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FDO421
products tend to rise, drafts from hallways, air diffusers, fans,
etc., may help or hinder the travel of combustion products to the
detector. When positioning a detector at a particular location,
give consideration to windows and doors, both open and closed,
to ventilating systems, both in and out of operation, and to other
factors influencing air movement. Do not install a detector in the
air stream of a room air supply diffuser. It is better to position a
detector closer to an air return.
The distance that products of combustion or smoke travel from
a fire to the detector is not usually the shortest linear route.
Combustion products or smoke usually rise to the ceiling, then
spread out. Average ceiling heights of 8 to 10 feet do not
abnormally affect detector response. High ceilings, located in
churches, warehouses, auditoriums, etc., do affect detector
response and should be considered.
SPECIAL CEILING CONSTRUCTION FACTORS
Ceiling obstructions change the natural movement of air and
combustion products. Depending on the direction of smoke
travel, joists and beams can slow the movement of heated air
and smoke, while pockets between them can contain a reduced
level of smoke. Take obstructions created by girders, joists,
beams, air conditioning ducts, or architectural design into
consideration when determining area protection. Refer to the
Initiating Devices chapter of NFPA Standard 72 for Location and
Spacing requirements for specific types of construction; e.g.
beam, suspended, level, sloped and peaked ceilings. The
detector is also compatible with the following mechanical
protection guard model: STI-9604 (see www.STI-USA.com for
details).
TEMPERATURE – HUMIDITY – PRESSURE – AIR
VELOCITY
The temperature range for the FDO421 detector is 32°F (0°C)
to 120°F (49°C). Use the detector in environments where the
humidity does not exceed 95% (non-condensing). Normal
changes of atmospheric pressure do not affect detector
sensitivity. The air velocity range is 0-4000 ft/min for open areas
applications and direct in air duct applications. Follow detector
spacing and location requirements in NFPA 72 Chapter for High
Air Movement Areas and Control of Smoke Spread.
LED INDICATOR OPERATION
The Model FDO421 contains an LED indicator capable of
flashing either one of three distinct colors: green, yellow, or red.
During each flash interval, the microprocessor-based detector
monitors the following:
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Smoke in its sensing chamber
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Smoke sensitivity is within the range indicated on the
nameplate label
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Internal sensors and electronics
Siemens Industry, Inc.
Building Technologies Division