Installation Instructions
PN P85582-001A
Table 5: SLHC Horn Current Draw (Amps)
Current Horn Settings 8.0-17.5 Volts 16.0-33.0 Volts
DC
High Continuous 0.025 0.037
High Code 3 0.024 0.030
Low Continuous 0.020 0.026
LowCode 3 0.018 0.022
FWR
High Continuous 0.051 0.059
High Code 3 0.043 0.049
Low Continuous 0.039 0.050
Low Code 3 0.037 0.044
NOTE: Candela and Horn Setting will determine the current draw of the product.
NOTE: These notication appliances are UL Listed as “Regulated”. They are intended to be used with Fire Alarm Control Panels (FACPs)
whose notication circuits are UL Listed as “Regulated.” Refer to the FACP instructions or the Siemens Strobe Compatibility Data Sheet (PN
315-096363) for special application and strobe synchronization compatibility.
NOTE: These appliances were tested to the regulated voltage limits of 16.0-33.0 Volts for 24 volt models and 8.0-17.5 Volts for 12 volt models
using ltered dc for the 12 volt range and either ltered dc or unltered dc for the 24 volt range voltage. Do not apply voltage outside of this
range.
NOTE: 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 applied voltage to the strobes. The maximum wire impedance between strobes shall not exceed 35
ohms.
NOTE: Strobes are not designed to be used on coded systems in which the applied voltage is cycled on and o.
NOTE: Make sure that the total rms current required by all appliances that are connected to the system’s primary and secondary power
sources, Notication Appliance Circuit (NAC), DSC sync module,or Siemens power supplies does not exceed the power sources’ rated
capacity or the current ratings of any fuses on the circuits to which these appliances are wired. Overloading power sources or exceeding
fuse ratings could result in loss of power and failure to alert occupants during an emergency, which could result in property damage and
serious injury or death to you and/or others.
WIRING AND MOUNTING BASE
• All strobe appliances have in-out wiring terminals that accept two #12 to #18 American Wire Gauge (AWG) wires at each screw termi-
nal. Strip leads 3/8 inches and connect to screw terminals.
• Break all in-out wire runs on supervised circuits to ensure integrity of circuit supervision as shown in Figure 2. The polarity shown in
the wiring diagrams is for the operation of the appliances. The polarity is reversed by the FACP during supervision.
Figure 1: LED Horn-strobe Wiring Figure 2: Wire Connection
NOTE: Wiring method shall be in accordance with CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, Safety Standard for Electrical
Installations, Section 32.
NOTE: Do not fully back out terminal screws.
WIRING AND MOUNTING SETTINGS
NOTE: The SLHSC and SLHC are factory set for the most common application of High dB and Code 3. The SLHSC and SLSC are factory
set to 15 candela.
NOTE: Candela factory settings are shown in Figure 4.
Light Output
0%
100%
200%
300%
-100 -80 -60 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100
% of Rating
Angle
Expected Horizontal and Vertical Values
Expected
Horizontal
and
Vertical
Values
Figure 3: SLHSC/ SLSC/ SLSC-A Expected Light Output Figure 4: Horn Strobe Candela Selector
CAUTION: Check that the installed product will have sucient clearance and wiring room prior to installing backboxes and conduit, espe-
cially if sheathed multiconductor cable or 3/4-inch conduit ttings are used.
Although the limits shown for the mounting option comply with the National Electrical Code (NEC), Siemens recommends use of the larg-
est backbox option available and the use of approved stranded eld wires, whenever possible, to provide additional wiring room for easy
installation and minimum stress on the product from wiring.
CAUTION: Do not over tighten mounting screws. Excessive torque can distort the base and may aect operation.
CAUTION: When using power tools to screw down the mounting plate to the electrical backbox, ensure the torque is set to the lowest
setting available.
MOUNTING OPTIONS
1. Connect eld wiring to contacts on back of device.
2. Dress wires back into backbox.
3. Install device as shown in Figure 5,Figure 6, or Figure 7 (4” square backbox or octal) with the screws provided.
4. Snap beauty cover over device.
NOTE: Backbox must be recessed ush with the ceiling surface.
5. To remove the appliance, insert a small at-bladed screwdriver into the side opening ½” as shown in Figure 8. Then pry o the beauty
cover with the screw driver and remove mounting screws.
Figure 5: Ceiling Horn Strobe with SLSBBC Surface Mounting Box Figure 6: Horn Strobe Installation with 4” Backbox
Figure 7: Horn Strobe Installation with Octal Backbox Figure 8: Removing a Horn Strobe Cover
NOTE: Remove the lens protector tape before replacing the appliance cover grille.
NOTE: For surface mounting options please use the SLSBBC accessory products.
WARNING: DO NOT PAINT THIS DEVICE.
WARNING: When installing strobes in an open oce or other areas containing partitions or other viewing obstructions, special
attention should be given to the location of the strobes so that their operating eect can be seen by all intended viewers, with
the intensity, number, and type of strobes being sucient to make sure that the intended viewer is alerted by proper illumination,
regardless of the viewer’s orientation.
WARNING: A small possibility exists that the use of multiple strobes within a person’s eld of view, under certain circumstances,
might induce a photo-sensitive response in persons with epilepsy. Strobe reections in a glass or mirrored surface might also
induce such a response. To minimize this possible hazard, Siemens strongly recommends that the strobes installed should not
present a composite ash rate in the eld of view which exceeds ve (5) hz at the operating voltage of the strobes. Siemens
also strongly recommends that the intensity and composite ash rate of installed strobes comply with levels established by ap-
plicable laws, standards, regulations, codes and guidelines.
NOTE: NFPA 72/ANSI 117.1 conform to ADAAG Equivalent Facilitation Guidelines in using fewer, higher intensity strobes within the same
protected area.
CAUTION: Check the installation instructions of the manufacturers of other equipment used in the system for any guidelines or restrictions
on wiring and/or locating Notication Appliance Circuits (NAC) and notication appliances. Some system communication circuits and/or
audio circuits, for example, may require special precautions to assure electrical noise immunity (e.g., audio crosstalk).
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a com-
mercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
ANY MATERIAL EXTRAPOLATED FROM THIS DOCUMENT OR FROM SIEMENS MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTS DESCRIBING
THE PRODUCT FOR USE IN PROMOTIONAL OR ADVERTISING CLAIMS, OR FOR ANY OTHER USE, INCLUDING DESCRIPTION
OF THE PRODUCT’S APPLICATION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND TESTING IS USED AT THE SOLE RISK OF THE USER AND
SIEMENS WILL NOT HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR SUCH USE.
IN NO CASE WILL SELLER’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID FOR A PRODUCT.