Trane TRACER SUMMIT BAS-APG001-EN Manuel D’Utilisation

system, since a pull station is not necessarily activated in the zone that 
contains the smoke or fire.

Fire alarm system equipment may include two types of sprinkler flow 
devices: sprinkler flow switches and tamper switches.

Sprinkler flow switches, installed in fire sprinkler lines, notify the fire 
alarm control panel (FACP) of flow in the sprinkler lines. The FACP 
transmits an alarm to the smoke control system. The smoke control 
system may initiate automatic smoke control from the alarm. Sprinkler 
zones must coincide with the zone layout of the building and the zoning of 
the FACP.

Tamper switches are installed on manual shutoff valves in the fire 
sprinkler system. The switches provide a supervisory alarm signal to the 
fire alarm system if the shutoff valve closes. Alarms activated by tamper 
switches must not initiate the automatic operation of the smoke control 
system.

The FACP receives alarm signals. If the FACP receives an alarm, it 
notifies the smoke control system of the alarm and the alarm location. 
The zone layout of the FACP must match the zone layout of the building 
to ensure that the FACP is capable of sending accurate signals to the 
smoke control system. The mechanical and electrical consulting engineers 
coordinate the building zone layout to the FACP layout to ensure a proper 
interface.

Firefighter’s smoke control station

The firefighter’s smoke control station (FSCS) enables firefighters to take 
manual control of the smoke control system. The FSCS must be located in 
an easily accessible but secure location. The normal location is near the 
FACP.

Commands from the FSCS control panel are the highest priority 
commands in the system. They override automatic control of smoke 
control system components.

The FSCS provides a graphic representation of the building. It shows 
smoke control zones and associated smoke control mechanical equipment. 
The panel includes: lights, an audible trouble LED, and manual switches.