use in and out leads as shown