Fire-Lite PS Tools MS-9600 User Guide

Guide the 636 Pt Addr Panel Alarm System Limitations a fire alarm system may lower insurance rates it is not a substitute for fire automatic fire alarm system up of smoke detectors heat detectors pull stations audible warning devices a fire alarm control panel with remote capability provide early warning a developing fire Such a system however not assure protection against property or loss of life resulting from a fire Manufacturer recommends that smoke heat detectors are located throughout a premise following the of the National Fire Protection Standard 72 NFPA 72 recommendations State and local and the recommendations contained in Guides for Proper Use of System Smoke which are made available at no charge all installing dealers These documents can be at study by the Federal Emergency Management an agency of the United States indicated that smoke detectors may go off in as many as 35 of all fires While alarm systems are designed to provide early against fire they do not guarantee or protection against fire A fire alarm may not provide timely or adequate or simply may not function for a variety reasons detectors may not sense fire where cannot reach the detectors such as in in or behind walls on roofs or on the side of closed doors Smoke detectors also not sense a fire on another level or floor of a A second floor detector for example not sense a first floor or basement fire of combustion or from a fire may not reach the sensing of smoke detectors because Barriers such as closed or partially closed walls or chimneys may inhibit particle or flow Smoke particles may become stratify not reach the ceiling or upper walls where are located Smoke particles may be blown away from by air outlets Smoke particles may be drawn into air returns reaching the detector amount of present may be to alarm smoke detectors Smoke are designed to alarm at various levels smoke density If such density levels are not by a developing fire at the location of the detectors do not go into alarm detectors even when working properly sensing limitations Detectors that have electronic sensing chambers tend to detect fires better than flaming fires which little visible smoke Detectors that have sensing chambers tend to detect fires better than smoldering fires fires develop in different ways and are unpredictable in their growth neither type of is necessarily best and a given type of may not provide adequate warning of a Smoke detectors cannot be expected to adequate warning of fires caused by children playing with matches especially bedrooms smoking in bed and violent caused by escaping gas improper of flammable materials etc detectors do not sense particles of and alarm only when heat on their increases at a predetermined rate or a predetermined level Rate of rise heat may be subject to reduced sensitivity time For this reason the rate of rise feature each detector should be tested at least once year by a qualified fire protection specialist detectors are designed to protect property life Smoke detectors must be in the same room as the control panel in rooms used by the system for the of alarm transmission wiring signaling and or power If are not so located a developing fire damage the alarm system crippling its to report a fire warning devices such as bells may not people if these devices are located on the side of closed or partly open doors or are on another floor of a building Any device may fail to alert people with a or those who have recently consumed alcohol or medication note that Strobes can under certain circumstances seizures in people with conditions such as Studies have shown that certain people even they hear a fire alarm signal do not or comprehend the meaning of the It is the property owner s responsibility to fire drills and other training exercise to people aware of fire alarm signals and them on the proper reaction to alarm In rare instances the sounding of a warning can cause temporary or permanent loss entire fire alarm system in excellent working ongoing maintenance is required per the recommendations and UL and standards a minimum the requirements of NFPA 72 shall followed Environments with large amounts of dirt or high air velocity require more maintenance A maintenance agreement be arranged through the local representative Maintenance must scheduled monthly or as required by National local fire codes and must be performed by authorized professional fire alarm only Adequate written records of all must be kept fire alarm system does not operate without electrical power If AC power fails the operates from standby batteries only for a time and only if the batteries are maintained and replaced regularly used in the system may not be compatible with the control panel It is to use only equipment listed for service your control panel lines needed to transmit alarm from a premise to a central monitoring may be out of service or temporarily For added protection against telephone failure backup radio transmission systems recommended most common cause of fire alarm is inadequate maintenance To keep Precautions to the following helps in problem free installation with long term reliability Several different sources of can be connected to the fire alarm panel Disconnect all sources of power servicing Control unit and associated may be damaged by removing and or cards modules or interconnecting while the unit is energized Do not attempt install service or operate this unit until are read and understood System Reacceptance Test after Changes To ensure proper system this product must be tested in with NFPA 72 after any programming or change in site specific software testing is required after any addition or deletion of system or after any modification repair or to system hardware or wiring All circuits system operations or functions known to be affected by a must be 100 tested In addition to that other operations are not inadvertently at least 10 of initiating devices that not directly affected by the change up to a of 50 devices must also be tested and system operation verified system meets NFPA requirements for at 0 49 F and at a relative 93 2 RH non condensing at 32 2 90 3 However the useful life of the standby batteries and the electronic may be adversely affected by temperature ranges and humidity it is recommended that this system its peripherals be installed in an environment a normal room temperature of 15 27 C 60 F that wire sizes are adequate for all and indicating device loops Most cannot tolerate more than a 10 I R from the specified device voltage all solid state electronic devices this may operate erratically or can be when subjected to the lightning induced Although no system is completely from lightning transients and proper grounding reduces Overhead or outside aerial wiring is recommended due to an increased to nearby lightning strikes Consult the Technical Services Department if any are anticipated or encountered AC power and batteries prior to or inserting circuit boards Failure to do can damage circuits all electronic assemblies prior to any filing reaming or punching of the When possible make all cable entries the sides or rear Before making verify that they do not interfere with transformer or printed circuit board not tighten screw terminals more than 9 in Over tightening may damage threads