NAPCO FIREWOLF FW-2-E User manual

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INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Connect these detectors only to a Napco listed-compatible control panel: Series GEM-P816, GEM-P1632, GEM-
P1664, F-64, Series GEM-P3200, GEM-P9600, GEM-X255, Series GEMC-32, GEMC-96, GEMC-128, GEMC-255, Series
FL-32FACP-xxxxx, FL-96FACP-xxxxx FL-128FACP-xxxxx, FL-255FACP-xxxxx, Series XP-600, GEM-P800, GEM-P801.
Refer to the control panel installation manual for additional instructions. Smoke detectors are not to be used with
detector guards unless the combination has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.
FW-2-E Conventional Photoelectric Smoke Detector and Base
Sensing Element Smoke IR LED, Blue LED, Photodiode
Blue LED enhances the photoelectric smoke sensor to reduce sensitivity
to false alarms and increase sensitivity to fire conditions.
Supply Voltage Operating Voltage Range 8 –35VDC
Maximum Voltage Ripple 8200mVAC
Current Consumption Standby Current 59A
Alarm Current 5mA (Min), 150mA (Max)
Startup Cold Start Time 25s (Max)
Alarm Verification Restart
Time
20s (Max)
Current 160A (Max)
Included Separable Base FW-2-EH6-BASE (HB-55) 6 inch diameter base
Included Separable Head FW-2-E-HEAD (Detector ID HD-3) Smoke Detector
Temperature UL Listed Ambient: 32F ~ 120F, Storage: -22F ~ +140F
Operating Humidity <95%RH at 104F, <80%RH at 120F
FW-2-H-E Conventional Photoelectric Smoke and Heat Detector and Base
Sensing Element Smoke IR LED, Blue LED, Photodiode
Blue LED, thermistor enhance the photoelectric smoke sensor to reduce
sensitivity to false alarms and increase sensitivity to fire conditions.
Heat Thermistor
Heat Sensitivity Range 135F
Supply Voltage Operating Voltage Range 8 –35VDC
Maximum Voltage Ripple 8200mVAC
Current Consumption Standby Current 59A
Alarm Current 5mA (Min), 150mA (Max)
Startup Cold Start Time 25s (Max)
Alarm Verification Restart
Time
20s (Max)
Current 160A (Max)
Included Separable Base FW-2-EH6-BASE (HB-55) 6 inch diameter base
Included Separable Head FW-2-H-HEAD (Detector ID HD-3) Smoke and Heat Detector
Temperature UL Listed Ambient: 32F ~ 117F, Storage: -22F ~ +140F
Operating Humidity <95%RH at 104F, <80%RH at 120F
SEPARABLE BASE SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL Base ID Alarm Current Mounting Box
FW-2-EH6-BASE HB-55 150mAlimit by panel @15.0 - 33.0V max 4”Octogonal / 4”Square
CAUTION
Install this and all life safety devices in accordance with applicable NFPA standards, local codes, and the authorities
having jurisdiction. Failure to follow these instructions may result in failure of the detector to initiate an alarm condition.
Napco Security Systems, Inc. and the original equipment manufacturer, are not responsible for detectors that have been
improperly installed, tested, or maintained.

333 Bayview Avenue, Amityville, New York 11701
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Wiring Detectors
Seal conduit openings in the electrical box with 3M Weatherban #606 nonflammable sealing compound (or equivalent)
to reduce the stack effect. Attach the detector to the base by turning the detector clockwise until it stops.
FW-2-EH6-BASE
DEVICE
END OF LINE
LISTED
UL LISTED
CONTROL
PANEL
PANEL
POWER
SUPPLY
NEGATIVE
12
3
6
4
5
12
3
6
4
5
Placement of Detectors
Following the guidelines in NFPA 72 and local codes, base the number and location of detectors on an engineering
survey of the area to be protected. Factors to consider include: Contents to be protected, Type of construction and use
of structure, Human occupancy, Burning characteristics of contents, Space involved, Height of ceiling, Surface condition
of ceiling, Total area, Air movement (stratification), Vent location (velocities and dilution), Deflections and obstructions
One smoke detector covers 450 to 900 square feet
You may use 30' spacing on smooth ceilings for all smoke detectors
* Beams or other obstructions extending more than 8" but less than 18" require reduced spacing at the
perpendicular of the obstructions. Beams or other obstructions extending more than 18" below the ceiling
should designate a new separation point and be considered a border for a new section.
WARNING: Do not install smoke detectors in the following areas:
Where temperatures are likely to exceed the operating temperature range specified by detector
Closer than 4" to any side wall
Where forced ventilation can dilute the smoke from a fire
In known areas of combustion such as kitchens or furnace rooms
In known areas of sustained corrosive atmospheres such as industrial chemical processing areas
Maintenance
Cleaning
Use clean, dry compressed air to remove dust from a detector, or return to Napco for service. Disassembly of the
detector may result in the failure of the detector to initiate an alarm condition or initiation of a false alarm condition.
Testing
For a smoke detector to operate efficiently, the combustion products must enter the outer chamber. Air flow,
stratification, velocity, stagnation, and migration all affect the efficiency and accuracy of the detector. Use an air flow
meter to determine the movement of the air within a structure. Consult local codes and ordinances for maintenance
requirements. Napco recommends a bi-annual functional testing and visual inspection.
Prior to testing any detector, care should be exercised to ensure proper disabling of live signals and notification circuits
of the Fire Alarm Control Panel. Failure to exercise this procedure may result in false alarm signals which could place life
and property in jeopardy.
Caution: Excessive aerosol smoke can contaminate a detector. Do not spray in bursts longer than 1 second. Wait 20
seconds between sprays. Test with Smoke Sabre aerosol cans or Testifier 1000/1001 or 2000/2001 with TS3 smoke
capsules/ heat setting per manufacturer’s instructions.
GO/NO-GO TESTING FW-2-E / FW-2-H-E
1. Hold a magnet (2lb pull force min) on the detector as shown.
2. For go: The detector will blink red. Holding the magnet
In position will cause the detector to alarm with a continuous
Red LED latched.
3. For no-go: The detector will continue to blink red and never
alarm or latch red.
4. Upon reset, the detector LED should flash Green.
FW-2-E/ FW-2-H
Magnet Placement
Hold Magnet
Here
LED