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Fire Alarm System Limitations
While a fire alarm system may lower insurance rates, it is not a substitute for fire insurance!
This manual is designed for use by factory-
trained installers and operators of the Gamewell-
FCI, 7100 Series, Fire Alarm Control. All
illustrations, functional descriptions, operating
and installation procedures, and other relevant
information are contained in this manual.
The contents of this manual are important, and
the manual must be kept with the fire alarm
control panel at all times. If building ownership is
changed, this manual, including any testing and
maintenance information, must be passed along
to the new owner(s).
The fire alarm control panel is part of a system.
Manuals and instructions for other devices
forming part of the system should be kept
together. Purchasers who install this system for
use by others must leave the instructions with the
user. A copy of these instructions is included with
each product and is available from the
manufacturer.
This equipment is Listed by various listing
agencies for use in fire alarm systems. Use only
components which are compatible with the
Gamewell-FCI System. The installation MUST be
in accordance with the instructions in this
manual.
THEREFORE:
•
DO NOT deviate from the procedures
described in this manual.
•
DO NOT assume any details not shown in the
instructions.
•
DO NOT modify any electrical or mechanical
features.
•
DO comply with all codes and standards set
forth by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
The term “Authority Having Jurisdiction” has
become a standard term in the fire alarm
industry. An acceptable definition of “Authority
Having Jurisdiction” is:
Fire alarm systems installed in the USA fall under
the jurisdiction of some authority. In some areas
this may be a local fire department; in other areas
it may be a building inspector, insurance firm, etc.
Different authorities may have their own local
requirements for the way the fire alarm system is
installed and used. Most local authorities base
their requirements on the National Fire Protection
Agency (NFPA) codes, but there may be
important differences. You must install this
system in the way in which the Authority Having
Jurisdiction requires. If you do not know which
authority has jurisdiction in your area, contact
your local fire department or building inspector for
guidance. It is important that you tell users to be
aware of any requirements defined by the
Authority Having Jurisdiction.
E3 Series
™
is a trademark of Honeywell International Inc.
The installation MUST be in accordance with the
following standards:
•
National Fire Alarm Code (NFPA 72)
•
National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)
•
Life Safety Code (NFPA 101)
•
NFPA 92A – Recommended Practice for
Smoke Control Systems
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:
It is important that this equipment be operated
within its specifications:
•
Recommended operating
temperature range
:
60
°
to 80
°
F
(15
°
to 27
°
C)
•
Absolute maximum
operating temperature
range
:
32
°
to 120
°
F
(0
°
to 49
°
C)
•
Operating humidity:
Not to exceed 93%
Non-condensing at
90
°
F (32
°
C)
Operating this equipment within the
recommended temperature range will extend the
useful life of the system standby batteries.
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS:
Check that you have all of the equipment you
need to make the installation. Follow the field
wiring diagrams and installation notes in this
manual.
Install the equipment in a clean, dry environment
(minimal dust). Avoid installing equipment where
vibrations will occur.
Remove all electronic assemblies prior to drilling,
filing, reaming, or punching the enclosure. When
possible, make all cable entries from the sides;
being careful to separate the power-limited
conductors from the non power-limited
conductors. Before making modifications, verify
that they will not interfere with battery,
transformer and printed circuit board location.
Do not over-tighten screw terminals. Over-
tightening may damage threads, resulting in
WARNING:
Touching components which are
improperly installed, applied or operated could be
hazardous and possibly fatal. Short circuits could
cause arcing that could result in molten metal
injuries. Therefore, only qualified technicians familiar
with electrical hazards should perform checkout
procedures.
Safety glasses should be worn, and test equipment
used for voltage measurements should be designed
for this purpose and be in good working order.
