Gentex 8243, 8240, 8100, 8103 User Manual

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Installation Instructions - Owner's Information READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE

INTRODUCTION 8000 SERIES

 

 

 

Under normal conditions, the light generated by the pulsing infrared LED is not seen

 

 

The 8000 Series smoke detector is an open area photoelectric system smoke

by the light sensor. When smoke enters the sensing chamber, light from the pulsing

detector, engineered to provide reliable early warning against smoke. Each smoke

LED light source is reflected by the smoke particles onto the photodiode light sensor. At

detector is provided with a standard Form A/FormC relay for alarm and auxiliary

the first sighting of smoke, the smoke detector is put into a pre-alarm mode. This is

functions.

 

 

 

 

indicated by a rapidly flashing LED on the face of the smoke detector.

 

 

Supplied with each detector is a quick-disconnect wiring harness and universal

 

Once the light sensor confirms smoke for 2 consecutive pulses inside the chamber,

mounting bracket.

 

 

 

the light sensor produces the signal necessary to trigger the alarm.

MODELS AVAILABLE

 

 

 

 

This technique of verifying the smoke condition, combined with a 5-to-1 signal-to-

 

 

 

noise ratio, substantially reduces the possibility of nuisance alarms.

(SEE BACK OF SMOKE DETECTOR FOR EXACT MODEL)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8240/8243

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24VDC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8100/8103.........................................

 

120VAC, 60 HZ

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPTIONS, SELECTIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* P......................................................

 

 

BUILT-IN PIEZO HORN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

T.......................................................

 

 

INTEGRAL 135°F THERMAL SENSOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

**H......................................................

 

 

ISOLATED 135°F THERMAL SENSOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Y.......................................................

 

 

NON-LATCHING/SELF-CLEARING

 

 

 

 

 

 

*

 

All detectors with the piezo horn option include smoke detector reverse polarity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

horn activation. Relay contacts are not activated with the application of reverse

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

polarity power.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

** The H Series 135°F normally open isolated thermal is not wired into the detection

PLACEMENT OF SMOKE DETECTORS

 

 

circuit. It is for remote connection to the auxiliary annunciation circuit. The "H"

THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE

 

 

thermal is supervised with two wires in and two wires out.

 

 

 

 

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION’S

The 8240P/8100P models produce a non-temporal audible alarm and are

STANDARD 72 (National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA

therefore not intended for locations where the desired action of the

02269).

 

 

 

 

occupant(s) is evacuation.

 

 

 

 

For your, information, the National Fire Protection Association’s Standard 72, 2010

The 8243P/8103P models produce a temporal 3 audible alarm. Per NFPA

Edition, Chapter 17 states the following:

17.7.3.1.1 The location and spacing of smoke detectors shall be based upon the

72, the American National Standard Audible Emergency Evacuation

anticipated smoke flows due to the plume and ceiling jet produced by the anticipated

Signal as defined in ANSI S3.41, is required whenever the intended

fire, as well as any pre-existing ambient airflows that could exist in the protected

response is to evacuate the building.

 

 

compartment.

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

 

 

17.7.3.1.2 The design shall account for the contribution of the following factors in

MODEL NUMBERS

8240

8100

 

predicting detector response to the anticipated fires to which the system is intended to

 

respond:

Operating Voltage Nominal:

24VDC

120VAC

 

(1) Ceiling shape and surface

Range

Min:

18VDC

110VAC

 

(2) Ceiling height

 

 

 

Max:

30VDC

130VAC

 

(3) Configuration of contents in the protected area

Frequency

 

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60Hz.

 

(4) Combustion characteristics and probable equivalence ratio of the anticipated fire

Current consumption at Normal Operating Voltage

 

 

involving the fuel loads within the protected area

 

 

 

Standby

6mA

70mA

 

(5) Compartment ventilation

 

 

 

Alarm

60mA

70mA

 

(6) Ambient temperature, pressure, altitude, humidity, and atmosphere

NOTICE: FOR "P" OPTION (HORN), ALARM CURRENT CONSUMPTION IS

17.7.3.1.3 If the intent is to protect against a specific hazard, the detector(s) shall be

UNCHANGED. REVERSE POLARITY CURRENT IS 15MA.

 

permitted to be installed closer to the hazard in a position where the detector can

Alarm Relay Contacts: 1 Form A

 

 

Rated Load (Resistive)

intercept the smoke.

 

 

17.7.3.1.4 If the intent is to initiate action when smoke/fire threatens a specific object or

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 Amp at 24 Volt DC

 

 

 

 

 

 

space, the detector shall be permitted to be installed in close proximity to that object or

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.5 Amp at 120 Volt AC

 

 

 

 

 

 

space.

