Gentek SPKE4 User's Manual
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1. ION RING EXTENSION RING SEE NOTE 4 SEE NOTE 4 2 8 32 SCREWS 2 8 32 SCREWS STROBE SPEAKER STROBE SPEAKER SYSTEM CONSIDERATIONS To select the proper wattage input for the speaker Move the jumper to the appropriate pin Refer to Section VII for the proper terminal Do not exceed 130 of rated speaker voltage If excessive distortion is heard check amplifier for signal clipping If clipping exists reduce either amplifier input or gain When extension rings are used the conduit should always enter through the backbox Ae ON CAUTION WHEN INSTALLING ROUTE FIELD WIRING AWAY FROM SHARP PROJECTIONS CORNERS AND INTERNAL COMPONENTS Always maintain electrical isolation between speaker and strobe wiring on combination units NOTE Strobes are not recommended for use on coded or pulsing signaling circuits TO NEXT APPLIANCE FROM LAST APPLIANCE SPEAKER 25 OR 70V EOLR SOURCE 7 STROBE TO NEXT APPLIANCE FROM LAST APPLIANCE 24V POWER EOLR SOURCE Q NOTE DO NOT USE ae WIRE CONDUCTIVITY LOOPED WIRE UNDER Polite SPEAKER 18 AWG 60 TERMINALS BREAK WIRE 16AWG 95 RUN TO PROVIDE 14AWG 153 12AWG 244 SUPERVISION OF CONNECTION MAX WIRE DISTANCE IN FEET See TC CHESERT DERI VOLTAGE X WIRE CONDUCTIVITY STROBE ONLY INCLUDES WIRE TO AND FROM APPLIANCE ASSUMES ALL APPLIANCES ARE AT THE END OF WIRE RUN WORST CASE CAUTION APPLIES ONLY TO REGULATED SUPPLIES V CHECKOUT AND TROUBLESH2. OOTING 1 Supply power to the system control panel The auxiliary signaling device should not be activated 2 If the signal is activated a Check all smoke and fire detectors in the system to make sure they have not been activated b Check all wiring connections to make sure the signal detection circuits are not reversed or shorted together Check wire color codes and traces 3 To test the SPKE series and other signaling appliances trip the auxiliary panel or activate 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 SIGNALING APPLIANCE LIMITATIONS Your speaker meets or exceeds 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 A UNIT Should you experience problems with your SPKE unit proceed as follows 1 Turn off electrical power to the auxiliar
3. Vil MODEL NUMBERS RATED WATTS ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS SPEAKERS dBA 10 FEET PER UL 1480 SPKE4 SERIES SPKE8 SERIES WIRING DIAGRAM RATED WATTS INPUT 25v RMS INPUT 70 7v RMS STROBE CURRENT RATINGS DC mA FWR mA VOLTAGE INRUSH PEAK 21V 96 94 AVG INRUSH PEAK 86 132 236 24V 114 84 78 176 216 30V 150 76 21V 110 69 176 200 105 245 280 15 amp 30 wall 24V 130 93 235 260 30V 160 cN 120 77 310 245 130 320 360 115 300 340 15 ceiling amp 60 wall 24V 140 30V 170 95 400 330 165 180 480 2 30 wall amp ceiling a 120 30v 160 142 180 440 114 220 400 240 220 752 148 a 148 30v 230 21V 420 180 15 Z suffix 24V 490 160 SYNCHRONIZED STROBE RATINGS 220 280 704 179 420 552 440 260 600 350 30V 620 160 640 380 21V 420 440 15 Z suffix 490 680 620 580 550 920 640 920 640 RATED 75 Cd PER UL 1638 FIRE PROTECTIVE VISUAL SIGNALING APPLIANCES For a period of 24 months from the date of purchase or a maximum of 30 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 or construction should cause your appliance to become inoperable within the warranty period Gentex w
4. ed for fire protective service The high intensity strobe utilizes a Xenon flash tube which generates a high intensity light visible from all sides The strobe is UL Listed in compliance with UL 1971 Signaling Appliances for the Hearing Impaired 15 75 Cd and 30 75 Cd models are additionally listed in compliance with UL 1638 ll PRODUCT INFORMATION The SPKE Series speaker and speaker strobe offer a choice of field selectable power taps 1 8 1 4 1 2 1 2 and 4 Watts for either 25v or 70 7v audio amplifiers The speaker strobe offers the option of a high intensity strobe which complies with UL 1971 The frequency range of the speakers is 400 4000Hz All devices are suitable for line supervision Speaker includes DC blocking capacitor which allows for supervision voltage of either polarity lll LOCATION This appliance is intended for use in Fire Alarm Systems and is to be installed in accordance with this installation manual the recommendation of the local authorities having jurisdiction and other NFPA Standards that provide standards on notification appliances for protective signaling systems The Gentex SPKE is intended for indoor installation only This appliance is not weatherproofed for outdoor or drip proof applications Wall mounted appliances shall have their bottoms at heights above the finished floor of not less than 80 in 2m and no greater than 96 in 2 4m Spacing shall be in accordance with Table A If a room configurat
