New ASME A17.1-2010 code requires that "the two-way communications means within the (elevator) car shall include a means to verify operability of the telephone line". When your local municipality adopts this new ASME A17.1 code can be added to fulfill all requirements for visual and audible signaling when it is determined the telephone line is not functioning.
The essentially two products in one. First, it can be added to any new or existing Viking 1600A Series elevator emergency as a single phone stand alone solution. With installed, the 1600A Series phone will check the telephone line for dial tone on a daily basis. They provide an audible and visual indication when the telephone line is not functional.Second, it can be wired to a Viking model LC-6 six port concentrator, to provide visual and audible signaling for any grouping of elevators that are controlled by the same "FIRE RECALL" switch. The LC-6 not only allows 2 to 6 Viking elevator emergency phones share the same Line Verification Panel, but it also allows the cost savings of those phones being able to share a single telephone line, and still meet all requirements of ASME A17.1.In accordance to ASME A17.1, labeled "ELEVATOR COMMUNICATION FAILURE" in ¼" high red letters, and will sound an audible signal every 30 seconds and flash a red light when a telephone line fault is detected. Authorized personnel can silence the audible signal with the included key switch. The LED will remain flashing until the fault is corrected.Features- Complies with ASME A17.1 Elevator Code
- Compatible with Viking 1600A Series phones
- Compatible with Viking Model LC-6 Six Port Line Concentrator
- Volume adjustable audible signaling
- Mounts in standard double gang electrical box
Specification- Power - 120V AC/ 12V DC UL Listed adapter provided
- Environmental - 0 C to 32 C (32 F to 90 F) with 5% to 95% non-condensing humidity
- Maximum Power Supply Wire Length - 244m (500 ft) with #24 gauge wire
- Connections - (6) color-coded wires with (6) gel-filled butt connectors
- Dimension - 4.9 x 4.9 x 1.3 in.
