Gentex GEC3-12 User's Manual
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1. NOTE DC Voltage Range Limits 8 17 5V This product was only tested to the stated voltage range s do not apply 80 and 110 of this range for system operation 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 and are rated 20 30vdc vFWR 20 10 per CAN ULC S526 M87 Operating the horn in this mode at this voltage will result in not meeting the minimum UL reverberant sound level required for public mode fire protection service These settings are acceptable only for private mode fire alarm signaling use Use the high dBA setting for public mode applications the chime tone is always private mode CHECKOUT AND TROUBLESHOOTING Supply power to the system control panel The auxiliary signaling appliances in the system should not be activated If the signal is activated lt 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 color codes and traces Verify that the jumpers and switches are properly set on both the control module and signal appliance2. 2 up the in out wiring must be under the S regulated supplies Assumes all appliances are at the end of and S terminals only Failure to do so may result in damage to wire run worst case your signal For the horn only GEH12 and strobe only GES3 12 only the top three terminals are to be used NOTE INSTALLATION IN CANADA All Canadian installations should be in accordance with the Canadian Standard for the Installation of Fire Alarm Systems CAN ULC 524 01 the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 SWITCH POSITION 3 4 5 WechanicarTemp ON ON ON g spe Mechanica Cont OFE ON ON Switch Position 6 HiTemp ON OFF ON AAT OIO AD HiCort OFF OFF ON ON gt HIGH dB Thime Temp ON ON OFF Chime Cont OFF ON OFF OFF gt LOW dB Wihoos ON OFF OFF Whoos OFF OFF OFF power inputs Switch positions 1 and 2 In the off position to select isolated horn and strobe Strobe Current Ratings epee Regulated 12V Maximum and pull ina Candela DC mA Operating Current downward 15 163 and outward 30 212 motion 60 331 75 436 HORN RATINGS OVER INPUT VOLTAGE RANGE OF 8 17 5V Horn Mode Regulated Regulated Regulated Minimum Minimum Minimum De ma dBA 10Ft dBA 10Ft HIGH Setting Per UL464 HIGH Per UL464 LOW Temp 3 2400Hz 76 oo 29 Temp 3 Mechanical 68 26 Temp 3 Chime Continuous 2400Hz Continuous Mechanical 78 T Continuous Chime Whoop 26
3. GE NITE X GEC3 12 GES3 12 CORPORATION amp GEH12 SERIES UL 1971 COMPLIANT CAN ULC 526 M87 Compliant VISIBLE AND OR AUDIBLE SIGNALING APPLIANCES I INTRODUCTION The Gentex Model GEC3 12 GES3 12 GEH12 horn strobe strobe or horn is a high quality audible and or visible signaling appliance 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 GEC3 12 and GES3 12 are provided with a slider switch which allows for candela selection at the installation site The intensities which can be selected are 15Cd 30Cd 60Cd or 75Cd This appliance is ideal for any occupancy that requires notification appliances per the applicable building or fire code or wherever dependable alarms are required The strobe is listed in compliance with UL 1971 Signaling Appliances for the Hearing Impaired and CAN UL S526 M87 Visible Signal Devices for Fire Alarm Systems Il 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 GEC3 12 GES3 12 is intended for indoor installations only This ap
4. 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 NOTE 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 Underwriters Laboratories 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 WARNING THIS APPLIANCE WILL NOT OPERATE WITHOUT ELECTRICAL POWER AS FIRES FREQUENTLY CAUSE POWER INTERRUPTIONS GENTEX SUGGESTS YOU DISCUSS FURTHER SAFEGUARDS WITH YOUR LOCAL FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST 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 be
5. N PLACE TO ELIMINATE NEED FOR LEAVE JUMPER IN PLACE ON oo OR HORN PUT ON Avan ARE SLAVE UNITS UNLESS SEPARATE AND OPERATE SIGNAL CONTROL OVER HORN CKT Sor aa IN UNISON MODE OO AQ TS REQUIRED i Siral Sigrar oe outings m crease S HeH Sest some OOA OO S S Sages vate sonar OF H aRU oy i 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 up on the GEC3 12 Fig 1 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 down on the GEC3 12 and connect power to the appropriate terminals UL Listed UL Usted Co MAX WIRE PANEL VOLTAGE APPLIANCE MIN VOLT X WIRE CONDUCTIVITY onol Co an sesso sese own DISTANCE supervise ETE Seen cnet Sil Us S IN FEET TOTAL CURRENT DRAW Signal Circuit moda N Gus WIRE CONDUCTIVITY 3 beat E 18AWG 60 ya E 16AWG 95 14AWG 153 a A s 12AWG 244 CAUTION When using only a single power source to energize the strobe and Includes wire to and from appliance CAUTION Applies only to horn switches 1 and
6. cal dispersion 374x274 00x90 307 785 35 feta dispersion cling mount 30 5x30 5 100x100 375 240 95 33 5 x33 5 110x110 455 240 135 s s 36 6 x36 6_ 120x120 540 305 135 Zz 396x396 130x130 635 375 185 z uo NA Not allowable Degrees of Rating Degrees of Rating Effective Intensity Requirements Oe pi A Ha for Sleeping Areas aaa pa Fi S a 35 4 8 20 0 2 r F z 58 2 Visible Notification Appliance 8 3 so 1 Distance from Ceiling to Top of Lens Intensity 2 Ei x 3 a 2 a 12 greater than or equal to 24 110cd 80 2 less than 24 177cd Ill 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 signaling 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 Attention 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 t
7. ervice should be sent to Gentex Corporation 10985 Chicago Dr Zeeland MI 49464 If we receive an appliance in a damaged condition as the result of shipping we will notify you and you must seek a claim with the shipper THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE Gentex Corporation 10985 Chicago Dr Zeeland MI 49464 Phone 800 436 8391 10 01 02 4 550 280 03
