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Summary of Contents for DS Series

Page 1: ...K 73 200 Rev AB July 2015 DS Series Addressable Detector Application Guide K 76 1000 ...

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Page 3: ...July 2016 1 K 76 1000 FOREWORD ...

Page 4: ...judgment The content of this manual is proprietary in nature and is intended solely for distribution to authorized persons companies distributors or others for the sole purpose of conducting business associated with Kidde Fenwal Inc Although Kidde Fenwal Inc believes this information to be true and correct it is published and presented without any guarantee or warranty whatsoever Kidde Fenwal Inc ...

Page 5: ... Northbrook IL 60062 2096 UL 268 Smoke Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling Systems UL 268A Smoke Detectors for Duct Applications UL 521 Heat Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling Systems UL 864 Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems Underwriters Laboratories of Canada ULC 7 Underwriters Rd Toronto Canada M1R 3A9 CAN ULC S 529 09 Smoke Detectors for Fire Alarm Systems CAN ULC S5...

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Page 7: ...July 2016 5 K 76 1000 OVERVIEW ...

Page 8: ...erminal connection to Signaling Line Circuit SLC 6 in trim ring included 4 Model DS RB Detector Base 4 in diameter for 2 wire or 4 wire terminal connection to Signaling Line Circuit SLC terminal connections available for Normally Open and Normally Closed Relays 6 in trim ring included ORDERING INFORMATION Part Number Description DS PS Intelligent Photoelectric Smoke Detector head only DS HFS Intel...

Page 9: ...pper surface of a space regardless of the height Consider a ceiling Smooth if it is uninterrupted by continuous projections such as solid joists beams or ducts that ex tend more than 4 in 100 mm below the ceiling surface Level if it has a slope of less than or equal to 1 in 8 Sloping if it has a slope of more than 1 in 8 Sloping peaked type if the ceiling slopes in two directions from the highest ...

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Page 11: ...July 2016 9 K 76 1000 HEAT DETECTOR SPACING ...

Page 12: ...s detector operation with the opening of a standard sprinkler head within 2 minutes 10 seconds located 10 ft 3 m from the same fire Detector spacing is shown in Figure 1 below Figure 1 Listed Spacing for DS HFS Heat Detector Detector coverage is typically represented as a square because most structures have flat sidewalls Actual detector coverage is a circle whose radius is 0 7 times the listed sp...

Page 13: ...r coverage square in Figure 3 may be modified Note that although the coverage square is now a rectangle the coverage area remains within the overall detector circle of coverage Figure 3 Heat Detector Spacing Rectangular Areas 1 Based on 50 ft listed spacing Note Smoke detectors are not listed for spacing A B C 25 ft x 34 ft 850 ft 7 6 m x 10 4 m 79 m 20 ft x 37 ft 740 ft 6 1 m x 11 3 m 69 m 15 ft ...

Page 14: ...d 12 in 300 mm from the ceiling as shown in Figure 4 Figure 4 Heat Detector Placement Near Ceiling Wall Joints 1 Smooth ceiling place detector 4 in 100 mm from wall 2 Never in this area 4 in 100 mm from top of wall or corner 3 Top of detector is acceptable in shaded area 4 to 12 in 100 to 300 mm from ceiling 4 Wall 5 Floor 2 3 4 5 4 in 0 1 m min 12 in 0 3 m max 4 in 0 1 m min 4 in 1 ...

Page 15: ...pace the detectors other than those located in the peak based on the av erage slope height or the height of the peak Figure 5 Heat or Smoke Detector Spacing for Sloping Peaked Type Ceilings Ceiling height Percent of listed spacing Spacing Between DS HFS Detectors 0 to 10 ft 0 to 3 0 m 100 20 0 ft 6 0 m 50 0 ft 15 3 m 10 to 12 ft 3 to 3 7 m 91 18 2 ft 5 5 m 45 5 ft 13 9 m 12 to 14 ft 3 7 to 4 3 m 8...

Page 16: ...n If the slope is Less than 7 2 1 in 8 treat the ceiling as a level ceiling Less than 30 adjust the horizontal spacing according to the height of the peak Greater than 30 adjust the horizontal spacing according to the average sloped ceiling height or to the height of the peak This spacing modification for sloped shed typed ceilings is identical for spot type heat detectors and smoke detectors Figu...

Page 17: ...onstruction Exposed Beams Exposed beams may impede the flow of fixed temperature heat detectors Beams are defined as solid structures extending 4 in 100 mm or more down from the ceiling Beam spacing depends on the depth of projection from the ceiling and the center to center spacing between the beams D Depth W Spacing between joist 1 Ceiling 2 Detector 3 Joist 1 Heat detector 2 Joist S Listed spac...

Page 18: ...d less than 96 in 2 44 m on center mount the detectors on the bottom of the beams See Figure 9 item 3 Greater than 18 in 460 mm below the ceiling and are more than 96 in 2 44m on center treat each bay created by the beams as a separate area See Figure 9 item 4 For additional details see NFPA 72 Figure 9 Heat Detector Spacing for Beam Construction D Depth of beam W Beam spacing 1 D 4 in 100 mm 2 D ...

Page 19: ...July 2016 17 K 76 1000 SMOKE DETECTOR SPACING ...

Page 20: ...erage area is within the overall detector circle coverage Refer to Figure 3 Note Unlike heat detectors smoke detectors are not given a listed spacing It is recommended that smoke detectors be installed on S 30 ft 9 1 m 5 or 18 in 460 mm installed on x centers on smooth ceilings NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code contains additional infor mation regarding spacing adjustments Ceilings an...

