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Smoke Guard M2500 Installation Manual

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M2500
Smoke and Fire Curtains
Smoke
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Technical Services: 800-215-6138
www.smokeguard.com
Doc #2506 Rev TM

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  • Page 1 Installation Manual M2500 Smoke and Fire Curtains Smoke Guard Technical Services: 800-215-6138 www.smokeguard.com Doc #2506 Rev TM...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents ....................2 System Components (listed in the sequence) ..........3-9 Tool List......................9-10 Staging and site verification ................11 Verifying field preparation .................. 11 Installing Housing Sections ................12-14 Assembling the Curtain Tube .................15-16 Attaching Curtain.................... 16-18 Installing Motor and End Plates..............

  • Page 3: System Components (Listed In The Sequence)

    System Components Components Description Housing Sections 1 left section 1 right section Right Left Center sections- quantity depends on the system width Center(s) Insert- they nest between the Right, Left and Center sections on wide systems Insert(s) Top Housing Gussets Quantity depends on the width and height of the system.
  • Page 4 Components Description Curtain: Single piece with factory sewn seams, a rough edge at the top, and pockets along the bottom for the bottom bar. Curtain Fabric Tape: Fabric Tape tape for taping the curtain to the tube assembly End Plate – Left side only End Plates: Install on the Left of the...
  • Page 5 Secondary motor- Left side only Secondary motor: Assists in lifting the curtain assembly. Secondary motors will One secondary motor for always have a floating systems over 20’ wide. motor mount Bottom gussets- for units over 9’ Bottom Gussets: Main Curtain support 2 or more gussets may be required for your system.
  • Page 6 Components Description End Plate Retainers- floating plates only End plate Retainers: Supporting brackets for all Floating End Plates Find the ¼’’x1/2’’ mounting studs on both sides of the housing. Use hardware to clamp Floating End Plate. Plates are interchangeable Primary and Secondary Controls Primary control: One Primary control required for each system.
  • Page 7 Right Front Housing Cover Bottom Bar Assembly: Adds weight for the curtain to fall by gravity once all AC and DC power is lost. Contains several sections of the following pieces (these pieces will vary in length): Front, Back and Bottom Use Two End plugs to cap both ends of the bottom bar once assembly is complete.
  • Page 8 Side Guide Sections Side Guide Sections: Dead Stops Number of sections depend on height of the system. Guide Channel- Base of the guide assembly. Guide covers- side specific, top of the covers include a dead stop. Guide Dead Stops- side specific, engages Channel with the Curtain Bottom Bar and prevents the curtain from retracting...
  • Page 9 Guide Rod sections: Quantity depends on the height of the unit. Join sections of guide rod with pre- installed couplers if needed. The Guide Rod sits above the Main Guide Channel by 4.5’’. The top of the Rod is tapered so the curtain can safely travel over it.
  • Page 10 Right and Left bottom housing Bottom Covers: Attach to the bottom of the front covers covers and gussets. Right and Left covers are side specific with notches on each end section to clear the side guides. Rear Housing Covers Rear Housing Covers: left bottom rear cover Quantity of trim depends on the length of your system.
  • Page 11 Sensing edge Components: Sensing Edge Strip is cut to length for each system and Sensing Edge Components wired to the transmitter. sensing edge strip Transmitter installs into the pocket of the curtain and is powered by two AA batteries. Transmitter / receiver The Receiver is located in the Low Voltage junction box on the right front cover.
  • Page 12 Tools Required Fork lift 2 tall ladders 4’ magnetic level measuring tape 25’ hand drill with flexible extension 8 and #10 anchors appropriate for base material 5/16 hex driver caulking gun 100% silicone sealant Shims Round metal file (¼” diameter or smaller) Hacksaw Allen wrenches: 5/32, 1/8”...

  • Page 13: Staging And Site Verification

    Staging and Site Verification ELECTRICAL Prior to beginning installation, verify that the electrical contractor has completed the required circuits from the unit to the location where you will install the Control Box, as determined by the general contractor. Refer to Model 2500 Electrician’s Guide and Layout Sheet for details and locations.
  • Page 14 Verify Clear openings Use below housing and Side Guide dimensions to verify your system fits into the provided header or install areas. See Layout Sheets for your complete system dimensions. Housing dimensions for systems mounting below 12’ = 9’’ deep x10’’ tall Housing dimensions for systems mounting over 12’...

