Potter PDC Series Installation Manual

INSTALLATION MANUAL: PDC BELL SERIES
NOTICE TO THE INSTALLER
This manual provides an overview and the installation instructions for the PDC bell series 612, 624, 812, 824, 1012, and
1024. All connections are power limited and should be wired in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 70 (NEC) and
NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code). Failure to follow the wiring diagrams in the following pages will cause the bell to not
operate as intended.

1. DESCRIPTION

The PDC is a DC bell designed for easy indoor and outdoor installation wherever required. The semi-flush design has an
optional waterproof backbox available.

2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Audibility Rating (dB at 10 ft)
RATING 6" GONG SIZE
RATED
VOLTAGE
CURRENT
12VDC 200mA
24VDC 20mA

3. INSTALLATION

1. Remove the gong.
2. Wire the bell in the circuit.
3. Mount bell mechanism on 4" square outlet box with the striker facing down.
4. Replace the gong.
5. Mount the bell a minimum of 8ft. above the floor or as close to the ceiling as possible
6. Observe the polarity when installing the bell. Polarized bells provide Red (+) and Black (-) lead wires.
Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC
SOUND LEVEL RATED
AT 10 FT dB CURRENT
96 200mA
95 20mA
• St. Louis, MO
8" GONG SIZE
SOUND LEVEL
AT 10 FT dB
96
83
• Phone: 800-325-3936
5410142-REV A 12/19
10" GONG SIZE
RATED SOUND LEVEL
CURRENT AT 10 FT dB
200mA 96
20mA 85
• www.pottersignal.com
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