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3. - Installation 

 

Caution !!!

 

 

The installation maintenance and operation of this unit should be 
performed BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.

 

Valcom, it’s 

representatives or affiliates accepts no responsibility for damages 
or injuries resulting from the improper installation, maintenance 
or operation of  its equipment.  Personnel responsible for the 
installation and operation of this unit must read and understand 

this manual fully before proceeding. If you do not understand the installation or operation 
procedures of this unit completely STOP, and contact either Valcom or an affiliate for 
further instructions. Technicians are available to answer your questions. 
 
 

 

 

Use extreme caution when working inside the Failsafe unit. Insure that all electrical 
power has been turned OFF before attempting installation, or maintenance of this 
unit.   

 

Never short or bridge the two DC terminals at the Battery, or the DC input 
terminals at the Inverter. 

 

DO NOT allow anything to come in contact with these terminals during Failsafe 
operation, or during service or installation. You must insulate these terminals to 
help protect against accidental short circuits. 

 

Failure to properly ground the Failsafe to earth ground may result in a lethal 
electrical shock hazard. 

 

Serious injury to personnel and / or property can result from failure to follow 
correct procedures. 

 
 

Before you proceed with the installation of this Fail-safe unit, ensure that the fuses located inside 
the Failsafe unit are OUT; this will prevent an accidental activation of the unit during 
installation.   
 

Disconnect all power

 to the equipment to be controlled by the Failsafe unit, and read the 

instructions and connection drawings provided by the actuator manufacturer before proceeding 
with the installation. 
 
All the connections between the Failsafe unit and field equipment are provided for by the 
customer, unless a specific agreement has been reached with Valcom or its affiliates to provide 
such installation.  
 
The Failsafe enclosure may be punched or drilled for conduit attachments on any of the four 
sides of the enclosure however the conduit entry point must be at least 3” from the internal back 

Summary of Contents for 1620ES-24VDC Series

Page 1: ...Valcom Failsafe Unit 1620ES 24VDC SERIES Operation and Maintenance Manual...

Page 2: ...e Page 1 Introduction 2 Unpacking the Failsafe unit 3 Installation 3 1 Auto Timed UPS Shut Down 4 Failsafe Operation 5 Maintenance 5 1 Testing the Batteries 5 2 UPS RESET 6 Electrical Drawings 7 Speci...

Page 3: ...tached to the inside door and an extra set is supplied for your files Your Fail safe unit features sophisticated electronic circuitry It provides high peak power output to start and run devices requir...

Page 4: ...th these terminals during Failsafe operation or during service or installation You must insulate these terminals to help protect against accidental short circuits Failure to properly ground the Failsa...

Page 5: ...he controller for the system to shut down automatically after power failure TIMED MODE should be used only when the valve actuator does not have an available limit switch To enable this option jumpers...

Page 6: ...d as follows 1 Connect the negative wire from the 4 20 ma source to the terminal labeled signal at the actuator 2 Connect the positive wire from the 4 20 ma source to one of the terminals labeled MOD...

Page 7: ...resume normal operation If an OPEN CLOSE switch has been interfaced between the Failsafe unit and the actuator ensure that the actuator will go to the failsafe mode open or close regardless of the po...

Page 8: ...es are an indication of a fault in the system or its connections Such as short circuits overloads etc Locate the source of the problem before replacing the fuse The Failsafe unit operates at high effi...

Page 9: ...orm a test with a battery load tester 5 2 UPS RESET You may connect a momentary switch to the UPS RESET TB3 terminal block this will restore additional time of emergency power to the valve This featur...

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