Section 3: Installation; Preparing For Installation; Installation Checklist - Honeywell NOTIFIER NCA-2 Instruction Manual

3.1 Preparing for Installation

Choose a location for the NCA-2 that is clean, dry, and vibration-free with moderate temperature. The area should be readily accessible
with sufficient room to easily install and maintain it. There should be sufficient space for cabinet door(s) to open completely.
Carefully unpack the system and inspect for shipping damage. Count the number of conductors needed for all devices and find the appro-
priate knockouts. (Refer to Section 3.13 "UL Power-limited Wiring Requirements" for selection guidelines.)
Before installing the fire alarm system, read the following:
• Review the installation precautions at the front of this manual.
• Installers should be familiar with the standards and codes specified in Section 1.1 "Standards and Specifications".
• All wiring must comply with the National and Local codes for fire alarm systems.
• Do not draw wiring into the bottom 9 inches (22.86 cm) of the cabinet except when using a separate battery cabinet; this space is for
internal battery installation.
• Review installation instructions in Section 3.2 "Installation Checklist".
WARNING: RISK OF IRREPARABLE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
!
MAKE SURE TO INSTALL SYSTEM COMPONENTS IN THE SEQUENCE LISTED BELOW. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN
DAMAGE THE CONTROL PANEL AND OTHER SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
WARNING: RISK OF IRREPARABLE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
!
WEAR A STATIC DISCHARGE STRAP ON WRIST TO PREVENT EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.

3.2 Installation Checklist

The checklist that follows contains references to information included in other manuals; see Section 1.4 "Related Documentation" for
document part numbers.
1 Mount the cabinet backbox to the wall.
For Canadian Applications, only the ABS-2DC and ABS-4DC backboxes and the CAB-4 Series Cabinets are approved for NCA-2
installation.
2 Attach NCA-2 to chassis
3 Attach option boards (e.g. network
communications modules and other devices of the
same size) to chassis.
4 Complete backbox/chassis mounting.
5 Wire Relays
6 Attach & wire other system components
Digital Voice components
Annunciators and other ACS devices
Remote Data Port devices
Printer or other output device(s)
Network devices
7 Calculate the proper battery rating.
8 Install main power supply & batteries. Run cable
to main & optional power supplies, DC power
outputs, relays, etc.
Do not activate power at this time. Do NOT connect batteries.
!
Main power supply.
9 Check that all mounting holes are secured to insure a proper Earth Ground connection.
10 Connect wire shielding to Earth Ground.
11 Remove insulator from lithium battery on NCA-2.
12 Apply AC power to the control panel by placing the external circuit breaker to the ON position.
Do NOT connect batteries until AC power is checked (see next step).
13 Check AC power.
14 Connect the batteries using interconnect cable as described in power supply manual.
15 Install the dress panels, doors and covers.
16 Program the NCA-2.
17 Field test the system.
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Section 3: Installation

Task
Section 3.3 "CAB-4 Series Cabinet" and Section 3.4 "ABS-2D, ABS-4D
Cabinets"
Section 3.4 "ABS-2D, ABS-4D Cabinets", Section 3.5 "CHS-M3 Chassis",
and Section 3.6 "CA-2 Chassis Assembly"
• Section 3.5.4 "Option Boards" and Section 3.4 "ABS-2D, ABS-4D
• Installation document for the specific device
Section 3.4 "ABS-2D, ABS-4D Cabinets", Section 3.5 "CHS-M3 Chassis",
and Section 3.6 "CA-2 Chassis Assembly"
Section 3.9 "Form-C Relays" on page 26
Digital Voice Control Manual, etc.
ACS Manual, etc.
LCD-160 Manual, LCD-80 Manual (Terminal Mode)
Section 3.14 "Installing Printers"
Noti•Fire•Net Version 5.0 & Higher Manual, or High-Speed Noti•Fire•Net
Manual
Main Power Supply Manual
Section 3.12 "Connecting Power Sources and Outputs"
Section 3.13 "UL Power-limited Wiring Requirements"
Main Power Supply Manual
BB-100/200 Cabinet Installation Instructions
Section 3.5.3 "Memory-Backup Battery"
Section 3.12.3 "Checking AC Power"
CAB-3/CAB-4 Series Cabinet Installation Document
Section 5, "Programming", on page 54
Table 3.1 Installation Checklist
Cabinets"
and/or Installation document for specific device(s)
Refer to:
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