VII. ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
SPKE SERIES
UL 1971 COMPLIANT
MODEL NUMBERS
SPEAKERS dBA @ 10 FEET
PER UL 1480
RATED WATTS
SPKE4 SERIES
SPKE8 SERIES
1/8
78
78
1/4
81
81
1/2
84
84
1
87
87
2
90
90
4
90
90
SPEAKER AND SPEAKER/STROBE
WIRING DIAGRAM
RATED WATTS
1/8
1/4
1/2
1
2
4
Installation Instructions-
Owner's Information
SPKE4*.................. SQUARE SPEAKER
SPKE4*.................. SQUARE SPEAKER WITH 24 VDC STROBE
SPKE8*.................. 8 IN. ROUND SPEAKER
SPKE8*.................. 8 IN. ROUND SPEAKER WITH 24 VDC STROBE
* Includes any of the following suffixes, number indicating candela rating, R (Red) or
W (Off-White), W (Wall) or C (Ceiling).
INPUT 25v RMS
INPUT 70.7v RMS
D
A
E
B
F
C
G
D
H
E
I
F
MODELS
STROBE CURRENT RATINGS
DC (mA)
FWR (mA)
PEAK
236
Cd
15
VOLTAGE
INRUSH
96
114
150
110
130
160
120
140
170
110
120
160
128
148
230
PEAK
94
84
AVG
86
78
69
105
93
INRUSH
132
176
176
245
235
310
320
300
400
180
180
220
220
280
420
AVG
21V
24V
30V
21V
24V
30V
21V
24V
30V
21V
24V
30V
21V
24V
30V
110
100
91
216
200
280
260
245
360
340
330
480
440
400
752
704
552
76
120
110
90
140
125
115
180
160
145
224
193
165
310
298
234
15*& 30 (wall)
15*(ceiling) & 60 (wall)
30*(wall) & (ceiling)
110
I.
INTRODUCTION
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The Gentex SPKE Series is a high quality speaker and speaker/visual signal appliance. The
SPKE Series is UL Listed for fire protective service. The high intensity strobe utilizes a Xenon
flash tube which generates a high-intensity light visible from all sides. The strobe is UL Listed in
compliance with UL 1971, Signaling Appliances for the Hearing Impaired (15/75 Cd and 30/75 Cd
models are additionally listed in compliance with UL 1638).
150
120
100
180
160
140
270
240
200
130
115
95
165
142
114
240
220
179
II. PRODUCT INFORMATION
The SPKE Series speaker and speaker/strobe offer a choice of field selectable power taps, 1/8,
1/4, 1/2, 1, 2 and 4 Watts for either 25v or 70.7v audio amplifiers. The speaker/strobe offers the
option of a high intensity strobe which complies with UL 1971. The frequency range of the
speakers is 400-4000Hz. All devices are suitable for line supervision. Speaker includes DC
blocking capacitor which allows for supervision voltage of either polarity.
SYNCHRONIZED STROBE RATINGS
21V
24V
30V
21V
24V
30V
420
490
620
420
490
620
180
160
160
440
680
580
98
92
85
144
130
116
440
600
640
550
640
700
260
350
380
920
920
640
115
107
100
172
155
138
15 (Z suffix)
15* (Z suffix)
III. LOCATION
This appliance is intended for use in Fire Alarm Systems and is to be installed in accordance with
this installation manual, the recommendation of the local authorities having jurisdiction, and other
NFPA Standards that provide standards on notification appliances for protective signaling
systems.
*-RATED 75 Cd PER UL 1638, FIRE PROTECTIVE VISUAL SIGNALING APPLIANCES.
LIMITED WARRANTY
GENTEX WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, DAMAGE,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND
ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, USE OR REPAIR OF
THIS APPLIANCE. THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF GENTEX SHALL
NOT IN ANY CASE EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY
YOU FOR THE APPLIANCE. PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME STATES
DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
If a defect in workmanship, materials, or construction should
cause your appliance to become inoperable within the warranty
period, you must return the appliance to Gentex postage prepaid.
You must also prove to the satisfaction of Gentex the date of
purchase of your appliance. Warranty service may only be
performed by Gentex personnel at Gentex's facilities in Zeeland,
Michigan. You must also pack the appliance to minimize the risk of it
being damaged in transit. You must also enclose a return address.
Appliances returned for warranty service should be sent to: Gentex
Corporation, 10985 Chicago Drive, Zeeland, MI 49464. If we
receive an appliance in a damaged condition as the result of
shipping, we will notify you and you must file a claim with the shipper.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM
STATE TO STATE.
For a period of 24 months from the date of purchase, or a
maximum of 30 months from the date of manufacture, Gentex
warrants to you, the original purchaser, that your appliance will be free
from defects in workmanship, materials, and construction under
normal use and service. If a defect in workmanship, materials, or
construction should cause your appliance to become inoperable within
the warranty period, Gentex will repair your appliance or furnish you
The Gentex "SPKE" is intended for indoor installation only. This appliance is not weatherproofed
for outdoor or drip proof applications.
Wall-mounted appliances shall have their bottoms at heights above the finished floor of not less
than 80 in. (2m) and no greater than 96 in. (2.4m)**. Spacing shall be in accordance with Table A.
If a room configuration is not square, the room size that will entirely encompass the room or
subdivide the room into multiple squares shall be used.
with
a
new or rebuilt replacement appliance without charge to you
except for postage required to return the appliance to us. Gentex will
not reimburse you for repairs or replacement parts provided by other
parties. Your repaired or replacement appliance will be returned to you
free of charge and it will be covered under this warranty for the balance
of the warranty period.
This warranty is void if our inspection of your appliance shows that
the damage or failure was caused by abuse, misuse, abnormal usage,
faulty installation, improper maintenance, or repairs other than those
performed by us.
ANY WARRANTIES IMPLIED UNDER ANY STATE LAW,
INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, APPLY ONLY FOR THE
WARRANTY PERIOD SPECIFIED ABOVE. PLEASE NOTE THAT
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN
IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Maximum Room
Size
Minimum Required Light Output, Candela (Cd)
(Effective Intensity)
Two Lights per
Room (Located
on Opposite
Four Lights
per Room
(One Light
per Wall) (Cd)
One Light
per Room (Cd)
Walls) (Cd)
20' x 20'
30' x 30'
40' x 40'
50' x 50'
60' x 60'
70' x 70'
80' x 80'
90' x 90'
100' x 100'
110' x 110'
120' x 120'
130' x 130'
15
30
60
N/A
15
30
60
95
N/A
N/A
15*
30*
30*
60*
60
95
95
135
135
185
95
135
185
240
305
375
455
540
635
95
135
185
240
240
305
375
GENTEX CORPORATION
TABLE A
* - Must be used with the AVS44 Control Module due to distance between strobes being less than 55ft.
10985 CHICAGO DRIVE, ZEELAND, MI 49464
PHONE: 800-436-8391
1-1-94
550-105-11
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