User Manual

Life safety systems 18
Item Component Indicator color Description
7
EPO mode Key control Enables you to select the EPO mode:
•
Armed
•
Test
•
Bypass
For more information, see "EPO modes (on
page 18)."
8
EPO reset White button Resets the EPO system when pressed
EPO modes
The EPO system has three operating modes:
• Armed—The EPO system is armed and operational.
• Test—The EPO system is in test mode and does not initiate during events that normally trigger an EPO.
• Bypass—The EPO system is non-operational and does not initiate during events that normally trigger an
EPO.
EPO accidental activation
To help prevent accidentally pressing the EPO button and activating the EPO system, each EPO button is
covered with a clear Lexan cover.
Battery backup during an EPO event
The following components are equipped with a UPS to ensure that service is not interrupted during a loss of
power to the HP POD 40c G2:
• ECS system
• VESDA air sampling smoke detection system
• Optional fire suppression system
• Emergency lighting in the HP POD 40c G2
Fire protection system
Each HP POD 40c G2 is equipped with a fire alarm panel that is integrated with the fire detection system and
the optional fire suppression system.
The fire system is designed as a stand-alone system, but can also interface with customer site fire alarm
systems. Customer site connections are the responsibility of the customer. Consult with HP for connection
locations.
The fire protection system includes:
• Manual fire pulls (on page 19)
• Fire alarm indicators (on page 19)
• VESDA air sampling smoke detection system (on page 19)
• (Optional) Fire suppression system (on page 20)