GE FHSD720C - Codes and Standards for Smoke Detection; FDA Laser Compliance; Regional Regulatory Requirements

FHSD700C Series Product Guide
GE Security
Codes and Standards Information for Air Sampling Smoke
Detection
We strongly recommend that this document is read in conjunction with the appropriate local codes and standards for smoke
detection and electrical connections. This document contains generic product information and some sections may not comply
with all local codes and standards. In these cases, the local codes and standards must take precedence. The information
below was correct at time of printing but may now be out of date, check with your local codes, standards and listings for the
current restrictions.
FDA
This GE Security product incorporates a 658 nm laser device with an average power less than 10 mW, and is classified as a
Class 1 laser product that complies with FDA regulations 21 CFR 1040 with deviations pursuant to Laser Notice 50, and with
IEC / EN 60825-1. Access to the laser chamber is on the underside of equipment and is restricted by cover. The cover may
only be removed by qualified personnel. The laser emits visible light and can be hazardous if viewed with the naked eye.
CAUTION - Use of controls or adjustments of performance or procedures other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
Regional Regulatory Requirements and Notices
UL
For open area protection the Fire 1 alarm threshold (signal) must be set within the limits specified by the following conditions:
 FHSD721C / FHSD721DC, FHSD724DC and FHSD726DC detectors must have a Fire 1 threshold set within 0.04 to
0.16% obs/ft
 FHSD7215DC detectors must have a Fire 1 threshold set between 0.04 to 0.7% obs/ft
 FHSD720C detectors must have a Fire 1 threshold set within 0.04 to 0.29% obs/ft
EN54-20
The product must use a power supply conforming to EN54-4.
The product is compliant with EN54-20 sensitivity requirements provided that the hole sensitivity is better and transport time is
less than the following values:
FHSD720C FHSD721C /
FHSD721DC
FHSD724DC FHSD726DC FHSD7215DC
Class A
0.6% obs/m
60 secs
0.6% obs/m
60 secs
1.5% obs/m
60 secs
1.5% obs/m
60 secs
0.1% obs/m
30 secs
Class B
1.6% obs/m
60 secs
3.6% obs/m
60 secs
4.5% obs/m
60 secs
4.5% obs/m
75 secs
0.1% obs/m
30 secs
Class C
3.6% obs/m
60 secs
10% obs/m
60 secs
10% obs/m
60 secs
10% obs/m
90 secs
1% obs/m
30 secs
The product is compliant with EN54-20 flow monitoring requirements provided that the following conditions are met:
 Flow Low and Flow High parameters should be set to 85% and 115% respectively for FHSD720C, FHSD721C /
FHSD721DC, FHSD724DC and FHSD726DC detectors
 TRCPRESS parameter should be set to 25 for FHSD7215DC detectors
Additional Information
Class A, B and C detectors passed EN54-20 approvals testing with the following number of holes and detector sensitivities:
FHSD720C FHSD721C /
FHSD721DC
FHSD724DC FHSD726DC FHSD7215DC
Class A
12 holes
0.04% obs/m
16 holes
0.04% obs/m
20 holes
0.05% obs/m
30 holes
0.05% obs/m
15 holes
0.1% obs/m
Class B
36 holes
0.04% obs/m
72 holes
0.04% obs/m
48 holes
0.06% obs/m
72 holes
0.06% obs/m
15 holes
0.1% obs/m
Class C
36 holes
0.1% obs/m
72 holes
0.1% obs/m
72 holes
0.1% obs/m
72 holes
0.1% obs/m
15 holes
1.0% obs/m
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