5. ill repair your appliance or furnish you with a new or rebuilt replacement 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 this warranty for the balance of the warranty period This warranty is void if our inspection 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 WARRANTY PERIOD SPECIFIED ABOVE PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU LIMITED WARRANTY 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 EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU If a defect in workmanship materials or constructio
6. ion is not square the room size that will entirely encompass the room or subdivide the room into multiple squares shall be used MODELS SPKE4 SPKE4 Maximum Room Minimum Required Light Output Candela Cd Size Effective Intensity Two Lights per Four Lights Room Located per Room One Light on Opposite One Light per Room Cd Walls Cd per Wall Cd 20 x 20 15 N A N A 30 x 30 30 15 N A 40 x 40 60 30 15 50 x 50 95 60 30 60 x 60 135 95 30 70 x 70 185 95 60 80 x 80 240 135 60 90 x 90 305 185 95 100 x 100 375 240 95 110 x 110 455 240 135 120 x 120 540 305 135 130 x 130 635 375 185 TABLE A Must be used with the AVS44 Control Module due to distance between strobes being less than 55ft Effective Intensity Requirements for Sleeping Area Visible Notification Appliance Distance from Ceiling to Top of Lens Intensity greater than or equal to 24 110 Cd ess than 24 177 Cd LIGHT OUTPUT IN PERCENTAGE WHEN MEASURED FROM THE FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS Light Output horizontal dispersion Light Output vertical dispersion vertical dispersion ceiling mount ie WALL IV MOUNTING ROUGH IN BOX AND RUN WIRING MOUNTING OPTIONS All models shown with optional strobe A FLUSH MOUNTING FLUSH MOUNTING STD 4 x 2 1 8 4 SQ x 2 1 8 BACK BOX DEEP BACK BOX 4 SQ x 1 1 2 4 SQ X 1 1 2 EXTENS
7. n should cause your appliance to become inoperable within the warranty period you must return the appliance to Gentex postage prepaid You must also 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 appliance to minimize the risk of it being damaged in transit You must also enclose a return address Appliances returned for warranty service should be sent to Gentex Corporation 10985 Chicago Drive Zeeland MI 49464 If we receive an appliance in a damaged condition as the result of shipping we will notify you and you must file 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 550 105 11 10985 CHICAGO DRIVE ZEELAND MI 49464 1 1 94 PHONE 800 436 8391 SPKE SERIES UL 1971 COMPLIANT GENTE CORPORATION SPEAKER AND SPEAKER STROBE Installation Instructions Owner s Information SQUARE SPEAKER SQUARE SPEAKER WITH 24 VDC STROBE SPKE8 8 IN ROUND SPEAKER SPKE8 8 IN ROUND SPEAKER WITH 24 VDC STROBE Includes any of the following suffixes number indicating candela rating R Red o W Off White W Wall or C Ceiling l INTRODUCTION The Gentex SPKE Series is a high quality speaker and speaker visual signal appliance The SPKE Series is UL List
8. y alarm circuit 2 Unscrew the unit from the mounting box 3 Disconnect the unit from the field wiring Reconnect the two positive supply voltage circuits red wires and the two negative supply voltage circuits black wires of the auxiliary alarm circuit to maintain power to the other auxiliary alarm appliances in the system 4 Carefully pack the defective unit the manufacturer cannot be responsible for consequential damage due to shipping or mishandling 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 Drive Zeeland MI 49464 Prior to returning call Gentex 1 800 436 8391 to obtain an RMA number from our return department
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