All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FC-2000 Technical Manual 406 Installation Section Technical Bulletin Issue Date 0794 Installing the FC-2000 Introduction Page Description Key Features Minimum System Configurations NFPA Standards UL Documents Other Standards and Documents Installation Installation Outline...
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Remote Presignal Inhibit, All Call (General Alarm), Emergency Alert, Acknowledge, Signal Silence, and System Reset Switches Telephone Paging Testing the System Acceptance Test Periodic Testing and Service Operational Checks Battery Checks and Maintenance Calculating Power Supply Requirements AC Branch Circuit Main Power Supply 2 Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Introduction The FC-2000 is an expandable multi-zone Fire Alarm Control Panel Description designed with maximum flexibility and modularity as a basic requirement. The heart of the system is the Central Processor Unit (CPU-2000) module, which monitors and directs the actions of all other modules in the system.
Plug-in terminal blocks for ease of field wiring Walk test any portion of system while remainder provides fire protection Liquid crystal display and printer options The following FC-2000 components are required for compliance with Minimum NFPA standards 71 and 72: System Configurations 1.
Remote Station, and Proprietary Protective Signaling Systems NFPA 72 Emergency Voice Alarm Service NFPA 72 Automatic Fire Detectors NFPA 72 Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Indicating Appliances for Protective Signaling Systems NFPA 72 Testing Procedures for Signaling Systems Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
NEC Article 300 Wiring Methods NEC Article 760 Fire Protective Signaling Systems In addition, you must adhere to the standards of the applicable local and state building codes and requirements of the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). 6 Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
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ARM-4 VCE-4, CRE-4 or ICE-A CRE-4 CRM-4 ICM-4 TCM-2 TCM-4 VCM-4 AVPS-24 AVPS-24 configop Figure 1: Physical Configuration Options Note: The ARM-4 must be mounted under or in a position adjacent to its associated CRM-4 or CRE-4. Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installation Modules in the system communicate with the CPU through a common ribbon cable connection. aim200up Figure 2: Module Connection Example Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com The following procedure outlines the installation and field wiring of the Installation FC-2000’s modules and refers to illustrations in the Installation, Field Outline Wiring the Modules, and Power Supplies sections of this document. This procedure, and its diagrams and instructions, must be followed closely to avoid damage to the control panel and its associated equipment.
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TCM-2 and TCM-4: Refer to those documents in this manual. VCM-4/VCE-4, DCM-4, AMG-1, FFT-7: For installation and field wiring of voice alarm equipment, refer to the FC-2000 Fire Fighter’s Command Center Technical Bulletin in this manual. 13. Power-on-check--Apply AC power to the system. Do not connect the batteries at this time! To silence the audible trouble sounder, push the ACKNOWLEDGE switch on the CPU.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 14. Programming--To configure and program the system for operation, refer to the Programming the FC-2000 Technical Bulletin in this manual. 15. Batteries--Once the system has been programmed and is functional, connect the batteries. Ensure that all indicators except AC POWER are extinguished.