Auxiliary Relay Contact: 1 Form C

 

 

Rated Load (Resistive)

 

 

17.7.3.2 Spot-Type Smoke Detectors

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 Amp at 24 Volt DC

 

 

 

 

 

 

17.7.3.2.1 Spot-type smoke detectors shall be located on the ceiling or, if on a sidewall,

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.5 Amp at 120 Volt AC

 

 

 

 

 

 

between the ceiling and 12 in. (300 mm) down from the ceiling to the top of the detector.

Temperature................................................................................

 

 

40ºF-100ºF(4.4ºC-37.8ºC)

17.7.3.2.2 To minimize dust contamination, smoke detectors shall be in accordance with

Humidity...................................................................................

 

 

10%-93% Relative Humidity

17.7.3.2.3.1 through 17.7.3.2.3.5.

Size...................................................................................................

 

 

 

5.7"W x 5.7"H x 2.8"D

17.7.3.2.3.1 In the absence of specific performance-based design criteria, smooth

HOW YOUR SMOKE DETECTOR WORKS

 

ceiling smoke detector spacing shall be a nominal 30 ft (9.1 m).

 

 

The 8000 Series smoke detector operates on the photoelectric light scatter principle.

17.7.3.2.3.2 In all cases, the manufacturer’s published instructions shall be followed.

The unit's sensing chamber houses a light source and a light sensor.

17.7.3.2.3.3 Other spacing shall be permitted to be used depending on ceiling height,

different conditions, or response requirements.

The darkened sensing chamber is exposed to the atmosphere and designed to

17.7.3.2.3.4 For the detection of flaming fires, the guidelines in Annex B shall be

permit optimum smoke entry from any direction while rejecting light from outside the

permitted to be used.

detector.

17.7.3.2.3.5 For smooth ceilings, all points on the ceiling shall have a detector within a

The light source is an infrared (invisible) LED which pulses every 4 to 8 seconds.

distance equal to 0.7 times the selected space.

The light sensor is a photodiode matched to the light frequency of the LED light source.

17.7.3.2.4 For solid joist and beam construction, spacing for spot-type smoke detectors

 

 

shall be in accordance with 17.7.3.2.4.1 through 17.7.3.2.4.6.

Gentex 8243, 8240, 8100, 8103 User Manual
CLASS B PANEL WIRING DIAGRAM
CLASS A PANEL WIRING DIAGRAM
NOTICE:
120 AC VOLTAGE (8100 & 8103 SERIES):
HOT (BLACK) WIRE: PIN 3 AND PIN 6 NEUTRAL (WHITE) WIRE: PIN 12 AND PIN 15
24 DC VOLTAGE (8240 & 8243 SERIES):
POSITIVE (RED) WIRE: PIN 3 AND PIN 6 NEGATIVE (BLACK) WIRE: PIN 12 AND PIN 15

17.7.3.2.4.1 Solid joists shall be considered equivalent to beams for smoke detector

spacing guidelines.

17.7.3.2.4.2 For level ceilings, the following shall apply:

(1)

For ceilings with beam depths of less than 10 percent of the ceiling height (0.1 H),

 

smooth ceiling spacing shall be permitted. Spot-type smoke detectors shall be

 

permitted to be located on ceilings or on the bottom of beams.

(2)

For ceilings with beam depths equal to or greater than 10 percent of the ceiling

 

height (0.1H), the following shall apply:

 

(a) Where beam spacing is equal to or greater than 400 percent of the ceiling

 

heights (0.4 H), the following shall be permitted for spot detectors:

 

i. Smooth ceiling spacing in the direction parallel to the beams and at one-half

 

smooth ceiling spacing in the direction perpendicular to the beams

 

ii. Location of detectors either on the ceiling or on the bottom of the beams

(3)

For beam pockets formed by intersecting beams, including waffle or pan-type

 

ceilings, the following shall apply:

 

(a) For beam depths less than 10 percent of the ceiling height (0.1 H), spacing shall

 

in accordance with 17.7.3.2.4.2(1).

 

(b) For beam depths greater than or equal to 10 percent of the ceiling height

 

(0.1H), spacing shall be in accordance 17.7.3.2.4.2(2).

(4)

For corridors 15ft (4.6 m) in width or less having ceiling beams or solid joists

 

perpendicular to the corridor length, the following shall apply:

 

(a) Smooth ceiling spacing shall be permitted

 

(b) Location of spot-type smoke detectors on ceilings, sidewalls, or the bottom of

 

beams or solid joists.

(5)

For rooms of 900 ft2 (84 m2) or less, the following shall be permitted:

 

(a) Use of smooth ceiling spacing

 

(b) Location of spot-type smoke detectors on ceilings or on the bottom of beams

17.7.3.2.4.3 For sloping ceilings with beams running parallel up slope, the following shall

apply.

(1)

Spot-type detector(s) shall be located on the ceilings within beam pocket(s).

