POTTER AB-6 6 Inch Addressable Detector Base Instructions
- June 9, 2024
 - POTTER
 
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POTTER AB-6 6 Inch Addressable Detector Base

Features
- Terminals Marked with Polarity to assist with installation
 - Duplicate terminals for in and out SLC wiring
 - Terminals accept 22 to 14 AWG wire sizes
 - Installs on single gang, double gang, octagon or 4” square box
 - Locking tab prevents unauthorized detector removal
 - Product includes 5 year warranty
 
Application
The Potter AB-6 detector base is used to install Potter’s addressable smoke and heat detectors. The AB-6 will mount on a single gang, double gang, octagon or 4” square electrical box.
Description
The AB-6 is a low-profile, surface mount base used with Potter’s addressable detectors. The base uses screw-clamp terminals that accept wire ranging from 22 to 14 AWG. When installed on recessed electrical boxes the AB-6 is wide enough to completely cover the back box and the immediate surrounding area. The base is equipped with a locking tab to deter unauthorized removal of the attached detector
Technical Specifications
Mounting Options| Single  gang,             double             gang,
octagon,             and     4” square box
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Terminals| Screw-Clamp Type
Wire Guage| 22 to 14AWG
Dimensions| 5.9” diameter, 0.89” height without detector
Shipping Weight| 0.34 lb.
Material| Durable PUas  tic  
Locking Feature
The AB-6 includes a locking feature that prevents removal of the detector without using a tool.
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To eliminate this feature, break off the locking tab, and then install the detector.

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To remove the detector from the base when the locking feature has been enabled, insert a small screw driver into the slot on the base to push the plastic tab while simultaneously turning the detector head counter-clockwise

 
Wiring Diagram

Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC
• St. Louis, MO
• Tech Support: 866-956-0988 / Customer
Service: 866-572-3005
• www.pottersignal.com  

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