Honeywell Fire Force 8 Manual

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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...

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2.3.4  Earth Ground
Connect to Earth Ground on the Power Supply module.  
2.3.5  Trouble Relay
The common trouble relay is a normally energized Form C relay that transfers when the 
FIREFORCE 8 detects a trouble condition.  The contacts are rated for 2 amps @ 30VDC with a 
power factor of 0.6 or higher.  
2.3.6  Power Fail 
The Power Fail relay is a normally energized Form C relay...

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Function of Input/Output ConnectionsInstallation 
2.3.8  Reference EOL Resistor (Power Limited)
To accommodate existing Notification Appliance circuits that have EOL resistors of various values, 
provisions are made to attach a reference EOL resistor, matching the existing EOL, within the 
range of 2.0K to 25.0K ohms. Normally, a 3.9K resistor should be attached to the Ref. 
Terminals. All Style Y (Class B) outputs must have EOL...

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Section 3: Function of Switches, LEDs and Jumpers
3.1  Programming Switches  
Outputs 1 & 2
SW-1.1 SW-1.2 Function
SIG1/2A SIG1/2B
Open Open Output follows the Input (Also passes Sync. signals) Should NOT 
be used for Full Wave Rectified inputs
Closed Open Steady Input, Temporal Output
Open Closed Steady Input, Steady Output, Strobe Sync. added
Closed Closed Steady input, steady output, noise eliminated.
(Does NOT pass Sync....

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Function of Switches, LEDs and JumpersFunction of LED Indicators
3.2  Function of LED Indicators 
3.3  Jumper Functions
3.3.1  Jumper J1  
When the jumper on J1 is in place, the internal Battery Charger is enabled. To disable the charger 
and allow an external charger to maintain the batteries, remove this jumper.
3.3.2  Jumper J2 
When the jumper on J2 is in place, the FF 8 performs its own ground fault tests. When the power 
supply...

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Section 4: Operation
4.1  Start-up Procedure
Connect A.C. first, then connect batteries
4.2  Operating Instructions
4.2.1  Alarm Condition
Alarm devices operate in unison with the Main FACP alarm devices. The alarm-activated outputs 
are reset through operation of the Reset switch on the Main FACP.
4.2.2  Trouble Condition
The associated trouble LED (yellow) will illuminate.
4.2.3  Testing and Maintenance
System Testing should be...

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Appendix A: Compatible Devices 
A.1  Compatible Notification Devices  
Part # Catalog # Part # Catalog # Part # Catalog #
70871 MIZ-24-R 71562 SR-24110-HFR 71717 RSSP-24110W-FR
70873 MIZ-24-W 71569 RSP-241575-VFR 71727 AS-2415C-FW
71138 MT-12/24-R 71573 AMT-12/24-R 71728 AS-2430C-FW
71140 MT-24-WM-VFR 71574 AMT-24-LS-VFR 71729 AS-2475C-FW
71287 MIZ-24-LS-VFR 71575 AMT-24-IS-VFR 71730 RSS-2415C-FW
71288 MIZ-24-LSM-VFR 71576...

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Compatible Devices Synchronized Horns and Strobes
A.2  Synchronized Horns and Strobes
 
System Sensor FaradayGentex
(Max 25 per ckt)Wheelock Gamewell Amseco
SC2415_ 2700 Sync Series GEC Series AS-24MCW 72032 SHW24-153075
SC241575_ GES Series RSS-24MCW 72033 SLW24-153075
SC2430_ GEH Series 72035 SHW24W-75110
SC2475_72036 SLW24W-75110
SC2495_HW-24A
SC24115_HW-24
SC24177_
PC2415_
PC241575_
PC2430_
PC2475_
PC2495_
PC24115_
PC24177_