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- Page 1 HOWLER FREELINK SITE ALARM USER MANUAL Models: FLCP and all Howlers alarms with a /FL suffix DO NOT DISCARD – ESSENTIAL INFORMATION IS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL Issue 8 9/10/2013...
- Page 2 Installer contact details: Howler technical helpline: 01202 536800 SAFETY NOTE The Howler alarms emit a very loud sound when in the alarm state, and the user should avoid prolonged exposure to the sound within a 1m range, without hearing protection. LOG BOOK A Log Book is provided with the system in which all checks, and events should be recorded, including false alarms, faults etc.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents CONTENTS TERMINOLOGY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN BRIEF INSTALLATION 6 - 12 Planning and Panel Set-up 7 - 8 Howler alarm set-up 9 - 11 Howler address table Forcing a connection between Howlers Channels BASIC OPERATION MAINTENANCE 15 - 16 Regular checks... -
Page 4: Terminology
Terminology To assist understanding of the terminology with this manual the following illustrations indicate the parts referred to. Control Panel Howler alarm (or Howler) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) DIL Switch Default Codes The factory default panel codes are as follows:... -
Page 5: Operating Instructions In Brief
Enter USER Press 2 ALARMS CODE To SILENCE alarms, enter the USER CODE followed by ‘4’ – ‘Mute Sirens’. Locate the Howler which has been activated, reset it, return to the panel and reset the panel (see below). SILENCE Enter USER... - Page 6 1. INSTALLATION 1.1 Planning Prior to installation it is important to plan the locations of the Howler alarms and the Control Panel. The Control Panel should be housed in a secure, weatherproof location within a reasonable distance of the first Howler alarm. Radio waves travel a lot further in open air, where they can travel is straight lines, so the panel can often be sited in a cabin remote from the main building.
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Page 7: Installation
Installation 1.2 Panel Set-up 1) Access to the Control Panel fixing points is gained by removing the two cover plates, one at the top of the panel and one at the bottom. These are removed by pushing the small lever on the left hand side of the plate, and pulling towards you (see below). - Page 8 Installation 1.2.1 Connecting Howlers to the panel (NB If you have purchased a Quick-Start kit, the panel will already have the correct Howler addresses connected. This can be checked, by following the procedure described in this section) 1) Enter Set-up Code > Press 1 (Connect Stations) 2) A list of addresses is shown from 02 to 52.
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Page 9: Howler Alarm Set-Up
1) Open the Howler by removing the screw at the bottom of the Howler, using the security allen key provided. 2) Each Howler must have a unique address, or number. This is simply set by means of the DIL switch on the PCB within the Howler. The table following illustrates the positions for the DIL switch for each address. -
Page 10: Howler Address Table
Installation Howler Address Table The white squares indicate the switch positions. (please note that these configurations are for channel 1) Address: Address: Address: Address: Address: Address: Address: Address: Address: Address: Address: Address: Address: Address: Address: Address: Address: Address: Address: Address:... - Page 11 3) Once the addresses have been set, the Howlers can be mounted in their final locations, using appropriate fixings. 4) The Howlers can now be powered up one by one, starting with the Howler nearest the Control Panel. Connect both sets of batteries by pushing the battery connectors into place.
