Smoke Guard M2500 Smoke,M2500 Fire + Smoke,2100 Operation & Maintenance Manual

Doc #2502, Rev 04

Operation & Maintenance Manual

for Model 2500 Smoke and Fire+Smoke systems from Smoke Guard, Inc.

287 N. Maple Grove - Boise, ID 83704

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Website: http://www.smokeguard.com

Call your local Smoke Guard distributor

for answers to questions about your system

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Table of Contents

Introduction 3

The responsibilities of the building owner 4

Testing frequency ....................................................... 4

Alterations and additions ............................................. 4

System acceptance testing ........................................... 4

Operation 5

What makes up the Model 2500 Smoke Guard system ..... 5

How the Smoke Guard system works ............................ 6

What to do if the curtain has deployed .......................... 7

Maintenance/Testing 8

Before you test ........................................................... 8

Functional test and visual inspection ............................. 9

Record Keeping 10

Why keep records? ..................................................... 10

What records should you keep? ................................... 10

Mandatory Semi-Annual Cycle Test 11

Appendix: Troubleshooting a System Fault 12

System fault annunciation ........................................... 12

Clearing a system fault ............................................... 12

M2500sStatus LED interpretations ............................... 13

Notes on status LED interpretations ............................. 13

Recommended corrective action .................................. 14

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Introduction

This is the official operation, maintenance, and testing manual for the Model
2500 Smoke and Model 2500 Fire+Smoke curtains from Smoke Guard, Inc.

NOTE: Read this entire manual before operating, maintaining or testing your
Smoke Guard system.

The Smoke Guard Model 2500 Fire+Smoke system is a code compliant, 2
hour (120 minute), Fire Endurance rated curtain and complies with the UL
10D standard. It is also rated to UL 1784 according to the requirements of
smoke and draft control assemblies defined in NFPA 105.

The Smoke Guard Model 2500 Smoke system is a code compliant smoke­rated assembly that is designed to protect openings in smoke-rated
construction. It is also rated to UL 1784 according to the requirements of
smoke and draft control assemblies defined in NFPA 105.

The M2500 is designed to be installed into the building structure with the
main housing located at ceiling level and guides mounted to each wall of the
opening to be protected. The main housing contains a smoke or fire rated
curtain stored around a curtain tube. During normal operation and under
alarm conditions, the curtain unwinds from the tube towards the floor.

Guides at each side maintain pressure sealing. The descent of the curtain is

normally regulated by a DC motor at an average of at least 6 inches per
second. The curtain will also deploy entirely by gravity in the event of power
loss. The M2500 controller will interface with a smoke detector or fire alarm
circuit. The controller also controls the DC motor and brake, which deploy
and retract the curtain. Battery backup power ensures operation in the event
of AC power loss.

As with other components of your fire protection system, periodic
maintenance is required. The building owner must inspect and test each
Smoke Guard unit at least once every six months. Failure to properly test
and maintain your Smoke Guard unit could result in death or serious injury in
the event of a fire.

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The responsibilities of the building owner

The Smoke Guard system is considered “connected equipment” as defined in
NFPA 72. As such, the owner or designated representative shall be
responsible for inspecting, functional testing, recording of tests, and
maintaining the system. Delegation of responsibility shall be in writing, with
a copy made available to the authority having jurisdiction under the
provisions of the building code and local ordinances.

Testing frequency

Visual inspection, functional testing, and maintenance described in this
manual must be performed and recorded at intervals not longer than six
months, more frequently where required by the authority having jurisdiction.

Alterations and additions

Visual inspection shall ensure that there are no changes that would affect
equipment performance—such as building modifications, occupancy hazards,
and environmental effects. Smoke Guard recognized personnel must
perform any alterations or additions to your system.

System acceptance testing

Acceptance tests shall be performed after system components are added or
deleted, after any modification, repair, or adjustment to the system hardware
or wiring.

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Operation

The following topics explain the function of your M2500 Smoke Guard
system.

What makes up the Model 2500 Smoke Guard system

Housing: The M2500 consists of a smoke-rated or fire+smoke-rated fabric
curtain assembly mounted within a steel housing. The housing contains a
tubular motor (systems over 20 feet in width have 2 motors), drive
components, system electrical sensors, and curtain.

A junction box within the housing receives wiring from the main controller
and distributes it to the motor/brake assembly as well as switches.

Guide system: The curtain is captured vertically on both sides by curtain
loops secured by guide rods. The guide rods thread through guides anchored
at each side of the system. Guides can be mounted on a wall face, recessed
into pockets or mounted within an opening jamb. The curtain deploys within
a continuous vertical slot in each guide.

Curtain: The curtain assembly is equipped with a bottom bar to seal the
curtain at the bottom and optional sensing edge to detect obstructions to the
deploying screen.

Controller: The main controller houses terminal blocks to receive main
power, a 24Vdc power supply, controller PCA, batteries and terminal blocks
to interface with curtain and building connections. It also contains a user
interface PCA, which has three indicator LEDs, and a test deploy switch. The
system is powered by an input source supplying 100-240VAC 50/60Hz. A
24VDC power supply provides power for the entire curtain system. Two 12V
sealed lead-acid batteries provide power should the primary power be lost.

Door activation switches: Optional door activation switches, installed on
the right as occupants approach the curtain from either side, allow occupants
to temporarily raise a deployed curtain approximately 7 feet in order to pass
through.

Keyed test-deploy switch. An optional keyed wall switch simulates an
alarm condition and is provided to facilitate testing. (NOTE: There is also a
test-deploy switch on the main controller near the user-interface LEDs.)

NOTE: The smoke detector or other initiating device is part of the building
smoke and fire alarm system and NOT a component of the Smoke Guard
system. However, it is an essential component, vital to the proper operation
of the system and all other connected equipment. The smoke detecting
system must therefore be inspected, tested, and properly maintained in

accordance with the equipment manufacturer’s guidelines as well as the

requirements of the authorities having jurisdiction. Emergency power to the
smoke detector should be maintained in accordance with NFPA 70.