C-TEC POLARISED ALARM BELL 24V DC W/DIODE
The 24V Red Polarised Fire Bell delivers powerful, penetrating fire alarm notification for comprehensive fire safety systems, providing reliable emergency audio alerts that cut through ambient noise and alert building occupants to fire conditions. This professional-grade Model BF336C combines robust construction with high sound output capabilities, ensuring effective emergency notification while maintaining the durability and regulatory compliance demanded in modern fire protection installations.
Engineered for critical fire safety applications where clear, unmistakable emergency notification directly impacts occupant survival and evacuation success, this polarised fire bell integrates traditional bell reliability with modern electrical specifications, ensuring dependable fire alarm notification while offering the professional performance and installation flexibility required for diverse building environments.
Why the 24V Red Polarised Fire Bell Excels in Fire Safety Notification
Traditional basic fire notification devices often lack the sound output, durability, or professional appearance required for effective emergency communication in demanding environments. The 24V Red Polarised Fire Bell eliminates these operational limitations through robust construction and high-output audio performance that provides clear emergency notification while maintaining consistent operation across varying environmental conditions.
This fire notification system delivers critical safety advantages including penetrating sound output, wide voltage tolerance, and professional-grade construction. Unlike basic notification devices that compromise effectiveness for cost, this professional bell maintains optimal emergency communication while providing the advanced features required for comprehensive fire safety regulatory compliance and reliable long-term operation.
Technical Specifications and Audio Performance
High-Output Audio Notification Technology
- Sound pressure level: Up to 97dB(A) providing penetrating emergency notification
- Audio characteristics: Traditional bell tone providing immediate emergency recognition
- Sound distribution: Omnidirectional audio output ensuring comprehensive coverage areas
- Ambient noise penetration: High-output capability overcoming typical building background noise
- Emergency recognition: Distinctive bell sound universally recognized as fire alarm notification
- Operational consistency: Stable audio output across full voltage and temperature ranges
- Professional compliance: Audio output meeting fire safety code notification requirements
Robust Construction and Electrical Specifications
- Housing material: Durable red construction providing long-term reliability and visibility
- Electrical compatibility: 19-27V DC wide operating range accommodating system voltage variations
- Power consumption: 25mA alarm current providing efficient operation
- Polarised design: Correct polarity connection ensuring reliable system integration
- IP rating: IP21C protection suitable for indoor fire safety installations
- Mounting system: Multi-fixing base plate providing secure wall installation
- Compact design: 152mm diameter x 56mm depth minimizing installation space requirements
Professional Fire Safety Compliance
- LPCB certification: EN54-3 certification ensuring regulatory compliance and insurance acceptance
- System compatibility: Compatible with C-TEC conventional fire alarm panels and industry-standard systems
- Installation specifications: Wall-mounted design for indoor fire safety applications
- Environmental suitability: Indoor installation rated for standard building environments
- Professional standards: Manufacturing and performance meeting international fire safety equipment requirements
- Quality assurance: Construction standards ensuring long-term reliability and consistent performance
- Regulatory approval: Certification supporting fire safety code compliance and professional installation
Fire Safety Applications and Installation Environments
The 24V Red Polarised Fire Bell serves critical notification needs across diverse fire safety environments where effective emergency audio communication directly impacts evacuation success and occupant survival. Fire safety engineers, building managers, and certified installers frequently specify this fire bell for applications requiring reliable high-output fire alarm notification with professional-grade performance.
Commercial Building Fire Safety Systems
- Office building evacuation: Employee and visitor emergency notification in business environments
- Retail establishment protection: Customer and staff emergency alert systems in shopping facilities
- Restaurant and hospitality safety: Patron and employee fire alarm notification in food service and lodging
- Medical facility emergency systems: Patient and staff notification accommodating healthcare environment needs
- Educational institution protection: Student and faculty emergency alert systems in schools and universities
- Religious facility safety: Congregation and staff emergency notification in worship environments
- Government building security: Public and employee notification systems in municipal and federal facilities
Industrial and Manufacturing Notification Applications
- Production facility alerts: Worker emergency notification in high-noise manufacturing environments
- Warehouse fire protection: Employee notification systems in large storage and distribution facilities
- Chemical processing safety: Emergency communication in hazardous material handling facilities
- Automotive facility notification: Worker alert systems in vehicle manufacturing and service environments
- Food processing safety: Employee emergency notification in food production and packaging facilities
- Textile manufacturing: Worker notification systems in fabric production and processing facilities
- Energy facility protection: Worker notification systems in power generation and utility installations
Institutional and Public Assembly Environments
- Transportation terminal safety: Passenger and staff emergency notification in airports and transit facilities
- Sports facility protection: Spectator and staff alert systems in stadiums and recreational facilities
- Entertainment venue safety: Patron and employee emergency notification in theaters and concert halls
- Shopping center protection: Customer and tenant emergency alert systems in retail complexes
- Convention center notification: Public assembly emergency communication in conference and meeting facilities
- Correctional facility safety: Controlled emergency notification in detention and security environments
- Parking facility alerts: User emergency notification in parking structures and covered areas
Installation and Fire Alarm System Integration
Professional fire alarm technicians appreciate the 24V Red Polarised Fire Bell for its straightforward installation process and reliable system integration capabilities. The bell’s design accommodates various mounting requirements while maintaining optimal audio coverage through proper positioning and fire alarm system coordination.
