Cooper Notification SP40S Series, Installation, Testing, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Safety Precautions
SP40S Multi-Function Communication System, Revision M 15
2. Safety Precautions
2.1 Read This Manual
1. Cooper Notification recommends that, before performing any actions to specify,
apply, install, maintain, and operationally test the SP40S Multi-Function Facility
Communication System, personnel properly qualified in the application and use of
life safety equipment read this manual carefully.
2. Keep this manual with the SP40S Multi-Function Facility Communication System
for reference during the life of the product. Make this manual available to all
qualified personnel who operate, test, maintain, or service the SP40S Multi-Function
Facility Communication System. It is strongly recommend that such personnel read
and understand the entire manual.
2.2 Operational Safety
WARNING: IF SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, INSTALLATION, AND TESTING
INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT PERFORMED PROPERLY, THE SP40S MULTI-
FUNCTION FACILITY COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS MAY NOT OPERATE IN
AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH TO YOU AND/OR OTHERS.
WARNING: IF THE PROTECTIVE SIGNALING SYSTEM SOUNDS AND/OR
FLASHES, IT IS A WARNING THAT A POSSIBLE SERIOUS SITUATION
REQUIRES IMMEDIATE ATTENTION.
CAUTION: A SP40S Multi-Function Facility Communication System printed circuit
board is sensitive to static electricity and has delicate components mounted on it. (a)
Before handling the board or any component on it, discharge any static electricity from
your body by touching a grounded object, such as a metal screw, which is connected to
earth ground. (b) Handle the board by its edges and be careful not to twist or flex it.
Install the SP40S Multi-Function Facility Communication System in a static-free area.
(c) Attach grounded wrist straps properly before touching any static sensitive areas. (d)
After handling a SP40S Multi-Function Facility Communication System printed circuit
board, test the panel as described in section 4.6 to verify that it is functioning properly.
NOTE: In areas prone to lighting strikes, using a surge protection device is recommended.
Reference TESAN number S002-99 for recommended manufacturers of surge protection
equipment.
This TESAN (Technical Engineering Support Application Notice) is available from the
Cooper Notification website (www.coopernotification.com) and is found under the
Technical Support tab.
NOTE : This SP40S Multi-Function Facility Communication System will not work without
power. The SP40S Multi-Function Facility Communication System is powered by 120 or 240
VAC, depending on model. 24VDC re-chargeable batteries provide backup power, should