Installation Guide
MX1
Fire Alarm System (NZ)
LT0360 ISSUE 2.43
29 NOVEMBER 2017
PAGE 2
INTRODUCTION
This manual covers installation and wiring of the Vigilant
MX1
(NZ) fire alarm system. It covers both the Slimline
(FP0893) and 15U (FP1010) cabinet formats, but is applicable also (with adaptation) to build-to-order systems in
other cabinets.
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
Location
The
MX1
Slimline cabinet is designed to
be easily surface mounted on a wall or
inset into a window frame or other cavity.
The 15U cabinet is designed to be surface
mounted on a wall.
The cabinet location should:
Be dry, with a moderate ambient
temperature, 45°C absolute maximum.
Not be subject to outdoor conditions
without suitable protection.
Position the LCD to be at typical eye
level (see Figure 1).
Have clear access and viewing for
brigade staff and operators.
Allow for the door to open at least 120°.
The
MX1
must not be installed in
hazardous areas as defined in
AS/NZS 3000.
Fire Alarm
System
MX
1
1 m
1300 to
1850
mm
Finished floor level
Rear wall
Cabinet
can be
flush
mounted in
a wall or
window
frame
Side
wall
S
id
e
w
a
ll
At least
300mm
Side
wall
Figure 1(a)
– Recommended Clearances – Slimline Cabinet
Fire Alarm
System
MX
1
1 m
1300 to
1850
mm
Finished floor level
Rear wall
Cabinet
can be
flush
mounted
Side
wall
S
id
e
w
a
ll
At least
600 mm
Side
wall
600mm
600mm
MX1
Figure 1(b)
– Recommended Clearances – 15U Cabinet
