P/N IM-AR5 Rev. F
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5
Introduction
This manual is intended for persons involved with the installation, maintenance and operation
of the AR-5 RF repeater. It is a comprehensive guide that provides details on product operation and
should be kept for future reference. This manual consists of separate sections. Each section contains
information in a manner as to be clear as possible. It is designed to provide all the information
necessary to install, program and operate the equipment. Read and understand this manual prior to
installing or operating the equipment. It is imperative that the installer understand the requirements of
the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and be familiar with the standards set forth by Underwriters
Laboratories, NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code, and NFPA 70 National Electrical Code.
The model AR-5 is the first in a series of wireless repeaters manufactured by CWSI. This
repeater was designed and tested to comply with NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code and UL 864
standard.
FCC Statements
FCC Warning
Important: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Warning – RF Exposure
Important: When using this device, a certain separation distance between
antenna and nearby persons has to be kept to ensure RF exposure
compliance. In order to comply with the RF exposure limits established in the
ANSI C95.1 standards, the distance between the antennas and the user should
not be less than [20cm].