Eaton BiWire Flexi, User Manual

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Under BS5839 part 1 a zone plan of the premises must be
created and should be positioned on, adjacent to or in close
proximity to the fi re panel and repeater panels. The zone
plan should have North at the top of the plan and should
ideally be positioned on a North facing wall. This is to help
the fi re brigade locate a fi re quickly.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PREMISES
MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE THAT AN APPROPRIATE
ZONE PLAN IS ISSUED BY THE INSTALLER WHEN THE
SYSTEM IS HANDED OVER.
What are Sounder Circuits?
The sounder circuits allow for conventional only sounders,
beacons or sounder beacons to be installed on the system.
These will operate in a fi re condition at the same time as
any BiWire sounders/beacons on BiWire confi gured zones.
What is FRE?
FRE is an abbreviation for Fire Routing Equipment.
Depending on the model of panel purchased, an optional
FRE output may be provided. This optional output is
generally used for connecting the fi re alarm system to fi re
routing equipment such as auto diallers that will contact the
fi re brigade or an alarm receiving centre (ARC), etc. This type
of output is fully monitored by the fi re system for any fault
condition.
What is FPE?
FPE is an abbreviation for Fire Protecting Equipment.
Depending on the model of panel purchased, an optional
FPE output may be provided. This optional output is
generally used for connecting the fi re alarm system to
fi re protection equipment such as sprinklers, door release
systems, etc. This type of output is fully monitored by the
fi re system for any fault condition.
Important Instructions
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1. Introduction
1.1 Purpose
This user manual is aimed at the Premises Management
responsible for the fi re alarm system and provides guidance
on how to operate the system, undertake routine testing,
and fi lling in the log book as required by BS5839 part 1.
After the system has been installed and commissioned by
a Competent Person, the Premises Management for the
site must ensure that all users of the system have read this
manual and are trained on its use.
1.2 Defi nitions
Premises Management
Is a delegated person or persons with specialist knowledge
and day-to-day control of the premises, the Fire System, and
the implementation of the fi re procedures.
Competent Person
Is a person with relevant current training and experience,
and with access to the requisite tools, equipment and
information, and capable of carrying out the defi ned task.
A competent person is generally an employee from the
manufacturer of the fi re alarm system, an installer, or service
engineer who is contracted to maintain the system.
1.3 About the BiWire Flexi System
What is BiWire Flexi?
Standard conventional panels have the fi re detection devices
and manual call points on zone circuits with separate
circuits for activating fi re alarm devices. Standard 2-wire
panels (such as the BiWire Ultra) have the fi re detection and
fi re alarm devices combined onto the zone circuits.
BiWire Flexi is switchable between conventional and
BiWire zone circuits allowing a combination of zone type
confi gurations to suit every application, along with separate
conventional sounder circuits to provide a full conventional
solution.
What are Zones?
The premises that the fi re alarm system is providing
coverage for is split into areas of fi re detection called zones.
The size of each zone is governed by BS5839 part 1 and will
be calculated when the fi re system is being specifi ed prior
to installation.
The number of zones required to provide coverage of the
entire premises will govern the fi re panel model required, 2,
4 or 8 zones are available in the BiWire Flexi range.
IMPORTANT
March 2016
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