Honeywell BC-200 Operation, Installation & Programming Manual page 3

Installation Precautions
Adherence to the following will aid in problem-free installation with long-term reliability:
WARNING - Several different sources of power can be connected to the fire alarm control panel.
Disconnect all sources of power before servicing. Control unit and associated equipment may be damaged by
removing and/or inserting cards, modules, or interconnecting cables while the unit is energized. Do not attempt
to install, service, or operate this unit until manuals are read and understood.
Verify that wire sizes are adequate for all initiating and indicating device loops. Most devices cannot tolerate
more than a 10% voltage drop from the specified device voltage.
Like all solid state electronic devices, this system may operate erratically or can be damaged when subjected
to lightning induced transients. Although no system is completely immune from lightning transients and
interference, proper grounding will reduce susceptibility. Overhead or outside aerial wiring is not recommended,
due to an increased susceptibility to nearby lightning strikes. Consult with the Technical Services Department if
any problems are anticipated or encountered.
Disconnect AC power and batteries prior to removing or inserting circuit boards. Failure to do so can damage
circuits.
Remove all electronic assemblies prior to any drilling, filing, reaming, or punching of the enclosure. When
possible, make all cable entries from the sides or rear. Before making modifications, verify that they will not
interfere with battery, transformer, or printed circuit board location.
Do not over tighten screw terminals. Over tightening may damage threads, resulting in reduced terminal
contact pressure and difficulty with screw terminal removal.
This system contains static-sensitive components. Always ground yourself with a proper wrist strap before
handling any circuits so that static charges are removed from the body. Use static suppressive packaging to
protect electronic assemblies removed from the unit.
Follow the instructions in the installation, operating and programming manuals. These instructions must be
followed to avoid damage to the control panel and associated equipment. FACP operation and reliability depend
upon proper installation.
This equipment must be correctly programmed and installed to suit the specific application. Please
ensure correct operational parameters are set prior to commissioning. If further details on programming options
are required, please consult the programming manual or contact our helpful technical support personnel.
EMC WARNING:
This equipment may radiate radio frequency energy. It may also be affected by radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and operated in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio
communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the Class A radiated and conducted EMI
requirements of AS/NZS CISPR 22:2009 (including Amendments 1 & 2) as well as the EMI susceptibility
requirements of Clause C3.5 in AS4428.0:1997.
Radio communication devices should not be used in the vicinity of fire panels or associated ancillary devices and
systems.
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the
user may be required to take adequate measures.
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