SilentKnight B210LP User Manual

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2

1

BASE

TERMINALS

TAMPER PROOF

TA B

SNAP ON
DECORATIVE
RING

SCREWS

(NOT SUPPLIED)

DETECTOR
BASE

BOX

(NOT SUPPLIED)

INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

3825 Ohio Avenue, St. Charles, Illinois 60174

1-800-SENSOR2, FAX: [phone]

B210LP Plug-in Detector Base

SPECIFICATIONS

Diameter: 6.1 inches (155 mm)
Mounting: 4-inch (102 mm) square box with or without plaster ring; Minimum Depth - 1.5 inches (38 mm)
4-inch Octagon Box; Minimum Depth - 1.5 inches (38 mm)
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Single Gang Box; Minimum Depth - 1.5 inches (38 mm)
Operating Temperature Range: Refer to applicable sensor Operating Temperature Range
using the Base/Sensor Cross Reference Chart at http:\\www.systemsensor.com

BEFORE INSTALLING

Please thoroughly read the system wiring and installation manuals, and man­ual System Smoke Detectors Application Guide, which provides detailed in­formation on detector spacing, placement, zoning, and special applications.
Copies of these manuals are available from System Sensor or through a Sys­tem Sensor distributor.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The B210LP is a plug in detector base intended for use in a 2-wire intelligent sys­tem, with screw terminals provided for power (+ and –), and remote annuncia­tor connections. Communication takes place over the power (+ and –) lines.

BASE TERMINALS

NO. FUNCTION

1 Power (–), Remote Annunciator (–)
2 Power (+)
3 Remote Annunciator (+)

MOUNTING

This detector base mounts directly to 31/2- and 4-inch octagon boxes, 4-inch
square boxes (with or without plaster rings) and single gang boxes. To mount,
remove the decorative ring by turning it in either direction to unhook the
snaps, then separate the ring from the base. Install the base on the box using
the screws supplied with the junction box and the appropriate mounting slots
in the base.

Place the decorative ring on the base and rotate it in either direction until it
snaps into place (see Figure 2).

INSTALLATION WIRING GUIDELINES

All wiring must be installed in compliance with all applicable local codes
and any special requirements of the authority having jurisdiction, using the
proper wire size. The conductors used to connect smoke detectors to control
panels and accessory devices should be color-coded to reduce the likelihood
of wiring errors. Improper connections can prevent a system from responding
properly in the event of a fire.

For signal wiring (the wiring between interconnected detectors), it is recom­mended that the wire be no smaller than AWG 18. However, the screws and
clamping plate in the base can accommodate wire sizes up to AWG 12. The
use of twisted pair wiring or shielded cable for the power (+ and -) loop is
recommended to minimize the effects of electrical interference.

If shielded cable is used, the shield connection to and from the detector must
be continuous by using wire nuts, crimping, or soldering, as appropriate for a
reliable connection.

Make electrical connections by stripping about 3/8 inch (10 mm) of insulation
from the end of the wire (use strip gauge molded in base), sliding the bare end
of the wire under the clamping plate, and tightening the clamping plate screw.
Do not loop the wire under the clamping plate.

The zone wiring of the detector base should be checked before the detector
heads are installed in them. The wiring should be checked for continuity and
polarity in the base, and dielectric tests should be performed.

The base includes a label for recording the zone, address, and type of detector
being installed. This information is important to set the address of the detector
head that will later be plugged into the base and to verify the type required
for that location.

D250-01-00 1 I56-0595-007R

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/2-inch Octagon Box; Minimum Depth - 1.5 inches (38 mm)

FIGURE 1. TERMINAL LAYOUT:

FIGURE 2. MOUNTING DETECTOR TO BOX:

www.systemsensor.com

C0127-00

C0128-00

I56-0595-007R

FIGURE 3. TYPICAL WIRING DIAGRAM FOR 2-WIRE LOOP:

3

2

1

3

2

1

3

2

1

(–)

(+)

+-

UL LISTED COMPATIBLE

CONTROL PANEL

CAUTION: DO NOT LOOP WIRE
UNDER TERMINAL 1 OR 2.
BREAK WIRE RUN TO PROVIDE
SUPERVISION OF CONNECTIONS.

CLASS A OPTIONAL WIRING

REMOTE

ANNUNCIATOR

(–)

(+)

PLASTIC LEVER

BREAK TAB AT DOTTED LINE BY
TWISTING TOWARD CENTER OF BASE

USE SMALL-BLADED SCREWDRIVER TO PUSH
PLASTIC LEVER IN DIRECTION OF ARROW

USE SMALL-BLADED SCREWDRIVER TO PUSH
PLASTIC LEVER IN DIRECTION OF ARROW

STRIPPED WIRE

WIRE WITH SPADE LUG

C0129-00

TAMPER-RESISTANCE FEATURE

NOTE: Do NOT use the tamper-resistant capability if the XR2 or XR2B Re­moval Tool will be used.

The Tamper Resistant Tab, in the Detector Mounting Bracket, can make the
detector tamper-resistant by making it necessary to use a small screwdriver or
similar tool to detach the detector from the base.

To make the detector tamper-resistant, use needle-nose pliers to break the
smaller tab at the scribed line on the tamper resistant tab. Figures 1 and 4A
show the location of this tab on the detector mounting bracket.

To remove the detector from the base after it has been made tamper resistant,
remove the decorative ring by rotating it in either direction and pulling it away
from the base. Then, insert a small screwdriver into the notch, as indicated
in Figure 4B, and press the plastic lever toward the mounting surface before
rotating the detector counterclockwise for removal.

REMOTE ANNUNCIATOR, MODEL RA400Z

Connect the remote annunciator between terminals 1 and 3 using the spade
lug terminal included. The spade lug terminal is connected to the base termi­nal as shown in Figure 5.

It is not acceptable for three stripped wires to be under the same wiring termi­nal unless they are separated by a washer or a lug like the spade lug supplied
with the model RA400Z. See Figure 5 for installation.

FIGURE 4A. ENABLING THE TAMPER-RESISTANT CAPABILITY:

C0130-00

4B. REMOVING THE DETECTOR HEAD FROM THE BASE:

C0130-00

FIGURE 5. CONNECTION TO REMOTE ANNUNCIATOR TERMINAL:

C0116-00

System Sensor warrants its enclosed smoke detector base to be free from defects in ma­terials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of three years from
date of manufacture. System Sensor makes no other express warranty for this smoke
detector base. No agent, representative, dealer, or employee of the Company has the au­thority to increase or alter the obligations or limitations of this Warranty. The Company’s
obligation of this Warranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement of any part of the
smoke detector base which is found to be defective in materials or workmanship under
normal use and service during the three year period commencing with the date of manu­facture. After phoning System Sensor’s toll free number 800-SENSOR2 (736-7672) for a
Return Authorization number, send defective units postage prepaid to: System Sensor,

D250-01-00 2 I56-0595-007R
©2008 System Sensor

Please refer to insert for the Limitations of Fire Alarm Systems

THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Repair Department, RA #__________, 3825 Ohio Avenue, St. Charles, IL 60174. Please
include a note describing the malfunction and suspected cause of failure. The Company
shall not be obligated to repair or replace units which are found to be defective because
of damage, unreasonable use, modifications, or alterations occurring after the date of
manufacture. In no case shall the Company be liable for any consequential or incidental
damages for breach of this or any other Warranty, expressed or implied whatsoever, even
if the loss or damage is caused by the Company’s negligence or fault. Some states do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.