Whelen Engineering Company WSHX Series User manual

ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC WSHX SERIES
STROBE LIGHTS
WSHX012, 12 VOLTS DC
WSHX024, 24 VOLTS DC
WSHX120, 120 VOLTS AC
Doc No. 04-0113068-01
Route 145, Winthrop Road
Chester, Ct 06412-0684
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TOLL FREE: 1-800-637-4736
1996 Whelen Engineering Company, Inc. Doc No. 04-0113068-01
January 31, 1996.
SET SCREW
ACCESS PLUG
SCREW BASE
GASKET
RING
GUARD
#10-24
SCREW
3/4" NPT INSIDE THREAD
DOME
BASE PLATE
POWER SUPPLY
HEAD ASSEMBLY
INSULATOR
COVER
LOCKING
WARNING...
DISCONNECT THE
POWER SOURCE AND
WAIT 10 MINUTES
BEFORE INSTALLING
OR SERVICING THE
STROBE LIGHT.
SEE OTHER SIDE
OF PAGE FOR
REPLACEMENT
PARTS LISTING.

REPLACEMENT PARTS LISTING FOR WSHX SERIES STROBES
DESCRIPTION QTY. PART NUMBER WSHX012 WSHX024 WSHX120
FLASHTUBE ASSEMBLY, 12 VDC 1 01-0422071-00 ■
FLASHTUBE ASSEMBLY, 24 VDC 1 01-0422071-00 ■
FLASHTUBE ASSEMBLY, 120 VAC 1 01-0422071-00 ■
POWER SUPPLY, 12 VDC 1 01-0267125-00 ■
POWER SUPPLY, 24 VDC 1 01-0267125-00 ■
POWER SUPPLY, 120 VAC 1 01-0267128-00 ■
MOUNTING & WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
The WSHX Series of Strobe Lights are designed
for mounting to a pendant with a 3/4” NPT thread.
1. Feed the power source cable through the pipe.
2. Remove the Access Plug from the Cover of the
WSHX Strobe Light.
3. Screw the WSHX Strobe Light to the pipe
threads. Make sure that the power wires are not
pinched or severely twisted. Tighten the Set Screw.
4. Working through the access hole. Wire the
beacon according to the Model type.
MODELS WSHX012 and WSHX024
1. Connect the WHITE wire to the positive
DC voltage (+).
2. Connect the BLACK wire to the DC
ground (-).
MODEL WSHX120
1. Connect the GREEN wire to the AC
service green wire (ground).
2. Connect the BLACK wire to the AC
service black wire (hot).
3. Connect the WHITE wire to the AC
service white wire (neutral).
5. Securely install the access plug when wiring is
complete.
FLASHTUBE REPLACEMENT
1. Disconnect power and wait 10 minutes.
2. Remove the Locking Screw from the Cover.
3. Place a flat bladed screwdriver into one of the
slots in the Cover and gently pry the Base loose.
Grip the unit by the Guard and unscrew the Base
assembly.
4. Remove 3 screws from the Head Assembly.
Remove the Head Assembly and set it aside.
Disconnect the 3 position plug from the Power
Supply. Remove 2 screws from the Base Plate.
Replace the old flashtube assembly. Save all
gaskets and re-use them.
5. Re-assemble the strobe light by reversing the
steps. Be sure to reinsert the Locking Screw.
POWER SUPPLY REPLACEMENT
1. Disconnect power and wait 10 minutes.
2. Remove the Locking Screw from the Cover.
3. Place a flat bladed screwdriver into one of the
slots in the Cover and gently pry the Base loose.
Grip the unit by the Guard and unscrew the Base
assembly.
4. Remove 3 screws from the Head Assembly.
Remove the Head Assembly and set it aside.
Disconnect the 3 position plug from the Power
Supply. Remove 2 screws from the Base Plate.
Remove the assembly and the insulator. Save all
gaskets and re-use them.
5. Disconnect the 2 position plug from the Power
Supply. Remove 2 Hex Standoffs. Replace the
Power Supply.
6. Re-assemble the strobe light by reversing the
steps. Be sure to reinsert the Locking Screw.
Note: All internal threads must remain
coated with the antiseize compound, as
manufactured. Do not wipe the
compound off of the threads, during
installation or service.
1996 Whelen Engineering Company, Inc. Doc No. 04-0113068-01
January 31, 1996.