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WARNING 1. CAUTION: Review all installation instructions, procedures, cautions and warnings contained within this manual prior to installing and/or servicing this product. Maximum fire protection is provided when installed in accordance with factory specifications with provided fuse link systems. 2. Installation and testing to factory specifications shall be performed by factory authorized personnel for proper operation in accordance with all of the latest National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Underwriters Laboratories (UL), National Electrical Code (NEC), local, state, county, district and/or other applicable building and fire standards, guidelines,...
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IMPORTANT MECHANICAL INSTALLATION PROCEDURE WARNING To reduce the risk of severe injury or death: 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. 2. Spring tension must be adjusted to allow the fire door to self close during a drop test. A door that is operating improperly could cause severe injury.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION POSITIONS (Installation Illustration for FCF) (Installation Illustration for FKF) Consult factory for changes in installation positions. FireGard™ Chain and Crank...
OPERATOR MOUNTING 1. Before the operator is installed, verify that the door is properly operating and balanced. 2. Make sure the mounting plates are correctly positioned for RH or LH mounting. 3. Attach and tighten the mounting hardware to the mounting plate. 4.
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Door Bracket Sprocket Door Sprocket Operator View "B" Drive Sprocket Correct View "B" View "A" View "A" Drive Sprocket Incorrect * Chain hoist shown. Hand crank similar. ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN NOTE: Use correct type, size and proper length of roller chain. 1.
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ADJUSTING OPERATING CHAIN LENGTH (FCF units only) Operating chain is provided in a standard length. Depending on door height, the chain may need to be shortened or lengthened. A DIFFERENT COLOR connecting link can be found in the hand chain. Use this link for breaking the chain to make adjustments to the hand chain length so that the bottom of the hanging chain is 2’...
5. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FCF – Pull operating chain to open and close door. To stop door, let go of the chain. FKF – Turn crank to open and close door. To stop door, stop turning. FireGard™ Chain and Crank...
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FUSIBLE LINK CONNECTION REMOVE COTTER PIN FROM RELEASE ASSEMBLY. Consult NFPA-80 and the authority having jurisdiction for fusible link location(s) and method. Remove cotter pin after connection of fusible link. PLUNGER RELEASE LEVER FUSIBLE LINK NOTE: Fusible link release can be substituted by an alarm release box. Fusible link release can be removed by loosening 4 screws.
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OPTIONAL ALARM RELEASE BOX Alarm release box (Inch) Alarm Release Box Type: Model Reset Method Input Voltage Alarm Input AR-A2 Manual 115VAC Dry Contact Open AR-C Auto Reset 115VAC Dry Contact Open FireGard™ Chain and Crank...
All replacement parts must be obtained from the door manufacturer per NFPA 80. Testing of the FCF and FKF are independent of, and shall in no way be interpreted as an alternative method of testing the fire alarm system, and/or any other system component employed on the fire door or counter fire door installation.
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