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SAFETY SUMMARY
Installation Precautions
Adherence to the following will aid in problem-free installation with long-term reliability:
Warning - Several different sources of power can be connected to this fire alarm control panel. Disconnect all sources of power
before servicing. Control unit and associated equipment may be damaged by removing and/or inserting cards, modules, or intercon-
necting cables while the unit is energized. Do not attempt to install, service, or operate this unit until this manual is read and under-
stood.
CAUTION - System Re-acceptance Test after Re-Programming: To ensure proper system operation, this product must be tested
in accordance with NFPA - 1996 Chapter 7 after any programming operation. Re-acceptance testing is required after any change,
addition or deletion of system components, or after any modification, repair or adjustment to system hardware or wiring.
All components, circuits and system operations known to be affected by a change must be 100% tested. In addition, to ensure that
other operations are not inadvertently affected, at least 10% of initiating devices that are not directly affected by the change, up to a
maximum of 50 devices, must also be tested and proper system operation verified.
This system meets NFPA requirements for operation at 0 to 49° C and at a relative humidity of 85% RH (non-condensing) @ 30°C.
However, the useful life of the system's standby batteries and the electronic components may be adversely affected by extreme
temperature ranges and humidity. Therefore, it is recommended that this system and its peripherals be installed in an environment with
a nominal room temperature of 60-80°F.
Like all solid state electronic devices, this system may operate erratically or can be damaged when subjected to lightning induced
transients. Although no system is completely immune from lightning transients and interference, proper grounding will reduce suscep-
tibility. The use of overhead or outside aerial wiring is not recommended due to the increased susceptibility to nearby
lightning strikes. Consult with the Applications Engineering Department if any problems are anticipated or encountered.
Remove all electronic assemblies prior to any drilling, filing, reaming, or punching of the enclosure. When possible, make all cable
entries from the sides. Before making modifications, verify that they will not interfere with battery and printed circuit board location.
Do not over tighten screw terminals, over tightening may damage threads, resulting in reduced terminal contact pressure and difficult
with screw terminal removal.
This system contains static-sensitive components. Always ground yourself with a proper wrist strap before handling any circuits so that
static charges are removed from the body. Use static suppressive packaging to protect electronic assemblies removed from the unit.
Follow the Instructions in the installation, operating, and programming manuals. These instructions must be followed to avoid damage
to the control panel and associated equipment. FACP operation and reliability depend upon proper installation.
Fire Alarm System Limitations
While installing a fire alarm system may make lower insurance
rates possible, it is not a substitute for fire insurance!
An automatic fire alarm system - typically made up of smoke detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, audible warning devices,
and a fire alarm control with remote notification-capability can provide early warning of a developing fire. Such a system, however,
does not assure protection against property damage or loss of life resulting from a fire.
Any fire alarm system may fail for a variety of reasons:
Smoke detectors may not sense fire where smoke cannot reach the detectors such as in chimneys, in walls, or roofs, or on the other
side of closed doors. Smoke detectors also may not sense a fire on another level or floor of a building. A second floor detector, for
example, may not sense a first floor or basement fire. Furthermore, all types of smoke detectors - both ionization and photoelectric
types, have sensing limitations. No type of smoke detector can sense every kind of fire caused by carelessness and safety hazards
such as smoking in bed, violent explosions, escaping gas, improper storage of flammable materials, overloaded electrical circuits,
children playing with matches, or arson.
Audible warning devices such as bells, may not alert people if these devices are located on the other side of closed or partly open doors
or are located on another floor of a building.
A fire alarm system will not operate without electrical power. If AC power fails, the system will operate from standby batteries only for
a specified time.
Rate-of-Rise heat detectors may be subject to reduced sensitivity over time. For this reason, the rate-of-rise feature of each detector
should be tested at least once per year by a qualified fire protection specialist.
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