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- Page 1 Freedor User Guide v1.8.1_Freedor User Guide 24/05/2013 10:05 Page 1 Fitting and Operating Guide plus Maintenance Test Record...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Manufacturer’s Classification:- As required By EN 1154:1997 and EN 1155:1997 ID of Certification Body: 1121 1121 Registered Address:- Fireco Ltd., 30 New Road, BRIGHTON BN1 1BN, UK Power size: 3 Manufactured in the UK 4 8 3 1 EN1154:1997 + A1:2002... -
Page 3: Freedor User Guide V1.8.1_Freedor User Guide 24/05/2013 10:05
Freedor User Guide v1.8.1_Freedor User Guide 24/05/2013 10:05 Page 3 Introduction and Glossary Freedor is a battery operated electrically powered free-swing door closer for fire doors with Category B signal activation to BS7273-4. It is designed to allow users to hold open a fire door safely and legally, and it will automatically release upon detecting the fire alarm. -
Page 4: Contents Of The Box
Freedor User Guide v1.8.1_Freedor User Guide 24/05/2013 10:05 Page 4 Contents of the Box Please check that you have all the contents listed below. The Freedor box contains: Tools and Equipment Required: 1 x Freedor unit • Pozidriv No. 2 screwdriver 1 x User Guide •... -
Page 5: Prior To Installation
Freedor and cause faults to develop. The Freedor unit will only work once installed and commissioned. It must therefore be installed by a Fireco Approved Freedor Installer. No responsibility can be accepted by the manufacturer if these installation... -
Page 6: Important Information
Freedor will not start-up if a low voltage condition is detected. Only connect new battery packs supplied by Fireco Ltd. or by approved suppliers of Freedor. Failure to do so and the use of unauthorised battery packs could result in damage to the... -
Page 7: Door Type And Installation Position
Freedor User Guide v1.8.1_Freedor User Guide 24/05/2013 10:05 Page 7 Door Type and Installation Position Freedor can be installed in one of four positions; clockwise or anti-clockwise opening doors, and on the pull side or push side of the door. Using the diagram below, determine where you wish Freedor to be installed. -
Page 8: Preparing Freedor
Freedor User Guide v1.8.1_Freedor User Guide 24/05/2013 10:05 Page 8 Preparing Freedor Freedor requires minor dis-assembly to prepare it for installation upon the door. Follow the instructions detailed below to prepare Freedor for installation. 1. Remove the Freedor body from under the top tier of packaging. -
Page 9: Installation - Radial Arm Set-Up (Pull Side)
Freedor User Guide v1.8.1_Freedor User Guide 24/05/2013 10:06 Page 9 Installation - Radial Arm Set-up (Pull Side) Pull side installation only - for push side instructions, see page 10-11. 1. Remove the radial arm and the radial arm bolt assembly from the packaging. -
Page 10: Installation - Closer Arm Installation (Pull Side)
Freedor User Guide v1.8.1_Freedor User Guide 24/05/2013 10:06 Page 10 Installation - Closer Arm Installation (Pull Side) Pull side installation only - for push side instructions, see page 10-11. 1. Place the radial arm and radial arm bolt assembly on the square pinion of the closer so that the radial arm nib sits at right angles to the backplate. -
Page 11: Installation - Radial Arm Set-Up (Push Side)
Freedor User Guide v1.8.1_Freedor User Guide 24/05/2013 10:06 Page 11 Installation - Radial Arm Set-up (Push Side) Push side installation only - for pull side instructions, see page 8-9. 1. Remove the radial arm and the radial arm bolt assembly from the packaging. -
Page 12: Installation - Closer Arm Installation (Push Side)
Freedor User Guide v1.8.1_Freedor User Guide 24/05/2013 10:06 Page 12 Installation - Closer Arm Installation (Push Side) Push side installation only - for pull side instructions, see pages 8-9. 1. Place the radial arm with the newly fitted radial arm bolt on the square pinion of the closer so that the radial arm nib sits at a 45 degree angle to the backplate, facing toward the push button. -
Page 13: Installation - Mounting Freedor
Freedor User Guide v1.8.1_Freedor User Guide 24/05/2013 10:06 Page 13 Installation - Mounting Freedor Pull Side 1. Place the fitting template against the door with the required orientation facing you (template A for pull side installation and template B for push side installation). 2. -
Page 14: Installation - Additional Functionality
Freedor User Guide v1.8.1_Freedor User Guide 24/05/2013 10:06 Page 14 Installation - Additional Functionality (inc. Automatic Free-swing) The factory default setting for DIP switches 1, 2 & 4 is OFF, DIP switch 3 is set to ON and should only be turned OFF if Automatic Free-swing is to be disabled, see below for details. -
Page 15: Installation - Cover Assembly
Freedor User Guide v1.8.1_Freedor User Guide 24/05/2013 10:06 Page 15 Installation - Closer Speed Adjustment and Cover Assembly 1.A. Pull Side Installation. Slide the door closer arm Pull Side around the wall mount closer arm and pull the door closer arm so that the wall mount closer arm is at a right angle to the door. -
