Standard Phone Line Connections; Wiring The Ac Transformer - First Alert FA147C Installation Instructions Manual

FA147C Installation Instructions

Standard Phone Line Connections

The wiring connections shown here are not applicable if the FA4285 Phone Module is used. Refer
to the FA4285 Phone Module section for information regarding phone line connections, which are
different than those shown here.
Incoming phone line and handset wiring is connected to the main terminal block via a RJ31X
jack (CA38A jack in Canada), as indicated below and shown in Figure 2Ð4.
TERMINALS
ON CONTROL

Wiring The AC Transformer

1317 Transformer
Wire the transformer to terminals 1 and 2 on the control board. See the wiring table below for
wire gauge to use.
¥ Wiring to the AC Transformer must not exceed 250 feet using 16 gauge wire.
¥ Do not plug the transformer into the AC outlet until you are instructed to do so. As a general
rule, the control should be de-powered while making any connections to it.
2Ð4
Term. 17: Local Handset (TIP Ð Brown*).
Term. 18: Local Handset (RING Ð Gray*).
Term. 19: Incoming Phone Line (TIP Ð Green*).
Term. 20: Incoming Phone Line (RING Ð Red*).
*Ê
Colors of wires in Direct Connect Cord.
Incoming
Handset Telco Line
17 18 19
Figure 2Ð4.Ê Standard Telephone Line Connections
Distance of Transformer
From the Control Panel
Up to 50 feet
50Ð100 feet
100Ð250 feet
20 21
EARTH GROUND
INCOMING TELCO LINE
DIRECT
CONNECT
CORD
RJ31X
JACK
CA38A
JACK IN
PLUG
CANADA
WIRING TABLE
Wire Gauge
To Use
# 20
# 18
# 16
TIP
RING
PREMISES
PHONES