General Information
P/N 06-237041-001 1-1 February 2011
CHAPTER 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
1-1 INTRODUCTION
This manual contains the operation, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and parts list
information necessary to support the FenwalNET 8000-ML
TM
Intelligent Fire Alarm-Suppression
Control Unit (hereinafter referred to as the “FenwalNET 8000-ML”).
1-2 LISTINGS AND APPROVALS
The FenwalNET 8000-ML basic control unit is designed to meet the requirements of the agencies
shown in Table 1-1 for system classifications as described in NFPA 72 Standard “National Fire Alarm
and Signaling Code,” ANSI/UL 864 (9
th
edition), “Control Units for Fire Protective Signaling Systems,”
and CAN/ULC - S527-99.
1
FM approved to FM requirements, ANSI/UL 864 9th edition.
2
Per Canadian Building Code.
3
For UL and cUL installation, must not exceed 24 hours standby and 5 minutes of alarm.
1-3 CODES AND STANDARDS
The FenwalNET 8000-ML shall be implemented according to the most recent editions of the
following:
• NFPA Standard 70, “National Electric Code
®
”
• NFPA Standard 72, “National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
®
”
• This Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual (IOM)
• Any other standards enforced by a local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Table 1-1. Agency Listing/Approval by System Classification
Agency System Classification
Type
Service Signaling
FM
1
Automatic Releases for External Systems Automatic
Manual
Waterflow
Sprinkler Supervisory
Non-Coded
Local Protective Signaling
UL
3
Protected Premises Fire Alarm Systems
- Protected Premises (Local) Unit
- Releasing Device Control Unit
Automatic
Manual
Waterflow
Sprinkler Supervisory
Non-Coded
cUL
2,3
Protected Premises Fire Alarm Systems
- Protected Premises (Local) Unit
- Releasing Device Control Unit
Automatic
Manual
Waterflow
Sprinkler Supervisory
Non-Coded
CSFM
Fire Alarm Control Unit (Non-High Rise)
- Local
- Releasing Device Service
Automatic
Manual
Waterflow
Sprinkler Supervisory
Non-Coded