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INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Connect these detectors only to a Napco listed-compatible control panel: Series GEM-P816, GEM-P1632, GEM-
P1664, F-64, Series GEM-P3200, GEM-P9600, GEM-X255, Series GEMC-32, GEMC-96, GEMC-128, GEMC-255, Series
FL-32FACP-xxxxx, FL-96FACP-xxxxx FL-128FACP-xxxxx, FL-255FACP-xxxxx, Series XP-600, GEM-P800, GEM-P801.
Refer to the control panel installation manual for additional instructions. Smoke detectors are not to be used with
detector guards unless the combination has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.
FW-2-E
Conventional Photoelectric Smoke Detector and Base
Sensing Element
Smoke
IR LED, Blue LED, Photodiode
Blue LED enhances the photoelectric smoke sensor to reduce sensitivity
to false alarms and increase sensitivity to fire conditions.
Supply Voltage
Operating Voltage Range
8 – 35VDC
Maximum Voltage Ripple
8200mVAC
Current Consumption
Standby Current
59
A
Alarm Current
5mA (Min), 150mA (Max)
Startup
Cold Start Time
25s (Max)
Alarm Verification Restart
Time
20s (Max)
Current
160
A (Max)
Included Separable Base
FW-2-EH6-BASE (HB-55) 6 inch diameter base
Included Separable Head
FW-2-E-HEAD (Detector ID HD-3) Smoke Detector
Temperature
UL Listed Ambient: 32F ~ 120F, Storage: -22F ~ +140F
Operating Humidity
<95%RH at 104F, <80%RH at 120F
FW-2-H-E
Conventional Photoelectric Smoke and Heat Detector and Base
Sensing Element
Smoke
IR LED, Blue LED, Photodiode
Blue LED, thermistor enhance the photoelectric smoke sensor to reduce
sensitivity to false alarms and increase sensitivity to fire conditions.
Heat
Thermistor
Heat Sensitivity Range
135F
Supply Voltage
Operating Voltage Range
8 – 35VDC
Maximum Voltage Ripple
8200mVAC
Current Consumption
Standby Current
59
A
Alarm Current
5mA (Min), 150mA (Max)
Startup
Cold Start Time
25s (Max)
Alarm Verification Restart
Time
20s (Max)
Current
160
A (Max)
Included Separable Base
FW-2-EH6-BASE (HB-55) 6 inch diameter base
Included Separable Head
FW-2-H-HEAD (Detector ID HD-3) Smoke and Heat Detector
Temperature
UL Listed Ambient: 32F ~ 117F, Storage: -22F ~ +140F
Operating Humidity
<95%RH at 104F, <80%RH at 120F
SEPARABLE BASE SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL
Base ID
Alarm Current
Mounting Box
FW-2-EH6-BASE
HB-55
150mA
limit by panel
@15.0 - 33.0V max
4”Octogonal / 4”Square
CAUTION
Install this and all life safety devices in accordance with applicable NFPA standards, local codes, and the authorities
having jurisdiction. Failure to follow these instructions may result in failure of the detector to initiate an alarm condition.
Napco Security Systems, Inc. and the original equipment manufacturer, are not responsible for detectors that have been
improperly installed, tested, or maintained.