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5/16 dia. 2-9/16 19-1/2 2-1/4 C A B -A 3 24-1/8 5-5/32 2-1/16 1-5/8 8-5/8 19-25/32 8-5/8 28-1/2 28-5/8 5/16 dia. C A B -B 3 2-9/16 19-1/2 2-1/4 cab-x3b1 Figure 4: CAB-A3 and CAB-B3 Cabinets (inches) Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
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C A B -C 3 2-9/16 19-1/2 2-1/4 24-1/8 5-5/32 2-1/16 1-5/8 8-5/8 8-5/8 8-5/8 37-1/32 45-3/4 45-7/8 8-5/8 5/16 dia. 2-9/16 C A B -D 3 19-1/2 2-1/4 cab-x3b Figure 5: CAB-C3 and CAB-D3 Cabinets (inches) 14 Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
Note: The side trim ring pieces should have the holes nearest to the edge facing outward. See Figure 6. TR-A3 = 19-5/8 in. TR-B3 = 28-1/8 in. TR-C3 = 36-3/4 in. TR-D3 = 45-3/8 in. trimring Figure 6: Trim Ring Installation Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
Figure 7: Mounting the CAB-x3 Cabinet Door IMPORTANT: Assemble the two hinges and two alignment tabs to the backbox before you install any equipment. Installing the chassis severely limits space in the areas where the hinges and alignment tabs are installed. 16 Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
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Place the grounding “star” washer on the stud. Place the door’s lower corner onto this stud. Placing the door on the lower stud first provides a place for the door to rest while you complete the assembly, as shown above. Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
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PEM stud with the nut provided. These tabs align the door correctly with the backbox and prevent the door from being “skewed” open. Right Corner Door Alignment Tab Door Alignment Tab cabx3aa3 Bottom Right Corner Figure 10: Door Alignment Tabs 18 Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
1. Place the CHS-4 over the screw mounts on the cabinet. 2. Connect a grounding cable assembly (71073) to one of the screw mounts. 3. Secure the assembly with the two nuts provided. Repeat this procedure for each CHS-4 in the cabinet. Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
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3. Secure the assembly with the two nuts provided. Repeat this procedure for each CHS-4L in the cabinet. U se C a b le 7 1 0 7 3 chsmnt Figure 13: Installing the CHS-4L Chassis 20 Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
Install the AVPS-24 over the screw mounts on the CHS-4 or CHS-4L and Installing the secure with two nuts. Refer to Figure 14. AVPS-24 CHS-4 Chassis AVPS-24 Power Supply CAB-x3 Backbox avpsmnt Figure 14: Installing the AVPS-24 Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
Place the MPS-24A into the bottom of the cabinet, provided. ensuring that the upper bracket engages the support bracket on the CAB-x3 cabinet. mpsmount Figure 15: Mounting the Main Power Supply in the CAB-x3 22 Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
4. Complete the installation of the ARM-4 by connecting one end of the ARM-4 ribbon cable to plug P1 on the ARM-4. Connect the other end of the cable to jumper JP5 on the CRM-4 or CRE-4 employed to drive the ARM-4. Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Existing Standoffs step4arm Figure 16: Mounting the ARM-4 Auxiliary Relay Module 24 Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
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First Row Ribbon Cable 71087 1st Row CPU-2000 (side view) 2nd Row 3rd Row 4th Row E xpand er R ow R ib bon C able 71088 1cpu5000 Figure 17: Connecting Row Ribbon Cables to the CPU-2000 Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
5. Install the four screws removed earlier through the back of the expander board and into the standoffs. Step 2 Step 1 Module Module Step 4 Step 5 Module Expander M odule Expander Board Board step5ex Figure 18: Mounting Optional Module Expanders 26 Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
Figure 19. Modules in the Chassis 2. Push the upper end of the module into the chassis and secure with two module screws. Step 1 Chassis Step 2 step2chs Figure 19: Mounting Modules in the Chassis Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
3. Align the module screws with the thread-holes on the chassis and secure in place. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 CHS-4 Chassis step3cpu Figure 20: Mounting the CPU-2000 28 Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
SW I T CH SW I T CH SW I T CH SW I T CH S W I T C H SW I T CH SW I T CH rowribbn Figure 21: Connecting Row Ribbon Cables to Modules Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
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1 2 5 V A C 20A 10A 3 0 V D C 20A 10A C o n ta ct R a tin g s arm4mod2 Figure 22: Terminal Assignments for Module Control of the ARM-4 Auxiliary Relay Module Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
