Chapter 2: Installation and assembly
14 LaserSense HSSD-2 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook
Introduction
This chapter provides information necessary to install the detector system.
To install the detector:
1. Unpack the shipping carton. Ensure that the package contains a CD-ROM,
two ferrite rings, two keys, two cable glands, and the unit.
2. Determine the optimum location for the detector.
3. Do not open any unused sampling pipe inlets. Remove the inlet caps from
sampling pipe inlets to be used. Refer to the PipeCAD System Design and
Installation User Manual for complete instructions on how to design and install
an air sampling pipe network.
4. Remove the knockouts for field wiring and battery connections.
5. Mount the wall-mounting bracket.
6. Mount the detector to the mounting bracket.
7. Connect the detector to the sampling pipe network.
8. Connect field wiring to the detector.
9. Power up and program the detector.
Installation should only be done by factory-trained technicians.
Installation should be in accordance with applicable installation requirements.
These include:
• NFPA-70, National Electrical Code
• NFPA-72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
• CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1
• CAN/ULC-S524 Installation of Fire Alarm Systems
• Any other local, national, or installation requirements or standards.
WARNING: Electrocution hazard. All connections should be made with the
power turned off.
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