Brooks RFP6 Installer Manual

Residential fire panel

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INSTALLERS MANUAL
RFP6
RESIDENTIAL FIRE PANEL
ISSUE 4 : 7/10/04

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  • Page 1 INSTALLERS MANUAL RFP6 RESIDENTIAL FIRE PANEL ISSUE 4 : 7/10/04...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2.1.7 Zone Facility 2.1.8 Mimic Panel (Optional) 2.1.9 Zone Output Facility 2.2 Specifications 2.3 Familiarisation 2.4 Compatible Equipment 2.5 Panel Testing 2.5.1 Normal 2.5.2 Zone Alarm 2.5.3 Zone Fault 2.5.4 Low Battery 2.5.5 Ancillary Isolate BROOKS AUSTRALIA RFP6 Installer ISSUE 4...
  • Page 3: Smoke / Heat Alarms

    5.4 As Installed Diagram and Installer’s Statement 5.5 Log Book 5.6 Maintenance Trouble Shooting 6.1 False Alarms 6.2 Faults 6.2.1 Line Fault 6.2.2 Low Battery 6.3 Spare Parts 6.3.1 Main Panel 6.3.2 Smoke / Heat Alarms BROOKS AUSTRALIA RFP6 Installer ISSUE 4...
  • Page 4: Basic Information About Your Smoke/Heat Alarm

    Proper protection may require more than one Smoke / Heat Alarm. If you have any doubt or query about Smoke / Heat Alarms consult the nearest Brooks Australia Fire and Warning Systems Office. Technology Available Brooks offers a full range of detection technologies. - Ionisation - Photo electric - Heat...
  • Page 5: Ionisation Model

    For this reason it is essential that optical smoke alarms are always kept clean. This type, with consideration to the above, should be installed within bedrooms and living areas adjacent to kitchens. BROOKS AUSTRALIA RFP6 Installer ISSUE 4...
  • Page 6: Heat Model

    • Whilst not sensitive to smoke, in a closed room with a vigorous fire this alarm would tend to ‘alarm’ faster than a smoke alarm in an adjacent hallway BROOKS AUSTRALIA RFP6 Installer ISSUE 4...
  • Page 7: Single Storey Dwelling

    7.5 metres (25 ft) or hallways and rooms Maximum protection All rooms (except bathroom) In houses with more than one sleeping area, Smoke Alarms should be placed between each sleeping area and the living area. BROOKS AUSTRALIA RFP6 Installer ISSUE 4...
  • Page 8 Your second Smoke Alarm should be upstairs, because the downstairs Smoke Alarm is unlikely to detect the smoke from a fire in a bedroom upstairs. Both Smoke Alarms should be interconnected to ensure the earliest possible warning. Figure 2 BROOKS AUSTRALIA RFP6 Installer ISSUE 4...
  • Page 9: Positioning Your Smoke Alarm

    In areas with sloping or peaked ceilings install your Smoke Alarm 90 cm (3 feet) from the highest point measured horizontally (see figure 4), because “dead air” at the apex may prevent smoke from reaching the unit. BROOKS AUSTRALIA RFP6 Installer ISSUE 4...
  • Page 10: Locations To Avoid

    In very high or awkward areas where it may be difficult to reach the alarm (for testing, maintenance etc). • Locate unit at least 1.5m (5 feet) and route wiring at least 1m (3 feet) away from fluorescent light fittings as electrical “noise” and/or flickering may affect the unit. BROOKS AUSTRALIA RFP6 Installer ISSUE 4...
  • Page 11: Limitations Of Smoke Alarms

    (for example petrol, paint, spirits etc) overloaded electrical circuits, arson, children playing with matches. Smoke Alarms don’t last indefinitely. The manufacturer recommends replacement after 10 years as a precaution. BROOKS AUSTRALIA RFP6 Installer ISSUE 4...
  • Page 12: Residential Fire Alarm

    Leads for the connection of the lead acid battery are already connected to the termination board. Ensure correct fitting of the battery, connect the Black lead to the negative terminal and the Red lead to the positive terminal. BROOKS AUSTRALIA RFP6 Installer ISSUE 4...
  • Page 13: Panic Input

