Gamewell-FCI Three-fold Fire Alarm Box

Three Fold Alarm Boxes Transmitters Fire Alarm Boxes Transmitters coded fire alarm boxes and industrial trans provide large industries institutions and communi with the surest and safest means of prompt effective alarm reporting They are positive and bring help to the exact location from which the alarm was They minimize human error in fire reporting There is confusion on the part of either sender or receiver no time consuming confusion between streets and avenues with the same or similar names three fold fire alarm boxes and transmitters are for coded alarm reporting into a normally closed metallic signaling circuit having a normal DC flow of amp They transmit signals over this circuit in accor with their respective code numbers three fold assemblies are available in numerous which can be classified into three major catego as follows Manual Fire Alarm Box manually operated by moving the pull guard forward exposes the operating lever Downward pressure on lever actuates the code signal mechanism Master Fire Alarm Box fire alarm boxes have provisions for electrical actu in addition to the manual operation They are to provide the connecting link between a principal or industrial fire alarm system and auxiliary type alarm systems installed for protection of public build schools industrial plants etc With such provisions alarm originating from heat detectors smoke detec sprinkler heads etc are automatically transmitted the Three Fold Master Fire Alarm Box to the cen headquarters Fire Alarm Box Manual activation electrical activation Manual or remote activation non interfering movement grounding or blue energy transmission or semi flush mount ISO 9000 2000 Company are for information only are not intended for installation purposes and are subject to change without notice No responsibility is assumed by Gamewell FCI for their use Clintonville Road Northford CT 06472 1610 USA Tel 203 484 7161 Fax 203 484 7118 by Honeywell International Inc All rights reserved Rev A1 page 1 of 4 Three Fold Master Transmitter transmitters have provisions for electrical actuation do not have any means for manual operation They be used when manual operation is not required such an un manned warehouse Features fire alarm boxes and transmitters incorporate the Gamewell FCI Three Fold spring driven move This movement operates on positive non interfering succession and also features the unique three fold grounding capability movement is designed so that should two 2 boxes on normal line be operated simultaneously one will be auto selected to transmit a correct signal for four com rounds If a box is operated while another box is in it will not interfere in any way with the transmis of the signal of the first box The second box will take of the circuit and transmit its complete four 4 of signal upon the beginning of its next round fol the completion of the signal of the first box This without loss of alarm or interference between actuated movements is possible because the positive non interference and quick succession fea self grounding mode of operation is accomplished whenever a three fold movement is actuated a circuit which has developed an open In this mode of signals may be received from transmitters and by properly conditioned receiving circuits at head Gamewell FCI Three Fold Boxes and Transmitters are of making approximately 26 attempts to command circuit If at the end of that time an actuated unit is still to get a clear line it will automatically over the circuit to transmit four 4 rounds of its signal it is wound down The mechanism is capable of signals at varying rates of speed ranging from impulses at 3.25 second intervals to 25 second and has provisions for adjusting speeds within this the main spring is run down so there is insufficient left for transmission of four 4 complete rounds of signal the mechanism is locked to prevent further until the spring is rewound to prevent transmis of a fragment of a signal or stopping of the mechanism a position which might hold the circuit open the main spring is run down the circuit will be grounded by the testing means provided at headquarters the of the faulty box may be determined Pull manual Three Fold Boxes and Three Fold Master are provided with means for manual actuation boxes are of the quick action type and require only opening of the quick action pull down guard and the of the lever to trip the mechanism Once no further manipulation of the lever has any effect the mechanism When the box is operated in a normal circuit four 4 rounds of the box number will be to headquarters If another box has control of line the box operated will wait until the line is clear and transmit its signal to headquarters Features addition to transmitting emergency signals for fire alarm the fire box is equipped with a telegraph key so authorized persons may transmit manually formulated signals and receive audible indication via tap bell of transmission of all code signals on the circuit test block is provided so that all functions of the box be tested without the transmission of any signal over circuit and without impairing the transmission over the of signals from other sources Means for cutting the out of service or grounding either side of the circuit as are also provided the many advantages of the Three Fold opera are desired without all of the other features of a stan Gamewell FCI Fire Alarm Box Accordingly we offer MODIFIED version of the standard units It is basically same as the popular Three Fold Box which has had an service record for decades The difference is that MODIFIED Three Fold Boxes do not have the inner tap bell telegraph key and test block Mechanism signaling mechanism is carefully assembled with all precision manufactured All parts are plated or to resist rust and corrosion and the mechanism is enclosed in a dust tight transparent plastic Rev A1 page 2 of 4 Clintonville Road Northford CT 06472 1610 USA Tel 203 484 7161 Fax 203 484 7118 to perform this function if specifically designed to the local energy type Master Box All wires shall be installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code Auxiliary circuit wires must be installed in rigid conduit USED FIRE SERIES CONNECTION DETAILS SYSTEM DIAGRAM TO REMOTE PANEL USED 1 Typical Wiring Connections Gamewell FCI Master Fire Alarm Box Shunt Type Master Box Connect initiating devices in series with auxiliary circuit Devices must be normally closed and must open on alarm Auxiliary circuit loop resistance must not exceed 30 ohms Supply voltage of the circuit in which the Master Box is connected should not be less than 30 volts Local Energy Type Master Box Auxiliary circuit normal operating alarm current should be 250 amperes DC or 380 ampere 60 Hz AC Auxiliary circuit supervisory current should be not more than 050 ampere DC or 070 ampere 60 Hz AC Nominal volts across coil 3.65 VDC or 50 VAC 60 Hz Use series resistor for higher voltages Maximum safe current in trip coil 125 of nominal values given Coil wiring and terminals insulated for 125 VAC 1250 VAC breakdown test fastened to the mechanism mounting panel of heavy molded plastic Fire Alarm Boxes of the working parts are mounted in an inner case is installed in the familiar Red weatherproof shell Both the inner and outer cases are con of aluminum suitably treated and finished the case is painted red and the inner case is white A guard panel is installed on the outer door to protect highlight the starting lever Both narrow sides of the have a Scotchlite reflective sign that appears r