INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 273 Branchport Ave.

MT-24MCW, MT-121575W MULTITONE APPLIANCES Long Branch, N.J. 07740

VERSION 2
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Use this product according to this instruction manual. Please keep this instruction manual for future reference.
Table 5: dBA Ratings at 10 Ft
GENERAL:
dBA Reverberant Ratings Per UL 464 dBA Anechoic Ratings Per CAN/ULC S525-16
The Multitone Strobe Appliances are UL Listed under Standard 1971 for Signaling Devices for the Hearing Impaired, and Standard 464 for Audible Signaling Devices. The Multitone HI/LO
strobe is also ULC Listed under Standard CAN/ULC-S526-16 for Visual Signaling Devices and under Standard CAN/ULC-S525-16 for Audible Signaling Devices for Fire Alarm Sys- Tone UL 24VDC UL 12VDC ULC 24VDC ULC 12VDC
Volume
tems. The 15/75cd model strobe is listed at 15 candela under UL Standard 1971 and meets 75 candela intensity on axis with low current draw. Models with amber, red, blue or green
16V 24V 33V 8V 12V 17.5V 16V 24V 33V 8V 12V 17.5V
lens are UL Listed under Standard UL1638 (Visual Signaling Appliance) for Private Mode Emergency and General Utility Signaling. The MCW strobe can provide 4 selectable candela
settings (15, 30, 75, 110). These Strobes can provide a non-synchronized strobe appliance when connected directly to a Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP), or provide a synchronized HI 89 92 94 89 92 94 95 99 100 97 99 100
strobe appliance when used in conjunction with a Dual Sync Module (DSM) or Wheelock power supplies. The horn portion of the MT appliance can be field set to provide a synchro- Horn
nized code 3 horn when used in conjunction with the Dual Sync Module (DSM) or Wheelock power supplies. These models of the MT Series are listed for indoor use only and wall STD 84 87 90 78 80 81 89 93 94 84** 87 88
mount only, with the backboxes specified in these instructions (See wiring and mounting information). The Strobe uses a xenon flashtube with solid state circuitry enclosed in a
polycarbonate lens to provide maximum visibility and reliability for effective visible signaling. Multitone can be field set to produce any one of eight commonly used alarm tones. Sound HI 83 86 88 83 86 88 88 92 93 89 92 93
output can be field set to provide either HIGH (HI) dBA or STANDARD (STD) dBA sound output level. Bell
STD 76 80 83 64* 66* 67* 83** 87 88 70** 73** 74**
All Multitone Strobe models are designed for use with either filtered DC or unfiltered full-wave-rectified (FWR) input voltage. The Multitone Strobe Appliances have separate input
terminals for alarm tone activation and strobe activation. Shunt wires are provided to operate both the alarm tone and the strobe simultaneously on a single input circuit (See Wiring HI 86 89 91 86 89 91 95 99 100 97 99 100
March Time
Diagram). All inputs are polarized for compatibility with standard reverse polarity supervision of circuit wiring by a fire alarm control panel (FACP).
STD 80 84 87 75 77 78 89 93 94 84** 86 87
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE IS A “FIRE ALARM DEVICE - DO NOT PAINT.”
HI 85 88 90 85 88 90 95 99 100 97 99 100
WARNING: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ANY OF THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS, CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS Code 3 Horn
COULD RESULT IN IMPROPER APPLICATION, INSTALLATION AND/OR OPERATION OF THESE PRODUCTS IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN STD 79 83 86 74* 76 77 89 93 94 84** 86 87
PROPERTY DAMAGE AND SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU AND/OR OTHERS.
HI 81 85 86 81 85 86 91 95 96 88 91 92
SPECIFICATIONS: Code 3 Tone
STD 76 80 82 72* 74* 75* 86 90 91 68** 71** 72*^
Table 1: UL/ULC Listed Models and Ratings
HI 87 90 92 87 90 92 95 99 100 97 99 100
Regulated Voltage Voltage Range Reverberant dBA Strobe Candela Slow Whoop
Model STD 81 85 87 76 78 79 90 94 95 86 89 90
(VDC/VRMS) (VDC/VRMS) at 10 ft (cd)
HI 86 89 92 86 89 92 94 98 99 96 98 99
MT*-24MCW 24 16.0-33.0 76-94 15/30/75/110 Siren
STD 81 84 87 75 77 78 89 93 94 83** 86 87
MT*-121575W 12 8-17.5 64-94 15/75
HI 83 86 89 83 86 89 89 93 94 89 92 94
* Indicates Models with (A) amber, (R) red, (B) blue or (G) green lens. **75cd on-axis only. HI/LO
STD 77 81 84 71* 72* 73* 84** 88 89 70** 72** 73**
NOTE: Candela ratings in Table 1 are for clear lens. Derate approximately 25% for amber lens, 55% for green lens, 70% for blue lens and 80% for red lens.
*Setting is intended for Private Mode Emergency Use only (USA). **Setting is intended for Dwelling Unit Use only (Canada).
Table 2: UL/ULC Current Ratings for MT Multitone Audible Appliances

