Wheelock RSSWP Series User manual

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www.wheelockinc.com SERIES RSSWP STROBE WEATHERPROOF APPLIANCE
(2-WIRE WALL MOUNT VERSION)
Use this product according to this instruction manual. Please keep this instruction manual for future reference.
GENERAL:
Wheelock’s Series RSSWP Strobes can provide a non-synchronized strobe signal when connected directly to a Fire Alarm Control
Panel (FACP), or provide a synchronized strobe signal when used in conjunction with a Sync Module (SM), Dual Sync Module
(DSM), or Wheelock’s Power Supplies. The RSSWP strobe appliance is UL Listed under Standard 1638 (Visual Signaling
Appliances) for indoor/outdoor use, fire protective service. The Series RSSWP Strobe Appliances are also ULC Listed under
Standard CAN/ULC-S526-02 for Visual Signaling Appliances. The strobe has a 75 candela intensity on axis at -35oC and low
current draw. For outdoor applications the RSSWP must be wall mounted to a Weatherproof Backbox (WPSBB). The strobes use a
Xenon flashtube with solid state circuitry enclosed in a rugged Lexanlens to provide maximum visibility and reliability for effective
visible signaling. All inputs are polarized for compatibility with standard reverse polarity supervision of circuit wiring by a FACP.
NOTE: “Lexan” is a registered trademark of General Electric Company.
NOTE: All CAUTIONS and WARNINGS are identified by the symbol . All warnings are printed in bold capital letters.
WARNING: THE RSSWP STROBE APPLIANCE IS A "FIRE ALARM DEVICE - DO NOT PAINT."
NOTE: All Canadian Installations should be in accordance with the Canadian Standard for the Installation of Fire Alarm Systems -
CAN/ULC-S524-01 and Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1. Final acceptance is subject to Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
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/ULC Ratings
UL Rated Strobe
Candela (cd) Model
Regulated
Voltage
(VDC/VRMS)
Voltage Range Limit
Per UL 1638
(VDC/VRMS)
Voltage Range Per
CAN/ULC-S526-02
(VDC/VRMS) At 25°C At -35°C
ULC Rated
Strobe Candela
(cd)
RSSWP-2475W 24 16.0-33.0 20.0-31.0 180 75 180
NOTES:
1. Strobes will produce 1 flash per second over the “Regulated Voltage” range.
2. All models are UL/ULC Listed for indoor and outdoor use with a temperature range of -31°F to +150°F (-35°C to +66°C) and
maximum humidity of 93% RH, ±2%.
NOTE: THE MAXIMUM WIRE IMPEDANCE BETWEEN STROBES SHALL NOT EXCEED 35 OHMS. THE
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STROBES ON A SINGLE NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE CIRCUIT SHALL NOT EXCEED 47.
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Table 2: UL Current Ratings (AMPS)
Maximum RMS Current Draw
UL Voltage 75cd
DC 16-33VDC 0.138
FWR 16-33VRMS 0.222
Table 2A: ULC Current Ratings (AMPS)
Rated Average Current
ULC
Voltage
75cd
20.0VDC 0.138
24.0VDC 0.094
31.0VDC 0.067
20.0VRMS 0.222
24.0VRMS 0.160
31.0VRMS 0.128
Rated Peak/Inrush Current *
ULC Voltage 75cd
20.0-31.0VDC 0.650
20.0-31.0VRMS 0.650
* The time duration for the peak/inrush current is 10 milliseconds
WARNING: FOR UL APPLIACATIONS THESE APPLIANCES WERE TESTED TO THE OPERATING VOLTAGE
LIMITS OF 16-33 VOLTS USING FILTERED (DC) OR UNFILTERED FULL-WAVE-RECTIFIED (FWR). DO NOT
APPLY 80% AND 110% OF THESE VOLTAGE VALUES FOR SYSTEM OPERATION.
WARNING: FOR ULC APPLIACATIONS THESE APPLIANCES WERE TESTED TO THE OPERATING VOLTAGE
LIMITS OF 20-31 VOLTS USING FILTERED (DC) OR UNFILTERED FULL-WAVE-RECTIFIED (FWR). 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.
WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT THE TOTAL RMS CURRENT, TOTAL AVERAGE CURRENT AND TOTAL
PEAK 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 2 to determine the highest value of “RMS Current” for an individual strobe (across
the expected operating voltage range of the strobe), use Table 2A to determine the highest value of “Rated Average Current” or
“Rated Peak Current” of an individual strobe (across the expected voltage range of the strobe), then multiply these values by the total
number of strobes; 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.
CAUTION: Strobes are not designed to be used on coded systems in which the applied voltage is cycled on and off.
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LIGHT DISTRIBUTION:
Table 3: Candela at Various Angles Per UL 1638
Model Rated
Candela A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6/A7
RSSWP-2475W 75.0cd 180 16 16 15 15 8
WIRING INFORMATION:
Figure 1: Wiring Diagram Figure 2:
FROM FACP, PRECEDING
APPLIANCE OR SYNC
MODULE
TO NEXT APPLIANCE OR
END OF LINE
RESISTOR (EOLR)
Refer to Sync Module instruction sheets SM (P83123), DSM (P83177) or Wheelock’s Power Supplies for additional information.
1) All Strobe Appliances have in-out wiring terminals that accepts two #12 to #18 American Wire Gauge (AWG) wires at each screw
terminal. Strip leads 3/8 inches and connect to screw terminals.
2) Break all in-out wire runs on supervised circuits to assure integrity of circuit supervision as shown in Figure 2. The polarity
shown in the wiring diagram is for the operation of the appliances. The polarity is reversed by the FACP during supervision.
