Fike TwinflexPro2 External Battery box User manual
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
General Description
The Fike External Battery box provides extended emergency short-term backup power for the
TwinflexPro² to enhance the usability and reliability of the systems.
The External Battery box safeguards operation during blackouts and other power interruptions providing
extended battery run time.
Only use the external battery box purchased from Fike Safety Technology which has been approved for
use with the TwinflexPro² panel. (will not fit a flush mounted panel)
This must be mounted beneath the TwinflexPro² panel. Conduit bushes, coupling and battery lead
harness are provided with the external battery box kit.
When using the external battery box the internal batteries within the panel are not used and must be
removed. The internal battery connection leads must also be removed and are replaced by the battery
connection leads provided with the external battery box.
Battery Type
The external battery box will require 2 x 12V 7.0Ah batteries (not provided).
Contents
Tw i n f l e x P r o ² E x t e r n a l B a t t e r y b o x 505-0020
2 x 20mm conduit bush
1 x Battery lead harness
1 x 20mm coupling
1 x External Battery box
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1 x Drill template
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Installation
1. Place drill template on the bottom of the TwinflexPro², ensuring that it is flush to the front and side
edge as shown below, using the drill template as a guide, mark and drill a 20mm hole
2. Using 1 x 20mm conduit bush, attach the 20mm coupling to TwinflexPro² back box
3. Remove the relevant knockout from the top of the battery box as indicated
B
A
C C
3. Mount battery box beneath the TwinflexPro² panel,
securely fix to wall ensuring the box is level
4. Attach the battery box to the coupling Using 1 x 20mm
conduit bush
5. A harness is provided that extends from the battery box to
the control panel. Connections are described below. You
must run the harness through the knockout (removed
above), through the coupling and up to the control panel
battery terminal (BAT+ BAT-)
Check all battery connections carefully for polarity.
REVERSED CONNECTIONS MAY DAMAGE EQUIPMENT.
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Technical Data
For specifications of the TwinflexPro² Panel, please see the TwinflexPro² Engineering & Commissioning Manual.
Technical Support
Contact your supplier for technical support on this product.
Due to the complexity and inherent importance of a life risk type system, training on this equipment is essential, and
commissioning should only be carried out by competent persons. Fike cannot guarantee the operation of any equipment unless all
documented instructions are complied with, without variation. This unit complies with the EMC directive.
Fike’s policy is one of continual improvementand the right to change a specification at any time without notice is reserved.
Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that the contents of this document are correct at time of publication,Fike shall be
under no liability whatsoever in respect of such contents. E&OE.
TWINFLEX, Fike and Fike Corporation are registered trademarks of Fike Corporation and its subsidiaries. All other
trademarks, trade names or company names referenced herein are the property of their respective owners.
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Fike Safety Technology Ltd
Unit 31 Springvale Industrial Estate,
Cwmbran
NP44 5BD
www.fike.co.uk
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