FIRECLASS Fire detection system
Introduction
Installation Guide
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Introduction
Use this guide as a source of useful information when
you install a FireClass FC700 series based alarm sys-
tem.
The guide sets out a recommended series of steps to
follow. These correspond to the section headings.
Not all the steps are covered in detail, as this would be
beyond the scope of the guide, and these details are
provided in other documentation (see also “What this
Manual does not cover”) below. Rather, the guide pro-
vides an overall sequence and context for the installa-
tion.
1.1
Keywords and symbols
In this manual symbols are used in the margin to indi-
cate warnings, and also ‘hints and tips’ type informa-
tion.
These are explained in Table
1.2
Who this Manual is for
This guide is aimed at suitably qualified technicians
experienced in the Installation of fire detection and
alarm systems, who have also received training.
1.3
What this Manual does not
cover
The guide does not provide information on the follow-
ing:
System design.
The system must already be designed and planned
for the specific site, in terms of cable routing, device
selection and layout, mains supply etc.
For further information see the FireClass FC700
series panels Product Application and Design Infor-
mation manual. This includes details of optional
modules that can be fitted.
Local regulations.
For example cable specifications and panel siting
restrictions are expected to be covered by local
regulations, and as these factors should have been
incorporated into the design, they are excluded from
the guide.
Local regulations are expected to cover, for
example:
– Wiring specifications
– Panel siting restrictions
– Provision for mains isolation
– Earthing arrangements
– Environmental conditions
– Qualifications of personnel.
For example there may be a stipulation that the
connections for the mains supply and protective
earth can only be made by a qualified electrician.
Installation of detector bases and ancillaries.
Refer to the respective installation (wiring) instruc-
tions.
Installation of optional modules.
These products have their own specific instructions;
however this guide does provide supplemental
information for installation in the FireClass FC700
series panel where necessary.
Procedures covered by another of the guides are
available for the FireClass FC700 series
fire panel
range.
For example in the FireClass FC700 series
Panels
Commissioning Instructions, there are various tests
to be performed using operator functions as
described in the FireClass FC700 series
User Man-
ual.
Keyword
Symbol
Explanation
DANGER
Warning.
Imminent danger.
Death or severe injury
when disregarded.
WARNING
Warning.
Potentially dangerous
situation.
Death or severe injury pos-
sible when disregarded.
CAUTION
Warning.
Potentially dangerous
situation.
Minor injury possible
when disregarded.
NOTICE
Warning.
Potentially dangerous situ-
ation.
Material damage possible
when disregarded.
Helpful information.
Table 1: Keywords and symbols in this documentation