MOUNTING OPTIONS:
WARNING: REMOVAL OF THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD COVER AT THE BACK OF THE MOUNTING
PLATE COULD RESULT IN SEVERE ELECTRIC SHOCK.
CAUTION: The following figure show the maximum number of field wires (conductors) that can enter the backbox used with
each mounting option. If these limits are exceeded, there may be insufficient space in the backbox to accommodate the field wires
and stresses from the wires could damage the product.
Although the limits shown for each mounting option comply with the National Electrical Code (NEC), Wheelock recommends use of
the largest backbox option shown and the use of approved stranded field wires, whenever possible, to provide additional wiring room
for easy installation and minimum stress on the product from wiring.
DRAIN HOLE
(DOWN)
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF CONDUCTORS
AWG#18 AWG#16 AWG#14 AWG#12
4
4 44
SURFACE (INDOOR/OUTDOOR)
MOUNTING TAB
(SUPPLIED)
WPSBB
(4) #8-18 x 1"SCREWS
(SUPPLIED)
(2) WOOD SCREWS
(SUPPLIED)
A7
A4
A6 A1
A5
A3
A2
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MOUNTING PROCEDURES:
Use this mounting procedure to position the field wires in the backbox so that they use minimum space and produce minimum stress
on the product. This is especially important for stiff, heavy gauge wires and wires with thick insulation or sheathing.
1. Connect 4 field wires to the RSSWP terminal block (polarity must be observed).
2. Bend the 4 field wires up 90°at the connection to the terminal block.
3. Carefully push the 4 field wires into the backbox by hand.
4. Carefully press the RSSWP to the backbox, verifying that the RSSWP is in contact with the gasket all the way around. It should
not be resting on the lip of the backbox.
5. Screw the RSSWP to the WPSBB using the #8-18 X 1” screws supplied.
6. The knock-out opening on the backbox is sized for a ½” conduit and matching connector. Be sure that a proper watertight
conduit fitting is used to connect the backbox for outdoor/severe environment applications.
MOUNTING NOTES:
WARNING: THIS UNIT MUST BE WALL MOUNTED ON A FLAT SURFACE, SO THAT THE WALL COVERS
THE ENTIRE BACK SURFACE, AND WITH THE DRAIN HOLES POINTED DOWN TOWARD THE GROUND AND
"TOP" FACING UP. WHEN USED IN AN OUTDOOR APPLICATION OR A NEMA 3R APPLICATION KNOCKOUTS
IN THE REAR OF THE BACKBOX MUST REMAIN INTACT.
CAUTION: Check that the installed product will have sufficient clearance and wiring room prior to installing backboxes and
conduit, especially if sheathed multiconductor cable or 3/4" conduit fittings are used.
1. Conduit entrances to the backbox should be selected to provide sufficient wiring clearance for the installed product.
2. When terminating field wires, do not use more lead length than required. Excess lead length could result in insufficient wiring
space for the signaling appliance.
3. Do not pass additional wires (used for other than the signaling appliance) through the backbox. Such additional wires could
result in insufficient wiring space for the signaling appliance.
4. The effect of shipping and storage temperatures do not adversely affect the performance of the appliances when stored in the
original cartons and are not subjected to misuse.
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WARNING: WHEN INSTALLING STROBES IN AN OPEN OFFICE OR OTHER AREAS CONTAINING
PARTITIONS OR OTHER VIEWING OBSTRUCTIONS, SPECIAL ATTENTION SHOULD BE GIVEN TO THE
LOCATION OF THE STROBES SO THAT THEIR OPERATING EFFECT CAN BE SEEN BY ALL INTENDED
VIEWERS, WITH THE INTENSITY, NUMBER, AND TYPE OF STROBES BEING SUFFICIENT TO MAKE SURE
THAT THE INTENDED VIEWER IS ALERTED BY PROPER ILLUMINATION. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT
IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU AND/OR OTHERS.
WARNING: A SMALL POSSIBILITY EXISTS THAT THE USE OF MULTIPLE STROBES WITHIN A PERSON'S
FIELD OF VIEW, UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, MIGHT INDUCE A PHOTO-SENSITIVE RESPONSE IN
PERSONS WITH EPILEPSY. STROBE REFLECTIONS IN A GLASS OR MIRRORED SURFACE MIGHT ALSO
INDUCE SUCH A RESPONSE. TO MINIMIZE THIS POSSIBLE HAZARD, WHEELOCK STRONGLY RECOMMENDS
THAT THE STROBES INSTALLED SHOULD NOT PRESENT A COMPOSITE FLASH RATE IN THE FIELD OF VIEW
WHICH EXCEEDS FIVE (5) Hz AT THE OPERATING VOLTAGE OF THE STROBES. WHEELOCK ALSO
STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT THE INTENSITY AND COMPOSITE FLASH RATE OF INSTALLED STROBES
COMPLY WITH LEVELS ESTABLISHED BY APPLICABLE LAWS, STANDARDS, REGULATIONS, CODES AND
GUIDELINES.
NOTE: NFPA 72/ANSI 117.1 conform to ADAAG Equivalent Facilitation Guidelines in using fewer, higher intensity strobes within
the same protected area.
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 immunity from electrical noise
(e.g. audio crosstalk).
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna, 2) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver, 3) Connect the
equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected, and 4) Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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.
IMPORTANT: READ SEPARATE "GENERAL INFORMATION" SHEET FOR INFORMATION ON THE
PLACEMENT, LIMITATIONS, INSTALLATION, FINAL CHECKOUT, AND PERIODIC TESTING OF NOTIFICATION
APPLIANCES.
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Electrical Code (NEC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), local, state, county, province, district, federal and
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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
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