User ManualTable of ContentsContents2Foreword2Introduction3Section 1: Standards That Apply3NFPA Codes and Standards3Building and Fire Codes3Testing Laboratories3Industry Publications4Manufacturer's Publications4Section 2: How Smoke Detectors Work4Ionization Smoke Detector Operation4Photoelectric Smoke Detector Operation5Smoke Detector Design Considerations5Considerations in Selecting Detectors5Smoke Detectors Have Limitations6Section 3: Typical System Layout6Wiring Supervision6Class B Circuits6Class A Circuits7Wireless Circuits7General Zoning Guidelines7Fire Safety Functions7Smoke Detector Installation7Wireless Systems9Installation Do's and Don'ts9Wiring and System Checkout9Section 4: Proper Detector Applications, Placement, and Spacing9Where to Place Detectors9Where Not to Place Detectors10Special Application Detectors11Standards for Smoke Detectors11Detector Spacing11Detectors in Air Handling and Air Conditioning Systems13Detectors in Above-Ceiling Plenum Areas Including Plenums Utilized as Part of the HVAC System13Section 5: Testing, Maintenance, and Service of Detectors14Typical Inspection, Test, and Maintenance Practices14Section 6: Troubleshooting Techniques15What to Do About Unwanted Alarms15Reasons for Unwanted Alarms15Maintain an Alarm Log15Effects of Location or Environment15Inspect Detector for Dirt and Review Maintenance15Effects of Other Systems on Alarm Systems16Miscellaneous Causes of Unwanted Alarms16Responsibilities of Detector Owners and Installers16Where to Get Help if the Source of Unwanted Alarms Can't be Found17Appendix 1: Glossary of Terms18Appendix 2: Fire Alarm Log20Size: 197 KBPages: 21Language: EnglishOpen manual
User ManualTable of ContentsContents2Foreword2Introduction3Section 1: Standards That Apply3NFPA Codes and Standards3Building and Fire Codes3Testing Laboratories3Industry Publications4Manufacturer's Publications4Section 2: How Smoke Detectors Work4Ionization Smoke Detector Operation4Photoelectric Smoke Detector Operation5Smoke Detector Design Considerations5Considerations in Selecting Detectors5Smoke Detectors Have Limitations6Section 3: Typical System Layout6Wiring Supervision6Class B Circuits6Class A Circuits7Wireless Circuits7General Zoning Guidelines7Fire Safety Functions7Smoke Detector Installation7Wireless Systems9Installation Do's and Don'ts9Wiring and System Checkout9Section 4: Proper Detector Applications, Placement, and Spacing9Where to Place Detectors9Where Not to Place Detectors10Special Application Detectors11Standards for Smoke Detectors11Detector Spacing11Detectors in Air Handling and Air Conditioning Systems13Detectors in Above-Ceiling Plenum Areas Including Plenums Utilized as Part of the HVAC System13Section 5: Testing, Maintenance, and Service of Detectors14Typical Inspection, Test, and Maintenance Practices14Section 6: Troubleshooting Techniques15What to Do About Unwanted Alarms15Reasons for Unwanted Alarms15Maintain an Alarm Log15Effects of Location or Environment15Inspect Detector for Dirt and Review Maintenance15Effects of Other Systems on Alarm Systems16Miscellaneous Causes of Unwanted Alarms16Responsibilities of Detector Owners and Installers16Where to Get Help if the Source of Unwanted Alarms Can't be Found17Appendix 1: Glossary of Terms18Appendix 2: Fire Alarm Log20Size: 197 KBPages: 21Language: EnglishOpen manual