  • Page 15: Installing Housing Sections

    Installing Housing Sections The top and back of the Housing are comprised of sections, the number of which depends on the width of the system. There is a left section, a right section, and center sections that telescope to fit the opening. In addition, for very wide systems there are inserts to span the distance between sections.
  • Page 16 1. Repeat sequence with the right section ensuring that it aligns with the clear opening height and width. 2. Verify that the overall width is within ¼” of specification on the Layout Sheet. 3. Insert the center section between the two end sections and secure through predrilled holes with appropriate anchors.
  • Page 17 Installing Housing with Gussets for systems over 20’: If your system has multiple inserts install the primary sections with gussets before installing the inserts that nest inside the primary sections of housing. The housing will already have the back portion of the gusset riveted in their designated housing area.

  • Page 18: Assembling The Curtain Tube

    Assembling Curtain Tube The curtain tube comes in sections. One of the sections has a drive spline riveted inside the tube 18” from the end. This is the Primary Motor End and will be the right side of the Curtain Tube. Extend tube sections with couplers and rivets to secure into place.

  • Page 19: Attaching Curtain

    Note: The rough, un-seamed edge of the curtain is the top and the pocketed edge is the bottom. Lay the Curtain with the Smoke Guard label facing up. This will be the front. Set the Tube ON TOP of the Curtain with the open motor end on the right and the...
  • Page 20 Primary Tube Motor End assembly on top of Curtain. Line up ends of the Tube with the side edges of the Curtain. Wrap the Curtain up from the back and around the top of the Tube, so that the top edge of the Curtain lies along the welded seam.
  • Page 21 With the bottom edge of the Curtain held in tension, wrap the Curtain onto the Tube one complete revolution by rolling the Tube. Measure inward 18” from each Tube end and mark a “keep out” area. 10. Beginning PAST the “keep out area” marked in step 9, secure the drive spline in the right end of the tube, using 1/8’’...
  • Page 22 Install Motor(s) and mounting plates Attach motor(s) and end plate to the curtain assembly. On small systems (Under 12' wide) these plates are fixed. On larger systems (over 12’ wide) these plates float up and down inside the housing in response to the size of the curtain roll during operation.
  • Page 23 3. Insert the fixed or floating end plate into the end cap that’s pre-installed on the left side of the curtain tube. See below pictures for correct orientation. Fixed plate Floating plate Installing the Screen with motor(s) and plate assembly’s attached 4.
  • Page 24 1. Extend the retractable bearing arms as far as they will extend towards the front of the housing and lower the assembly to rest on the bottom cover supports. 2. Attach Retaining clip with provided hardware over the Floating plate. See below picture for details.

  • Page 25: Electrical Wiring

    Electrical Wiring The following procedure assumes that the electrical contractor has supplied numbered wires and conduit between the housing and the control station, and if appropriate between optional switches and control station, as specified in the Electrician’s Guide. Reference electrical control guide to complete electrical wiring. Below are typical Single Motor and Dual Motor wiring diagram to reference.
  • Page 26 Dual Motor wiring diagram: 1. Mount the Control Box (es) in an easily accessible location within 30 conduit feet of the Primary motor. The control(s) have several mounting configurations. The below drawing shows a typical configuration. The pre-attached mounting flanges can be moved forward in the adjacent holes or removed to mount on the top and bottom of the control when more space is needed.
  • Page 27 2. Mount the Front Right Cover and attach all low voltage wiring. Plug the Primary motor into the junction box connector. WARNING: DO NOT CUT THE PLUG CONNECTORS OFF WIRING HARNESS. Factory harness MUST BE USED or the warrantee on this unit will be void. Do not pull loose wiring for this purpose as the connections may be unreliable causing system failures and possible injury.
  • Page 28 Optional terminal connections Note: All switches are wired NORMALLY OPEN. Land the two wires from the wall switch at WALL SWITCH+ and WALL SWITCH- Door activation switches Required terminal connections: Dual-motor slave control Run wires 19 and 20 through Primary control to terminate at the Secondary terminal blocks as follows: 5.
  • Page 29 Operating the curtain Once the Primary and Secondary Motors are wired and power has been supplied to the system, test motor rotation before continuing to the next section 1. Put the Primary control into Jogger Mode by setting jumper number 6 in the down position, away from the number.