Installation Technical Requirements
- Mounting specifications: Wall mounting with multi-fixing base plate for secure mechanical attachment
- Coverage area planning: Strategic positioning ensuring adequate audio notification distribution
- Electrical connections: Polarised DC wiring integration with proper polarity observation
- Environmental considerations: Indoor installation within specified temperature and humidity ranges
- Sound level compliance: Positioning meeting fire safety code audio output requirements
- System voltage verification: Fire alarm panel voltage compatibility within 19-27V DC range
- Installation height: Optimal mounting height for effective sound distribution and accessibility
Fire Alarm System Coordination
The bell integrates seamlessly with conventional fire alarm control panels through standard notification circuits. Professional installers can configure the device for various system types while ensuring coordination with other notification appliances and building evacuation systems.
Testing and Commissioning Procedures
Comprehensive testing includes audio output verification, electrical connection integrity testing, and system integration confirmation. The 24V Red Polarised Fire Bell supports routine fire safety system testing protocols while maintaining readiness for genuine emergency notification requirements.
Emergency Audio Effectiveness and Occupant Response
Building occupants experience clear, unmistakable emergency notification through the 24V Red Polarised Fire Bell high-output audio performance while fire safety professionals appreciate its reliable operation and comprehensive coverage capabilities. The bell’s design ensures effective emergency communication across diverse occupancy types and environmental conditions.
Audio Performance Characteristics
- Penetrating bell tone: High-output audio designed to overcome ambient noise and alert building occupants
- Traditional fire alarm sound: Universally recognized bell tone providing immediate emergency identification
- Sound propagation: Omnidirectional audio distribution ensuring effective coverage throughout notification zones
- Volume specifications: 97dB(A) output meeting fire code requirements for various occupancy types
- Environmental penetration: Audio output sufficient to penetrate typical building materials and background noise
- Reliability consistency: Stable sound output maintaining effectiveness throughout service life
Emergency Recognition and Response
The traditional bell sound provides immediate emergency recognition enabling rapid occupant response during fire conditions. The high sound pressure level ensures effective notification even in environments with elevated ambient noise levels.
Quality Assurance and Fire Safety Standards
Manufacturing processes for this fire bell emphasize long-term reliability and consistent audio performance under emergency conditions. Comprehensive quality control procedures include sound output testing, electrical performance verification, and environmental validation to ensure adherence to fire safety notification equipment standards.
Regulatory Compliance and Certifications
- EN54-3 certification: LPCB certified fire alarm sounder meeting European fire safety equipment standards
- Professional standards: Compliance with national and international fire safety notification requirements
- System integration approval: Compatible with professional fire alarm control panel specifications
- Electrical safety certification: Electrical equipment safety standard compliance
- Environmental testing: Temperature, humidity, and vibration resistance validation
- Quality system certification: Manufacturing under professional quality management systems
- Professional approvals: Fire marshal and building code official acceptance
Performance Validation Testing
- Audio output verification: Sound pressure level testing across voltage range and environmental conditions
- Electrical performance testing: Current consumption and voltage tolerance verification
- Environmental stress testing: Temperature cycling and humidity exposure performance confirmation
- Mechanical durability testing: Mounting system and housing integrity validation
- System integration testing: Fire alarm panel compatibility and circuit loading verification
- Long-term reliability testing: Extended operation validation confirming performance retention
Professional Installation and Fire Safety Benefits
Fire safety consultants and certified technicians frequently recommend the 24V Red Polarised Fire Bell for installations requiring effective emergency notification with professional-grade audio performance. The bell’s combination of high sound output, robust construction, and regulatory compliance makes it essential for comprehensive fire safety systems where notification effectiveness directly impacts occupant safety and evacuation success.
Building owners and facility managers report improved emergency preparedness and enhanced occupant confidence following installation of these professional fire bells, particularly in applications where clear, penetrating emergency notification proves critical for diverse occupant populations and challenging acoustic environments. The 24V Red Polarised Fire Bell traditional reliability combined with modern electrical specifications enables optimization for specific building types and fire safety requirements while maintaining the dependability and compliance required for comprehensive life safety protection.