SG Namsen 600 User manual

Installation Manual
For Model 600
smoke containment systems from Smoke Guard
Smoke Guard Technical Services: 1-800-215-6138

Installation Manual
For Model 600
smoke containment systems from Smoke Guard
Smoke Guard Technical Services: 1-800-215-6138
Doc 601, Rev 24 for use with housing Rev 3

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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................ 4
Materials .................................................................................................................... 5
Preparation ................................................................................................................ 7
Installing the Mounting Plate...................................................................................... 9
Installing the Housing................................................................................................11
Installing Auxiliary Rails.............................................................................................13
Installing the Curtain .................................................................................................17
Installing the Curtain Rewind Switch .........................................................................21
Re-attaching the Housing Door.................................................................................22
Calibrating the System..............................................................................................23
Testing the Installation ..............................................................................................24
Securing the curtain..................................................................................................25
Preparing the Unit for the Electrical Contractor and Alarm Technician ......................26
Appendix A: Suggested Mounting Plate Anchors ......................................................27
Appendix B: Wiring Diagram .....................................................................................28
Appendix C: Troubleshooting a System Fault............................................................29
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Introduction
As a factory recognized installer for the Model 600 Smoke Guard System, read this
installation manual to become familiar with all installation tasks before beginning. This
manual tells you what you need to know about installing the Model 600 smoke
containment system from Smoke Guard Corporation.
°About the Model 600
°About installation of the Model 600
About the Model 600
The Model 600 is a smoke-containment system. A curtain drops from a housing to the
floor, creating a seal around the elevator opening that prevents smoke from traveling
through the elevator shaft to other floors. The curtain drops when the smoke detector to
which the housing is wired goes into alarm.
For information about the Model 600 and building codes, see the Model 600 Operation
and Maintenance Manual.
About installation of the Model 600
Installers of the Model 600 require a moderate amount of construction experience.
Specifically, installation requires tools and materials listed on page 5 and experience
with the following:
°drilling through metal, sheet rock, and wall studs
°working with fasteners appropriate for the wall and stud materials
°pop-riveting
°terminating low voltage wires
°understanding open and closed contacts
°reading one line wiring diagrams
°how to use a voltage meter
Installation of the Model 600 occurs:
°after installation of the elevator frame
°after dry wall is mounted around elevator frame
°prior to ceiling installation
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Materials
The materials that you require to install a Smoke Guard System include tools and
materials that you provide as well as the components of the product provided by Smoke
Guard.
Components and materials furnished by Smoke Guard
mounting plate,
attached to
housing for
shipping
2 rail mounting
channels
2 auxiliary rails
(rails required for most installations)
end-of-line diode in junction box
on left side of housing
Per project
installation
materials:
Installation
Overview,
Wiring Guide,
spare end-of-
line diode,
door key
roll of Kapton®tape
housing
curtain mounting
J-clips (not included
in shipment,
available from
Smoke Guard)
bag of
fasteners
motor jogger
(not included in
shipment,
available from
Smokde Guard)
curtain
assembly,
ships
inside
housing
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Tools and materials furnished by the installer
In addition to the components and materials supplied by Smoke Guard, installation
requires the following tools and materials:
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Preparation
Prior to installing the Smoke Guard system, the general contractor prepares the site for
installation.
°Verify housing clearance
°Verify curtain assembly clearance
°Remove housing door
Verify housing clearance
For each housing, the general contractor provides a clearance above the elevator:
°unobstructed, wall plumb, with no distortions
°no more than 10 feet from the floor to the bottom of the housing
°at least 10 inches tall
°at least 12 inches deep
°at least 2 inches wider than the housing allowing the curtain to be centered
over the door
°mounting height marked with a chalk line
°devoid of ceiling and grid in housing area
°with backing extending the full width and height of clearance, behind new wall
construction or over existing wall construction
distance from bottom
of housing to floor not
to exceed 10 feet
ceiling height marked
2 inches wider
than housing
housing clearance
dimensions, centered
over elevator frame
10 inches
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Verify curtain assembly clearance
General contractor provides clearance on landing side of elevator:
°extending from the bottom of the housing to the floor along full curtain
assembly width
°centered over the hoistway frame
°unobstructed, wall plumb, with no distortions
°free of all obstructions and projections that exceed the housing return within the
full width extending from the bottom of housing to the floor, including elevator
