Caution; Control Unit Location; Installation; Enclosure Mounting - Faraday MPC-6000 Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

MPC-6000 / MPC-7000 / RND-2 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
CAUTIONS
1. Remove the printed circuit boards for any procedure that may cause dust, metal shavings,
grease (or such matter that may affect the operation of the boards) to get in contact with
the units.
2. Disconnect all sources of power prior to installing or removing modules, connecting or
disconnecting wiring and programming jumpers.

CONTROL UNIT LOCATION

The control unit should be located near an exit at ground level, where the normal ambient
temperature is maintained within the control unit specification (See General Specifications).
The unit should be in an area that is free of dust, vibration, moisture and condensation. Any
auxiliary battery box or other accessory not connected through a protective device or a circuit
designed for remote connection must be within 20 ft. and in the same room, connected through
electrical conduit.

INSTALLATION

The enclosures must be fastened securely to a clean, dry, shock-free, and vibration-free
surface in a protected environment. Consider the following when mounting the box.
 Mounting height for visual and manual access to the display and keypad
 Weight and size of backbox
 Local mounting codes
When mounting the backbox, position the backbox clear of obstructions so that the door can
open freely and so that indicators and controls are easily accessible.
The fire alarm control unit must be mounted in a properly accessible location as required by
applicable codes. Any auxiliary battery box or other accessory not connected through a
protective device or a circuit designed for remote connection must be within 20 ft. and in the
same room, connected through electrical conduit.
Installation is to be done only by qualified personnel who have thoroughly read and understood
these instructions. The fire alarm control unit must be mounted in a properly accessible
location as required by applicable codes.

ENCLOSURE MOUNTING

Install the backbox:
 Select a clean, dry, shock and vibration free surface in a protected environment.
 Position the backbox clear of obstructions so that the front door opens freely and the
controls and indicators are easily accessible.
 Mark the locations of the two upper mounting bolts of the backbox on the wall.
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