In the UK & Europe
MICROPACK (Engineering) Ltd
Fire Training Centre, Schoolhill,
Portlethen, Aberdeen AB12 4RR
Tel: +44 (0)1224 784055
Fax: +44 (0)1224 784056
micropack.co.uk
In the Americas
MICROPACK Detection (Americas) Inc
1227 Lakecrest Court, Fort Collins,
Colorado, 80526
Tel: +1 970 377 2230
Fax: +1 970 377 2273
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ISO9001:2008
Certied
Mechanical Installation Guide
Listed below are installation guidelines for trouble
free operation of optical systems.
1. The detector should be attached to
comparatively rigid, vibration free mountings.
Glands should be torqued between 15 to 20 N•m
(11 to 15 lbf•ft).
2. The detector orientation shall be as detailed in
gure 1 below to ensure:
a. The IP rating of the detector is not affected.
b. The 120° horizontal eld of view is
maintained.
FDS300 VISUAL FLAME
DETECTOR
MICROPACK (Engineering) Ltd
Fire Training Centre, Schoolhill, Portlethen, Aberdeen AB12 4RR
3. The front and rear enclosure covers shall be fully
screwed onto the enclosure body and the
grub screws tightened to ensure the hazardous
area certication is maintained.
4. In the case of an offshore vessel or platform, the
detector should ideally be placed facing inwards
towards the plant and with minimal view of the
horizon.
Status led must be directly
below the lens.
Ceiling Mount
Wall Mount
Figure 1: FDS300 Orientation
Ref - 2401.6003 Rev - 2.0