Velocity VDOT-WGES24 Series Manual

I. INTRODUCTION
Models WGEC24, WGES24, are high quality audible and/or visible
signalling appliances. 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 are fixed candela units, available in a 75 candela intensity only.
This appliance is ideal for any occupancy that requires notification
appliances per the applicable building or fire code or wherever
dependable alarms are required.
II. 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 WGEC24, WGES24 are intended for indoor or outdoor
installations; this appliance is rated for outdoor or drip proof
applications when used in conjunction with the GOE or GOELP
Enclosure.
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 90 in. (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.
III. 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 signalling 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.
NOTICE:
•
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 THE 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.
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VDOT-WGES24 / VDOT-WGEC24 Series – Outdoor Horn / Strobe
PRODUCT INFORMATION
LIGHT OUTPUT IN PERCENTAGE WHEN MEASURED FROM THE
FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS – PER UL1971
LIGHT OUTPUT IN PERCENTAGE WHEN MEASURED FROM THE
FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS – PER UL1638
Doc: GLT-319-7-1 Issue: 001 Date: 22/06/2021