POTTER AB-6 6 Inch Addressable Detector Base
Features
- Terminals Marked with Polarity to assist with installation
- Duplicate terminals for in and out SLC wiring
- Terminals accept 22 to 14 AWG wire sizes
- Installs on single gang, double gang, octagon or 4” square box
- Locking tab prevents unauthorized detector removal
- Product includes 5 year warranty
Application
The Potter AB-6 detector base is used to install Potter’s addressable smoke and heat detectors. The AB-6 will mount on a single gang, double gang, octagon or 4” square electrical box.
Description
The AB-6 is a low-profile, surface mount base used with Potter’s addressable detectors. The base uses screw-clamp terminals that accept wire ranging from 22 to 14 AWG. When installed on recessed electrical boxes the AB-6 is wide enough to completely cover the back box and the immediate surrounding area. The base is equipped with a locking tab to deter unauthorized removal of the attached detector
Technical Specifications
| Mounting Options | Single gang, double gang, octagon, and 4” square box |
| Terminals | Screw-Clamp Type |
| Wire Guage | 22 to 14AWG |
| Dimensions | 5.9” diameter, 0.89” height without detector |
| Shipping Weight | 0.34 lb. |
| Material | Durable PUas tic |
Locking Feature
The AB-6 includes a locking feature that prevents removal of the detector without using a tool.
- To eliminate this feature, break off the locking tab, and then install the detector.
- To remove the detector from the base when the locking feature has been enabled, insert a small screw driver into the slot on the base to push the plastic tab while simultaneously turning the detector head counter-clockwise
Wiring Diagram
Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC
• St. Louis, MO
• Tech Support: 866-956-0988 / Customer
Service: 866-572-3005
• www.pottersignal.com