Maximum RMS Current (AMPS) • MT has in-out wiring terminals that accept two #12 to #18 American Wire
Table 6: ULC Directional Characteristics Gauge (AWG) wires at each screw terminal. Strip leads 3/8 inches.
Tone Tone Description 16-33 VDC 16-33 FWR 8-17.5 VDC 8-17.5 FWR -3dB + / -35 Degrees horizontal, + / -35 vertical • Break all in-out wire runs on supervised circuits to assure integrity of
HI STD HI STD HI STD HI STD circuit supervision as shown in Figure 1.
-6dB + / -55 Degrees horizontal, + / - 55 vertical
Horn Broadband Horn (Continuous) 0.108 0.044 0.087 0.045 0.177 0.034 0.172 0.034 Figure 1: • The polarity shown in the wiring diagrams is for operation of the appli-
WIRING AND SETTINGS: ances. The polarity is reversed by the FACP during supervision
Bell 1560 Hz Modulated (0.07 Sec. ON/Repeat) 0.053 0.024 0.067 0.028 0.095 0.020 0.095 0.023

March Time Horn Horn (0.25 Sec. ON/0.25 Sec. OFF/Repeat) 0.104 0.087 0.087 0.045 0.142 0.034 0.142 0.039

Code 3 Horn Horn (ANSI S3.41 Temporal Pattern) 0.122 0.035 0.087 0.045 0.200 0.034 0.183 0.039

Code 3 Tone 500 Hz (ANSI S3.41 Temporal Pattern) 0.135 0.035 0.110 0.029 0.152 0.021 0.150 0.023

Slow Whoop 500-1200Hz Sweep (4.0 Sec. ON/0.5 Sec. OFF/Repeat) 0.098 0.037 0.092 0.042 0.142 0.035 0.142 0.038

Siren 600-1200Hz Sweep (1.0 Sec. ON/Repeat) 0.104 0.036 0.092 0.040 0.152 0.030 0.152 0.034
Figure 3: Horn and Strobe Operate in Unison.
HI/LO 1000/800 Hz (0.25 Sec. ON/Alternate) 0.057 0.025 0.063 0.032 0.114 0.026 0.114 0.029
(Red and black wires are supplied)
VISUAL AUDIBLE SW1

Table 3: Maximum RMS Current (Amps) for 24V Strobe Table 4: Maximum RMS Current (Amps) for 12V Strobe

UL / ULC Voltage CANDELA SETTING (MCW) 15/75 Candela

15 30 75 110 UL / ULC Voltage Current

DC 16-33 VDC 0.060 0.092 0.165 0.220 DC 8.0-17.5VDC 0.255

Figure 2: Showing Location of SW1
FWR 16-33 VRMS 0.102 0.155 0.253 0.347 FWR 8.0-17.5VRMS 0.335
NOTE: The factory settings for MT models are: HIGH dBA SW1
POS 1 set on 1 HORN TONE SW1 POS 2, 3, 4 set on 1, 1, 1 Figure 4: Horn and Strobe Operate Independantly
NOTE: Use Tables 2, 3 and 4 to determine the highest value of “Rated Current” for an individual Multitone strobe (across the expected operating voltage range of the Multitone strobe).
Add strobe current from Table 3 or 4 to audible appliance current from Table 2 to obtain total current for each unit, if the strobe and audible are wired to operate in unison on a single
circuit. Be sure to add the currents for any other appliances, including audible signaling appliances, powered by the same source and include any required safety factors.