    24, 48, or 72 mimic indicators as a standard product, or can be custom built to reflect the building layout. The Remote Indication output on each Smoke / Heat Alarm is wired back to the mimic panel using two wires. BROOKS AUSTRALIA RFP6 Installer ISSUE 4...
  • Page 14: Zone Output Facility

    The contact rating of the relays is 1A @ 12V. BROOKS AUSTRALIA RFP6 Installer ISSUE 4...
  • Page 15: Specifications

    . Interlocked to fire mode to prevent accidental operation Visual Indications Individual zone alarm - Red Individual zone fault - Amber Ancillary isolate - Amber Locator activated - Amber Sounder silence - Amber Power ON - Green BROOKS AUSTRALIA RFP6 Installer ISSUE 4...
  • Page 16 24 Smoke/Heat Alarm indication or 48 Smoke/Heat Alarm indication or 72 Smoke/Heat Alarm indication Cabling 3 core 16/0.20 red sheath (standard) 4 core 16/0.20 red sheath (maximum options) 2 core 16/0.20 red sheath (for RIL or Mimic) BROOKS AUSTRALIA RFP6 Installer ISSUE 4...
  • Page 17: Familiarisation

    ANCILLARY ISOLATE ALARM ZONE 3 ALARM ZONE 4 SOUNDER SILENCE ALARM FAULT ALARM FAULT ALARM ZONE 5 ALARM ZONE 6 ALARM FAULT ALARM FAULT Standard Mimic Overlay (Optional) AREA NAME AREA NAME Figure 5 BROOKS AUSTRALIA RFP6 Installer ISSUE 4...
  • Page 18: Compatible Equipment

    Askari electronic sounder panel MAPOO3R Squashni electronic sounder MSQO3C Strobes: Brooks strobe shallow base MSBE2012C Brooks strobe deep base MSBE2012CD TK-30 strobe BSSTK3012C Combined Sounder & Squashni sounder & strobe MSQBE12C Strobe: Roshni sounder & strobe MROBE12C BROOKS AUSTRALIA RFP6 Installer ISSUE 4...
  • Page 19 Figure 6 BROOKS AUSTRALIA RFP6 Installer ISSUE 4...
  • Page 20 Figure 7 BROOKS AUSTRALIA RFP6 Installer ISSUE 4...
  • Page 21: Panel Testing

    Press the ‘Locate’ switch, the amber indicator built into the switch body will illuminate. Now place the key into the keyswitch and turn to ‘Fire’. All Smoke/Heat alarms will now silence except the unit(s) which have of themselves activated. BROOKS AUSTRALIA RFP6 Installer ISSUE 4...
  • Page 22: Sounder Silence Switch

    This chirp cannot be silenced and acts as a continuous audible warning that the sounder is silenced and a fault condition still remains. When activated the amber indicator built into the switch body will illuminate. BROOKS AUSTRALIA RFP6 Installer ISSUE 4...
  • Page 23: Testing

    (EOL) device, the panel should now sound a fault signal (continuous sound), and the fault LED for this zone will illuminate. Return the EOL and the fault signal stops. This test should be done for each zone. BROOKS AUSTRALIA RFP6 Installer ISSUE 4...
  • Page 24 If during testing any of the above steps fail, refer to the “Trouble Shooting” section 6 in this book. If you are unsure of any test results please do not hesitate to contact Brooks Australia on 1300 65 8000. BROOKS AUSTRALIA...
  • Page 25: Installation

    NOTE: This panel can be wired to the AC Power Input or connected to a GPO via a 3-core flex cable, whichever is the more appropriate . BROOKS AUSTRALIA RFP6 Installer ISSUE 4...
  • Page 26: Field Wiring

    Cables should be terminated as required. Ensure all cables are neat and secured using approved plastic ties. 4.3.3 Battery Fit Battery into bottom of enclosure. - POSITIVE BLACK - NEGATIVE Using the mounting hardware provided, secure the front panel to the enclosure. BROOKS AUSTRALIA RFP6 Installer ISSUE 4...
  • Page 27: Commissioning Of Installation

    Step 8. Check that as-installed drawings have been correctly marked up and that they are consistent with the installation. Step 9. Record the results of the commissioning test on the commissioning sheet in this Handbook. BROOKS AUSTRALIA RFP6 Installer ISSUE 4...
  • Page 28: Ancillary Functions