8. he 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 Candela selection slider snitch Depress center and slide switch to desired brightness level Break off pin and insert into hole atthe bottom of the selectorto lock candela setting Signal must be removed from bracket and pin pushed forward from backside out of hole to change candela GEC3 12 amp GES3 12 ONLY Checkmate Voltage Verification Access Holes It is often necessary to confirm the voltage drop along a line of devices The access holes are provided in the back of the terminal block to allow the voltage to be measured directly without removing the device Typically this would be done at the end of the line to confirm design criteria Most measurements lwill be taken using the S and S locations although access is provided to other locations NOTE Care should be taken to not short the test probes CAUTION A jumper card is provided to test for correct wiring in the supervisory mode only DO NOT pass alarm current through the jumper NOTE All strobes are designed to flash as specified with continuous applied voltage This appliance is not recommended for use on coded or pulsing signaling circuits However use of the AVSM control module is pe
9. on of your appliance shows that the damage or failure was caused by abuse misuse abnormal usage faulty installation improper maintenance or repairs other than those performed by us ANY WARRANTIES IMPLIED UNDER ANY STATE LAW INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE APPLY ONLY FOR THE WAR RANTY PERIOD SPECIFIED ABOVE PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU GENTEX WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS DAMAGE INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE USE OR REPAIR OF THIS APPLIANCE THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF GENTEX SHALL NOT IN ANY CASE EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY YOU FOR THE APPLIANCE PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU Ifa defect in workmanship materials or construction should cause your appliance to become inoperable within the warranty period you must return the appliance to Gentex postage prepaid You must prove to the satisfaction of Gentex the date of purchase of your appliance Warranty service may only be performed by Gentex personnel at Gentex s facilities in Zeeland Michigan You must also pack the appli ance to minimize the risk of it being damaged in transit You must also enclose a return address Appliances returned for warranty s
10. pliance is not weatherproof for outdoor or drip proof applications 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 90in 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 Table A Maximum Room Size Minimum Required Light Output Effective Intensity Cd Two Lights per Four Lights per Meters Feet One Light Room Located on Room One Light per Room _Opposite Walls per Wall 610x610 20x20 15 NA NA 853x853 28x28 30 Unknown Unknown 9 14x9 14 30x30 34 15 NA 122x122 40x40 60 30 15 137x137 45x45 75 Unknown Unknown 152x152 50x50 94 6 30 165x165 54x54 110 Unknown Unknown 18 3x18 3 60x60 135 95 30 LIGHT OUTPUT IN PERCENTAGE WHEN MEASURED 213x213 70x70 184 95 60 FROM THE FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS 244x244 80x80 240 135 60 Light Output horizontal dispersion Light Output verti
11. rmitted to synchronize the strobe and or mute the horn IV WIRING Wiring for independent synchronized strobes and horn 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 up on the GEC3 12 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 only two wires to synchronize the temporal horn and strobe without the ability to mute the horn place switches 1 and 2 up on the GEC3 12 Choose either temporal or continuous horn with the temporal horn synchronized Also wire the control module AVSM to only the strobe input power terminals set the horn to continuous mode and power it from a coded source NOTE For this option switches 1 and 2 on the GEC3 12 Fig 1 must be down to isolate power to the audible and visible portion of the circuit FACE resoron on g A TONEXT SIGNAL TO NOTIFICATION ALARM CIRCUIT TO NEXT SIGNAL TO NOTIFICATION ALARM CIRCUIT RENOVE JUMPER FOR INDEPENDENT O ISYNCHRONIZED STROBE auoe sional OF Epos AND HORN OPERATION GRUT SaSaD y LEAVE JUMPERI
12. zel then mounting screw under name tab 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 mis handling Include your return address and complete details as to the nature of the difficulties being experienced and date of installation 5 Return to Gentex Corporation 10985 Chicago Dr Zeeland MI 49464 Prior to returning call the Gentex field service dept 1 800 436 8391 for a RMA number LIMITED WARRANTY For a period of 36 months from the date of purchase or a maximum of 42 months from the date of manufacture Gentex warrants to you the original purchaser that your appliance will be free from defects in workmanship materials and construction under normal use and service If a defect in workmanship materials and construction should cause your appliance to become inoperative within the warranty peri od Gentex will repair your appliance or furnish you with a new or rebuilt appliance without charge to you except for postage required to return the appliance to us Gentex will not reimburse you for repairs or replacement parts provided by other parties Your repaired or replacement appliance will be returned to you free of charge and it will be covered under the warranty for the balance of the warranty period The warranty is void if our inspecti
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