INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODEL AM300 AND AM300GCX
AUDIOMASTER® SPEAKER
WARNING
Failure to follow all safety precautions and instructions may result in property damage,
serious injury, or death to you or others.
SAFETY MESSAGE TO INSTALLERS
Peoples lives depend on your safe installation of our products. It is important to follow all
instructions shipped with the products. This device is to be installed by a trained electrician who is
thoroughly familiar with the National Electric Code and will follow the NEC guidelines as well as
local codes.
The selection of the mounting location for the device, its controls and routing of the wiring is to be
accomplished under the direction of the Facilities Engineer and the Safety Engineer. In addition,
listed below are some other important safety instructions and precautions you should follow:
• Read and understand all instructions before installing or operating this equipment.
• This unit must be installed by a qualified electrician in accordance with NFPA 72, and National
and local Electrical and Fire Codes, under the direction of the authority having jurisdiction.
• Do not connect this unit to the system when power is on.
• All effective warning speakers produce loud sounds which may cause , in certain situations,
permanent hearing loss. You should take appropriate precautions such as wearing hearing
protection.
• After installation, test the sound system to ensure proper operation.
• All effective warning speakers produce loud sounds, which may cause, in certain situations,
permanent hearing loss. The device should be installed far enough away from potential listeners
to limit their exposure while still maintaining its effectiveness. The OSHA Code of Federal
Regulations 1910.95 Noise Standard provides guidelines which may be used regarding
permissible noise exposure levels.
• Show these instructions to your Safety Engineer and then file them in a safe place and refer to
them when maintaining and/or reinstalling the unit.
• After installation and completion of initial system test, a program of periodic testing of this device
must be established. Refer to NFPA 72G, local Fire Codes and the authority having jurisdiction
for this information.
• Consult the authority having jurisdiction in your area regarding the proper use and installation of
this product.
I. GENERAL.
The AudioMaster Model AM300 and AM300GCX are 25 Vrms and 70 Vrms, indoor/outdoor
rated, selectable power output (8 and 15 watts) loudspeakers for use with fire alarm and general
signaling systems such as Federal Signal’s SelecTone® system. They are designed to reproduce
electronically generated warning tones, which command rapid recognition, and full range voice
communication. They are suitable for use in areas with high ambient noise levels. The speaker
projector is adjustable and may be repositioned to obtain desired sound distribution.
The AM300GCX is suitable for use in Class I, Groups A, B, C, & D, Division 2 and Class II,
Groups F & G, Division 2 classified and Class III locations.
II. SPECIFICATIONS.
Operating Voltage 25 Vrms or 70 Vrms
Power Input (selectable) 8 W and 15 W
Weight (approx.) 5 lb. (2.25kg)
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