Gamewell E3 Series - User Manual

Scope of Work/Materials
13850 (28 31 00) - 1
Bid No.041818-Installation of New Fire Alarm System at Adams Elementary School
SECTION 13850 (28 31 00)
NETWORKED FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Expandable emergency evacuation fire alarm system. – OWNER PROVIDED GAMEWELL E3
SERIES FIRE ALARM SYSTEM EQUIPMENT
B. Furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment and services necessary for and reasonably
incidental to complete the fire alarm installation work as specified.
C. For the purpose of this contract, the terms Owner, District, Architect, and Engineer shall mean
Madera Unified School District.
1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
A. Related documents: general provisions of contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions apply to work of this section.
1.3 REFERENCES
A. Electrical Industries Association (EIA):
1. RS-232-D – Interface Between Data Terminal Equipment and Data Circuit-Terminating
Equipment Employing Serial Binary Data Interchange
2. RS-485 – standard defining the electrical characteristics of drivers and receivers for use in
balanced digital multipoint systems
B. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):
1. NFPA 12 – Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems.
2. NFPA 13 – Installation of Sprinkler Systems.
3. NFPA 15 – Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection.
4. NFPA 16 – Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray
Systems.
5. NFPA 16A – Standard for the Installation of Closed Head Foam-Water Sprinkler Systems.
6. NFPA 70 – National Electrical Code (NEC).
7. NFPA 72 – National Fire Alarm Code.
8. NFPA 90A – Standard for the Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems.
9. NFPA 101 – Life Safety Code.
10. NFPA 750 – Standard on Water Mist Fire Protection Systems.
11. NFPA 5000 – Building Construction and Safety Code.
C. Underwriters Laboratories (UL):
1. UL 268 – Standard for Smoke Detectors for Fire Alarm Signaling Systems.
2. UL 8649
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– Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems.
a. UOJZ, Control Units, System.
b. SYZV Control Units, Releasing Device.
c. UOXX, Control Unit Accessories, System.

Summary

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

Defines the scope of work for the fire alarm system installation.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

Refers to other contract documents that apply to this section.

1.3 REFERENCES

Lists applicable industry standards and codes from EIA, NFPA, and UL.

1.4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

Details the intelligent, networked, peer-to-peer, microprocessor-controlled fire detection system.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

Outlines requirements for equipment submittals, shop drawings, and operation manuals.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

Specifies compliance with NFPA codes, standards, ADA, and factory training requirements.

1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

Specifies procedures for delivering, storing, and handling system materials.

1.8 COORDINATION

States that coordination is not applicable for this section.

1.9 WARRANTY

Defines the warranty period for system installation.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURER

Identifies the specified manufacturer and their contact information.

2.2 DISTRIBUTED NETWORKED FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

Specifies the Gamewell-FCI E3 Series Expandable Emergency Evacuation Fire Alarm System.

2.3 CONTROL PANEL HARDWARE

Details intelligent control panel components: cabinets, power supply, LCD, interfaces, and network options.

2.5 SUPPLEMENTAL NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE CIRCUIT (HPFF8)

Specifies the features of the Supplemental Notification Appliance Circuit (HPFF8).

2.6 SYSTEM PERIPHERALS - SYSTEM SENSOR Velociti

Covers addressable devices, detectors, manual stations, and various sensor types.

2.8 SYSTEM PERIPHERALS - E3 SERIES

Specifies graphic annunciators, auxiliary switch modules, network graphic annunciators, horns, and strobes.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

Requires examination of work areas and notification of adverse conditions.

3.2 INSTALLATION

Outlines general installation requirements, including conduit, device mounting, and protection.

3.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

Specifies manufacturer's field services and system testing procedures.

3.4 DEMONSTRATION

Covers instruction and hands-on demonstration for system operation.

Gamewell E3 Series Specifications

General

Power Supply	120/240 VAC
Control Panel Type	Fire Alarm Control Panel
Display	LCD
Communication Protocol	Proprietary RS-485
Battery Backup	24 hours
Zones	Configurable zones
Compatibility	Gamewell-FCI devices
Annunciator Support	Yes
Releasing Capability	Yes
Voice Evacuation	Supports voice evacuation
Communication	Ethernet
Certifications	UL, FM, CSFM, MEA
SLC Loops	Varies by model (1-10)
NAC Circuits	Varies by model (4-10)