(2)

The ceiling height shall be taken as the average height over slope.

(3)

Spacing shall be measured along a horizontal projection of the ceiling

(4)

Smooth ceiling spacing shall be permitted within beam pocket(s) parallel to the

 

beams.

(5)

For beam depths less than or equal to 10 percent the ceiling height (0.1 H),

 

spot-type detectors shall be located with smooth ceiling spacing perpendicular to

 

the beams.

(6)

For beam depths greater than 10 percent of the ceiling height (0.1 H), the following

 

shall apply for spacing perpendicular to the beams:

 

(a) For beam spacing greater than or equal to 40 percent of the ceiling height (0.4

 

H), spot-type detectors shall be located in each beam pocket.

 

(b) For beam spacing less than 40 percent of the ceiling height (0.4 H), spot-type

 

detectors shall not be required in every beam pocket but shall be spaced not

 

greater than 50 percent of smooth ceiling spacing.

17.7.3.2.4.4 For sloping ceilings with beams running perpendicular across slope, the

following shall apply:

(1)

Spot-type detector(s) shall be located at the bottom of the beams

(2)

The ceiling height shall be taken as the average height over slope

(3)

Spacing shall be measured along a horizontal projection of the ceiling

(4)

Smooth ceiling spacing shall be permitted within beam pocket(s).

(5)

For beam depths less than or equal to 10 percent of the ceiling height (0.1 H),

 

spot-type detectors shall be located with smooth ceiling spacing.

(6)

For beam depths greater than 10 percent of the ceiling height (0.1 H), spot-type

 

detectors shall not be required to be located closer than (0.4 H) and shall not

 

exceed 50 percent of smooth ceiling spacing.

17.7.3.2.4.5 For sloped ceilings with beam pockets formed by intersecting beams, the

following shall apply:

(1)

Spot-type detector(s) shall be located at the bottom of the beams.

(2)

The ceiling height shall be taken as the average height over slope.

(3)

Spacing shall be measured along a horizontal projection of the ceiling.

(4)

For beam depths less than or equal to 10 percent of the ceiling height (0.1 H),

 

spot-type detectors shall be spaced with not more than three beams between

 

detectors and shall not exceed smooth ceiling spacing

(5)

For beam depths greater than 10 percent of the ceiling height (0.1 H), spot-type

 

detectors shall be spaced with not more than two beams between detectors, but

 

shall not be required to be spaced closer than (0.4 H), and shall not exceed 50

percent of smooth ceiling spacing.

17.7.3.2.4.6 For sloped ceilings with solid joists, the detectors shall be located on the bottom of the joist.

17.7.3.3 Peaked. Detectors shall first be spaced and located within 36 in. (910 mm) of the peak, measured horizontally. The number and spacing of additional detectors, if any, shall be based on the horizontal projection of the ceiling.

17.7.3.4 Shed. Detectors shall first be spaced and located within 36 in. (910 mm) of the high side of the ceiling, measured horizontally. The number and spacing of additional detectors, if any, shall be based on the horizontal projection of the ceiling.

17.7.3.5 Raised Floors and Suspended Ceilings. Spaces beneath raised floors and above suspended ceilings shall be treated as separate rooms for smoke detector spacing purposes. Detectors installed beneath raised floors or above suspended ceilings, or both, including raised floors and suspended ceilings used for environmental air, shall not be used in lieu of providing detection within the room.

17.7.3.5.1 For raised floors, the following shall apply:

(1) Detectors installed beneath raised floors shall be spaced in accordance 17.7.3.1, 17.7.3.1.3, and 17.7.3.2.2.

(2) Where the area beneath the raised floor is also used for environmental air, detector spacing shall also conform to 17.7.4.1 and 17.7.4.2.

17.7.3.5.2 For suspended ceilings, the following shall apply:

(1) Detector spacing above suspended ceilings shall conform to the requirements of 17.7.3 for the ceiling configuration

(2) Where detectors are installed in ceilings used for environmental air, detector spacing shall also conform to 17.7.4.1 and 17.7.4.2.

INSTALLATION OF 8000 SERIES

MOUNT ROUGH-IN BOX & RUN WIRING

IMPORTANT: INSURE THAT ALL FLUORESCENT LIGHTING FIXTURES ARE PROPERLY GROUNDED.

1. Use a 2" x 3" switch box or a 4" square or octagon junction box. Mount a box for each smoke detector and run the system fire detection circuit plus the power circuit to all smoke detector locations. See Wiring Diagrams, FIGURES A and B, for Latching Models, and FIGURES C and D for Self Clearing Models.

NOTICE: THE WIRING TO BE USED SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 300.3(B) OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, NFPA 70, AS WELL AS ARTICLE 210.

CAUTION: Break wire runs to provide supervision for connections made to each wire pair.

FIGURE A

FIGURE B

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