Page 16: Installation - Battery Installation And Start Sequence
Freedor User Guide v1.8.1_Freedor User Guide 24/05/2013 10:06 Page 16 Installation - Battery Installation and Start Sequence 1. With the Freedor fully assembled and closing the door correctly, take the battery pack from the Freedor packaging and record the installation date on the label fitted on the battery pack. -
Page 17: Operation And Usage
Freedor User Guide v1.8.1_Freedor User Guide 24/05/2013 10:06 Page 17 Operation and Usage Operation of Freedor differs, dependent on whether auto- matic free-swing is on (DIP switch 3 ON) or off (DIP switch 3 OFF). Automatic Free-swing ON - DIP switch 3 ON Normal Usage A few seconds after Freedor is powered up, Freedor will enter free-swing mode. -
Page 18: Operation And Usage - Responding To A Fire Alarm
Freedor User Guide v1.8.1_Freedor User Guide 24/05/2013 10:06 Page 18 Operation and Usage - Responding to a Fire Alarm While in free-swing mode, Freedor will periodically sample surrounding sound levels to detect if a fire alarm is operating. If a potential fire alarm is detected, sound levels are sampled more frequently for 15 seconds. -
Page 19: Sensitivity Adjustment
Freedor User Guide v1.8.1_Freedor User Guide 24/05/2013 10:06 Page 19 Sensitivity Adjustment Each environment will vary and Freedor may need adjusting to suit individual conditions. When making a necessary adjustment use the black plastic screwdriver supplied. Take care not to over adjust as this will render the unit inoperative. -
Page 20: Battery Pack Replacement
Freedor User Guide v1.8.1_Freedor User Guide 24/05/2013 10:06 Page 20 Battery Pack Replacement When the product determines that a battery low level has been reached (approximately 24 months), Freedor will fail-to- safe and will not allow the door to enter free-swing mode. If Freedor is sounding a “Hi-Lo Hi-Lo”... -
Page 21: Troubleshooting And Faqs
Freedor User Guide v1.8.1_Freedor User Guide 24/05/2013 10:06 Page 21 Troubleshooting and FAQs 1. Why is Freedor not releasing when the Fire Alarm sounds? • Check fire alarm sounds for at least 30 seconds. • Check fire door is free to close unhindered. •... - Page 22 Freedor User Guide v1.8.1_Freedor User Guide 24/05/2013 10:06 Page 22 Troubleshooting and FAQs continued 4. How can I reset the Freedor without re-installing the battery pack? • Press and hold the reset button until a long “Lo” tone is heard. Freedor will reset, performing the start sequence again..
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Page 23: Beeps And Flashes
Freedor User Guide v1.8.1_Freedor User Guide 24/05/2013 10:06 Page 23 Beeps and Flashes Beep/Flash Sequence What it means? Remedy During Start Sequence Indicates start of power up Long Lo Tone No action required. test. Lo Tone - DIP switch ON Hi Tone - DIP switch OFF 4 sequential tones sounded Example. - Page 24 Freedor User Guide v1.8.1_Freedor User Guide 24/05/2013 10:06 Page 24 Beeps and Flashes continued Beep/Flash Sequence What it means? Remedy Key: * LED flash GREEN Error Modes O LED flash RED 1. Unfasten the battery lift. Battery tamper switch not 2.
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Page 25: Maintenance Schedule
Freedor User Guide v1.8.1_Freedor User Guide 24/05/2013 10:06 Page 25 Maintenance Schedule Preventative maintenance and regular testing will ensure that Freedor functions correctly at all times. Keep the Maintenance Record up to date. Weekly Check Freedor is in the free-swing mode, open the door beyond the latching angle and allow it to settle back. -
Page 26: Maintenance Record
Freedor User Guide v1.8.1_Freedor User Guide 24/05/2013 10:06 Page 26 Maintenance Record The log sheet below is designed to cover a 12 month period and should be filled out after each alarm test. This log is a formal record of the test and maintenance schedule carried out by a competent (responsible) person(s) throughout the history of the installation of the Freedor unit. -
Page 27: Commissioning Certificate
Freedor User Guide v1.8.1_Freedor User Guide 24/05/2013 10:06 Page 27 Commissioning Certificate Certificate of commissioning for the electrically powered hold-open device(s) (please delete as appropriate) at: Address:..........................................................................................I/we being person(s) responsible (as indicated by my/our signatures below) for the commissioning of the above, particulars of which are set out below, CERTIFY that the equipment and release arrangements I/we have commissioned complies to the best of my/our knowledge and belief with the recommendations of BS 7273-4:2007 for the category of... -
Page 28: Manufacturer's Warranty
Freedor User Guide v1.8.1_Freedor User Guide 24/05/2013 10:06 Page 28 Manufacturer’s Warranty Fireco Limited (“we” and “us”) warrants to the customer (“you” and “your”) that the product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase.