Potter PFC-7500 Series - Manual (Page 18)

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18.1 Introduction
For applications that must conform to a local authorities installation standard or a National Recognized Testing Laboratory
certificated system, please see the following sections.
18.2 NFPA
This equipment should be installed in accordance with the National Fire Alarm Code, ANSI/NFPA 72, (National Fire
Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269). Printed information describing proper installation,
operation, testing, maintenance, evacuation planning, and repair service is to be provided with this equipment.
Universal Fire Alarm Specifications
19.1 Introduction
The programming and installation specifications contained in this section must be completed when installing the PFC-
7500 Series panels in accordance with any of the ANSI/UL or NFPA fire standards. Additional specifications may be
required by a particular standard. See the PFC-7500 Series Programming Manual.
19.2 Wiring
All wiring must be in accordance with NEC, ANSI/NFPA 70.
19.3 Police Station Phone Number
The digital dialer telephone number programmed for communication must not be a police station phone number, unless
that phone number is specifically provided for that purpose.
19.4 System Maintenance
Proper installation and regular maintenance by the installing alarm company and frequent testing by the end user
is essential to ensure continuous sat isfactory operation of any alarm system. Offering a maintenance program and
acquainting the user with the correct procedure for use and testing of the system is also the responsibility of the installing
alarm company.
19.5 Audible Alarm (PFC-7501 only)
Fire Type zones should be programmed to activate an audible alarm. The Bell Action for Fire Type zones should not be
programmed as “N”.
19.6 Listed Receivers
Operation has been verified with the SCS-1R, Sur-Gard SG-HLR2-DG, FBII CP220PB, Osborne-Hoffman Quick-Alert,
and Radionics D6500 receivers.
Control Units for Fire-Protective Signaling Systems
ANSI/UL 864, NFPA 72
20.1 Power Supply
For listed installations, the total current combined from Auxiliary and Bell Power cannot exceed:
1.0 Amps with a 40 VA transformer; .4 Amp Max for Auxiliary Power and .6 Amp Max for Bell
20.2 Power Fail delay
The Power Fail Delay option must be set to a maximum of 3 hours .
20.3 Central Station Signaling Systems
Two phone lines must be used. The two phone lines cannot be ground start or party lines.
Two different phone numbers must be programmed for digital communication.
20.4 Local Protective Signaling Systems
The Potter SNM Notification Circuit Module must be used on the bell circuit for detection of shorts and grounds.
Listed Compliance Specifications
Owner’s instruction notice shall not be removed by anyone
except occupant.