Cookson FCF, FKF Instruction Manual

INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE COOKSON FIREGARD™ CHAIN & ES 10-343

ECO #1515

REVISION #

0000

FIREGARD™ CRANK OPERATORS

BY:

RICKM

DATE:

3/23/2011

03/11

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

FireGard™ Chain Operator

(Model FCF)

&

FireGard™ Crank Operator

(Model FKF)

F-SR Rev.01

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WARNING

1. CAUTION: Review all installation instructions, procedures, cautions and warnings contained

within this manual prior t o installing and/or servicing this product. Maximum fire protection is
provided when installed in accordance with factory specifications with provided fuse link
systems.

2. Installation and testing to factory specifications shall be performed by factory authorized

personnel for proper operation in accordance with all of the latest National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA), Underwriters Laboratories (UL), National Electrical Code (NEC), local,
state, county, district and/or other applicable building and fire standards, guidelines,
regulations and codes including, but not limited to, all appendices and amendments and the
requirements of the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

3. Installation to be performed by factory authorized door system technicians only.

4. Clear fire door opening and prohibit all traffic through door opening during system testing!

INTRODUCTION

The closing system is designed to be used in conjunction with a temperature activated fusible
link arrangement. It is designed for use on rolling fire doors and counter fire doors. Optionally,
the unit is designed to accept a bolt-on, fail-safe floor level reset or automatic reset release device
for connection to local detectors or a central alarm system.

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IMPORTANT MECHANICAL INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

WARNING - To reduce the risk of severe injury or death:

1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

2. Spring tension must be adjusted to allow the fire door to self close during a drop t est. A door

that is operating improperly could cause severe injury. Have qualified door system technicians
make repairs to spring assemblies and other hardware before installing the operator.

3. Cover any exposed, moving operator parts that are less than 8 feet above the floor.

4. When utilized, locate the “push to close” control station: (a) within sight of the door, (b) at a

minimum height of 5 feet so small children cannot reach it, and (c) away from all moving parts
of the door.

5. Instruct the end user on proper operation of the operator.

6. The door is under extreme spring tension. Have qualified door system technicians make all

necessary adjustments and repairs to the door.

7. When utilized, read and understand the wiring diagram of the alarm release device box.

8. For products having a manual rel ease, instruct the end user on the operation of the manual

release.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION POSITIONS

RH

LH

(Installation Illustration for FCF)

RH

LH

(Installation Illustration for FKF)

Consult factory for changes in installation positions.