3. Terminal blocks will accept 12 to 22 AWG wire. 4. Size indicating appliance circuit wire for a maximum drop of 2.0 volts 5. See the Device Compatibility document in the Fire Management Accessories Manual (FAN 445) for compatible indicating appliances. 32 Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
B + A + A- B - B + A + A- B + A + A- B - B + A + A- 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 17 18 19 20 dum-load Figure 24: Dummy-Loading Unused CPU-2000 Circuits Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
TB1. Note: Twisted shielded cable is required. R S - 4 8 5 Terminal shield of the twisted shielded pair to the entrance point of the cabinet. eia-485 Figure 25: Connecting the RS-485 Interface 34 Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
Connect N.O. waterflow supervisory devices to a dedicated zone programmed for supervisory operation. Terminal Block will accept 12 to 22 AWG wire. Initiating circuit current will ensure alarming of one 2-wire detector only. Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
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24 VDC power, refer to the Applications section of this document. 4. Wire initiating devices according to the manufacturer’s instructions packaged with each device. 5. For Canada, model N-ELR End-of-Line Resistor Assembly required. 6. Maximum line resistance due to wiring is 100 ohms. 36 Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
Connect waterflow alarm devices to a dedicated circuit, programmed for waterflow option. Connect N.O. waterflow supervisory devices to a dedicated zone programmed for supervisory operation. Terminal block will accept 12 to 22 AWG wire. Initiating circuit current will ensure alarming of one 2-wire detector only. Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
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24 VDC power, refer to the Applications section of this document. 4. Wire initiating devices according to the manufacturer’s instructions packaged with each device. 5. Maximum line resistance due to wiring is 100 ohms. 38 Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
1. Indicating appliance circuits are supervised, power limited, and may be connected to energy-limited cable. 2. Use only the compatible, UL Listed indicating appliances listed in Device Compatibility document in the Fire Management Accessories Manual (FAN 445). Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
Y E LLO W - TR O U BL E O N / O F F O N / O F F Typical Form-C Control crmcrewr Relay in Standby Position Figure 29: Field Wiring of the Control Relay Module (CRM-4) and Control Relay Expander (CRE-4) 40 Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
No more than 6 amps @ 24 VDC can be drawn from the MPS-24A during alarm. Figures 31 and 32 illustrate connections for primary and secondary power to the MPS-24A Main Power Supply, as well as terminal and harness connections for the system. Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
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Power (24 VDC) output or the indicating appliance power output. Both outputs provide the filtered, regulated, power-limited source required by the annunciators. The power run to the annunciators is supervised by the annunciator (loss of communications error). 42 Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
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Power-limited, filtered, regulated, non-resettable, 3 amps (in alarm) max. Battery + Power is supervised by output modules (such as an ICM-4) in the FC-2000. Can also be used to power ACM annunciators. Primary Power 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.8 amps max.
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C o n ne ct to P 2 o r P 4 . 1 2 3 4 5 6 R 27 T B 2 T B 3 JP 5 M P S - 2 4 A mps24awr Figure 32: Harness Connections for the MPS-24A 44 Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
Place the MPM-2 assembly over the standoffs and secure with the two original screws 3. Complete the installation of the MPM-2 by plugging the female connector on the meter cable into plug P7 on the MPS-24A. Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
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M P S -2 4 A Step 2 M P M -2 M P S -2 4 A Step 3 M P M -2 M P S -2 4 A mpminstl Figure 33: Installing an Optional Main Power Meter 46 Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
ACM annunciators. The power run to the annunciators is inherently supervised (loss of communications error). Note: The total current draw for all annunciator modules and 4-wire detectors cannot exceed 200 mA either in standby or in alarm. Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
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+ 5 V D C w h e n M P S -2 4 B e n ters a trou b le c o nd itio n .) Figure 34: Field Wiring the MPS-24B Power Supply 48 Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
