Installation Instructions

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The 8715 Addressable Audible Base consists of a polarity insensitive detector base combined with an
audible device. All field wiring terminates at two four-position terminal blocks located on the back of the unit.
Line 1 and Line 2 can be either line of the loop. The 8715 is used with 8710, 8712 and 8713 detectors.
The 8715 can generate either steady or temporal tone with the selection of a jumper at the terminal block.
The 8715 is a UL268 listed smoke detector supplementary device which combines detector base and
audible device functions. It meets or exceeds the 85 dB at 10 foot audibility requirement for smoke alarms
as specified in UL217, Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms and NFPA 72 for sleeping areas.
CAUTION: The 8715 is used for primary building evacuation; NFPA 72 requires that the source of
audible power be capable of operating all primary evacuation audibles at the same time.
The 8716 Addressable Relay Base consists of a polarity insensitive detector base combined with an output
relay. All field wiring terminates at the terminal blocks located on the back of the unit. Line 1 and Line 2
can be either line of the loop. The 8716 is used with 8710, 8712 and 8713 detectors.
DETECTOR AND BASE PLACEMENT
Detector placement should be based on a careful evaluation of all facets of the protected area. When drawings
are not available, refer to Detector Placement section of detector Installation/Wiring Instructions and to NFPA
72, National Fire Alarm Code, Chapter on Initiating Devices.
BASE WIRING
Bases should be interconnected as shown in Figure 2 or 3 and wired to the control unit following the wiring
drawing in the control units Owners Manual. Note any limitations on the number of detectors and
restrictions on the use of remote devices permitted for each circuit.
8715/8716 BASE MOUNTING
The detector is provided with a separate base which attaches to a 4 inch square electrical box, with the
box size and depth required by the NEC for the number and size of conductors used.
The 8716 Addressable Relay Base may also use a 4 inch octagonal electrical box, with the box depth as
required.
Wire size: max – 14 AWG, min – 18 AWG.
1. Route all wires outward from electrical box.
2. When the detector LED viewing is critical, position the LED
mark in the base in the intended direction.
3. Route wires through the hole in the center of the base and
mount base to electrical box. Make connections directly to
the base terminals. Refer to Figures 2 and 3 for details.
4. After all bases are installed, check wiring integrity.
5. To insure proper installation of the detector head into the
base:
a. Route wires away from connector terminals.
b. Take up all slack in the electrical box.
c. Properly dress and position all wires flat against the base.
d. Check that screw terminals are tight.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND WIRING FOR
P/N 8715 ADDRESSABLE AUDIBLE BASE AND
P/N 8716 ADDRESSABLE RELAY BASE
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8715/8716 Mounting
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ALARM LED
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