Hochiki Sounder and Beacon Weatherproofing Kit, White, IP65 CHQ-WPK(WHT)

Overview

A wall sounder made for indoor use needs extra protection before it goes outside. This kit provides it, as a back box that the sounder mounts onto and a gasket that seals the joint.

The devices it suits sit in the wider family of Hochiki sounders, so the kit and the device come from the same maker.

Where to use it

Use it where an alarm must be heard outside, such as an external wall, a yard or a covered walkway. IP65 means the fitted device is dust tight and protected against water jets.

The white kit suits a white sounder on a pale wall. Choose the red CHQ-WPK where the sounder itself is red.

What the figures mean in practice

• IP65: this rating belongs to the kit and the device together. The kit alone does not make an unsuitable device weatherproof.
• 116 mm fixing centres: the distance between the two fixing points. Mark the wall from the box itself before drilling.
• 2.5 mm²: the largest wire the box is made to take, which covers common fire alarm cable sizes in most installations.

Planning your system

• The device: a CHQ-WS2 wall sounder gives sound only, while a CHQ-WSB2 sounder beacon adds a flashing light. A white case version keeps the finish consistent.
• Choosing the alarm: compare outdoor options across the fire alarm sounders and beacons range before settling on a device.
• Background: the guide to commercial fire alarm systems covers addressable loops, which is how these Hochiki devices connect.
• Other parts: glands, boxes and similar items are in the fire alarm accessories and components range.