    Fire Mode. Amber LED illuminates. All alarms are silenced. • Return Key switch to 'ON'. Turn Locate switch off. (i.e. amber LED extinguishes). NOTE: Some ancillary equipment may be latching or simply require re-setting. This should be done before proceeding. BROOKS AUSTRALIA RFP6 Installer ISSUE 4...
  • Page 29: Fault Test

    Press ‘Locate’ and turn key switch to ‘Fire’ (FIRE/LOCATE MODE). Press Ancillary Isolate. Proceed to each smoke alarm on each zone in turn and activate the Test button. The individual smoke/heat alarm will sound standalone. Check any associated Remote Indicator lights. BROOKS AUSTRALIA RFP6 Installer ISSUE 4...
  • Page 30: As Installed Diagram And Installer's Statement

    It is also recommended that each 6 months a full system test be performed by a suitably qualified servicing company. Battery and power supply voltages should be checked and adjusted, if necessary, at this time. BROOKS AUSTRALIA RFP6 Installer ISSUE 4...
  • Page 31: Trouble Shooting

    Call the service technician responsible immediately. Return to the Control Panel and ensure that all switches are in the normal position. A fault will be indicated. Activate the Sounder Silence switch. LINK1 LINK2 Smoke Alarm with cover open BROOKS AUSTRALIA RFP6 Installer ISSUE 4...
  • Page 32: Faults

    72 hours. Mains power should be restored as a matter of urgency. If the Mains has not been off, call the service technician responsible immediately. FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR OR BROOKS FIRE AND WARNING SYSTEMS BROOKS AUSTRALIA RFP6 Installer ISSUE 4...
  • Page 33: Spare Parts

    13. Thermal Alarm EIPFSTCX6 14. S/H Alarm Interface Card SUB332/PCB116/4 To obtain any of the spare parts shown or equipment service, please contact your nearest local distributor or Brooks Australia Fire and Warning Systems. BROOKS AUSTRALIA RFP6 Installer ISSUE 4...
  • Page 34 PFS-PCX_______ x10mA ______ mA PFS-TCX_______ x10mA ______ mA Total Ancillary Loads (Max 500mA) ______mA _________ TOTAL I _________ Alarm Duration T ______________ minutes. Battery Capacity = [(Ι ) + (I )/60} x 1.2 1000 BROOKS AUSTRALIA RFP6 Installer ISSUE 4...
  • Page 35 Describe any ancillary equipment installed and connected to the Residential Fire Panel. Main Supply Voltage Battery Type and Capacity Nominal Battery Voltage Maintenance Agreement held by Has Log Book been supplied YES/NO Have as-installed drawings been supplied YES/NO BROOKS AUSTRALIA RFP6 Installer ISSUE 4...
  • Page 36 LOCAL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM INSTALLERS STATEMENT Page 2 of 2 Additional Comments BROOKS AUSTRALIA RFP6 Installer ISSUE 4...
  • Page 37 Field Wiring Termination Correct/Incorrect IF INCORRECT, COMMENT FIELD DEVICES End of Line Fault Test Correct/Incorrect Smoke Alarms All Operational Correct/Incorrect Manual Call Points All Operational Correct/Incorrect Ancillary Equipment All Operational Correct/Incorrect IF INCORRECT, COMMENT BROOKS AUSTRALIA RFP6 Installer ISSUE 4...
  • Page 38 Spare glasses for manual call points . Building modifications Correction of items previously recorded for action All controls returned to normal condition REPORT(S) SIGNED: SERVICE PERSON: For owner or his agent Print Name Date: Signature BROOKS AUSTRALIA RFP6 Installer ISSUE 4...
  • Page 39 On site warranty repairs will be carried out at the discretion of the manufacturer. No other guarantees written or verbal are authorised to be made on behalf of Brooks. All other conditions and warranties whether expressed or implied are, to the extent permitted by law, hereby excluded.
  • Page 40 Ph: 08 8347 0000 Fax: 08 8347 0600 2/49 Boyland Ave Coopers Plains, QLD 4108 Ph: 07 3373 8222 Fax: 07 3373 8022 OR NATIONAL SALES NUMBER: 1300 65 8000 FOR THE COST OF A LOCAL CALL BROOKS AUSTRALIA RFP6 Installer ISSUE 4...

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