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Application Installation Genesis strobes are UL 1971- listed for use indoors as wall- mount- Genesis horns and strobes mount to any standard one -gang sur- ed public -mode notification appliances for the hearing impaired. face or flush electrical box. Matching optional trim plates are used Prevailing codes require strobes to be used where ambient noise to cover oversized openings and can accommodate one -gang, conditions exceed 105 dBA (87dBA in Canada), where occupants two -gang, four -inch square, or octagonal boxes, and European use hearing protection, and in areas of public accommodation 100 mm square. as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act (see application All Genesis signals come pre assembled notes — USA). F with captive mounting screws for easy in- Combination horn - strobe signals must be installed in accordance F stallation. Two tabs at the top of the signal with guidelines established for strobe devices. Consult with your 1 I unlock the cover to reveal the mounting Authority Having Jurisdiction for details. f R hardware. The shallow depth of Genesis devices leaves ample room behind the All Genesis strobes exceed UL synchronization requirements E t signal for extra wiring. Once installed with (within 10 milliseconds over a two-hour period) when used with a - the cover in place, no mounting screws synchronization source. Synchronization is important in order to o , are visible. avoid epileptic sensitivity. ., " "' NOTE The flash intensity of some visible signals may not be adequate Field Configuration to alert or waken occupants in the protected area. Research indicates Genesis Horn/Strobe and a horn-strobe Temporal horn Tn strobe models that the intensity of strobe needed to awaken 90% of sleeping persons with optional trim plate are factory orn a sound in a three -pulse is approximately 100 cd. Edwards recommends that strobes in sleeping rooms be rated at at least 110 cd. temporal pattern. Units may be con - figured for use with coded systems by cutting a jumper on the WARNING: These devices not operate without electrical power. As circuit board. This results in a steady output that can be turned fires frequently cause power r i nterruptions, further safeguards such as backup power supplies may be required. on and off (coded) as the system applies and removes power to the signal circuit. A Genesis Signal Master is required when horn - strobe models are configured for coded systems. Non - temporal, horn -only models sound a steady tone. Horns Genesis horn output reaches as high as 99 dB and features a Genesis clear strobes and horn - strobes are shipped from the fac- unique multiple frequency tone that results in excellent sound tory ready for use as UL 1971 compliant signals for public mode penetration and an unmistakable warning of danger. Homs may be operation. These signals may be configured for temporal flash by configured for either coded or non -coded signal circuits. They can cutting a jumper on the circuit board. This battery- saving feature is also be set for low dB output with a jumper cut that reduces horn intended for private mode signaling only. output by about 5 dB. Hom -only models may be ceiling- mounted Genesis clear strobes and horn - strobes may be set for 15, 30, 75, or wall- mounted. or 110 candela output. The output setting is changed by simply The suggested sound pressure level for each signaling zone used opening the device and sliding the switch to the desired setting. with alert or alarm signals is at least 15 dB above the average ambient The device does not have to be removed to change the output sound level, or 5 dB above the maximum sound level having a duration setting. The setting remains visible through a small window on the of at least 60 seconds, whichever is greater, measured 5 feet (1.5 m) side of the device after the cover is closed. above the floor. The average ambient sound level is, A- weighted sound Horns and horn - strobes are factory set for high dB output. pressure measured over a 24 -hour period. Low dB output may be selected by cutting a jumper on the Doubling the distance from the signal to the ear will theoretically result circuit board. This reduces the output by about 5 dB. in a 6 dB reduction of the received sound pressure level. The actual effect depends on the acoustic properties of materials in the space. A 3 dBA difference represents a barely noticeable change in volume. W i t . MNEC Applications Field wiring terminals accommodate #1 8 to #12 AWG (0.75 mm Genesis MNEC appliances bring the same high - performance fire to 2.5 mm wiring. Horns, strobes, and combination horn - strobes alarm features and unobtrusive design to mass notification appli- are interconnected with a single pair of wires as shown below. cations. Available with amber lenses and optional ALERT housing labels, they are ideal for applications that require differentiation between fire alarm and mass notification alerts. • • To next device alarm shown in •• __ or eof ine alarm condition �// ' device O Note: Strobes must have continuous voltage. 85001 -0573 Page 2 of 6 issue 10