Fire-Lite ACM-8RF Control Relay Module - Manual (Page 3)

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WARNING - Several different sources of power can
be connected to the fire alarm control panel.
Disconnect all sources of power before servicing.
Control unit and associated equipment may be dam-
aged by removing and/or inserting cards, modules, or
interconnecting cables while the unit is energized. Do
not attempt to install, service, or operate this unit until
this manual is read and understood.
CAUTION - System Reacceptance Test after Soft-
ware Changes. To ensure proper system operation,
this product must be tested in accordance with NFPA
72 Chapter 7 after any programming operation or
change in site-specific software. Reacceptance test-
ing is required after any change, addition or deletion
of system components, or after any modification,
repair or adjustment to system hardware or wiring.
All components, circuits, system operations, or soft-
ware functions known to be affected by a change must
be 100% tested. In addition, to ensure that other
operations are not inadvertently affected, at least 10%
of initiating devices that are not directly affected by
the change, up to a maximum of 50 devices, must
also be tested and proper system operation verified.
This system meets NFPA requirements for operation
at 0-49° C/32-120° F
and at a relative humidity of
85% RH (non-condensing) at 30° C/86° F. However,
the useful life of the system's standby batteries and
the electronic components may be adversely affected
by extreme temperature ranges and humidity. There-
fore, it is recommended that this system and all
peripherals be installed in an environment with a
nominal room temperature of 15-27° C/60-80° F.
Verify that wire sizes are adequate for all initiating
and indicating device loops. Most devices cannot
tolerate more than a 10% I.R. drop from the specified
device voltage.
Like all solid state electronic devices, this system
may operate erratically or can be damaged when
subjected to lightning-induced transients. Although no
system is completely immune from lightning transients
and interferences, proper grounding will reduce sus-
ceptibility. Overhead or outside aerial wiring is not
recommended, due to an increased susceptibility to
nearby lightning strikes. Consult with the Technical
Services Department if any problems are anticipated
or encountered.
Disconnect AC power and batteries prior to
removing or inserting circuit boards. Failure to do so
can damage circuits.
Remove all electronic assemblies prior to any
drilling, filing, reaming, or punching of the enclosure.
When possible, make all cable entries from the sides
or rear. Before making modifications, verify that they
will not interfere with battery, transformer, and printed
circuit board location.
Do not tighten screw terminals more than 9 in-lbs.
Over-tightening may damage threads, resulting in
reduced terminal contact pressure and difficulty with
screw terminal removal.
Though designed to last many years, system com-
ponents can fail at any time. This system contains
static-sensitive components. Always ground yourself
with a proper wrist strap before handling any circuits
so that static charges are removed from the body.
Use static-suppressive packaging to protect electronic
assemblies removed from the unit.
Follow the instructions in the installation, operating,
and programming manuals. These instructions must
be followed to avoid damage to the control panel and
associated equipment. FACP operation and reliability
depend upon proper installation by authorized
personnel.
WARNING: This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruc-
tion manual, may cause interference to radio
communications. It has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for class A computing de-
vice pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC
Rules, which is designed to provide reasonable
protection against such interference when operat-
ed in a commercial environment. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
interference, in which case the user will be re-
quired to correct the interference at his own
expense. Canadian Requirements
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class
A limits for radiation noise emissions from digital
apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
Le present appareil numerique n'emet pas de
bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites
applicables aux appareils numeriques de la
classe A prescrites dans le Reglement sur le
brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere
des Communications du Canada.
FCC Warning
Adherence to the following will aid in problem-free
installation with long-term reliability: Installation Precautions