UTC Fire & Security Americas Corporation Inc 785B-ALTP User Manual
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Allegro Remote Station Installation Instructions
Preliminary 9/19/03
Connecting the AC Power Transformer
The remote station must be powered by a UL
approved transformer. Connect the power trans-
former to the panel as shown in Figure 4.
approved transformer. Connect the power trans-
former to the panel as shown in Figure 4.
Note
In Canada, use the AC
power transformer without a
securing tab, (part no. 22-
117-CN).
power transformer without a
securing tab, (part no. 22-
117-CN).
Connecting the Backup Battery Pack
The remote station will receive its primary power from an AC class II transformer. In the event of
an AC power failure, the remote station will be powered by a battery pack containing four
rechargeable NiCd batteries.
an AC power failure, the remote station will be powered by a battery pack containing four
rechargeable NiCd batteries.
Figure 5. Connecting the Battery Pack
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To connect the backup battery pack:
1. Remove the panel housing from the back mounting plate by lifting the tab located on the top
of the remote station and pulling back.
2. Slide the battery pack into the space provided on the back of the remote station (Figure 5).
Note
Be sure to run the battery
pack wires below the battery
and through the wire chan-
nel.
pack wires below the battery
and through the wire chan-
nel.
3. Plug the battery pack lead into the slot provided next to the wire terminals
4. Replace the remote station housing on the back mounting plate and snap into place.
Note
Verify the front door is in place before replacing the panel on the mounting plate. It is not possible to
attach the door after the panel is secured to the mounting plate.
attach the door after the panel is secured to the mounting plate.
Powering Up the Remote Station
After connecting and wiring all devices to the panel, you are ready to apply AC power to the
panel.
panel.
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To power up the panel:
Plug the transformer into an outlet that is not controlled by a switch or ground fault circuit
interrupt (GFCI). Be sure to screw the top of the transformer onto the outlet so that it doesn’t
fall out of the outlet.
fall out of the outlet.
Do not plug in the power transformer at this time. The panel must be powered up using
the sequence of steps described in the “Powering up the Panel” section.
the sequence of steps described in the “Powering up the Panel” section.
Caution
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Figure 4. Connecting a Power Transformer
Battery
Location
Wire Terminals
Pack
Battery Pack
Wire Channel
Battery Pack
Lead
Battery Connector
Be careful when securing the transformer to an outlet with a metal cover. Hold the cover
tightly in place. You could receive a serious shock if the metal outlet cover drops onto the
prongs of the plug while you are securing the transformer and cover to the outlet box.
If the panel does not display anything, immediately unplug the transformer and discon-
nect the backup battery.
tightly in place. You could receive a serious shock if the metal outlet cover drops onto the
prongs of the plug while you are securing the transformer and cover to the outlet box.
If the panel does not display anything, immediately unplug the transformer and discon-
nect the backup battery.
Warning
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