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This is the safety alert system. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages
that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
• The detection and suppression system employing this release panel must be designed by people trained and competent
in the design and layout of fire alarm and/or suppression systems for special hazard locations. The system shall be designed
and installed in accordance with all local and national codes and ordinances as well as the approval of the Authority Having
Jurisdiction. Only trained, qualified and competent individuals should install, program and/or service the VFR-400.
Competent people would be aware of these warnings, limitations, and requirements.
• High voltage electrocution hazard. Do not handle live AC wiring or work on the device while ac power is active.
This manual is designed to help with the specification, installation, and programming of the VFR-400 release panel. It is
imperative that this manual be completely read and understood before the installation or programming of the panel. Save this
manual for future reference.
• Zones programmed as MANUAL RELEASE will override any cross zoning features. If it is desired to not have a manual
release override the cross zoning, program the zone as DETECTION and map accordingly. That detection zone shall have a
maximum 30 second pre-discharge time.
*Locate the panel and all system components in the following nominal environment:
*Indoor heated installation only, preferably an interior wall.
*Verify that the wire sizes are adequate for all initiating, notification, and release circuits.
*Make certain the panel is properly grounded.
*Remove all electronic assemblies prior to any drilling, filing, reaming, or punching of the enclosure. When possible make all cable
entries from the sides, bottom, or rear of the cabinet. Verify that they will not interfere with the batteries or other components.
*The panel and system must be tested and maintained in accordance with all local and national codes and ordinances.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FORM
1. Fill in the name, address and telephone number of the servicing agency on the instruction sheet provided. Frame and place
the sheet adjacent to the control panel at eye level.
2. The following documentation shall be delivered to the owner or their representative upon final acceptance of the system:
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An owner's manual and installation instructions covering all system equipment.
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Wiring diagrams
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A detailed description of the programming and operating sequence of the system.
Fire Alarm System Limitations
Smoke detectors may not detect smoke when the smoke does not reach the detector. Such as smoke within walls, on the other
side of walls, on other floors, behind closed doors, explosions, etc. Smoke detectors will not operate if they are not properly
connected to the fire/release panel. The detectors and bases must be UL/ULC listed as being compatible with the panel. The
detectors have a visible flashing light that indicates power is supplied to the detectors.
Notification appliances may not alert people if the people are not able to hear or see the appliances such as if they are in separate
areas of the building or room.
A fire alarm/release panel will not operate without electrical power. The panel must have sufficient backup battery capability to
power the panel for a specified amount of time in the event of an AC power failure. The batteries and release panel shall be tested
and maintained in accordance with the testing and maintenance requirements of NFPA72.
In order for emergency forces, (Fire departments, etc.), to respond to events associated with this panel, the panel must transmit
trouble, supervisory, and alarm signals to a monitoring facility either directly or through a main building fire panel.
A problem in an audible or visual device may not be apparent when the panel is in a normal condition.
DESIGN GUIDELINES
People trained in the design of special hazard systems shall determine the selection and placement of the initiating devices and
notification appliances connected to the VFR-400. This responsible party shall also be familiar with the premises being protected.
The equipment shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturers instructions, the applicable version of NFPA 72 and all local
codes and ordinances. For systems employing cross zoning of two smoke detectors for the activation of the release circuit, this can
include but is not limited to the installation of photoelectric and ionization types of detectors on separate zones. One of each type
VFR-400 • 5403548 • REV W • 8/17
WARNING
CAUTION
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