Instruction manual

FireForce 8 Installation & Operation Manual P/N 52257:B 09/27/2006 11
Section 2: Installation
2.1 Mounting Instructions
The standard mounting is a surface mount cabinet. The unit must be securely attached to a
permanent partition using suitable fasteners. Four mounting holes are provided to accept 1/4-inch
dia. screws max. There are nine combination knockouts provided, located three on the top and
three on each side of the cabinet. Knockouts can accept 1/2, or 3/4 inch conduit.
2.2 Electrical Connections
For field wiring connections, refer to Inter-equipment Wiring DWG. No. B-W479 in Appendix C.1.
2.3 Function of Input/Output Connections
2.3.1 AC Connections
120VAC or 240VAC connects to the AC Terminal Block on the Power Supply
2.3.2 Battery Connections
Batteries connect to the BATT+, BATT- terminals. Sealed Lead Acid Batteries are required to
provide 24 Volts DC @ 8 Amps max. The maximum battery size allowable is 26AH. Larger battery
packs with there own enclosures and chargers can be accommodated by removing the jumper on J1,
which disables the internal battery charger. Connect ONLY using a 15A fuse.
2.3.3 24 VDC Out Terminals (Power Limited)
Auxiliary Power Output @ 24 Volts DC, 150 mA, (2.0 Amps maximum if an external disconnect is
used during periods of power failure). Two terminals are provided (+, -). Power limited output of
2.0 amps. (Deduct the current used from the 8 Amps total system load).
Connections for the A.C. Mains
J1 Terminal
L1 (Hot) GND L2 (Neutral)
!
WARNING: When installing to operate from 240VAC, it is necessary to remove the jumper E1 - E2
on the power supply printed circuit board. Failure to do so will result in damage to the power
supply when AC voltage is applied.
Connections for the Battery
TB1 TERMINALS
BATT+ BATT-
Connections for the
Auxiliary 24VDC
TB4 TERMINALS
A+ A-