Cover Tamper Switch

I56-4156-000R
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
3825 Ohio Avenue, St. Charles, Illinois 60174
1.800.SENSOR2; Fax: 630.377.6495
www.systemsensor.com
Cover Tamper Switch
SPECIFICATIONS
Contact Ratings:
5.0A @ 125/250 VAC
2.5A @ 24 VDC
1¼˝H x 1¼˝W x 1½˝D
32° to 150°F (0° to 66°C)
0.025 lb.
Overall Dimensions:
Operating Temperature Range:
Shipping Weight:
NOTICE: This manual should be left with the owner/user of this equipment.
Other applicable NFPA standards, local codes and the requirements of the
authority having jurisdiction.
Failure to follow these directions may result in failure of the device to report
an alarm or trouble condition. System Sensor is not responsible for devices
that have been improperly installed, tested or maintained.
CAUTION
Do not leave unused wires exposed. Do not use in potentially explosive atmospheres.
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
1.Install switch into cover tamper switch mounting location on the terminal block located between the switches, cover tamper switch will snap
into place. See Figure 1.
GENERAL INFORMATION
This cover tamper switch mounts only to System Sensor WFDN termimal
blocks. Cover removal produces a switch output. The unit will reset when the
product cover is reinstalled.
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
Before installing any cover tamper switch, be familiar with:
NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm Code
NFPA 13:Installation of Sprinkler Systems NFPA 25: Inspection, Testing and
Maintenance of Sprinkler Systems.
FIGURE 1. ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM:
COVER
TAMPER SWITCH
RED
BLUE
BLACK
TERMINAL
BLOCK
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OPERATIONAL TESTING
Always notify a central station monitoring waterflow or supervisory switch
alarms before repairing, maintaining, or testing cover tamper switch devices.
WARNING
High voltage. Electrocution hazard. Do not handle live AC wiring or work on
a device to which AC power is applied. Doing so may result in severe injury
of death.
1.
Replace the cover and tighten the security screws with the security
wrench. Store the wrench in a secure place.
2. Verify that circuit has reset by checking FACP.
FIELD WIRING
1.Wire as required per wiring diagram (Figure 2), placing the stripped wire
lead under the correct terminal plate. Extra wire lead should be clipped
and terminated with a wire nut to avoid shorting to housing.
NOTE: Where one wire already exists under the terminal plate, connect the
cover tamper wire under the opposite side of the terminal plate.
2.When connected to a listed sprinkler/fire alarm control panel, the initiating circuit must be non-silenceable.
FIGURE 2. FIELD WIRING:
Blue
Wire
Nut
Red
Red
NC
NO
COM
Wire
Nut
Black
to nonsilenceable
initiating zone
of listed FACP
Blue
COM
COM
A
B
B
Wire Code:
Waterflow or Supervisory Switch:
NC
NO
COM
end-of-line
resistor
Black
COM
A
COM
A
B
B
Com to B = Open Circuit
(Non Alarm
Com to A = Closed Circuit
Condition)
Cover Tamper Switch:
Black / Blue: Open
Black / Red: Closed
(Cover Off)
A
Typical Fire Alarm Control Panel Connection
Cover
Tamper
Switch
NC
NO
COM
Red
Blue
Wire
Nut
Black
to power
source
compatible
with bell
B
A
local
bell
Break wire as shown for
supervision of connection.
DO NOT allow stripped wire
leads to extend beyond
switch housing. DO NOT
loop wires.
COM
Typical Local Bell Connection
NOTE:
Local bell will activate
when cover is removed.
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Please refer to insert for the Limitations of Fire Alarm Systems
THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
System Sensor warrants its enclosed cover tamper switch to be free from defects in
Repair Department, RA #__________, 3825 Ohio Avenue, St. Charles, IL 60174. Please
materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of three years
include a note describing the malfunction and suspected cause of failure. The Company
from date of manufacture. System Sensor makes no other express warranty for this cover
shall not be obligated to repair or replace units which are found to be defective because
tamper switch. No agent, representative, dealer, or employee of the Company has the auof damage, unreasonable use, modifications, or alterations occurring after the date of
thority to increase or alter the obligations or limitations of this Warranty. The Company’s
manufacture. In no case shall the Company be liable for any consequential or incidental
obligation of this Warranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement of any part of the
damages for breach of this or any other Warranty, expressed or implied whatsoever, even
cover tamper switch which is found to be defective in materials or workmanship under
if the loss or damage is caused by the Company’s negligence or fault. Some states do not
normal use and service during the three year period commencing with the date of manuallow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
facture. After phoning System Sensor’s toll free number 800-SENSOR2 (736-7672) for a
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal
Return Authorization number, send defective units postage prepaid to: System Sensor,
rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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