Installation; Mounting The Detectors - GE FHSD720C Installation And User Manual

FHSD700C Series Product Guide

3 Installation

The units should be installed in accordance with the following installation instructions and in a manner
acceptable to the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). The units are also intended to be installed in
accordance with NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code.
Warning: Use of controls or adjustments of performance or procedures other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
The following steps should be carried out in order to correctly install the system:
1. Securely mount the back box to a suitable wall or support using the three points shown in the
fixing diagrams in Section 3.1. M6 or M8 screws are suitable.
2. Connect the cables for the power supply and any I/O modules. Ferrite cores should be fitted to
the power cable, whether DC or AC.
3. Fit the pipe network to the system. For details on how to design and install a pipe network, refer
to www.gesecurity.net.

3.1 Mounting the Detectors

Careful consideration should be given to the mounting location of the detector unit to ensure that it is:
 Positioned at an accessible height to facilitate commissioning, routine testing and maintenance.
 Positioned in an area where the exhaust air pipe will remain clear of obstacles at all times.
 Not installed above a heat source such as a radiator or in direct air flow source such as Air
Conditioners.
 Secure and free from operation by unauthorized personnel.
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Figure 3-1: FHSD720C Mounting Diagram and Dimensions
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