SilentKnight 5808 - Manual (Page 18)

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Section 3
Before You Begin Installing
This section of the manual is intended to help you plan your tasks to facilitate a smooth installation. Please read
this section thoroughly, especially if you are installing a 5808 panel for the first time.
3.1 What’s in the Box?
The 5808 ships with the following hardware:
• A cabinet with all hardware assembled
• Two keys for the front door
• Two keys for user operation of the on-board annunciator (installer operations require the Installer’s Code)
• Ten 4.7K ohm end-of-line resistors
• A battery cable for batteries wired in series
3.2 Environmental Specifications
It is important to protect the 5808 control panel from water. To prevent water damage, the following conditions
should be FOLLOWED when installing the units:
• Mount indoors in dry locations only
• Do not mount directly on exterior walls, especially masonry walls (condensation)
• Do not mount directly on exterior walls below grade (condensation)
• Protect from plumbing leaks
• Protect from splash caused by sprinkler system inspection ports
• Do not mount in areas with humidity-generating equipment (such as dryers, production machinery)
When selecting a location to mount the 5808 control panel, the unit should be mounted where it will NOT be
exposed to temperatures outside the range of 0°C-49°C (32°F-120°F) or humidity not exceeding 93%
noncondensing.