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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 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- 
						

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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 that transfers when a power failure or 
brown out condition exists.  The contacts are rated for 2 amps @ 30VDC with a power factor of 0.6 
or higher. 
2.3.7  Extender Output Circuit Wiring (Power Limited) 
The FIREFORCE 8 Notification Appliance Circuit outputs can provide up to 3.0 Amps (power 
limited) of 24 VDC each (total panel output is limited to 8 Amps). The outputs can be arranged as 4 
Style Y (Class B), 2 Style Z (Class A) or 1 Style Z and 2 Style Y circuits. The EOL resistor value 
for Style Y wiring is 3.9K ohms unless a reference resistor of a different value is used. Terminals 
(n) L1 and (n) L2 are connections for style Y (Class B) wiring These designations are preceded by 
the circuit number (n). When Style Z (Class A) wiring is used, terminal 1L1 will return to terminal 
2L1 and terminal 1L2 will return to terminal 2L2, likewise, terminal 3L1 will return to terminal 
4L1 and terminal 3L2 will return to terminal 4L2 for the second Class A circuit. Terminal L1 
switches negative and terminal L2 switches positive during alarm condition. Either pair of 
circuits can be designated Class A or Class B independently of the other pair.  
Earth Ground Connections
J1 Terminals
GND
Trouble Fail
TB2 Terminals
NC Comm NO
Power Fail
TB2 Terminals
NC Comm NO
Style Z - Class A
Notification Appliance Circuit  Connections
 TerminalsCircuit Style Y - Class B
Notification Appliance 
Circuit  Connections
 Terminals
1L1 2L1 1L2 2L2 1 1L1 2L2
- - - - 2 2L1 2L2
3L1 4L1 3L2 4L2 3 3L1 3L2
- - - - 4 4L1 4L2 
						

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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 resistors of the same value as the 
reference resistor. EOL values outside of the 2.0K – 25.0 K range will cause all of the Style Y NAC 
output Trouble LEDs to light steady.  
2.3.9  Input signal wiring (Power Limited)
The main FACP notification appliance circuit inputs are +IN, -IN. When polarity is reversed on the 
main FACP notification appliance circuit, the output circuits on the FIREFORCE 8 will activate 
according to their programming. These inputs restore when the Main FACP circuit is restored. +IN 
and -IN are internally connected to +OUT and -OUT for connection to devices beyond the 
FIREFORCE 8. Should a trouble condition occur, the circuit is opened. If an alarm is received 
during trouble the circuit is restored to allow devices beyond the FIREFORCE 8 to be operated. 
Signal 1 always activates output Signal Circuits 1 and 2., and depending on the position of switch 
SW1-8 can also control output Signal Circuits 3 and 4. Otherwise, Signal 2 controls output Signal 
Circuits 3 and 4.     
Ref
TB3 Terminals
REF+ REF-
NOTE:When the Strobe Sync. Added mode is selected, and Ckts. 3 and 4 are controlled by Input 
1, and a single input is to control both the Horns and the Strobes, The Output of Input 1 should be 
connected to the Input of Input 2, and the signal Ckt. continuation or EOL resistor should be 
connected to the output of Input 2. 
Signal 1 
Te r m i n a l s1+IN 1-IN 1+OUT 1-OUT
Signal 2 
Te r m i n a l s2+IN 2-IN 2+OUT 2-OUT 
						

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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. signals)
Outputs 3 & 4
SW-1.3 SW-1.4 Function
SIG3/4A SIG3/4
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. signals)
Sync. Codes 
( Used ONLY if synchronizes. Added option is selected with switch 1-1 through 4)
SW-1.5 SW-1.6 Function
SYN/SEL A SYN/SEL B
Open Open Gamewell Sync and Wheelock Sync
Closed Open System Sensor Sync
Open Closed Faraday Sync and Amseco Sync
Closed Closed Gentex Sync
Power Fail Reporting
SW-1.7 Function
AC 6HR
Open TROUBLE FAIL reported immediately on power failure
Closed  TROUBLE FAIL delayed for 6 hours on power failure
Input Select 
SW-1.8 Function
SIG SEL
Closed Outputs 3 / 4 controlled by Input 2
Open Outputs 3 / 4 controlled by Input 1, also in Strobe Sync. Added mode, Input 1 controls 
strobe synch. signals and, Input 2 controls the horn synch. signals, both of which can 
be combined on all 4 outputs. 
						