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Blue Wire (+) Black Wire (-) Note position of red wire at 8-position end. Power Ribbon Power Harness (71085) (71086) Connect to P2. M P S -2 4 B mps24bwr Figure 35: Harness Connections for the MPS-24B Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
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MPS-24B: TB1-3 (Neutral) and TB1-4 (Hot) First AVPS-24 Last Device in Chain For Multiple Audio Visual Power Supplies Connect to P5 on the MPS-24A, Cables 71033 or to P4 on the MPS-24B. avpswire Figure 36: Field Wiring the Optional AVPS-24 50 Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
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Leave the main power breaker off until installation of the entire system is complete. Connecting the Secondary Power Source (24 VDC) Do not connect AC power or batteries until the system is completely wired and ready for testing. Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
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GC12550 12 VDC 12 VDC NR45-24 55-AH 55-AH Battery Battery Cut JP1 to disable on-board charger M PS-24B T B1 T B2 nr4524 Cut JP2 to diable on-board charger. Figure 37: NR45-24 Remote Battery Charger Connections 52 Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
Maximum Rated Current: 10 mA A supervisory remote station output signal can be obtained by connecting two relay outputs from a Control Relay Module (CRM-4) as shown in Figure 38. The supervisory zone must be programmed to activate both relays. Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
3. The transmitters are installed according to their instructions in the NIB-96 Network Interface Board Technical Bulletin in the Fire Management Accessories Manual (FAN 445). 4. The controller, transmitters, and receivers must have a standby power source that can supply 24 hours of operating power. 54 Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
4. The communicator cabinet is installed in the control panel cabinet with all interconnecting wiring installed according to the 911A manual. 5. The controller, communicator, and receiver have a secondary power source that can supply 24 hours of operating power. Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
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Retard time and Reset time must be programmed for zero seconds when connecting the alarm initiating circuit to an existing control panel. For more detailed instructions refer to the 911A Installation Manual. Note: The 911A is not FM-approved. 56 Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
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J P 1 conn911a MPS-24A Figure 40: Connection of a 911A Digital Communicator Note: For supervisory contacts, program the initiating zone(s) and map the output to the supervisory contacts. Set zone 2/3 in DACT for Mode 3. Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
T e e -T ap p e d In d ica tin g Style Y A p p lia n ce C ircu it Listed 10K ELR Part No. 71274 teetapp Figure 41: Tee-Tapping Indicating Appliance Circuits Note: Factory Mutual (FM) recommends that this application not be used. 58 Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
Common 4-Wire Detector Power -0 VDC UL Listed UL Listed 24 VDC MPS-24A Power Supervision 4-Wire Smoke Detectors TB3 Term 1(+), 2(-) Relay MPS-24B TB2 Term 1(+), 2(-) wire-d Figure 42: Employing 4-Wire Smoke Detectors (Style D) Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
Circuit Current Limitations Note: The term “total” in these figures assumes that no indicating appliance power is drawn for any other purpose. J 5 J 6 ICM-4 ICE-4 botmicm4 Figure 44: Bottom Wire of the ICM-4/ICE-4 60 Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
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T h e se fou r in d icatin g ap p lia n ce circuits sh are th e ICM-4 to tal 3 am ps of curre nt on the A V P S -24 . circonfg Figure 45: Typical Supply/Indicating Appliance Circuit Configurations Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
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A V P S -2 4 sup p lie s to po w e r an IC M -4 or IC E -4), cut jum per JP 1 locate d a bo ve J5 a nd J6. circong2 Figure 46: More Typical Supply/Indicating Appliance Circuit Configurations 62 Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
CPU will deactivate the All Call Telephone Page function (re-execute all zone-to-output mapping). Indicating appliance circuits that should not activate during All Call telephone page must be programmed for non-silenceable and/or switch inhibit operation. Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
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IZM-8 Zone 5: Program zone as non-alarm and supervisory. Use as an evacuation signal for tornadoes, bomb-scares and other non-fire emergency situations. If the FC-2000 is not in alarm, activation (short) on Zone 5 will activate all indicating appliance circuits and output relays mapped to Zone 5 with a steady signal.
