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The device includes a tamperproof feature that locks the detector and 

does not allow removal without the use of a tool. 

POTTER warrants that the equipment herein shall conform to 

said descriptions as to all affirmation of fact and shall be free from 

defects of manufacture, labeling, and packaging for a period of five 

(5) years from the invoice date to the original purchaser, provided 

that representative samples are returned to POTTER for inspection. 

The product warranty period is stated on the exterior of the product 

package. Upon a determination by POTTER that a product is not as 

warranted, POTTER shall, at its exclusive option, replace or repair 

said defective product or parts thereof at its own expense, except 

that Purchaser shall pay all shipping, insurance, and similar charges 

incurred in connection with the replacement of the defective product 

or parts thereof. 

The product is not intended to be serviced in the field. Return to 

factory for servicing. This Warranty is void in the case of abuse, 

misuse, abnormal usage, faulty installation, or repair by unauthorized 

persons, or if for any other reason POTTER determines that said 

product is not operating properly as a result of causes other than 

defective manufacture, labeling, or packaging.

F. Warranty

All terminals are power limited and should be wired in 

accordance with the requirements of NFPA 70 (NEC) and 

NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code). Failure to follow the 

wiring diagrams in the following pages will cause the system 

to not operate as intended.
1.  Before connecting a device to the SLC loop, take the 

following precautions to prevent potential damage to the 

SLC or device.

• 

Power to the SLC is removed.

• 

Field wiring on device is correctly installed on the base 

(supplied separately). Beware of the polarity marked next 

to the terminals. S+ is positive and S- is negative. 

• 

Use wires between size 22 AWG to 12 AWG.

• 

Strip all wires 1/4 inch from their edges shown here:

• 

Field wiring has no open or short circuit.

2.  Set the desired address using the DIP switch located on back 

of the sensor. Refer to addressing instruction in the manual of 

detector.

3.  Plug sensor on base and turn clockwise to secure in place. Refer 

to section E for detail of the locking feature.

The product may be installed as a Class B, Class A or Class X.

Class A Wiring:

D. Wiring

Class B Wiring: 

Class X Wiring:

E. Locking Feature

1/4 inch

                     

DO NOT LOOP WIRE AROUND TERMINAL. 

SEPARATE WIRES TO ALLOW FOR CONNECTION 

SUPERVISION.

CAUTION

Break off tab (gray area in 

image). The 

locking feature

 is 

enabled

Insert a small 

screwdriver into slot 

to remove detector.

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NOTE: 

CLASS X REQUIRES A CLOSE NIPPLE OR CONDUIT 

CONNECTION TO EVERY DEVICE.

Manual Number:

54035218X_A

Manual Issue Date:

07/01/2022

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