  • Page 30: Installing Bottom Bar Assembly

    Installing Bottom Bar Assembly Parts needed: Bottom bar sections (Back, Front and Bottom) Bottom bar rods (weight) ¼’’x20 drill bit and tap Guide rod end plugs Using provided 10-32 screws, attach the 1.5’’ flat leading edge sections to the back sections the complete length of the bottom bar. Some holes will need to be drilled and tapped with provided 10-32 drill bit and tap.
  • Page 31 5. Attach the guide rod bushing assemblies at each end of the bottom bar. Temporarily leave the brackets loose enough to adjust their position slightly in the slots. You will tighten them later. 6. Set the bottom edge of the curtain inside the bottom bar assembly. 7.
  • Page 32 Installing Side Guides Side Guide assemblies install between the floor and the top of the Housing against the wall structure, which is provided by others. The Guide Rods secured inside the curtain ride inside the Side Guide to keep the Curtain in place during deployment.
  • Page 33 6. Proceed with installing the right Side Guides in the same fashion as the left. Ensure they are square to the Housing, plumb, and have minimal possible intersection offsets. NOTE: It is crucial that the spacing between Side Guides be maintained within ¼”...
  • Page 34 Installing Guide Rods The top of the guide rod has a tapered end; the bottom section has a shoulder bolt and a washer that slides under the slotted bottom piece at the floor. For mounting heights taller than nine feet the guide rods may come in sections that fit together. Parts needed: °...
  • Page 35 4. Insert the washer at the bottom end of the Guide Rod under the slotted bracket on the bottom of the. See picture below Guide Rod Attachment Installing Guide Trim Sections Once the guide rods are in place attach guide trim pieces that hold the guide rods inside the guides.
  • Page 36 Bottom pieces have a 1” notch 3. Proceed upwards in sequence accordingly. See Layout sheets for details. Guide rods extend 4.5’’ into the Housing Bottom of Housing NOTE: The top section of each Guide trim piece will have a Hard Stop pop- riveted in place.

  • Page 37: Installing Up Limit Switch

    Installing Up Limit Switch A mechanical Reed Switch is installed on the Side Guide Dead Stop nearest to the Primary Motor Assembly. Use the pre-drilled holes and hardware to attach Reed Switch to the dead stop. The switch is engaged by a magnet mounted to the top of the bottom bar.

  • Page 38: Testing The Up-Limit Switch

    5. Deploy the curtain to working height and mount the engaging bracket to the top of the bottom bar at the area marked in previous step. Testing Up Limit Switch 1. Use the Jogger to carefully raise the Curtain near the Housing. 2.
  • Page 39 6. Route the wires from the Sensing Edge from the outside through the small hole in the corner of the pocket. Pull the wire into the pocket until all slack is taken up. 7. Starting from the edge of the Bottom Bar nearest the Curtain pocket peel the protective strip off the Sensing Edge Strip, then carefully center and press to adhere it to the bottom of the Bottom Bar.
  • Page 40 Installing Front Housing Covers Begin on the Left side of the housing and work to the right, installing covers along the way. On large systems every other cover will nest under the housing lip and behind all other front covers. See below picture. Parts needed: 1 left Front Cover 1-3 center front covers, depending on system width...

  • Page 41: Installing Bottom Housing Covers

    Install Bottom Housing Covers The bottom housing cover attaches to the bottom of the front covers and along the side of the housing. On large systems, the covers join/butt together at each gusset location. Parts needed: left front bottom section Right front bottom section Middle front bottom section(s), depending on system width left rear bottom section...

  • Page 42: Calibrating System

    Leveling the Bottom bar Use control jogger to raise and lower the curtain a few times. Check how the bottom bar aligns with the bottom of the system. Apply 8” vertical strips of tape to the curtain at the center if the bottom bar dips in the center or under the gussets to raise the sides, stacking multiple layers of tape if more adjustment is needed.
  • Page 43 5. Put the Primary Control back into Armed/Ready Mode by setting the number 6 jumper in the up position. Verify jumper settings for both primary and secondary controls are correct before attempting to calibrate. Primary control settings Single motor settings Dual motor settings Secondary control settings To calibrate the system:...
  • Page 44 3. The Curtain stops inside the Housing, and unless there is a problem indicated by flashing LEDs (see Appendix) the calibration process is complete. Setting the unit in a ready state When the electrical contractor has wired the diode at the smoke detector (or other initiating device) and wired the unit to building power: Connect the battery Turn the controller power ON.

  • Page 45: Appendix: Troubleshooting A System Fault

    Appendix: Troubleshooting a system fault If you have problems with the unit, check the status lights on the Primary Control against the chart in the Appendix below. Status lights display on the outside of the control box. GREEN YELLOW State Description Notes Status...

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