Photoelectronic Smoke Detectors INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 2100D, 2100TD
D200-54-00  2  I56-710-09
Mounting
Each 2100D and 2100TD detector is supplied with a mount-
ing bracket that permits the detector to be mounted:
1. To a single gang box, or
2. Directly to a 3
1
/
2
-inch or 4-inch octagonal box, or
3. To a 4 inch square electrical box by using a plaster ring.
Tamper-resistance Feature
This detector includes a tamper-resistant feature that pre-
vents  its  removal  from  the  bracket  without  the  use  of  a 
tool.  To  make  the  detector  tamper-resistant,  remove  the 
smaller tab by breaking it at the scribed line on the tamper-
resistant tab on the detector mounting bracket (see Figure 
2), then install the detector.  To remove  the  detector  from 
the bracket once it  has  been made tamper resistant,  use 
a  small  screwdriver  to  depress  the  tamper-resistant  tab, 
located in the slot on the mounting bracket, and turn the 
detector counterclockwise.
Wiring Installation Guidelines
All  wiring  must  be  installed  in  compliance  with  the  Na-
tional Electrical Code, applicable local codes, and any spe-
cial requirements of the local authority having jurisdiction. 
Proper wire gauges  should be used. The conductors used 
to connect smoke detectors to control panels and accessory 
devices should be color-coded to  reduce the likelihood of 
wiring errors. Improper connections can prevent a system 
from responding properly in the event of a re.
Figure 1. Surface mounting of 2100D smoke detector 
on 3 
1
/
2
-inch and 4-inch octagonal box:
TAMPER SLOT
(DEPRESS TAB TO
REMOVE DETECTOR)
TAMPER RESISTANT TAB
 (CUT OFF SMALL TAB TO
 ACTIVATE TAMPER-RESIST
 FEATURE)
ALIGNMENT
ARROWS
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The screw terminal block will accept 14 – 22 gauge wire. 
For best system performance, all wiring should be installed 
in separate grounded conduit; do not mix re system wiring 
in the same conduit as any other electrical wiring. Twisted 
pair may be used to provide additional protection against 
extraneous electrical interference.
Wire connections are made by stripping about 
1
/
4
 inch of 
insulation from the end of the feed wire, inserting the wire 
into the appropriate terminal, and tightening the screw to 
secure the wire in place.
System Sensor smoke detectors are marked with a compati-
bility identier located as the last digit of a ve digit code 
stamped on the back of the product. Connect detectors only 
to compatible control units as indicated in System Sensor’s 
compatibility  chart which  contains  a  current  list  of UL 
listed compatible control units and detectors. A copy of this 
list is available from System Sensor upon request.
Installation
WARNING
Remove  power  from  the  control  unit  or  initiating-device 
circuits before installing detectors.
1. Wire the plug-in screw terminal block per Figure 3 and 
plug the terminal block into the detector.
2. Align the arrows on the detector with the arrows on the 
mounting bracket.
3. Turn the detector clockwise in the mounting bracket un-
til it clicks into place.
4. After  all  detectors have  been  installed,  apply  power to 
the control unit or initiating-device circuits.
5. Test  the  detector  as  described  in  the  following 
paragraph.
6. Reset the detector at the system control panel.
7. Notify the proper authorities the system is in operation.
Figure 2. 2100D and 2100TD smoke detector mounting bracket:
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