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P84450 F 

Sheet 1 of 4 

 

273 Branchport Ave. 
Long 

Branch, 

N.J. 

 

07740         

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 

SERIES RSS AND RSSP MULTI-HIGH-CANDELA STROBE APPLIANCES 

(WALL MOUNT VERSIONS) 

 

Use this product according to this instruction manual.  Please keep this instruction manual for future reference. 

 

GENERAL: 

Cooper Wheelock’s Series RSS and RSSP Multi-High-Candela Strobes 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 utilizing Wheelock sync protocol.  The Series RSS and RSSP Multi-High-Candela Strobe Appliances are UL Listed under Standard 1971 (Signaling 
Devices for the Hearing Impaired) for indoor Fire Protection Service.  The Multi-High-Candela strobe provides two selectable light output intensities in one unit.  
These strobes are listed for 

wall mount and indoor use

 

only,

 with the backboxes specified in these instructions (See Mounting Options).  RSS models have an 

integrated Strobe Mounting Plate (SMP) that can be mounted to a single-gang, double-gang, 4” backbox, 100mm European backbox or SHBB surface backbox.  The 
strobes use a xenon flashtube with solid state circuitry enclosed in a polycarbonate lens to provide maximum visibility and reliability for effective visible signaling.  
All inputs are polarized for compatibility with standard reverse polarity supervision of circuit wiring by the FACP. 
 

NOTE

:  Final acceptance is subject to Authorities Having Jurisdiction. 

 

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: 
 

Table 1:  UL Ratings 

 

Model 

Regulated 

Voltage 

(VDC/VRMS) 

Voltage Range 

Limit Per UL 1971 

(VDC/VRMS) 

Strobe 

Candela 

(cd) 

Mounting 

Options 

RSS-24MCWH 24 16.0-33.0 

135/185 

A,B,C,D 

RSSP-24MCWH 24  16.0-33.0 135/185 

E,F 

 

Table  1A: Audibles/Speakers for RSSP Strobe/Plate 

Product Series 

Multitone Appliances 

AMT, MT, MT4 

Horns AH, 

NH 

Motor Bells 

MB-G6/G10 

Speakers 

ET-1010/1080, ET70, E70 

Chimes CH70 

NOTES: 

1.

 

Strobes will produce 1 flash per second over the "Regulated Voltage" range. 

2.

 

These strobes meet the required light distribution patterns defined in UL 1971. 

3.

 

All models are listed by UL for indoor use with a temperature range of +32

°

F to +120

°

F  (0

°

C to +49

°

C) and maximum humidity of 93% 

±

 2% 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.   

WARNING:  CANDELA SETTING WILL DETERMINE THE CURRENT DRAW OF THE PRODUCT. 

 

Table 2:  Current Ratings 

Maximum RMS Current Draw 

Voltage 135cd 

185cd 

DC 16-33VDC 

0.300 

0.420 

FWR 16-33VRMS 

0.455 

0.645 

 

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. 

Summary of Contents for RSS-24MCWH

Page 1: ...LATION 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 Table 1 UL Ratings Model Regulated Voltage VDC VRMS Voltage Range Limit Per UL 1971 VDC VRMS Strobe Candela cd Mounting Options RSS 24MCWH 24 16 0 33 0 135 185 A B C D RSSP 24MCWH 24 16 0 33 0 135 185 E F Table 1A Audibles Speaker...

Page 2: ...commodate 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 Cooper Wheelock re...

Page 3: ...witch to the desired candela setting The setting is indicated by a pointer and can be seen on the bottom side of the lens See Figures 3 and 4 below 7 Mount the SMP first to the backbox Next slide the beauty plate over the SMP until the 2 snaps of the beauty plate engage with the SMP 8 The beauty plate can be removed from the strobe assembly once engaged First gently insert a screwdriver into one o...

Page 4: ...nd fire standards guidelines regulations laws and codes including but not limited to all appendices and amendments and the requirements of the local authority having jurisdiction AHJ Cooper Wheelock Inc products when properly specified applied installed operated maintained and operationally tested as provided above are warranted against mechanical and electrical defects for a period of three years...

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