Velocity VDOT-WGES24 Series User manual

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VDOT-WGES24 / VDOT-WGEC24 Series –Outdoor Horn / Strobe
I. INTRODUCTION
Models WGEC24, WGES24, are high quality audible and/or visible
signalling 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 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.
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 WGEC24, WGES24 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 signalling 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.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
LIGHT OUTPUT IN PERCENTAGE WHEN MEASURED FROM THE
FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS –PER UL1971
LIGHT OUTPUT IN PERCENTAGE WHEN MEASURED FROM THE
FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS –PER UL1638

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VDOT-WGES24 / VDOT-WGEC24 Series –Outdoor Horn / Strobe
PRODUCT INFORMATION Cont……..
WARNING
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.
IV. WIRING
Wiring for synchronized strobes and horns.
Using this method you may:
•Use only two wires to synchronize the temporal horn and
strobe with the ability to mute the horn (place switches 1
and 2 inthe ON position on the WGEC24
•Mute the horn only when the temporal horn option has
been selected.
Wiring for synchronized parallel (unison) horn/strobe operation.
Using this method you may:
•Use four wires where two wires are used to power and
synchronize the strobe and two additional wires are used
to power
•and synchronize the horn (place switches 1 and 2 in the
OFF position on the WGEC24..
•Choose either continuous horn and allow the FACP to
control the horn or choose temporal horn and synchronize
the horns.
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.
1 When using products manufactured after 7-1-10, these
values are to be used when calculating current draws.
*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
signalling use.
Use the high dBA setting for public mode applications (the chime
tone is always private mode).
Conventional Method:
You may connect both the strobe and the horn directly from a
source of rated power without the use of a control module.
However, the horns and strobe lights will NOT be synchronized.
Place switches 1 and 2 in the ON position on the WGEC24, to power
both the audible and visible from a single pair of power wires. If you
wish to power the horn and strobe from independent sources of
power, place switches 1 and 2 in the OFF position on the WGEC24
and connect power to the appropriate terminals.
Use with WGEC24 & WGES24 Products
24VDC Clear Lens Outdoor
Strobe Current Ratings

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VDOT-WGES24 / VDOT-WGEC24 Series –Outdoor Horn / Strobe
IV WIRING Cont……
CAUTION: A jumper card is provided to test for correct
wiring in the supervisory mode only. DO NOT pass alarm
current through the jumper.
CAUTION: When using only a single power source to energize the strobe and horn (switches 1 and 2 in the ON position), the in/out
wiring must be under the S+ and S- terminals only. Failure to do so may result in damage to your signal.

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VDOT-WGES24 / VDOT-WGEC24 Series –Outdoor Horn / Strobe
V. CHECKOUT AND TROUBLESHOOTING
1. Supply power to the system control panel. The auxiliary signalling
appliances in the system should not be activated.
2. If the signal is activated:
•Check all smoke and fire detectors in the system to make
sure they have not been activated.
•Check all wiring connections to make sure the signal
detection circuits are not reversed or shorted together.
Check wire colour codes and traces.
•Verify that the jumpers and switches are properly set on
both the control module and signal appliance. If the
jumper on the AVSM is removed, the horns will not
produce any sound unless there is an input to the H+ and
H- terminals on the control module.
3. To test the signal appliances, trip the auxiliary panel or activate
the alarm circuit at the main control panel or activate one of the
Fire detection units in the system. All auxiliary signals should be
activated.
4. An operational test on this product should be conducted in
accordance with National Standards or at a minimum annually and
more often if dictated by local and state codes or authorities
having jurisdiction.
NOTICE: THESE TESTING PROCEDURES AND TROUBLESHOOTING
INSTRUCTIONS ARE GENERALIZED. PLEASE REFER TO THE SYSTEM
CONTROL PANEL OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER OPERATION OF THE PANEL AND FIRE
DETECTION SYSTEM.
SIGNALING APPLIANCE LIMITATION:
Your horn and horn/strobe meet or exceed the current audibility
requirements of ANSI/UL 464. However, if the appliance is located
outside a bedroom it may not wake up a sound sleeper,
especially if the room door is closed or only partially open.
WEATHER RESISTANT ENCLOSURE:
Only for WGES/WGEC strobes, horn/strobes OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE.
WHITE BACK BOX GOELP-R: LOW PROFILE OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE, RED BACK BOX GOELP-W: LOW PROFILE OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE,
WHITE BACK BOX NOTICE: w THE GOE ENCLOSURE PROVIDES AN INGRESS PROTECTION RATING OF 54 (IP54). WHEN IP54 IS INTENDED,
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS MUST BE MET:
1) GASKET AND HARDWARE INCLUDED WITH THE GOE ENCLOSURE MUST BE USED
2) ALL CONDUIT FITTINGS MUST MEET OR EXCEED IP54 RATINGS.
•INSERT GASKET(S) IN BETWEEN THE BOX AND MOUNTING BRACKET. THE SIGNAL (NOT SHOWN) SHALL BE INSERTED IN THE
MOUNTING BRACKET PRIOR TO ATTACHING THE COVER
•TIGHTEN SCREWS UNTIL THE ENCLOSURE COVER FITS SNUGLY AGAINST THE BACK BOX. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN OR DAMAGE
TO THE ENCLOSURE COVER WILL OCCUR w PRODUCT DOES NOT MEET ANSI/UL 1971 LIGHT DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS.
•TO ALLOW FOR DRAINAGE, THE SEAL ON THE BOTTOM EDGE IS NOT WATER-TIGHT w GOELP ONLY: BOX INCLUDES WEATHER
SEAL FOR MOUNTING TO WALL. ON EXCEPTIONALLY ROUGH SURFACES (SUCH AS MASONRY) APPROPRIATE CAULKING OF THE
WALL IS RECOMMENDED PRIOR TO MOUNTING UNIT TO WALL.
•SEE GEH/WGES/WGEC SERIES MANUAL (550-0011, MANUAL ISSUE DATE 2-1-10) FOR CAN/ULC S525 REQUIREMENT(S):
DIRECTIONAL SOUND CHARACTERISTICS, HORN CURRENT RATINGS AND HORN DECIBEL LEVELS AND CAN/ULC S526
REQUIREMENT(S): LIGHT OUTPUT PERCENTAGES.
Pack Includes
1 - Clear high impact plastic lens
1 - High impact plastic surface box
6 - 8-32 x 1 1/2" stainless steel screws
1 - Rubber O ring/gasket
3 - Metal washers
2 - Tabs

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VI. TO RETURN AN APPLIANCE
Should you experience problems with your appliance, proceed as
follows:
1. Turn off electrical power to the auxiliary alarm circuit.
2. Remove the bezel, nameplate, then mounting screw and slide
signal off from bracket
3. Replace unit that was removed to restore wiring supervision and
to eliminate system trouble alert.
4. Carefully pack the defective unit (the manufacturer cannot be
responsible for consequential damage due to shipping or
mishandling). Include a return address and complete details as to
the nature of the difficulties being experienced and date of
installation.
5. Contact your nominated Distributor.