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CAUTION: Strobes are not designed to be used on coded systems in which the applied voltage is cycled on and off.
SLIDE HERE FOR (0)
Table 8: Switch Settings
CAUTION: The following figures show the maximum number of field wires (conductors) that can enter the backbox used with each mounting option. If these limits are
POS 1 USE A SMALL SCREWDRIVER TO
CHANGE THE SWITCH POSITION. TONE Pos 2 Pos 3 Pos 4 exceeded, there may be insufficient space in the backbox to accommodate the field wires and stresses from the wires could damage the product.
POS 2

POS 3

POS 4 Horn (Factory Setting) 1 1 1 Although the limits shown for each mounting option comply with the National Electrical Code, Cooper Notification 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.
Figure 5: Switch (SW1) Settings Bell 1 0 1

March Time Horn 0 0 1 Figure A

Figure A: Flush (4” Box) Figure B Flush (2 Gang)
Figure B: Figure C: Surface Mounting Figure D: Concealed Conduit
Table 7: dBA Sound Output Level Settings
Figure C (IOB) (IOB)
FLUSH (4" BOX) FLUSH (2-GANG BOX)

Code 3 Horn 1 1 0 2-GANG x 3-1/2" Figure D

Decibel Level SW1 Settings 4" SQ. X 2-1/8"
DEEP BACKBOX DEEP BACKBOX SURFACE MOUNTING CONCEALED CONDUIT MOUNTING
EXISTING
BACKBOX BOX IN WALL

HIGH dBA: Set SW1 POS 1 on 1 (Factory Setting) Code 3 Tone 0 1 1 (IOB)
BACKBOX
(IOB)

Slow Whoop 0 1 0
STD dBA: Set; SW1 POS 1 on 0
Siren 1 0 0
NOTE: The MT must be set for Code 3 horn when used with Wheelock sync protocol. Refer to HI/LO 0 0 0
#8-32 SCREWS
WOOD SCREWS
#6-32 SCREWS
instruction sheets for DSM or Wheelock power supplies for additional information. SCREW COVERS
SCREW COVERS #8-18 SCREWS
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF CONDUCTORS #8-18 SCREWS
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF CONDUCTORS
SCREW COVERS
AWG #18 AWG #16 AWG #14 AWG #12 AWG #18 AWG #16 AWG #14 AWG #12 SCREW COVERS
WARNING: CANDELA SETTING WILL DETERMINE THE CURRENT DRAW OF THE PRODUCT. 8 8 8 4 8 8 8 8
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF CONDUCTORS
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF CONDUCTORS
AWG #18 AWG #16 AWG #14 AWG #12
AWG #18 AWG #16 AWG #14 AWG #12
Maximum Number of Conductors Maximum Number of Conductors Maximum
8 Number
8 of8 Conductors
8 Maximum Number of8 Conductors
WARNING: THE CANDELA SELECT SWITCH MUST BE FIELD SET TO THE REQUIRED CANDELA 8 8 8

INTENSITY BEFORE INSTALLATION. WHEN CHANGING THE SETTING OF THE CANDELA SELECT AWG#18 AWG#16 AWG#14 AWG#12 AWG#18 AWG#16 AWG#14 AWG#12 AWG#18 AWG#16 AWG#14 AWG#12 AWG#18 AWG#16 AWG#14 AWG#12
SWITCH, MAKE CERTAIN THAT IT “CLICKS” IN PLACE. AFTER CHANGING THE CANDELA SET-
TING, THE APPLIANCE MUST BE RETESTED TO VERIFY PROPER OPERATION. IMPROPER SET- 8 8 8 4 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
TING OF THE CANDELA SELECT SWITCH MAY RESULT IN OPERATION AT THE WRONG CANDELA,
MOUNTING PROCEDURES:
WHICH COULD RESULT IN IN A CURRENT DRAW EXCEEDING THE POWER SUPPLY’S CAPACITY.
CAUTION: Check that the installed product will have sufficient clearance and wiring room prior to installing backboxes and conduit, especially if sheathed multiconductor
WARNING: CHECK THE MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM OUTPUT OF THE POWER SUPPLY AND cable or 3/4” conduit fittings
STANDBY BATTERY AND SUBTRACT THE VOLTAGE DROP FROM THE CIRCUIT WIRING RESIS-
TANCE TO DETERMINE THE APPLIED VOLTAGE TO THE STROBES. THE MAXIMUM WIRE IMPE- 1. The MT can be flush mounted to a 4” square (100mm) backboxx (Fig. A) or double-gang backbox (Fig. B). It can also be surface mounted to a indoor/outdoor backbox (Figs.
MT-24MCW factory preset at 15 Cd. DENCE BETWEEN STROBES SHALL NOT EXCEED 35 OHMS. C & D). Conduit entrances to the backbox should be selected to provide sufficient wiring clearance for the installed product. Do not pass additional wires (used for other than
Figure 6: Showing Location of Candela Window the signaling appliance) through the backbox. Such additional wires could result in insufficient wiring space for the signaling appliance.
2. When terminating field wires, do not use more lead length than required. Excess lead length could result in insufficient wiring space for the appliance.
200% 3. Use care and proper techniques to position the field wires in the backbox so that they use minimum space and produce minimum stress on the product. This is especially
important for stiff, heavy gauge wires and wires with thick insulation or sheathing.
4. Connect field wires to the MT terminal block (polarity must be observed). Bend the field wires up 90° at the connection to the terminal block.
5. Carefully push the field wires into the backbox by hand. Press the MT to the backbox, verifying that it is seated and aligned correctly.

