Bosch F220 User Manual

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F220 Series Detectors with F220-B6RS Bases
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Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
Installation Manual
F.01U.029.847 | -01 | 2007.02
use a can of clean, dry compressed air (such as TECHSPRAY 
ENVI-RO-TECH Duster) which is available at office and alarm 
supply stores. Shorten the plastic tube that comes with the 
compressed air to about 2 in. (5 cm). Place the tube or needle 
valve through the Chambermaid valve in the bottom of the 
detector (refer to Figure 2.2 on page 6).
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General Information
This document covers mounting, wiring, power requirements, 
testing, and maintenance for the F220-B6RS Detector Bases 
and the F220 Series Heat and Photoelectric Smoke Detectors. 
Install them according to NFPA 72.
For installation guidelines, refer to Installation Considerations 
for Smoke and Fire Detectors (P/N: 26715).
2.1
F220-B6RS Detector Bases
The F220-B6RS is a four-wire base with a Form A alarm relay 
and a built-in sounder. Other bases (two-wire and four-wire 
without built-in sounders) are available. Refer also to the F220 
Series Detectors with F220-B6/C/E/R Installation Instructions  
(P/N: 4998138694) and the F220-B6PS/M Installation 
Instructions (P/N: 4998149982).
2.1.1
Compatible Control Panels
The F220-B6RS is a four-wire base compatible with all UL Listed 
four-wire control panels. Refer to the control panel 
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NOTE! Do not paint the detectors. Paint or other foreign 
matter covering the detector can prevent smoke 
detection.
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NOTE! For proper system installation, read and 
understand NFPA 72 before installation.
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