Chapter 1: Introduction
2 Stratos EX Hazardous Area Aspirating Smoke Detection System Installation Manual
About this manual
This manual is to be used by qualified and factory-trained personnel,
knowledgeable of all applicable standards in effect, and is intended to provide
guidance to qualified technical professionals for the installation, operation, testing
and maintenance of the EX Hazardous Area Aspirating Smoke Detection
System, referred to in this manual as the “EX” or the “detector.”
Only qualified persons experienced, trained and certified in the installation of this
equipment should design, service, maintain, test, install, and configure the EX
detector. They must be familiar and experienced with the wiring diagrams and
components, electrical installation, and familiar with local codes. The
manufacturer of the components that make up the EX detector is not responsible
for its configuration or for installation of the product.
It is the responsibility of the professional installer (described above) to properly
install, configure, and test the systems. Under no circumstances will the
manufacturer be liable for improper installation, maintenance, servicing, testing,
or configuration of the systems.
The technical data contained herein is provided for informational purposes only
and should not be used as a substitute for professional judgment and training.
Although the manufacturer believes this information to be true and correct, it is
published and presented without any guarantee or warranty whatsoever. The
manufacturer disclaims any liability for any use of the data other than as set out
in this manual, foreword included.
Safety summary
General safety notices
The following general safety notices supplement specific warnings and cautions
appearing in the manual. The safety precautions in this section must be
understood and applied during operation and maintenance. This manual is to be
used by trained distributors/technicians. The entire manual must be read and
fully understood prior to installation.
First aid
Any injury, no matter how slight, should never go unattended. Always obtain first
aid or medical attention immediately.