Model FS17X
™
Fire and Flame Detector
INSTALLATION GUIDE and OPERATING MANUAL
Fire Sentry Corporation
Document No. 6178-007 - Rev. F
© Copyright 2012
All Rights Reserved
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2.3
Installation Practices
For installations in a Hazardous Classified Area, consult the National Electric Code Handbook, Articles 500
through 517 for the proper installation practices. For locations outside of the United States, observe local
and/or regional regulations.
BEFORE APPLYING 24 Vdc ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE DETECTOR, MAKE SURE
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:
1. Wire connections are correct (Section 2.2). Each wire must be stripped properly to the correct length,
loose wire strands must be removed and each wire must be securely and firmly screwed clockwise in
the connector.
2. If using the Teflon Sleeve, ensure a proper sleeve seal at the bulkhead, (appropriate for the area
classification), has been installed and
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all measures to prevent moisture from entering the
Detector housing have been taken
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.
3. The FS17X Detector is securely mounted and has an unobstructed view of the area of coverage
(Section 2.1).
4. The FS17X Detector window is unobstructed and clean.
The FS17X Detector is now ready for Power-Up.
On Power-Up, the Fault Relay will change state and the
three front red, blue, and yellow LED’s will flash in a clockwise circular motion signifying the
microprocessors are successfully checking out the sensors and electronics in the Detector Module
.
2.4
Start-Up and Commissioning
ATTENTION
:
FSX Power-Up
– After the application of 24 Vdc electrical power or after resetting the FS17X
Detector, a Power-On Self-Test (POST) will be performed automatically. During this time
(approximately 10 seconds) the detector will sequence in a clockwise circular motion through the its
LED’s several times. Wait a mimimum of thirty (30) seconds after the POST is completed to allow
the Detector’s sensors to normalize to the spectral background conditions. Count four (4) Blue LED
flashes to be sure the minmum amount of time has passed before testing the Detector’s response
with a test lamp (TL-2055X or TL-1055X) or a test fire.
FSX Detector Testing
- As with any intelligent flame and fire Detector, please wait a minimum of
thirty (30) seconds between tests (i.e., FSX test lamp, butane lighter, or test fires) to allow the
Detector’s sensors to normalize to the spectral background conditions.
During Start-Up and Commissioning,
DISABLE
all outputs from the Detector to any control panels or control
devices. After the Detector(s) is powered, as with all flame and fire Detectors, conduct an external Detector
test “end to end”. Using our external FSX hand-held test lamp ensures that the FS17X Detector has a clear
unobstructed view of the threat area and the Detector is aimed properly at the fire threat area.
