Introduction; The Mr-2602 Fire Alarm Control Unit; Codes, Standards And Installation Requirements - Secutron MR-2602 Installation Manual

1.0 Introduction

1.1 The MR-2602 Fire Alarm Control Unit

General features
•Two initiating device circuits, class B / style B
•Two notification appliance circuits, class B / style Y (Power Limited)
[can be wired as one NAC, class A / style Z]
•One common alarm-actuated relay, form 'C'
•One common trouble-actuated relay, form 'C'
•AUX+ power output, 500 mA max. (Power Limited)
•Unswitched common and switched common auxiliary power returns
•Integral battery charger
•Cabinet with dead-front construction
•Transformer, mounted in the cabinet
Applications
The MR-2602 two zone, fire alarm control panel is listed for use in the following applications.
•Protected Premises Fire Alarm System
•And for the following types of service:
A – automatic, M – Manual, SS – Sprinkler Supervisory, WF – Waterflow

1.2 Codes, Standards and Installation Requirements

Relevant codes and standards
The MR-2602 fire alarm control panel is designed to meet the requirements of NFPA 72, 2002 edition, UL 864
Rev 9, Control Units for Fire Protective Systems, and in Canada, CAN/ULC-S527-99, Standard for Control
Units for Fire Alarm Systems.
Information provided with this unit is intended as a guide. Installation of this equipment, optional system
components, alarm initiating devices and notification appliances must follow the manufacturer's guidelines as
contained in their respective installation documents, all applicable codes and the instructions of the Local
Authority Having Jurisdiction.
General Installation requirements
Manufacturer's documents
When installing the MR-2602 control panel, refer to this manual. When installing optional system components
refer to the installation documents included with those components. When installing compatible alarm initiating
devices or notification appliances, refer to the installation documents included with those products.
Field wiring
Field wiring recommendations in this document are intended as guidelines. All field wiring must be installed in
accordance with NFPA 70 National Electrical Code and in Canada with the standard for installation ULC/S
524, the most current Canadian Electrical Code, with all relevant local codes and standards, and the Authority
Having Jurisdiction.
Compatible devices
Use UL or ULC Listed smoke detectors and notification appliances that are compatible with the MR-2602 Fire
alarm control panel from the lists included in this manual.
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