P/N 06-236530-001 2-1 August 2013
CHAPTER 2
INSTALLATION
This chapter is intended for system installers. It provides information necessary to
successfully prepare for and install the ARIES™ Fire Alarm/Suppression Control Unit. The
system design is based on the requirements of Kidde Fire Systems, Underwriters
Laboratories (UL), the Factory Mutual System (FM), and codes and standards of the
National Fire Protection Association. In all cases, the installation must meet the
requirements of the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
Refer also to the Installer’s Wiring Diagram, P/N 06-236406-002, that is packaged with the
control unit.
2-1 PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
Complete the following preparation procedures before installing the control unit.
2-1.1 Control-Unit Components
Check the contents of the ARIES shipping carton to ensure that you have received the
following components:
• Enclosure w/Door, P/N 06-220019-002
• Power Supply, P/N 06-118394-001
• Circuit-Board Assembly with Display, P/N 76-600000-004
• Hardware Kit, P/N 06-220024-001
• Operating Instructions, P/N 06-236406-001
• Installation/Configuration Kit, P/N 76-600000-008, containing
– User Disk, P/N 06-220075-002, that includes
– Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual
– Configuration Program User’s Guide
– Application Drawing
– Installer’s Wiring Diagram, P/N 06-236406-002
2-1.2 Materials/Tools Required
The materials listed below are not supplied with the system, but are required for
installation.
• The ACT Configuration Software is provided on a separate CD,
(P/N 06-220109-002)
• No. 10 or 1/4” mounting bolts to mount the control unit cabinet
• Electrical conduit for AC input power and field circuits
• Electrical junction boxes (as required)
• Wire-nuts and crimp-on terminals (as required)
• Wrist ground strap