POTTER PDC Series DC Powered Bell Owner’s Manual

POTTER PDC Series DC Powered Bell

Features

• Listed for indoor and outdoor use
• Outdoor use requires BBK-1 or HC-BB weatherproof back box
• Indoor use mounts directly to standard 4” box
• Low current draw
• High dB output
• AC and DC models
• DC models are motor driven, polarized, and have built-in transient protection for supervised alarm circuits
• Available in 6”, 8” and 10” sizes

Description
These vibrating type bells are designed for use as fire or general signaling devices. They have low power consumption and high decibel ratings. The unit mounts on a standard 4” (101mm) square electrical box for indoor use or on a model BBK-1 or HC-BB weatherproof backbox for outdoor applications. Weatherproof backbox model BBK- 1 or HC-BB, Stock No. 1500001.

Notes

1. Minimum dB ratings are calculated from integrated sound pressure measurements made at Underwriter’s Laboratories as specified in UL Standard 464. UL temperature range is -30° to 150°F (-34° to 66°C)
2. Typical dB ratings are calculated from measurements made with a conventional sound level meter and are indicative of output levels in an actual installation.
3. ULC only applies to PDC-DC bells.

Size inches (mm)| Voltage| Model Number| Stock Number| Current (Max.)| Typical dB at 10 ft. (3m) (2)| Minimum dB at 10 ft. (3m) (1)
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
6 (150)| 12VDC| PDC-6-12| 1750500| 200mA| 96| 76
8 (200)| 12VDC| PDC-8-12| 1750502| .200mA| 96| 77
10 (250)| 12VDC| PDC-10-12| 1750504| .200mA| 96| 78
6 (150)| 24VDC| PDC-6-24| 1750501| .20mA| 95| 77
8 (200)| 24VDC| PDC-8-24| 1750503| 20mA| 83| 79
10 (250)| 24VDC| PDC-10-24| 1750505| 20mA| 85| 80
6 (150)| 24VAC| PBA246| 1806024| .17A| 91| 78
8 (200)| 24VAC| PBA248| 1808024| .17A| 94| 77
10 (250)| 24VAC| PBA2410| 1810024| .17A| 94| 78
6 (150)| 120VAC| PBA1206| 1806120| .05A| 92| 83
8 (200)| 120VAC| PBA1208| 1808120| .05A| 99| 84
10 (250)| 120VAC| PBA12010| 1810120| .05A| 99| 86

Technical Specifications

Enclosure

| Cover: Steel                 Finish: Red Powder Coat Base: non-corrosive composite material

All parts have corrosion resistant finishes

Model BBK-1 or HC-BB weatherproof backbox (optional)

Voltages Available

| 24VAC

120VAC

12VDC (10.2 to 15.6) Polarized

24VDC (20.4 to 31.2) Polarized

Environmental Limitations

| Indoor or outdoor use (See Note 1)

-40° to 150°F (-40° to 66°C)

(Outdoor use requires weatherproof backbox.)

Termination| AC Bells – 4 No. 18 AWG stranded wires DC Bells – 18 AWG stranded wire
Service Use| NFPA 13, 72, local AHJ

Specifications subject to change without notice.

WARNING

• Installation must be performed by qualified personnel and in accordance with all national and local codes and ordinances.
• Shock hazard. Disconnect power source before servicing. Serious injury or death could result.
• Risk of explosion. Not for use in hazardous locations. Serious injury or death could result.

In outdoor or wet installations, bell must be mounted with weatherproof backbox,BBK-1 or HC-BB. Standard electrical boxes will not provide a weatherproof enclosure. If the bell and/or assembly is exposed to moisture, it may fail or create an electrical hazard.

Installation

The bell shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 13, 72, or local AHJ. The top of the device shall be no less than 90” AFF and not less than 6” below
the ceiling.

1. Remove the gong.
2. Connect wiring (see Fig. 3).
3. Mount bell mechanism to backbox (bell mechanism must be mounted with the striker pointing down).
4. Reinstall the gong (be sure that the gong positioning pin, in the mechanism housing, is in the hole in the gong).
5. Test all bells for proper operation and observe that they can be heard where required (bells must be heard in all areas as designated by the authority
   having jurisdiction).

WARNING

Failure to install striker down will prevent bell from ringing.

Bell Dimension Inches (mm)

Weatherproof Backbox Dimensions Inches (mm)

MODEL BBK-1 OR HC-BB

Wiring Rear View

NOTES:

1. OBSERVE POLARITY TO RING D.C. BELLS.
2. RED WIRES POSITIVE (+).
3. BLACK WIRES NEGATIVE (-).
4. EOL RESISTOR IS SUPPLIED BY FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL.

CAUTION
WHEN ELECTRICAL SUPERVISION IS REQUIREO USE IN AND OUT LEADS AS SHOWN.

NOTES:

1. WHEN USING A.C. BELLS, TERMINATE EACH EXTRA WIRE SEPERATELY
   AFTER LAST BELL.

2.  END-OF-LINE RESISTOR IS NOT REQUIRED ON AC BELLS

Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC

St. Louis, MO

Phone: 800-325-3936

www.pottersignal.com

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