
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PREMISES
MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE THAT AN APPROPRIATE
ZONE PLAN IS ISSUED BY THE INSTALLER WHEN THE
SYSTEM IS HANDED OVER.
What are Sounder Circuits?
The sounder circuits allow for conventional only sounders,
beacons or sounder beacons to be installed on the system.
These will operate in a fire condition.
What is FRE?
FRE is an abbreviation for Fire Routing Equipment.
Depending on the model of panel purchased, an optional
FRE output may be provided. This optional output is
generally used for connecting the fire alarm system to fire
routing equipment such as auto diallers that will contact the
fire brigade or an alarm receiving centre (ARC), etc. This type
of output is fully monitored by the fire system for any fault
condition.
What is FPE?
FPE is an abbreviation for Fire Protecting Equipment.
Depending on the model of panel purchased, an optional
FPE output may be provided. This optional output is
generally used for connecting the fire alarm system to
fire protection equipment such as sprinklers, door release
systems, etc. This type of output is fully monitored by the
fire system for any fault condition.
Important Instructions
1. Introduction
1.1 Purpose
This user manual is aimed at the Premises Management
responsible for the fire alarm system and provides guidance
on how to operate the system, undertake routine testing,
and filling in the log book as required by BS5839 part 1.
After the system has been installed and commissioned by
a Competent Person, the Premises Management for the
site must ensure that all users of the system have read this
manual and are trained on its use.
1.2 Definitions
Premises Management
Is a delegated person or persons with specialist knowledge
and day-to-day control of the premises, the Fire System, and
the implementation of the fire procedures.
Competent Person
Is a person with relevant current training and experience,
and with access to the requisite tools, equipment and
information, and capable of carrying out the defined task.
A competent person is generally an employee from the
manufacturer of the fire alarm system, an installer, or service
engineer who is contracted to maintain the system.
1.3 About the Eaton Conventional System
What is a Conventional Panel?
All conventional panels have the fire detection devices and
manual call points on zone circuits with separate circuits for
activating fire alarm devices.
What are Zones?
The premises that the fire alarm system is providing
coverage for is split into areas of fire detection called zones.
The size of each zone is governed by BS5839 part 1 and will
be calculated when the fire system is being specified prior
to installation.
The number of zones required to provide coverage of the
entire premises will govern the fire panel model required,
2, 4 or 8 zones are available in the Conventional range.
Under BS5839 part 1 a zone plan of the premises must be
created and should be positioned on, adjacent to or in close
proximity to the fire panel and repeater panels. The zone
plan should have North at the top of the plan and should
ideally be positioned on a North facing wall. This is to help
the fire brigade locate a fire quickly.
IMPORTANT
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