Page 21: ...ate the detectors on the ceiling in each beam pocket For ceilings with a beam depth equal to or greater than 10 percent of the ceiling height 0 1 H and a beam spacing less than 40 percent of the ceiling height 0 4 H locate the detectors either on the bottom of the beams or on the ceiling at smooth ceiling spacing in the direction parallel to the beams and at one half smooth ceiling spacing in the ...

Page 22: ... beam pocket For beam depths greater than 10 percent of the ceiling height 0 1 H and beam spacing less than 40 percent of the ceiling height 0 4 H smoke detectors are not required in every beam pocket but must be spaced not greater than 50 percent of smooth ceiling spacing Sloping Ceilings with Intersecting Beams For sloped ceilings with beam pockets formed by intersecting beams position the detec...

Page 23: ...ess than 30 degrees adjust the horizontal spacing according to the height of the peak Greater than or equal to 30 degrees adjust the horizontal spacing according to the average sloped ceiling height This spacing modification for smoke detectors on sloped ceilings is identical to that used for spot type heat detectors Refer to Figure 6 Under Floor Installation When spot type smoke detectors are ins...

Page 24: ...ke reaching the detector To improve detection system response in situations where stratification exists install additional detectors at elevations below ceiling level as shown in Figure 14 For additional information refer to NFPA 72 Annex B Figure 14 Smoke Detector Compensation for Stratification 1 Ceiling section 2 Smoke detector at ceiling 3 Smoke detector below ceiling 4 Side view 5 Plan view 3...

Page 25: ...ir Conditioning HVAC Systems Because airflow is critical to the transportation of smoke to the detector location never locate smoke detectors closer than 36 in 910 mm to an HVAC supply diffuser or return air opening Higher velocity intake and return grills may require additional clearance Note Do not rely on the operation of the HVAC system when spacing smoke detectors Table 2 High Airflow Area De...

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Page 27: ...July 2016 25 K 76 1000 HEAT DETECTOR APPLICATIONS ...

Page 28: ...l fire protection specialist Sense fires in areas where heat cannot reach the detector Heat from fires in walls roofs or on the opposite side of closed doors may not reach the detector Provide by themselves life safety protection Use heat detectors with photoelectric smoke detectors Detect oxygen levels smoke toxic gases or flames Use these devices as part of a broad based life safety program whic...

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Page 30: ...etectors are sensitive to a number of environmental factors other than smoke which may inadvertently activate the detectors Careful consideration of the environment in which a detector is installed minimizes unwanted detector activation nuisance alarms When locating smoke detectors consider common sources of false alarms Cooking equipment Welding cutting and industrial processes Chemical fumes Dus...

Page 31: ...July 2016 29 K 76 1000 AIR DUCT SMOKE DETECTOR APPLICATIONS ...

Page 32: ...See Figure 15 below Figure 15 Smoke Detector Spacing in Return Ducts WARNING Do not place heat detectors in air ducts Table 5 Location of Spot Type Detectors in Return Air Duct Openings Duct Size Detector placement Up to 36 in 910 mm One detector centered in the duct opening Up to 72 in 1 83 m Two detectors located at the 1 4 points of the duct opening Over 72 in 1 83 m One additional detector for...

Page 33: ...B detector base and a rubber gasket that forms an airtight seal between the mounting plate and the air duct wall See Figure 17 below Note Do not use with heat detectors Figure 17 The SIGA DMP Duct Detector Mounting Plate for DS PS Smoke Detector Install the SIGA DMP in ducts that have a maximum width and maximum height of 36 in 910 mm The compatible smoke detector is the DS PS Compatible bases inc...

Page 34: ...e b Attach the detector head to the detector base 3 Attach the SIGA DMP assembly to the air duct 4 Install the SIGA DMP blank cover to the SIGA DMP plate shipped with SIGA DMP kit 5 Perform initial installation testing 6 Perform functional testing Note The DS PS Photoelectric Detector is not compatible with the SIGA LED Remote Alarm LED Figure 18 Installation of the SIGA DMP 1 Blank cover plate 2 ...

Page 35: ...July 2016 33 K 76 1000 TESTING AND MAINTENANCE ...

Page 36: ...tor execute the control unit LIST MENU Device Readings SLC Device com mand and enter the address of the detector just installed Verify the values which are set for Alarm and Pre Alarm conditions Use a chemical smoke aerosol spray or smoke generator on the detector and confirm that real time smoke readings fall within acceptable limits 9 Visually inspect the state of the LED Normal Green LED indica...

Page 37: ...Remove the detector from the detector base by inserting a small screwdriver into the tamper resist access slot while rotating the detector counterclockwise Refer to Figure 19 for pry location points 5 Push the locking tab on the bottom of the detector toward the center and then twist and pull to remove the cover 6 Using a soft brush and vacuum carefully remove any dust or dirt from around the sens...

Page 38: ...the cover with the tabs on the detector and press to seat and lock the cover 7 Connect the detector to the detector base by rotating the detector clockwise until it snaps into the locked position 8 Operate the detector for a minimum of two hours then reset the system Verify that the LED indicator flashes green and any related control unit faults clear 9 With the detector re installed and the syste...

Page 39: ... The detector should alarm within 10 to 15 seconds 5 Verify that a detector activation indication is shown on the control unit 6 Reset the system and confirm that all alarm signals have cleared 7 Once the alarms are cleared and the system shows only trouble conditions for open releasing out puts the releasing outputs can be re connected to the system 8 Once all releasing outputs have been reconnec...

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Page 42: ...ty for a particular application The product must be properly applied to work correctly If you need more information on this product or if you have a particular problem or question contact Kidde Fenwal Inc Application Guide K 76 1000 For additional information on the installation and wiring of DS Series detectors and bases refer to Installation Instructions 06 237507 001 and the Installation Oper a...

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