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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS-ULC APPROVED MODEL AST-4 EXPLOSION-PROOF STROBE WARNING LIGHT
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS-ULC APPROVED
MODEL AST-4 EXPLOSION-PROOF STROBE WARNING LIGHT
APPLIED STROBE TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD.
8345 Stanley Avenue, Niagara Falls, On L2G 0C8 905-374-3077 FAX 905-374-6114
E-mail: support@appliedstrobe.com
Ast-4 Ver. No.2
Sept. 2012
1. INTRODUCTION
The Model Ast-4 is An Explosion-Proof Strobe Warning Light which is CSA certified for both Canada and the
United States for Class I Div.1 Environments and is Encl. 3 rated. The Ast-4 is also ULC listed for Visual Signal
Appliances, Fire Alarm for Use in Hazardous Locations. The unit is available with a 15-30VDC input voltage range
and has an rms operating current of .4-.8 A with an inrush current of 1.3A peak. The Ast-4 ULC approved strobe is
only available with a clear lens.
The operating temperature is -50 C to + 85 C with a candela rating of 10 cd.
2. INSTALLATION
MOUNTING
The Ast-4 strobe can be mounted to a ¾” conduit(Pendant Mount), wall mount, or can be ceiling mounted and must
be installed with the globe pointing down. For Pendant Mount ,prior to mounting the strobe , ensure that the threads
on both the conduit and the pendant mount bracket are clean. Thread the pendant mount onto the conduit until tight
and secure with the locking set screw. Next thread the strobe fixture onto the mount until tight and secure the locking
set screw.
Note: Please refer to Ast-4 catalogue sheet for information on other types of mounting brackets.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
The Ast-4 ULC approved strobe contains four leads for electrical supervision , two red and two black. Connect one
red(+) lead to the positive side of the incoming power supply and the other red(+) lead to the outgoing power source.
Connect one black (-) lead to the negative side of the incoming power supply and the other black(-) lead to the
negative side of the outgoing power source. There is a grounding screw in the base of the fixture for connection to an
earth ground if needed.
Caution: This is a four wire device, all of the wires must be terminated. Failure to do so can result in damage to the
device or a potential for a fire hazard or a shock.
Caution: FACTORY FINISH-DO NOT CHANGE.
Note: Installation of the strobe in Canada shall be in accordance with:
i) CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1
ii) CAN//ULC-S524, standard for Installation of Fire Alarm Systems
iii) Local Authority Having Jurisdiction
Note: With Ast-4 “-CG” cast guard : 1.) At 0 °(on axis) guard reduces light output
approx.140 cd. 2.) At 45 ° x&y plane (lowest light output), “critical angle”), guard
reduces light output approx. 3 cd.
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