Potter PFC-4410RC - Manual (Page 6)

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PFC-4410RC • 5403550 • REV Q • 11/12
Design Guidelines
People trained in the design of special hazard systems shall determine the selection and placement of the initiating devices and
notification appliances connected to the PFC-4410RC. This responsible party shall also be familiar with the premises being protected.
The equipment shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturers instructions, the applicable version of NFPA 72 and all
local codes and ordinances. For systems employing cross zoning of two smoke detectors for the activation of the release circuit,
this can include but is not limited to the installation of photoelectric and ionization types of detectors on separate zones. One
of each type of detector on separate zones shall be installed in the coverage area selected for a single detector (not to exceed 0.7
times the linear spacing). The detectors would be installed in close proximity to each other.
The responsible party shall also determine the theory of operation regarding the programming sequence.
General Description
The Model PFC-4410RC is a listed and approved, microprocessor based fire control/releasing panel. It is primarily designed for
use as a releasing panel for pre-action and deluge, water based extinguishing systems or for agent extinguishing systems. The
PFC-4410RC may also be used as a stand alone fire control panel. This unit complies with NFPA-12, NFPA-12A, NFPA-13,
NFPA-15, NFPA -16, NFPA-17, NFPA-17A, NFPA-72, NFPA-750, NFPA-2001.
The PFC-4410RC complies with UL Standard 864, ULC S527-99, Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 C22.1., ULC S524, FM,
CSFM and NYMEA.
System Features
• Four Class B (Style B) Initiating zones. Each initiating zone can be set up for any of the following:
· Alarm Zones
· Detection alarm zone
· Waterflow
· Linear Heat Detection (700 ohms per zone.)
· Manual Release
Fire Alarm System Limitations
Smoke detectors may not detect smoke when the smoke does not reach the detector. Such as smoke within walls, on the other
side of walls, on other floors, behind closed doors, explosions, etc. Smoke detectors will not operate if they are not properly
connected to the fire/release panel. The detectors and bases must be UL listed as being compatible with the panel. The
detectors have a visible flashing light that indicates power is supplied to the detectors.
Notification appliances may not alert people if the people are not able to hear or see the appliances such as if they are in
separate areas of the building or room.
A fire alarm/release panel will not operate without electrical power. The panel must have sufficient backup battery capability
to power the panel for a specified amount of time in the event of an AC power failure. The batteries and release panel shall be
tested and maintained in accordance with the testing and maintenance requirements of NFPA 72.
In order for emergency forces, (Fire departments, etc.), to respond to events associated with this panel, the panel must transmit
trouble, supervisory, and alarm signals to a monitoring facility either directly or through a main building fire panel.
A problem in an audible or visual device may not be apparent when the panel is in a normal condition.
NOTICE TO ALL USERS, INSTALLERS, AHJ'S, AND OTHER INVOLVED PARTIES
This product incorporates field programmable software. In order to comply with the requirements in the Standard for Control
Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, UL 864, certain programming features or options must be limited to specific
values or not used at all, as indicated below.
Program Feature or Option Permitted in UL 864 Possible Settings Settings Permitted in UL 864
NY Abort (Mode 3) No Mode 1, 2, 3, or 4 Modes 1 and 2
30-Second Abort (Mode 4) No Mode 1, 2, 3, or 4
Abort on Pre-action or Deluge
Systems
No
Supervisory, Tamper, Low air,
High Air, Abort
Supervisory, Tamper, Low
Air, High Air