Installation - VES Compas Fire Alarm Control Panel Installation Manual

INSTALLATION

This section provides instructions for connecting cables, mounting, and testing the Compas Fire Alarm Control
Panel for installation. The following is a general checklist for the installation of the panel. Detailed instructions are
provided for each step.
WARNING! Disconnect AC and battery power before making any field connections.
Double-check all termination points before applying power to the panel! Incorrectly
terminated wiring may cause permanent damage to the panel.
IMPORTANT! The Compas Fire Alarm Control Panel installation must be performed by qualified service personnel.
Maintain extreme care when anchoring the cabinet to the premises wall. Electronic components within the panel are
vulnerable to physical damage from severe shock and vibration. Remove the cabinet door and fascia for the
installation of the panel. Detailed instructions are provided for each step.
Task
q Obtain required mounting hardware, tools, and batteries.
q Disconnect ribbon and ground cables.
Open and remove the fascia from the cabinet.
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q Open and remove the door from the cabinet.
Remove the backplate and any installed batteries from the cabinet.
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q Anchor the empty cabinet to the premises wall.
Thread the cabling into the cabinet.
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q Reattach the backplate to the cabinet.
Secure the cabling to the terminals.
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Place standby batteries in the base of the cabinet and connect them to the power supply.
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q Reconnect the ribbon and ground cables.
Reattach the fascia and door.
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q Apply power to the panel from the AC source.
Program the panel.
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q Test the installation.
VES Fire Detection Systems
Compas Fire Alarm Control Panel Installation Manual
Version 4.00 | January 2024 | MAN-1431COM
Installation
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