SECTION 5 – INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
UL EX3470 ULC EX3470
2014-SEP-01 REV. 11 PAGE 5-39
R-102 Restaurant Fire Suppression Manual
INSTALLING ALARM INITIATING SWITCH
The Alarm Initiating Switch Kit (Part No. 428311) consists of:
• Alarm Initiating Switch Assembly – Rated 50 mA 28VDC (or
0.1A, 125VAC)
• Switch Cover
• Mounting Screw with Nut (4)
• Self-Tapping Screws (2)
• Trip Lever Pin
• Hex Nut for Trip Lever Pin
• Instruction Sheet
The Alarm Initiating Switch is installed in the AUTOMAN Release
on the upper tab of the switch mounting bracket.
1. Install round trip lever pin with hex nut provided.
2. Install the alarm initiating switch into the switch cover for
the upper tab of the switch mounting bracket. To install the
alarm initiating switch in the switch cover, slide the switch
into the large opening of the switch cover, oriented with the
switch lever on the bottom side of the switch. See Figure
5-120.
FIGURE 5-120
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NOTICE
The alarm initiating switch must always
be installed on the upper tab of the switch
mounting bracket.
3. Slide switch cover onto the upper tab of the switch mounting
bracket, ensuring that the tab slides into the channels on the
back side of the switch cover, until the screw holes line up.
4. Install two switch mounting screws and nuts, ensuring that
the screws pass through the holes in the cover, though the
mounting holes in each of the switches, and through the
holes in the mounting bracket tab. Tighten screws securely.
Note: To meet UL requirements the screws and nuts must
be installed. The switch cover is not intended to secure the
switches to the bracket.
See NFPA 72, “National Fire Alarm Code,” Initiating Devices
section, for the correct method of wiring connection to the
fire alarm panel.
NOTICE
All connections to fire alarm control panels
must be made by trained and qualified person-
nel in accordance with fire alarm control panel
manufacturer’s recommendations.
INCORRECT
IN
IN
OUT
CORRECT – SEPARATE INCOMING AND OUTGOING CONDUCTORS
OUT
004905
FIRE ALARM
CONTROL PANEL
ALARM
CIRCUIT
ALARM INITIATING
SWITCH
END-OF-LINE RESISTOR
OR NEXT DEVICE
004891
FIGURE 5-121
Note: With the exception of the Alarm Initiating Switch, all elec-
trical connections must be made in an approved electrical box
which also meets NEC article 314.40 (D) Grounding Provisions.
ALARM
INITIATING
SWITCH
SWITCH
COVER
SWITCH
MOUNTING
BRACKET