SynapSense 1259 Users Manual

Subfloor EZ Node

Hardware Installation Guide

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malfunction can reasonably be expected to result in significant personal injury to the user, or as a critical
component in any life support device or system whose failure to perform can be reasonably expected to cause the
failure of the life support device or system, or to affect its safety or effectiveness. SynapSense customers using or
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damages, and expenses, and reasonable attorney fees arising out of, directly or indirectly, any claim of personal
injury or death associated with such unintended or unauthorized use, even if such claim alleges that SynapSense
was negligent regarding the design or manufacture of its products.

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changes to its products or services at any time and to discontinue any product or service without notice. Customers
should obtain the latest relevant information before placing orders and should verify that such information is
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supplied at the time of order acknowledgment or sale.

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any combination, machine, or process in which SynapSense products or services are used. Information published
by SynapSense regarding third-party products or services does not constitute a license from SynapSense to use
such products or services or a warranty or endorsement thereof. Use of such information may require a license
from a third party under the patents or other intellectual property of the third party, or a license from SynapSense
under the patents or other intellectual property of SynapSense.

Regulatory Information

Notice to Users:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If the equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
 Plug the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that which the receiver is plugged.
 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TC technician for help. This product works using a radio

frequency, so use on an airplane may be restricted due to interference.

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FCC Statement:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. The antenna(s) used for this
transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

CE Statement:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of the European Council Directive on the
approximation of the law of the member states relating to electromagnetic compatibility (89/336/EEC) according
to EN 55022 Class B.

Industry Canada Equipment Notice:

The Industry Canada certification identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment
meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the
appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Document(s). The Department does not guarantee the equipment will
operate to the user's satisfaction. Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be
connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using
an acceptable method of connection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions
may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated
by a representative designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or
equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the
equipment.

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'appareil
doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

Users should ensure, for their own protection, that the electrical ground connectors of the power utility, telephone
lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This presentation may be
particularly important in rural areas.

Caution: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate
electric inspection authority or electrician, as appropriate.

Warranty Information

Limited One Year Warranty

Our company warrants that for one year from the date of purchase, it will replace this product if found to be
defective in materials or workmanship. For a prompt, no charge replacement of equivalent product, contact

technical support at [e-mail] or by phone.

This replacement is the company's sole obligation under this warranty. SynapSense Corporation will not be
responsible for any incidental or consequential damages or for any loss arising in connection with the use or
inability to use this product. Some states/provinces 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 excludes defects
or damage due to misuse, abuse, or neglect. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights, which vary from state to state/province to province.

Technical Support Center

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Telephone: [phone] option 2
Email: [e-mail]
340 Palladio Parkway, Suite 530
Folsom, CA 95630
United States of America

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Table of Contents

Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 1

Overview ................................................................................................................................................... 2

About this Installation Guide.................................................................................................................. 2

Document Conventions ....................................................................................................................... 2

Document References........................................................................................................................... 3

Warnings and Precautions .................................................................................................................. 3

Getting Started ...................................................................................................................... 5

Required Hardware .................................................................................................................................. 6

Required Software .................................................................................................................................... 8

Required Tools and Materials ................................................................................................................. 8

Installing Subfloor EZ Nodes ............................................................................................. 9

General Installation Guidelines ............................................................................................................ 10

Installation Process Flow ....................................................................................................................... 10

Preparing to Install the Subfloor EZ Node Hardware ....................................................................... 11

Subfloor EZ Node Placement ............................................................................................................ 11

Installing the Subfloor EZ Node ........................................................................................................... 12

Cabinet and Subfloor Installation ..................................................................................................... 13

Validating and Commissioning the Subfloor EZ Node Installation ................................................ 15

Subfloor EZ Node LED Status Lights .............................................................................................. 16

Inspecting the Installation ..................................................................................................................... 17

Appendix A – Maintenance .............................................................................................. 18

Battery Replacement .............................................................................................................................. 18

Replacing a Subfloor EZ Node Diffuser Hose .................................................................................... 18

Appendix B – Technical Support and Return Material Authorization .................... 20

Technical Support ................................................................................................................................... 20

Return Material Authorization ............................................................................................................. 20

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CHAPTER 1.

Introduction

This chapter provides an overview of the Subfloor EZ Node hardware, introduces this installation
guide, and lists general warnings and precautions.

In this chapter:

 Overview
 About this Installation Guide
 Warnings and Precautions