UTC Fire & Security Americas Corporation Inc 808-UFT User Manual

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ITI Part No. 60-917

Document Number: 466-1940 Rev. A PRELIMINARY
January 2002

This document describes how to install, program and test 
the Universal Fire Transmitter (UFT).

The Universal Fire Transmitter is a supervised, battery 
powered transmitter designed to be connected to externally 
wired fire detection equipment. The transmitter reports sig-
nals from the fire detection equipment to the panel via wire-
less signals. 

The UFT sends supervision transitions to the panel approxi-
mately every 64 minutes. An 4.7k Ohm end-of-line resistor 
must be installed between the UFT and the fire detection 
equipment for proper supervision of the UFT.

The UFT is equipped with a cover tamper and a reed switch 
designed to provide wall tamper protection. 

The 3.6-volt lithium battery cannot be replaced by 

installers or users. If you receive a low battery report, you 
must return the sensor to Interlogix for replacement.

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#6 flathead screws or 18-gauge brads

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Screwdriver or brad driver

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Small wire cutters

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5/8” drill bit

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13/16” drill bit (if mounted flush to a wall in a box)

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Tape measure or ruler

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pencil, pen or piece of chalk

The Universal Fire Transmitter can be installed on a wall or 
in a non-metallic electrical box.

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Keep all sensors within 200-300 feet of the nearest 
transceiver module.

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Mount sensors with screws or brads, not double-stick 
tape.

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Place sensors at least 5 inches above the floor to avoid 
damaging them.

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Use spacers (not included) to keep sensors and magnets 
away from metal or metallic surfaces such as foil wall-
paper.

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Avoid mounting sensors in areas with a large quantity 

of metal or electrical wiring, such as a furnace or utility 
room.

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Avoid mounting sensors in areas where they will be 
exposed to moisture.

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Avoid mounting sensors in locations where the operat-
ing temperature (10° to 120° F) will be exceeded.

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Do not remove the jumper from the sensor circuit 
board! The sensor cannot work without the jumper.

1.

Determine a suitable location for the UFT.

2.

Mark where the magnet will be installed.

3.

Drill a 3/4” diameter hole 3/4” deep into the wall.

4.

Push the magnet into the hole, magnet side first.

5.

Remove the UFT cover by squeezing the cover ends 
firmly to release the tab on the cover from the slot on 
the UFT base.

6.

Remove the circuit board from the UFT base by pulling 
back the plastic tab and lifting the battery to release the 
circuit board.

7.

Mark where the UFT will be installed over the magnet. 
See Figure 1 for acceptable magnet locations for a wall 
mounted UFT.

8.

Verify the UFT reed switch is properly aligned with the 
installed magnet.

9.

Mount the UFT base with screws or brads. Use spacers 
to compensate for metal surfaces or height variations.