Reset Switches The Presignal Inhibit, Emergency Alert, Acknowledge, Signal Silence, or System Reset functions can be controlled by a relay contact from a CRM-4/CRE-4 Relay Module, which can be operated from switches on ACM-16AT, AEM-16AT, or LDM-32 annunciators. Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
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S ig n a l S ile n c e (S tan d a rd Zo n e ) Sytem Reset Figure 49: Connection Diagram For Remote Presignal Inhibit, All Call (General Alarm), Emergency Alert, Acknowledge, Signal Silence and System Reset Switches (Style B) 66 Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
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(Sta n d a rd Z o ne ) S y te m R es e t izmswch2 Figure 50: Connection Diagram For Remote Presignal Inhibit, All Call (General Alarm), Emergency Alert, Acknowledge, Signal Silence and System Reset Switches (Style D) Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
RPJ-1 phone jack and begin paging. When paging is complete, remove the handset, wait for speaker activation, lock the RPJ-1, and remove the key. When Zone 2 returns to normal, the CPU will deactivate the telephone circuit and transmit a page-off command to the AMG-1. 68 Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
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RED - CALL LAMPS LAMPS LAMPS LAMPS YELLOW - TROUBLE YELLOW - TROUBLE YELLOW - TROUBLE YELLOW - TROUBLE SWITCH SWITCH SWITCH SWITCH DISPLAY PROGRAM DISPLAY PROGRAM ON/OFF ON/OFF conntele IZM-8 VCM-4 Figure 52: Connection Diagram for Telephone Page Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
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When necessary, activation of alarm indicating appliances and speakers can be prevented by depressing the ON/OFF switch on the indicating appliance circuit(s) or speaker circuit(s) to be disabled, while depressing the DISABLE/ENABLE switch. Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
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DISABLE/ENABLE switch on the CPU, followed by depressing the ON/OFF switch on the disabled circuit. 10. Check that all yellow LEDs are off and that the green “AC POWER” LED is illuminated. 11. Notify fire, central station and/or building personnel that test is complete. 72 Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
Accidental shorting of the leads from uninsulated work benches, tools, bracelets, rings, and coins should be avoided. Shorting the battery leads can damage the battery, equipment, and could cause injury to personnel. Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
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Standby (non-alarm) conditions. Use Table 2 to determine the Standby Load on the MPS regulator. Additional current must be provided by the power supply during an alarm condition. Use Table 2 to determine the current needed in Alarm. Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
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Driver Modules Technical Bulletin in the Fire Management Accessories Manual (FAN 445) Annunciator Modules (Additional LED current for Annunciator LEDs illuminated during non-alarm conditions) ACM-16, 0.016 ACM-32, AEM-16AT, AEM-32A NIB-96 0.022 Continued on next page . . . 76 Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
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ICE-4, CRE-4 0.065 TCM-2, TCM-4 0.072 0.040 VCM-4, VCE-4 DCM-4 0.080 AIM-200 Use alarm total from the AIM-200 Addressable Intelligent Module Technical Bulletin in this manual. Voice Equipment AMG-1/E, 0.095 ATG-2 Continued on next page . . . Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
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External Circuits Draw (refer to Notes 1 and 2): (Alarm 4-Wire Smoke Detectors Draw) Power Supervision Relays Remote 0.018 Station Circuit TCM-2/TCM-4 Circuits Releasing Device Draw Indicating (Alarm Appliances Draw) 911A 0.030 Sum Column for Alarm State Regulator = amps 78 Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
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Table 5 assumes that while in alarm, the batteries must feed the MPS-24A/MPS-24B, and any additional supplies (AVPS-24 and AA-30), with the maximum rated power each supply can provide. 80 Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
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2. If the total exceeds 25 AH (17 AH on the MPS-24B), an NR45-24 Remote Battery Charger is needed. If the total exceeds 55 AH, a UL Listed Uninterruptable Power Supply with sufficient amp hour capacity is needed. Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
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9 amps or less JC12250 23-55 AH 9-20 amps GC12550 56 or more AH 21 amps or more UPS required UPS required Battery Charger Amp Hour Range MPS-24A: (9-25 AH) MPS-24B: (6.5-17 AH) NR45-24: (20-55 AH) 82 Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Notes Controls Group FAN 406 507 E. Michigan Street FC-2000 Technical Manual P.O. Box 423 Rev. Level — Milwaukee, WI 53201 Printed in U.S.A. 84 Installation—Installing the FC-2000...
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