Potter PFC-9000 Series - Manual (Page 90)

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PFC-9000 • 5403535 • REV G • 9/08
The input power is high voltage and can cause electrical shock and poses an electrocution hazard.
The PFC-9000 fire alarm control panel must be connected to a 120 VAC power supply. The 220 VAC models must be connected
to a 220 VAC power supply. The system will not operate nor is it designed to operate solely on batteries.
The electrical connections and wiring methods should follow the guidelines of NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code. Failure to
follow the NEC can result in equipment malfunctions or shock and fire hazards.
A qualified person should do the programming and installation of the fire alarm control panel. Incorrect installation and/or
programming will result in the system not operating properly.
Smoke and Heat sensors will not operate without power and being connected to the analog/addressable loop. The sensors must be
installed with a base. High velocity circulating air will increase the response times of smoke and heat sensors. The proper smoke
and heat sensors must be installed.
If smoke does not reach the smoke chamber of the smoke sensors or if the amount of smoke is below the percentage of
obscuration, the device will not activate an alarm.
Smoke sensors must be placed and installed per the National Fire Alarm Code. Smoke sensors will only notify of smoke in a
particular area in the building, therefore smoke detection must be provided throughout.
Smoke and Heat sensors are electromechanical devices and require periodic testing and maintenance by a qualified person. The
integrity of the system to respond correctly to input, process the inputs and provide notification must be maintained and tested by
qualified persons in accordance with the test and inspections chapter of NFPA 72, 2002 or newer.
Notification devices require power to operate. Bells, horns, strobes, etc. receive power from the fire alarm control panel or
controlled listed power source. The Audible devices installed must be UL listed. The audible devices may not notify a person in
altered state of consciousness or a person outside the immediate area of the device. In addition, ambient noise such as machinery
or traffic may drown out the audible notification. The Visual devices must be UL listed and should meet the criteria of the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). When more than two visual devices are installed in a line of site, the devices should be
synchronized to prevent seizures from rapidly pulsing light.
The PFC-9000 will not notify the fire department without a communicator that is connected to a constantly attended location.
The PFC-9000 does not have a built in communicator, it is an option. The PFC-9100 has a built in communicator and must be
connected to either a Central Receiving Station or Remote Supervisory Station. The UDACT or City Tie/Polarity Reversal must
be connected on a dedicated line. The UDACT must be ahead of switchboards and other ancillary equipment. Failure to do so
could result in a delay of notification.
If there is a Trouble condition with the system, it may prevent normal operation. Therefore, it is imperative that any and all trouble
conditions are corrected as soon as possible.
The panel will only operate as programmed. It is essential that complete testing of the entire system is performed prior to turning
the system over to the building owner or representative.
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