Potter PAD300-4DB User manual

Terminal Layout:
Mounting Instructions:
1. Loosen screws, but not all the way out, from junction box.
2. Align keyholes on the base with screw heads.
3. Slide screw to the slot on the mounting plate.
4. Tighten screw to secure base.
5. Snap trim ring on the base (PAD300-6DB).
PAD300-4DB PAD300-6DB
Contents
A. Introduction D. Wiring
B. Specications E. Locking Feature
C. Mounting F. Warranty
PAD300-4DB
Installation Temp Range 32ºF to 150ºF
Operating Humidity Range 0% - 93% (Non-condensing)
Dimension Φ3.93 in
Weight 1.34 oz
Height 0.76 in
Acceptable Wire Gauge 22 to 12 AWG
Mounting Options
3-1/2” octagon, 4” square with
plaster ring, 50mm c/c, 60mm
c/c and 70mm c/c boxes
e PAD300-4DB and the PAD300-6DB are mounting bases
designed to work specially with the PAD300 series detectors.
Compatible detectors include PAD300-PD, PAD300-
HD,PAD300-PHD and PAD300-DD.
e PAD300-4DB has a four (4) inches diameter and the
PAD300-6DB has a six (6) inches diameter. Both products
provide multiple mounting options to accommodate dierent
UL listed junction boxes.
e PAD300-4DB and the PAD300-6DB have a locking feature
to allow tamper-proong to prevent unwanted removal.
Refer to the company website for the latest revision of this
manual.
B. Specications
A. Introduction
C. Mounting
PAD300-6DB
Installation Temp Range 32F to 150F
Operating Humidity Range 0% - 93% (Non-condensing)
Dimension Φ 6.3 in
Weight 3.03 oz
Height 0.76 in
Acceptable Wire Gauge 22 to 12 AWG
Mounting Options
3-1/2” octagon, 3-1/2” square,
double gang, 4" octagon, 4”
square, 50mm c/c, 60mm c/c
and 70mm c/c boxes
PAD300-4DB
S1: SLC+
S2: SLC-
Record loop address on
label.
PAD300-6DB
1609 Park 370 Pl, Hazelwood, MO 63042
www.pottersignal.com
S2
S1

e device includes a tamperproof feature that locks the detector and
does not allow removal without the use of a tool.
POTTER warrants that the equipment herein shall conform to
said descriptions as to all armation of fact and shall be free from
defects of manufacture, labeling, and packaging for a period of ve
(5) years from the invoice date to the original purchaser, provided
that representative samples are returned to POTTER for inspection.
e product warranty period is stated on the exterior of the product
package. Upon a determination by POTTER that a product is not as
warranted, POTTER shall, at its exclusive option, replace or repair
said defective product or parts thereof at its own expense, except
that Purchaser shall pay all shipping, insurance, and similar charges
incurred in connection with the replacement of the defective product
or parts thereof. is Warranty is void in the case of abuse, misuse,
abnormal usage, faulty installation, or repair by unauthorized per-
sons, or if for any other reason POTTER determines that said prod-
uct is not operating properly as a result of causes other than defective
manufacture, labeling, or packaging.
F. Warranty
All terminals are power limited and should be wired in
accordance with the requirements of NFPA 70 (NEC) and
NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code). Failure to follow the
wiring diagrams in the following pages will cause the system
to not operate as intended.
1. Before connecting a device to the SLC loop, take the following
precautions to prevent potential damage to the SLC or device.
• Power to the SLC is removed.
• Field wiring on device is correctly installed on the base
(supplied separately). Beware of the polarity marked next
to the terminals. S+ is positive and S- is negative.
• Use wires between size 22 AWG to 12 AWG.
• Strip all wires 1/4 inch from their edges shown here:
• Field wiring has no open or short circuit.
2. Set the desired address using the DIP switch located on back
of the sensor. Refer to addressing instruction in the manual of
detector.
3. Record address, zone, and the detector type being installed at
the at the designated location on the base.
4. Plug sensor on base and turn clockwise to secure in place. Refer
to section E for detail of the locking feature.
e product may be installed as a Class B, Class A or Class X.
Class B Wiring:
D. Wiring Class A Wiring:
Class X Wiring:
E. Locking Feature
1/4 inch
DO NOT LOOP WIRE AROUND TERMINAL.
SEPARATE WIRES TO ALLOW FOR CONNECTION
SUPERVISION.
CAUTION
Break o tab (gray area in
image). e locking feature is
enabled
Insert a small
screwdriver into slot
to remove detector.
NOTE: CLASS X REQUIRES A CLOSE NIPPLE OR CONDUIT
CONNECTION TO EVERY DEVICE. Manual Number:
54035214X_A
Manual Issue Date:
07/01/2022