These vibrating type bells – designed for use as fire or general signaling devices. They have low power consumption and high decibel ratings.

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

Notes
1. Minimum dB ratings – calculated from integrated sound pressure
measurements made at Underwriters Laboratories as specified in
UL Standard 464. UL temperature range is -30° to 150°F (-34° to
66°C)
2. Typical dB ratings – 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.

Installation

The bell shall – installed by NFPA 13, 72, or local AHJ.
the ceiling.
1. Remove the gong.
2. Connect wiring (see Fig. 3).
3. Mount the bell mechanism to the backbox (the bell mechanism must – mounted with the striker pointing down).
4. Reinstall the gong.
5. Test all bells for proper operation and observe that they can – heard where required.

Potter PDC-1024 Fire Alarm Bell

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