Before You Begin
Before you begin the installation, take a few minutes to review the installation information, gather the
required items, and complete the tasks listed below to make the installation as quick and easy as
possible.
1 Create a plan and checklist before beginning the installation process. Planning can reduce the number of
problems that can occur during installation.
2 Select a mounting site that is a suitable operating environment for the Sigma A-CP Fire Control Panel. The
mounting site chosen should be clean, dry and not subject to shock or vibration.
3 Remove the Sigma A-CP Fire Control Panel from the shipping package and check the contents to determine
if the order has been satisfied.
Contact Kentec technical support if material is missing from the shipping package.
CAUTION!
4 Acquire the following items that are not included with the Sigma A-CP Fire Control Panel, but may be
required for the installation:
Item Quantity Description
Mounting Hardware
1 The mounting hardware that secures the Sigma A-CP Fire
Control Panel to the premises-wall is not provided in the
packaging.
Ground Strap
1 A ground strap is required for handling electronic
components of the Sigma A-CP Fire Control Panel. The
ground strap is not provided in packaging of the Sigma A-
CP Fire Control Panel.
CAUTION!
Electronic components within the Sigma A-CP Fire Control Panel are vulnerable to damage
caused by electrostatic discharge. Ground straps must be worn by installers before handling
electronic components to prevent this damage.
Disconnect power before removing circuit boards of the Sigma A-CP Fire Control Panel. Never
insert or remove circuit boards while powering the fire control panel. Electronic components
can be permanently damaged when circuit boards of the Sigma A-CP Fire Control Panel are
removed while receiving power.
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