Gentex GEC24 Series Manual page 4

Candela selection
slider switch. Depress
center and slide switch to
desired brightness level.
Break off pin and insert into
hole at the bottom of the
selector to lock candela
setting. Signal must be
removed from bracket and
pin pushed forward from
backside out of hole to
change candela.
FOR MODELS: GEC3-24, GES3-24, GECA24, GESA24, GECB24,
GESB24, GECG24, GESG24, GECR24, GESR24 ONLY
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.
V. CHECKOUT AND TROUBLESHOOTING
1. Supply power to the system control panel. The auxiliary signaling 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.
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Check all wiring connections to make sure the signal detection circuits are not reversed or shorted together. Check wire color codes and traces.
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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
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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.
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 mis-handling). Include a 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 Gentex at 1-800-436-8391 or e-mail FP_RMA@gentex.com to obtain a RMA Number from our
Customer Service Department.
FOR MODELS: GEC24, GES24, GEH24, GEC3-24, GES3-24, GECA24,
GESA24, GECB24, GESB24, GECG24, GESG24, GECR24, GESR24 ONLY
To remove bezel, grip both
sides of bezel and pull in a
downward and outward
motion.
550-0011
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