Potter PC-2H Manual

Installation Manual: PC-2H Conventional Heat Detector
NOTICE TO THE INSTALLER
This manual provides an overview and the installation instructions for the PC-2H detector. This product is designed for 2-wire
conventional fire alarm system, and it shall only be installed with listed control panels. For system compatibility, please refer to the
control panel instruction manual.
1. Description
The PC-2H is a conventional heat detector with a fixed temperature and a 15°F/min rate of rise alarm. Each detector includes one (1)
LED to indicate the device statuses including normal standby, alarm and trouble.
The PC-2H is listed on maximum 70 ft spacing with alarm set point 135°F on smooth ceiling. Refer to NFPA 72 for more details
regarding spacing, placement and special applications.
The PC-2H detector can be sold separately or together with the 6" mounting base PC-6DB. The PC-2H6B is the model including the
PC-2H detector and the PC-6DB base.
Refer to the company website for the latest revision of this manual.
2. Technical Specifications
Operating Voltage
Avg. Standby Current
Max. Standby Current
Alarm Current (Must limited by panel)
Alarm Temperature
Installation Temp Range
Operating Humidity Range
Dimension
Weight
Height
3. LED Modes
LED flashes every 3 seconds
LED latches on
LED Off
4. Installation
1. Before connecting a device to the control panel, take the following precautions to prevent potential damage to the device.
• Use with base PC-4DB or PC-6DB.
• Confirm the field wiring on device is correctly installed on the base. Refer to the base manual.
• Enable the locking feature if needed. Refer to section 5 for details of the locking feature.
2. Plug detector into the base and turn clockwise to secure in place.
CAUTION
: THE DETECTOR SHALL BE CONNECTED ONLY TO THE CONTROL UNIT INITIATING DEVICE CIRCUIT AS
SPECIFIED IN THE DETECTOR OR CONTROL UNIT LITERATURE OR THE SYSTEM MAY NOT OPERATE.
DETECTORS ARE NOT TO BE USED WITH DETECTOR GUARDS UNLESS THE COMBINATION HAS BEEN EVALUATED AND
FOUND SUITABLE FOR THAT PURPOSE.
5. Locking Feature
The PC-2H includes a tamperproof feature that locks the detector and does not allow removal without the use of a tool.
Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC
PC-2H
12 or 24 VDC
60 μA
132 μA
6 mA - 130 mA
135°F, 15°F/min RoR
32°F - 115°F
0% - 95% (Non-condensing)
Φ 3.93 in
2.4 oz
1.5 in
Conditions
Normal Standby
Alarm
Trouble
• St. Louis, MO
54035235X_A 04/10/2024
• Phone: (800) 325-3936
Action
None
Check Panel Status
Service is Required
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