Expected 6. Fasten the MT to the backbox using the supplied screws.

150%
Horizontal
Values
7. The MT is supplied with four snap-in covers to hide the mounting holes and provide an attractive installation. The snap-in covers are interchangeable and have slots on
each end so they can be removed if necessary (by prying them up with a thin blade screwdriver). To insert snap-in cover, slide one side partially into mounting hole recess;
align the cover so that snap-in cover and grille are parallel to each other (not tilted) and snap cover into place.
NOTE: Wiring method shall be in accordance with CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, Safety Standard for Electrical Installations, Section 32
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100% CAUTION: If MT appliances are operated within 15 inches of a person’s ear, they can produce a sound pressure level that exceeds the maximum 120 dBA permitted by ADA
and OSHA rules. Exposure to such sound levels can result in damage to a person’s hearing.

WARNING: A SMALL POSSIBILITY EXISTS THAT THE USE OF MULTIPLE UNSYNCRONIZED STROBES WITHIN A PERSON’S FIELD OF VIEW, UNDER CERTAIN
Expected CIRCUMSTANCES, MIGHT INDUCE A PHOTO-SENSITIVE RESPONSE IN PERSONS WITH EPILEPSY. STROBE REFLECTIONS IN A GLASS OR MIRRORED SURFACE
Vertical MIGHT ALSO INDUCE SUCH A RESPONSE. TO MINIMIZE THIS POSSIBLE HAZARD, COOPER NOTIFICATION STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT THE STROBES
Values
INSTALLED SHOULD NOT PRESENT A COMPOSITE FLASH RATE IN THE FIELD OF VIEW WHICH EXCEEDS FIVE (5) Hz AT THE OPERATING VOLTAGE OF THE
50%
STROBES. COOPER NOTIFICATION ALSO STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT THE INTENSITY AND COMPOSITE FLASH RATE OF INSTALLED STROBES COMPLY
WITH LEVELS ESTABLISHED BY APPLICABLE 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. These appliances
can produce a distinctive three pulse Temporal Pattern Fire Alarm Evacuation Signal for total evacuation in accordance with NFPA 72.

0% 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
-100 -90 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio fre-
Angle
quency 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.
Figure 7: LIGHT OUTPUT WALL MOUNT: This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

NOTES: Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

1. Strobes will produce 1 flash per second over the “Regulated Voltage” Range. ANY MATERIAL EXTRAPOLATED FROM THIS DOCUMENT OR FROM COOPER NOTIFICATION 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, INSTAL-
2. All models are for indoor use with a temperature range of +32°F to +122°F (0°C to +50°C) and maximum humidity of 93+/-2% RH. LATION AND TESTING IS USED AT THE SOLE RISK OF THE USER AND COOPER NOTIFICATION WILL NOT HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR SUCH USE.
3. The 15/75cd strobe delivers UL 1971 light distribution at 15cd, and 75cd (5x) on-axis.
03/19 (L)
4. Derate candela approximately 25% for amber lens, 55% for green lens, 70% for blue lens and 80% for red lens.

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