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Page 12: Forcing A Connection Between Howlers
If there is a Howler in the vicinity which logically ought to be able to offer a connection (and it is addressed 02 - 17), the Howler can be forced to attempt connection to that one Howler. -
Page 13: Channels
The Channel then has to be changed on each of the Howlers. This is achieved by changing the settings on the DIL switches on the PCB within each Howler. The last two switches on the DIL switch (numbers 7 and 8) set the Channel. The settings for each channel are shown below. -
Page 14: Basic Operation
2. BASIC OPERATION 2.1 Alarms In the event of fire, the alarm is raised by operating the switch on any Howler alarm. All alarms will the sound, and the premises should be evacuated. The panel will display an indication of which Howler alarm has been operated, and the responsible person should check whether the alarm is real. -
Page 15: Maintenance
A silent battery test is run by pressing: User Code > Press 5 (Battery test). The list of Howlers will be displayed. Scroll to the Howler you wish to test using the arrow up and down keys, then press ENTER. The panel will display ‘Batt test pending’. If there is a genuine problem with the battery, the warning will be given again. -
Page 16: Silent Battery Test
Maintenance To replace the batteries, simply locate the Howler alarm indicated by the panel; remove the cover; remove the old batteries and replace with new. It is advisable to secure the batteries with a cable tie. Wait until the red LEDs on the PCB are flashing consistently (indicating that the station is connected), before replacing the cover. -
Page 17: Warnings & Disconnects
This gives you an early warning, and if there has been some change to the site layout, or position of the Howler, this indication will alert you that you may have to reposition the Howler to regain connection. E.g.:... -
Page 18: Low Battery Warnings
Warnings and Disconnects 4.2 Low Battery Warnings Each Howler has two power sources, both being standard dry cell batteries which are readily available. The siren is powered by a PP9 battery, and the radio link function is powered by 2 x D size batteries. -
Page 19: Panel Power Down
Warnings and Disconnects 4.5 Panel Power Down If the panel appears to ‘freeze’, and you cannot enter the User menu, simply power down the panel by turning the key switch on the side of the panel. Leave for 30 seconds then switch back on again. -
Page 20: Set-Up Mode
AUTO, F <No.> and OFF using the ENTER key. The two digits immediately after the AUTO/F <No.>/OFF column tells you which station that Howler is connected to (station 01 is the control panel). The third column after the AUTO/F <No.>/OFF column shows the signal strength, with 0 being the strongest possible signal. -
Page 21: Setting The Automatic Battery Test Interval
Set-up Mode 5.4 Setting the disconnect seconds Enter Set-up Code > Press 4 (Set disconnect seconds) This function displays the number of seconds after which the panel declares that a Short and Long Disconnection has taken place. The factory setting for a Short disconnect is 120 seconds, and for a Long disconnect is 700 seconds. -
Page 22: Two Stage Alarm
However, if after the first Howler has been activated the system is not been silenced within a preset time, or if a second Howler is activated, all Howlers will automatically change to continuous alarm, and staff should evacuate. -
Page 23: Detection
The two detection options available are: 6.1 Hard wired option With this option, 9V smoke or heat alarms are connected to a nearby Freelink Howler using 2 core cable. Fire resistant cable is recommended. The advantage of this option is that you can have 30 Freelink Howlers as well as the detection. -
Page 24: Trouble Shooting
Never forget that the solution to most problems is the most obvious one. If you are having a problem with any Howler, always go and check that it has not been damaged in any way. It is, for example, possible for the batteries to become dislodged if the Howler is... - Page 25 Trouble Shooting 7.2 A Howler which was connected, becomes disconnected Reset the panel (User Code > 1) Problem solved Does the Howler reconnect? It is likely that there is a problem Bring the Howler close to the with the location of the Howler.
- Page 26 COLD WEATHER WARNING: Cold weather can affect the battery voltage as well as the ability of the Howler to accurately measure the battery voltage. This can lead, in extreme weather conditions, to the panel issuing low battery warnings although the batteries are still in an acceptable condition.
- Page 27 NB Howlers with a Push on/Push off switch, or with a Push on/Twist off switch can both be operated by anyone and reset quickly before you have had time to locate the Howler. The alarms will sound, and the panel will indicate which Howler has been operated, but there may be no evidence of the switch having been operated when you reach it.
- Page 28 Trouble Shooting 7.7 The Panel is displaying ‘System 18’ 'System 18' means that a Return to the panel and Go to the Howler Howler has been reset the system - USER indicated on the panel operated for less than code followed by 1...
- Page 29 H O W L E R F r e e l i n k U s e r M a n u a l I s s u e 8...
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Page 31: Declaration Of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY HOWLER UK Kynemer House Midland Road Bournemouth BH9 1PA Declare under our sole responsibility that the product described below Brand and Model Name Howler Freelink Equipment classification Evacuation alarm Is in conformity with the following standards... - Page 32 As Freelink Howlers also work as standalone units then any that have been activated but not reset locally will continue to sound and just need resetting using the switch on the front of the Howler. H O W L E R F r e e l i n k...
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