Wheelock CH90-24MCCH Series Installation Instructions

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GENERAL:

Wheelock's Series CH90-24MCCH Multi-High-Candela Electronic Chime Strobe is UL Listed under Standard 1971 for Signaling Devices for the Hearing Impaired
and UL Standard for Private Mode Audible Signal Appliances. The CH90-24MCCH Chime Strobe is designed for low current draw and versatile performance. This
model offers a choice of single stroke or vibrating operation, has adjustable sound level, and has a chime tone adjustable from 800 to 1200Hz. The CH90-24MCCH
Multi-High-Candela strobe provides two selectable light output intensities in one unit. This appliance also incorporates a Chime Mounting Plate attached to the chime
for ease of installation. The Chime Strobe model can provide a non-synchronized strobe appliance when connected directly to a fire alarm control panel (FACP), or
provide a synchronized strobe appliance when used in conjunction with a Sync Module (SM), Dual Sync Module (DSM) or Wheelock's Power Supplies. The strobe
uses a xenon flashtube with solid state circuitry enclosed in a polycarbonate lens to provide maximum visibility and reliability for effective visible signaling. The
CH90-24MCCH is Listed for indoor use, ceiling mount only with the backboxes specified in these instructions (see wiring and mounting information).
WARNING: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ANY OF
THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS, CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN IMPROPER APPLICATION, CANDELA SETTING,
INSTALLATION AND/OR OPERATION OF THESE PRODUCTS IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY
DAMAGE AND SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU AND/OR OTHERS.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Models Regulated
(VDC/VRMS)
CH90-24MCCH
NOTES:
1. The strobe will produce 1 flash per second over the "Regulated Voltage" range.
2. The strobes meet the required light distribution patterns defined in UL 1971.
3. The CH90-24MCCH model is UL Listed for indoor use with a temperature range of +32°F to +120°F (0°C to +49°C) and maximum humidity of 85% RH. The
effect of shipping and storage temperatures shall not adversely affect the performance of the appliance when it is stored in the original cartons and is not subjected
to misuse or abuse.
4. The Chime must be set at maximum volume for Private Mode Fire Protective Service per UL 464 listing requirements (see page 3).
5. The chime produces a brief inrush current of 0.100 Amps with filtered DC input (0.140 Amps with full-wave-rectified (VRMS) input) with a time duration of 100
milliseconds.
WARNING: CANDELA SETTING WILL DETERMINE THE CURRENT DRAW OF THE PRODUCT.
When calculating the total currents use Table 2 to determine the highest value of RMS current for an individual strobe, then multiply these values by the total number of
strobes. Be sure to add the currents for any other appliances, including audible signaling appliances powered by the same source, and to include any required safety
factors.
NOTE: The maximum number of strobes on a single notification appliance circuit shall not exceed 50.
CAUTION: These notification appliances are UL Listed as "Regulated". They are intended to be used with FACPs whose notification circuits are UL Listed as
"Regulated." These appliances shall not be used on UL Listed "Special Application" notification circuits unless the appliances are identified to be compatible in the
installation instructions of the FACP or unless the FACP is identified to be compatible in this instruction manual.
WARNING: THESE APPLIANCES WERE TESTED TO THE REGULATED VOLTAGE LIMITS OF 16.0-33.0 VOLTS FOR 24V MODELS USING
FILTERED DC OR UNFILTERED FULL-WAVE-RECTIFIED VOLTAGE. DO NOT APPLY VOLTAGE OUTSIDE OF THIS RANGE.
WARNING: CHECK THE MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM OUTPUT OF THE POWER SUPPLY AND STANDBY BATTERY AND SUBTRACT THE
VOLTAGE DROP FROM THE CIRCUIT WIRING RESISTANCE TO DETERMINE THE APPPLIED VOLTAGE TO THE STROBES. THE MAXIMUM
WIRE IMPEDANCE BETWEEN STROBES SHALL NOT EXCEED 35 OHMS.
CAUTION: Strobes are not designed to be used on coded systems in which the applied voltage is cycled on and off.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SERIES CH90-24MCCH MULTI-HIGH-CANDELA ELECTRONIC CHIME STROBE
(CEILING MOUNT VERSION)
Table 1: UL Listed Models and Ratings
Voltage
Voltage Range
(VDC/VRMS)
24 16.0-33.0
Table 2: UL Current Ratings (Strobe Only)
UL Voltage
DC 16-33VDC
FWR 16-33VRMS
Maximum RMS
Current (Chime Only)
(ADC)
0.022
Maximum RMS Current (Amps)
115cd
0.300
0.455
dBA at 10 Feet
Reverberant
Min Max
52 58
177cd
0.420
0.645
Strobe
Candela
115/177
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