Apollo 55100-021 MAR User manual

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Conventional Marine Indoor
Manual Call Point Installation Guide
General
The Conventional Marine Indoor Manual Call Point-Red, part number 55100-021 MAR,
model number MCP2A-R470SF-A071-02 is supplied with a backbox for surface mounting.
The call point is ‘Type A’ and is suitable for indoor use only. For flush mounting, a standard
electrical outlet box with a minimum depth of 25mm is required.
Installation – General
The installation must conform to BS5839: Part 1 (or applicable local codes).
Installation
1. Fit the backbox (Fig 1) to the wall.
2. Run the cables into the backbox and connect them to the terminal block as shown in
Fig 2. Ensure that functional earth/screen continuity is maintained.
3. Unlock the small front cover by inserting the forked key and pushing it home. Remove
key, slide the cover down and remove the deformable element. Connect the terminal
block as shown in Fig. 2, secure the call point to the backbox and refit the deformable
element as required. Finally, replace the front cover in the reverse order in which it was
removed and push it up until it locks.
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Transparent Hinged Cover (flip lid)
To provide additional protection against accidental operation of call points, a transparent
hinged cover, part no. 26729-152 is available.
To prevent against malicious activations of call points, locking tags are also available, part
no. 26729-179.
Please note that the call point does not conform to EN54–11 : 2001 when the hinged cover is
secured with the locking tag.
Commissioning
Test each MCP using the test key provided. Ensure the control panel enters the alarm state.
Wiring Details
All wiring terminals accept solid or stranded cables up to 2.5mm².
Technical data
Maximum Voltage 30VDC
Maximum Switching Current 2A
Alarm Resistor 470 Ω/ 1W
IP rating IP24D
Operating Temperature -10°C to 55°C
Troubleshooting
Before investigating individual units for faults, ensure the system wiring is fault free.
Routine testing
Insert the test key into the hole at the bottom of the call point and push home. Observe
routine test requirements as specified in the applicable local codes.
Resetting
After testing, reset the call point by removing the test key and pushing up the front cover until
it clicks home.
Important Information
The use of lubricants, cleaning solvents or petroleum based products should be avoided.
Do not over tighten fixing screws.
General Fault Finding
Problem Possible Cause
Control panel reports zone fault Incorrect zone wiring
Detectorremoved
EOL device missing or incorrectly fitted
Control panel reports alarm MCP not reset
Test key not removed
IncorrectEOLdevice
MCP does not activate alarm Incorrect wiring
Incompatiblecontrolpanel
For further information, please refer to PP2419.
Fig 1 Backbox
87mm
87mm
18 765432
++
470 Ω
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OR
18 765432
Fig 2 Terminal block connections
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