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SAFETY SUMMARY
Installation Precautions Adherence to the following will aid in problem-free installation with long-term reliability:
WARNING
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Several different sources of power can be connected to this fire alarm control panel. Disconnect all
sources of power before servicing. Control unit and associated equipment may be damaged by removing
and/or inserting cards, modules, or interconnecting cables while the unit is energized. Do not attempt
to install, service, or operate this unit until this manual is read and understood.
CAUTION
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System Re-acceptance Test after Software Changes: To ensure proper system operation, this product
must be tested in accordance with NFPA - 1999 Chapter 7 after any programming operation or change
in site-specific software. Re-acceptance testing is required after any change, addition or deletion of
system components, or after any modification, repair or adjustment to system hardware or wiring.
All components, circuits, system operations, or software functions known to be affected by a change must be 100%
tested. In addition, to ensure that other operations are not inadvertently affected, at least 10% of initiating devices
that are not directly affected by the change, up to a maximum of 50 devices, must also be tested and proper system
operation verified.
This system meets NFPA requirements for operation at 0 to 49° C and at a relative humidity of 85% RH (non-
condensing) @ 30°C. However, the useful life of the systems standby batteries and the electronic components may
be adversely affected by extreme temperature ranges and humidity. Therefore, it is recommended that this system
and its peripherals be installed in an environment with a nominal room temperature of 60-80°F.
Like all solid state electronic devices, this system may operate erratically or can be damaged when subjected to
lightning induced transients. Although no system is completely immune from lightning transients and interference,
proper grounding will reduce susceptibility.
The use of overhead or outside aerial wiring is not recommended
due to the increased susceptibility to nearby lightning strikes.
Consult with the Applications Engineering
Department if any problems are anticipated or encountered.
Disconnect AC power and batteries prior to removing or inserting circuit boards. Failure to do so can damage
circuits.
Remove all electronic assemblies prior to any drilling, filing, reaming, or punching of the enclosure. When possible,
make all cable entries from the sides. Before making modifications, verify that they will not interfere with battery
and printed circuit board location.
Do not over tighten screw terminals, over tightening may damage threads, resulting in reduced terminal contact
pressure and difficult with screw terminal removal.
This system contains static-sensitive components. Always ground yourself with a proper wrist strap before han-
dling any circuits so that static charges are removed from the body. Use static suppressive packaging to protect
electronic assemblies removed from the unit.
Follow the Instructions in the installation, operating, and programming manuals. These instructions must be
followed to avoid damage to the control panel and associated equipment. FN-2000 operation and reliability depend
upon proper installation.
Fire Alarm System Limitations:
While installing a fire alarm system may make lower insurance rates pos-
sible, it is not a substitute for fire insurance
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An automatic fire alarm system - typically made up of smoke detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, audible
warning devices, and a fire alarm control with remote notification-capability can provide early warning of a develop-
ing fire. Such a system, however, does not assure protection against property damage or loss of life resulting from a
fire.
