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- Page 1 Model 600 | Installation Manual Smoke Curtain 287 N. Maple Grove. Boise, ID 83704 P. (800) 574-0330 F. (208) 639-7851 info@smokeguard.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
– Finishing the Installation ........................27 7.1 – Preparing the Unit for Wiring ......................27 7.2 – Setting the unit in a ready state ....................... 27 – Contact Smoke Guard ..........................28 – Glossary ..............................29 Appendix A: Suggested Mounting Plate Anchors ....................31 Appendix B: Wiring Diagrams ..........................32... -
Page 3: Introduction
The smoke detector or other initiating device is part of the building smoke and fire alarm system and not a component of the Smoke Guard system. In the event of an alarm, the initiating device signals the controller to activate a DC motor to deploy a protective curtain. The curtain unrolls to the floor with the curtain magnets adhering to either the elevator frame or auxiliary rails to seal the opening. - Page 4 Doc #601 – M600 Installation Manual Rev. 4 Below is a list of tools and hardware required in addition to the material supplied by Smoke Guard: • 25-foot tape measure • Permanent marker • Portable hand drill or driver • Portable angle-head drill or attachment (for hard-lid installations) •...
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Page 5: System Overview
Doc #601 – M600 Installation Manual Rev. 4 2.0 – System Overview The M600 Smoke Curtain is a motorized smoke protection system housed in the ceiling of a building. The system uses a DC motor to deploy a specialized curtain into a strategic location. When not in use, the M600 is retracted into a housing unit, maintaining the aesthetic of the facility in which it is installed. -
Page 6: Major Components
Doc #601 – M600 Installation Manual Rev. 4 2.1 – Major Components Smoke Detector: The local smoke detector is the recommended initiating device for the M600. AC Line In: The M600 can be connected to the building 120 VAC or 240 VAC for primary power. Housing: The M600 housing contains the control, drivetrain, and screen assembly (when retracted). -
Page 7: Optional Components
Doc #601 – M600 Installation Manual Rev. 4 2.2 – Optional Components The M600 may be shipped with the following optional components: • Wall Activation Switch • Obstruction sensor • FSCS Compatibility... -
Page 8: Install Preparation
3.0 – Install Preparation 3.1 – Verify Field Preparation Prior to installing the Smoke Guard system, the general contractor prepares the site for installation. Housing Clearance - For each housing, the general contractor provides a clearance above the elevator: • Unobstructed, wall plumb, with no distortions •... -
Page 9: Preparing The Housing For Mounting
3.2 – Preparing the Housing for Mounting Visually inspect the housing components, screen, and any electronics for damage. Contact Smoke Guard if any damage is discovered. The screen assembly ships inside the housing. Using the door key, carefully remove the screen from the housing to avoid damaging the screen and/or the housing components. -
Page 10: Mounting The Housing And Auxiliary Rails
4.1 – Installing the Mounting Plate The housing holds the curtain, control, battery, and the motor assembly for the Model 600 unit. The housing sits on a mounting plate, which you fasten to the wall over the elevator frame through predrilled holes. - Page 11 Doc #601 – M600 Installation Manual Rev. 4 Installing the mounting plate: 1. If NOT already marked by the general contractor, mark the housing mounting height over the elevator door. 2. If fastening to wall studs, mark the location of the wall studs. 3.
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Page 12: Installing The Housing
Doc #601 – M600 Installation Manual Rev. 4 4.2 – Installing the Housing Required parts, tools, and hardware: • Housing (with curtain assembly removed) • Permanent marker • Safety eye wear • Drill • #10 x ½ self-tapping pan head screws with 5/16 hex head NOTE: Always keep your head higher than the housing while mounting. - Page 13 Doc #601 – M600 Installation Manual Rev. 4 Anchoring the housing to the mounting plate: 1. Drill through hole in the back of the housing into the mounting plate. 2. Verify that the housing is level, sturdy, and flush with the wall. 3.
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Page 14: Installing Auxiliary Rails
If the elevator frame is ferrous (Smoke Guard recommends the use of 430 Stainless Steel), flat, 14 gauge minimum, and at least 2 inches wide it can be used as the curtain sealing surface for an M600. In this case you can utilize stub rails extending from the top of the elevator frame to the bottom of the housing to provide a continuous seal. - Page 15 Doc #601 – M600 Installation Manual Rev. 4 Installing the auxiliary rail backers: 1. For auxiliary rails, measure the distance between the floor and the bottom of the housing. For stub rails measure the distance between the head of the elevator frame and the bottom of the housing. 2.
- Page 16 Doc #601 – M600 Installation Manual Rev. 4 Installing the auxiliary rails: 1. Use the height of the right rail backer to determine the cut length for the auxiliary rail. 2. Mark the cut length on the auxiliary rail and use a bandsaw to cut to length. The auxiliary rails are one of the most visible components, take care to make a clean, level cut.
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Page 17: Installing The Screen
5.1 – Installing the Screen Required parts, tools, and hardware: • Screen • Screen mounting brackets (J-hooks, available for purchase from Smoke Guard) • Installation kit • Phillips self-drilling screws (qty. 2) • Corded or cordless hand drill or driver •... - Page 18 Doc #601 – M600 Installation Manual Rev. 4 To set the curtain: 1. Lift the curtain onto the J-clips so that it unrolls from the back. 2. Remove the nut from the center stud. 3. Lift the top bar of the curtain to unroll it up into the housing far enough to fit its center hole over the center stud and reattach the nut.
