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PANEL PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS
This control panel will not show an alarm condition without compatible initiating devices (smoke detectors,
etc.) and indicating devices (horn, lights, etc.) connected to it. Electrical ratings of the initiating and indicating
appliances must be U.L. listed compatible with the electrical ratings of the control panel and must be properly
interconnected. The wiring used for interconnection must be large enough to carry the total current by all
appliances without excessive voltage drop.
This panel must be connected to a dedicated primary electrical source of 120VAC 60Hz that has a high
degree of reliability and adequate capacity for this panel. The only means of disconnecting this power source
shall be available only to authorized personnel and clearly marked “Fire Alarm Circuit Control”.
This panel must also have connected to it, a battery set (24V) that has enough capacity to properly operate
the system for 24 hours standby and 5 minutes alarm per NFPA 72 or 60 hours standby and 5 minutes alarm
per NFPA 72. These batteries do lose capacity with age. Batteries must be replaced when they fail to provide
the panel with the required standby and alarm power or 4 years whichever happens first. These batteries
must be checked for performance at least 2 times per year or more often if local requirements dictate it.
A regular test program should be followed and documented to make sure that each part of the system is
tested as per NFPA 72 or more often if dictated by local code requirements. Malfunctioned units must be
replaced or repaired immediately by factory authorized service personnel.
Note: This panel is designed to show an alarm condition when the initiating devices connected to it detect
specific conditions. These conditions may or may not represent a life threatening condition (ie burnt toast
may not be a life threatening condition but may cause an initiating device to indicate an alarm condition). Also,
evacuation of a building or area unnecessarily may subject individuals to an unnecessary hazard. Therefore,
it is most important that building owner, manager or representative promulgate, distribute and/or post
instructions describing steps to be taken when the fire alarm panel signals an alarm condition. These
instructions should be developed in cooperation and conformance with representatives of the local authority
having jurisdiction.
As a backup or precautionary measure, it is strongly suggested that one of these steps should be to
notify the local fire department even where the city tie option (or similar device) is included in the
system.
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