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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 common is connected to the power supply common of another device, such as when a 
common battery is used for a FACP and the FF8, remove this jumper.
3.4  Optional Class A Adapter
The optional Class A Adapter allows the connection of four class A NAC circuits to the FireForce 
8. This is a passive device that uses no power from the FF8. Install the adapter as described in 
Drawing A-M1192, and attach the field wiring according to Drawing B-W479-4 in Appendix C.1.
INDICATOR LED# Color Description
PWR ON LED # 8 Green Indicates AC line operation.
AUX TRBL LED # 7 Yellow Indicates a short or overload on the Aux. 
Output.
BATT TRBL LED # 6 Yellow Indicates a low battery voltage or missing 
battery. 
GF TRBL LED # 5 Yellow Indicates an external wiring connection is not 
adequately isolated from the earth ground.
NAC #4 LED # 4 Yellow Indicates a short or open circuit in the external 
wiring.
NAC #3 LED # 3 Yellow Indicates a short or open circuit in the external 
wiring.
NAC #2 LED # 2 Yellow Indicates a short or open circuit in the external 
wiring.
NAC #1 LED # 1 Yellow Indicates a short or open circuit in the external 
wiring. 
						

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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 performed periodically to insure proper operation.
1. Test the indicating circuits by initiating an alarm or test at the Main FACP.
2. Test for proper operation by actuating the notification appliance circuit the FIREFORCE 8 is 
monitoring.
3. Standby batteries and AC transfer are tested by interrupting the AC power line while an alarm 
test condition exists (see 1 above).
4.3  Battery Applications
4.3.1  Battery Capacity
Battery Capacity is 26 ampere-hours maximum for the FIREFORCE 8 using the internal battery 
charger. The max. charging rate is 0.75 amps. Larger capacity batteries can be used with the 
FireForce 8 if they are housed in an external UL listed enclosure, and use an external UL listed 
battery charger with sufficient capacity to restore the full charge to the batteries in the required 
time. To use an external battery charger, remove the jumper at J1. The alternate enclosure and 
battery charger shall be Listed for Fire Protective Signaling use. 
						

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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 AMT-24-LSM-VFR 71731 RSS-2430C-FW
71289 MIZ-24-MS-VFR 71614 MT4-12/24-R 71732 RSS-2475C-FW
71290 MIZ-24-IS-VFR 71616 SR-2475-VFR 71733 RSSP-2415W-FR
71292 MT-24 -LS-VFR 71679 AS-2415W-FR 71736 ET70-2415W-FR
71293 MT-24-LSM-VFR 71680 AS-241575W-FR 71737 ET70-241575W-FR
71294 MT-24-MS-VFR 71681 AS-2430W-FR 71738 ET70-2430W-FR
71295 MT-24-IS-VFR 71682 AS-2475W-FR 71739 ET70-2475W-FR
71426 MT-24 -SL-VFR 71683 AS-24110W-FR 71740 ET90-2415C-FW
71427 MT-24-SLM-VFR 71684 AS-24100C-FW 71741 ET90-2430C-FW
71543 AS-2415-VFR 71685 NH-12/24-R 71742 ET90-2475C-FW
71544 AS-241575-VFR 71686 NS-2415W-FR 71743 ET90-24100C-FW
71545 AS-2430-VFR 71687 NS-241575W-FR 71744 E70-2415W-FR
71546 AS-2475-VFR 71688 NS-2430W-FR 71745 E70-241575W-FR
71547 AS-24110-HFR 71689 NS-2475W-FR 71746 E70-2430W-FR
71548 SM-12/24-R 71690 NS-24110W-FR 71747 E70-2475W-FR
71549 DSM-12/24-R 71691 RSS-2415W-FR 71748 E70-24110W-FR
71550 RS-2415-VFR 71692 RSS-241575W-FR 71749 E90-2415C-FW
71551 SR-2415-VFR 71693 RSSP-241575W-FR 71750 E90-2430C-FW
71552 SRP-2415-VFR 71694 RSSP-2430W-FR 71751 E90-2475C-FW
71553 RS-241575-VFR 71695 RSS-2430W-FR 71752 E90-24100C-FW
71554 SRP-241575-VFR 71696 RSSP-2475W-FR 71758 CH90-24-W
71555 SR-241575-VFR 71697 RSS-2475W-FR 71759 CH70-24-R
71556 RS-2430-VFR 71698 RSS-24110W-FR 71760 CH70-2415W-FR
71557 RSP-2430-VFR 71699 RSS-24100C-FW 71761 CH70-241575W-FR
71558 RSP-2475-VFR 71711 AH-24WP-R 71762 CH70-2430W-FR
71559 RS-2475-VFR 71712 RS-2415W-FR 71763 CH70-2475W-FR
71560 RS-24110-HFR 71713 RS-241575W-FR 71764 CH70-24110W-FR
71561 SRP-24110-HFR 71714 W3MT-24-VFR 
						

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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_