Instruction manual
P83983 L
Sheet 2 of 4
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.
WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT THE TOTAL RMS CURRENT REQUIRED BY ALL APPLIANCES THAT ARE CONNECTED TO THE
SYSTEM’S PRIMARY AND SECONDARY POWER SOURCES, APPLIANCE CIRCUITS, SM, DSM SYNC MODULES AND WHEELOCK 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.
CAUTION: These horn/strobes are not designed to be used on coded systems in which the applied voltage is cycled on and off.
CANDELA AND SOUND OUTPUT SETTINGS:
WARNING: THE CANDELA SELECT SWITCH MUST BE FIELD SET TO THE REQUIRED CANDELA INTENSITY BEFORE INSTALLATION.
WHEN CHANGING THE SETTING OF THE CANDELA SELECT SWITCH, MAKE CERTAIN THAT IT “CLICKS” IN PLACE. AFTER CHANGING
THE CANDELA SETTING, THE APPLIANCE MUST BE RETESTED TO VERIFY PROPER OPERATION. IMPROPER SETTING OF THE
CANDELA SELECT SWITCH MAY RESULT IN OPERATION AT THE WRONG CANDELA, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CURRENT DRAW
EXCEEDING THE POWER SUPPLY’S CAPACITY.
Figure 1: Showing Location of Jumper Plug and Candela Selector.
JUMPER
PLUGS
TOP
PLUG
NO PLUG
HI
LOW
CODE 3
HORN
STB
AUD
WARNING:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
THIS COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
CANDELA
SELECTOR
15
75
1
30
1
0
CANDELA
POINTER
BOTTOM VIEW
NOTE: Factory setting is on High dB, Code 3 and 15cd.
NOTE: The NS-24MCW must be set for Code 3 horn when installed on a synchronized notification appliance circuit (NAC).
Figure 2: Jumper plug settings for
High dB and Code 3.
Figure 3: Jumper plug settings for Low
dB and Continuous Horn.
Figure 4: Jumper plug settings for
High dB and Continuous Horn.
Figure 5: Jumper plug settings for Low
dB and Code 3.
SHOWN
SET ON
HI dB
CENTER PIN
IS NOT USED
SHOWN
SET ON
CODE 3
(Use needle nose pliers to pull and
properly set the jumper plugs.)
CENTER PIN
IS NOT USED
SHOWN
SET ON
CONT' HORN *
SHOWN
SET ON
LOW dB
No jumper plugs are needed for
Continuous Horn and low dB settings.
However, it is recommended that the
jumper plug be retained in the unit for
future use (if needed) as shown.
CENTER PIN
IS NOT USED
SHOWN
SET ON
CONT' HORN *
SHOWN
SET ON
HI dB
CENTER PIN
IS NOT USED
SHOWN
SET ON
LOW dB
SHOWN
SET ON
CODE 3
WARNING: THE NS-MCW APPLIANCE MUST BE FIELD SET TO THE DESIRED TONE AND dBA SOUND OUTPUT LEVEL BEFORE THEY
ARE INSTALLED. THIS IS DONE BY PROPERLY INSERTING JUMPER PLUGS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS. INCORRECT
SETTINGS WILL RESULT IN IMPROPER PERFORMANCE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH TO YOU AND/OR OTHERS.
WIRING AND MOUNTING INFORMATION:
CAUTION: The following figures (A-D) show the maximum number of field wires (conductors) that can enter the backbox used with each mounting option. If
these limits are exceeded, there may be insufficient space in the backbox to accommodate the field wires and stresses from the wires could damage the product.
CAUTION: Check that the installed product will have sufficient clearance and wiring room prior to installing backboxes and conduit, especially if sheathed
multiconductor cable or 3/4" conduit fittings are used.
Although the limits shown for each mounting option comply with the National Electrical Code (NEC), Wheelock recommends use of the largest backbox option shown
and the use of approved stranded field wires, whenever possible, to provide additional wiring room for easy installation and minimum stress on the product from wiring.