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Installation
CAUTION
Installation of the control panel must take
place strictly in accordance with the
instructions in this guide and in compliance
with the local laws and bylaws in force.
Prior to commencing the installation of the control panel,
take adequate precautions to prevent damage to the
sensitive electronic components on the display board and
control board due to electrostatic discharge. Discharge any
static electricity accumulated by touching a convenient
earthed object such as an unpainted, copper radiator pipe.
Repeat the process at regular intervals during the
installation process.
Installing the control panel
Work carefully through the following steps. See Figure 1
and Figure 2 for further information. Install the FC500IP
module before mounting the control panel as described in
the paragraph Installing the FC500IP board.
CAUTION
Place the panel in a clean, dry
position where there is no shock or
vibration present, and at least 2
meters away from pager systems or
any other radio transmitting
equipment.
Separate fire alarm cables from all
other wiring unrelated to the fire
alarm system.
1. Identify a suitable mounting location on the wall for
the control panel.
2. Remove the two screws from the cover and open the
control panel. See Figure 1, item 2. Lift the lower part
of the cover and push upwards to fully remove the
cover from the panel assembly.
3. Disconnect the earth cables at the top left and right of
the control panel chassis. See Figure 2, item 4.
4. Remove the chassis, including power supply and
control board, from its fixings by unscrewing the
screws on the chassis. Remove the top left and right
screws completely. Push the chassis upwards and
remove. See Figure 2, item 11. Do not remove the
power supply or control board from the chassis.
Handle the chassis carefully to avoid damage and
place it safely to one side.
5. Level and hold the empty cabinet up to the wall. Mark
the positions for the four mounting holes on the wall.
6. Drill the holes at the marked positions on the wall.
Check for water pipes and electrical wiring before
drilling.
7. Insert the top two screws halfway. Hang the panel on
the top two screws and tighten them securely.
8. Insert the bottom two screws and tighten them
securely.
9. Refit the chassis using the two resting features at the
bottom of the cabinet and the top two mounting
screws.
10. Reconnect the earth lead to the main board. See
Figure 2, item 6.
11. Insert the installation cables into the cabinet using the
cable entry knockouts at the top of the cabinet. Use
the knockouts for all the cables and secure the cables
through the cable ties. See Figure 1, item 5.
12. When all installation cabling is complete, check the
cabling to ensure that it is free from short circuits,
open circuits, earth faults, and crossed connections.
13. Program the control panel in accordance with the
instructions in the FC503 & FC506 Addressable Fire
Control Panels User Manual and the FC503 & FC506
Addressable Fire Control Panels PC Programming
Manual.
14. Test the entire system. Ensure that you test the
control panel, detectors, fire warning, and fire control
devices.
15. Remove any debris from the cabinet.
16. Attach the cover to the hooks and rotate the cover
down to close it. Secure the cover at the bottom with
two screws. See Figure 1, item 2.
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