ECS Electronics AdvancedIQ AG-6500 - Start Up and Operational Procedures; INSTALLATION; Wire Gauge Chart

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Start Up and Operational Procedures
INSTALLATION
Installation Instructions
Installation of the ECS AdvancedIQ Nitrogen Generator and air compressor requires ten (10) steps:
1. Mount the nitrogen generator cabinet in the appropriate location.
2. Mount the air compressor in the appropriate location.
3. Connect the dedicated power supply to the nitrogen generator cabinet.
4. Connect the dedicated power supply to the air compressor.
5. Plumb the air supply line between the air compressor and the nitrogen generator.
6. Plumb the nitrogen/air supply line to the dry pipe and/or preaction sprinkler risers being served.
7. Plumb the condensate drain line to floor drain or building exterior.
8. Connect air compressor running monitoring contacts to nitrogen generator (Recommended) .
9. Connect the nitrogen generator to the internet via ethernet cable connection, where applicable.
10. Connect nitrogen generator output signals to Building Management System or Building Alarm
System, where applicable.
NOTE: Review and follow air compressor manufacturer’s published instructions to ensure proper
installation of the air compressor.
Wire Gauge Chart
1. Ensure an appropriately rated disconnect switch and circuit breaker (minimum 15 Amps and a
Short Circuit Current Rating (SCCR) of 5 kVA) are installed in a suitable and accessible location in
accordance with the applicable national and/or local codes (i.e., NFPA 70).
2. The circuit breaker and disconnect are to be easily identifiable as associated with the equipment.
3. Ensure the ground wire is properly connected to the ground terminal(s) of the equipment using
appropriately sized ground wire.
Wire Gauge Chart
Size
Amperage
Diameter
Resistance
(AWG)
60°C (140°F)
75°C (167°F)
90°C (194°F)
(Inches)
(mm)
(Ohms / 1,000 ft)
(Ohms / km)
18
.0403
1.024
6.385
20.95
16
.0508
1.291
4.016
13.17
14
15
15
15
.0641
1.628
2.525
8.282
12
20
20
20
.0808
2.053
1.588
5.211
10
30
30
30
.1019
2.588
.9989
3.277
8
36
43
48
.1285
3.264
.6282
2.061
Step 1: Mount the nitrogen generator cabinet
The Nitrogen Generator is designed to be mounted directly to the floor and /or the wall at the appropriate
location. Several factors should be considered in choosing the proper mounting location for the nitrogen
generator:
1. Access to required power supply (dedicated circuit)
2. Access to building monitoring connections and internet connection (where applicable)
3. Access to sprinkler risers being supplied from nitrogen generator
4. Access to drain for the condensate discharge line
5. Clearance in front of the unit to open the cabinet door and for servicing the equipment
6. Cleanliness of the environment and air intake