Technical data

2 Safety Precautions

2.1 Read This Manual

1. Cooper Wheelock recommends that, before performing any actions to specify, apply,

install, maintain, and operationally test the SP40S Multi-Function Facility

Communication System, personnel properly qualified in the application and use of life

safety equipment read this manual carefully.

2. Keep this manual with the SP40S Multi-Function Facility Communication System for

reference during the life of the product. Make this manual available to all qualified

personnel who operate, test, maintain, or service the SP40S Multi-Function Facility

Communication System. It is strongly recommend that such personnel read and

understand the entire manual.

2.2 Operational Safety

WARNING: If safety precautions, installation, and testing

instructions are not performed properly, the SP40S Multi-Function

Facility Communication Systems may not operate in an emergency

situation, which could result in serious injury or death to you and/or

others.

WARNING: If the protective signaling system sounds and/or

flashes, it is a warning that a possible serious situation requires

immediate attention.

CAUTION: A SP40S Multi-Function Facility Communication System printed

circuit board is sensitive to static electricity and has delicate components mounted

on it.

(a) Before handling the board or any component on it, discharge any static

electricity from your body by touching a grounded object, such as a metal screw,

which is connected to earth ground.

(b) Handle the board by its edges and be careful not to twist or flex it. Install the

SP40S Multi-Function Facility Communication System in a static-free area.

(d) After handling a SP40S Multi-Function Facility Communication System printed

circuit board, test the panel as described in section 4.6 to verify that it is functioning

properly.

SP40S Multi-Function Facility Communication System Manual, Revision D