- Page 19 Doc #601 – M600 Installation Manual Rev. 4 Attach the threshold cables: 1. Release the zip tie from the length of cable wound up on each side of the housing. 2. Unwind enough cable to reach the threshold spools. 3. Work the cable through the slots in the spools and pull the cable up, lodging the crimp bead snugly in the holes.
- Page 20 Doc #601 – M600 Installation Manual Rev. 4 9. Verify that the magnets cover BOTH rails COMPLETELY and the threshold seals along its FULL LENGTH at the floor. 10. If necessary, run the curtain back up near the housing and pivot the top bar on the center stud to re- position the curtain until it seals properly.
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Page 21: Installing The Screen Rewind Switch
Doc #601 – M600 Installation Manual Rev. 4 5.2 – Installing the Screen Rewind Switch The screen rewind switch (SRS) initiates a temporary retract of a deployed screen, allowing someone to pass through the opening. The screen will redeploy for as long as the initiating device remains active. There is a delay of several seconds after deployment before the SRS will operate, this prevents accidental activation during deployment. -
Page 22: Re-Attaching The Housing Door
Doc #601 – M600 Installation Manual Rev. 4 5. Peel off the backing from the adhesive on the other side of the switch. 6. On the ELEVATOR side of the screen, while keeping both the switch and the curtain FLAT, mount the back of the switch directly against the back of the switch you mounted in step 4. -
Page 23: Anchoring The Magnets
Doc #601 – M600 Installation Manual Rev. 4 5.4 – Anchoring the Magnets Once you have confirmed that the magnets are tracking evenly over the auxiliary rails or elevator frame and you have fully tested the unit, anchor the magnet to the threshold pulleys at the floor. Required parts, tools, and hardware: •... -
Page 24: Calibration & Testing
Doc #601 – M600 Installation Manual Rev. 4 6.0 – Calibration & Testing 6.1 – Calibrating the System Preparing for calibration: 1. Start with the curtain at the floor. 2. Disconnect the jogger and plug the motor and battery into the controller. -
Page 25: Testing The Installation
Doc #601 – M600 Installation Manual Rev. 4 Calibrating the system: From the factory, the unit is calibrated to a 10-foot mounting height. The unit must be recalibrated to the actual installation height. 1. Insert a zip tie to press the TDS switch on the bottom of the housing frame. 2. - Page 26 Doc #601 – M600 Installation Manual Rev. 4 If you have problems with the unit, check the status lights on the bottom of the housing against the chart in Appendix C.
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Page 27: Finishing The Installation
Doc #601 – M600 Installation Manual Rev. 4 7.0 – Finishing the Installation 7.1 – Preparing the Unit for Wiring Preparing the unit for the electrical contractor: 1. With the curtain in the housing, use the door key to pull the door open. 2. -
Page 28: Contact Smoke Guard
Smoke Guard can be reached for customer service, troubleshooting and general questions on any of your Smoke Guard products by phone, email or standard mail. You can also contact Smoke Guard to learn more about upgrades to your Smoke Guard products as well as additional Smoke Guard products and services. -
Page 29: Glossary
ON/OFF switch and backup battery. Motor Jogger – A device used with the M600 to deploy and retract the screen into the housing for installation testing. The motor jogger is not included in the product assembly but available for purchase through Smoke Guard. - Page 30 Screen – The sealing component of the M600 that adheres to the elevator frame or auxiliary rail to contain smoke. Used interchangeably with Curtain. Smoke Guard – Idaho-based company which produces the M600 and other smoke & fire protection systems. Contact information is available in the appendix.
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Page 31: Appendix A: Suggested Mounting Plate Anchors
Doc #601 – M600 Installation Manual Rev. 4 Appendix A: Suggested Mounting Plate Anchors Material Anchor Specifications Diameter: 3/8 inch Concrete Block Length: 1-5/8 inch Hilti Kwik Bolt II Brick Hole in Wall: 3/8 inch Tile Min Depth Drilled: 2 inch Diameter: Standard Length:... -
Page 32: Appendix B: Wiring Diagrams
Doc #601 – M600 Installation Manual Rev. 4 Appendix B: Wiring Diagrams... - Page 33 Doc #601 – M600 Installation Manual Rev. 4...
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Page 34: Appendix C: Troubleshooting A System Fault
Doc #601 – M600 Installation Manual Rev. 4 Appendix C: Troubleshooting a System Fault Use the table below to identify the issue and clear the possible errors on the M600 system. If this is unsuccessful, contact Smoke Guard for additional troubleshooting assistance. GREEN YELLOW Fault... - Page 35 Doc #601 – M600 Installation Manual Rev. 4 Moving up 4-Blink on .5 S Motor, controller, or limit Error 4 or down off 5 S switch problem timeout Uplimit 5-Blink on .5 S Error 5 Switch short Up limit switch stuck closed off 5 S circuit Uplimit...
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