position indicators, signs, and hall call stations
°includes clearance for door swing
°with 2 inch wide backing for auxiliary rail backers extending the full height,
behind new wall construction or over existing wall construction
Remove Housing Door
Installation will be easier if you remove the housing door before you begin.
To remove the housing door:
1. Remove screws holding door rod on one side of the housing door.
2. Pull rod out enough to remove the door.
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Installing the Mounting Plate
The housing holds the curtain, control, battery, and the motor assembly for the Model
600 unit. The housing sits on a mounting plate, which you fasten to the wall over the
elevator frame through predrilled holes.
Model 600 component:
mounting plate
Tools/Materials:
°25 foot measuring tape
°safety eye wear
°hand drill
°permanent marker
°3 ft magnetic level
°8-10 wall fasteners, drill bit, and driver appropriate for the material (see
Appendix A for recommended fasteners)
predrilled holes on
mounting plate
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To fasten the mounting plate to the wall:
3. If NOT already marked by the general contractor, mark the housing mounting
height over the elevator door.
4. If fastening to wall studs, mark the location of the wall studs.
5. Draw a level line ¾” inch above the housing mounting height.
This marks where the lower edge of the mounting plate sits.
6. Center the housing over the elevator door or if fastening through wall studs, align
predrilled holes on the mounting plate with wall studs.
NOTE: If fastening through studs, it is not necessary to center the mounting plate
precisely over the elevator frame as long as the housing itself is centered and
covers the plate completely.
7. Align the bottom of the mounting plate with the line you marked in step 3.
8. Level the plate horizontally and flush against the wall.
9. Mark and drill holes for fasteners.
10. Drill at least 8 holes--4 through the top row of predrilled holes and 4 through the
bottom row.
11. Drive fasteners through the holes, fastening the mounting plate to the wall.
12. Verify that the mounting plate is level and flush against the wall.
Anchor the mounting plate so
the bottom sits ¾” above
where you want the bottom of
the housing to sit.
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Installing the Housing
Hook the housing over the top of the mounting plate and fasten through predrilled holes
in the back of the housing.
Model 600 component:
housing (with curtain assembly removed)
Tools/Materials:
°permanent marker
°safety eye wear
°drill
°#10 x ½ self tapping pan head screws with 5/16 hex head
NOTE: Always keep your head higher than the housing while mounting. This makes the
job easier and helps to avoid head injury.
To mount the housing on the mounting plate:
NOTE: The curtain sits in the housing during shipping. Prior to mounting the housing,
use the door key to open the housing door and remove the curtain.
1. Hook the top of the housing return over the beveled edge of the mounting plate.
NOTE: If the housing does not fit over the mounting plate, GENTLY pry along the
length of the beveled edge on the plate just enough to fit the housing tightly over
the plate.
2. Verify that the center mark on the housing meets the centerline of the elevator
frame.
3. If the center lines do not meet, gently tap the sides of the housing to slide it along
the mounting plate, being careful not to damage the housing.
4. Verify that the housing fits tightly on the mounting plate.
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To anchor the housing to the mounting plate:
1. Drill through hole in the back of the housing into the mounting plate.
2. Verify that the housing is level, sturdy, and flush with the wall.
3. Drill and anchor through 3 or 4 more holes along the width of the mounting plate.
4. Verify that each anchor is flush and tight against the housing to avoid damage to
the curtain.
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Installing Auxiliary Rails
When the Model 600 deploys, the smoke containment curtain unrolls out of the housing
to the floor. Flexible magnets along the edges of the curtain seal the elevator opening by
rolling down and adhering to either the elevator frame or to auxiliary rails.
Use auxiliary rails if the elevator frame has any of the following characteristics:
°nonferrous (stainless steel, brass, bronze, aluminum)
°not flat
°less than 2 inches wide
°recessed or flush with the wall
If the frame has none of the above characteristics, full rails are not required. Install stub
rails to extend from the top of the elevator frame to the bottom of the housing. The only
exception to this is if the top of the elevator frame is no more than 1/4 inch from the
bottom of the housing.
Fasten rail mounting channels to the wall, then fit rails over the channels and pop-rivet
on the return edges:
Mounting the rail mounting channels
The rail mounting channels attach to the wall along the sides of the elevator frame,
leaving room for the rail to fit over the channel.
NOTE: When measuring for the length of the rails, take into consideration the thickness
of the flooring that will be added later. If possible, obtain a sample of the flooring to place
on the floor when you perform the following steps.
Model 600 Components:
2 rail mounting channels
Tools/Materials:
°safety eye wear
°hand drill
°10-12 wall fasteners, drill bit, and driver appropriate for the material (see
Appendix A)
°3 ft level
°permanent marker
°tin snips
rail mounting channel
fastened to the wall
auxiliary rail with pop-rivet
hole on one of the return
edges
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To mount the rail mounting channels:
1. If using full auxiliary rails, measure the distance between the floor and the bottom
of the housing.
OR
If using stub rails between the bottom of the housing and the top of the elevator
frame head, measure the distance between the two.
2. Use the measurement to cut the mounting channels.
3. Drill holes on each channel for wall fasteners, evenly spacing the holes
approximately 16 inches apart:
TIP: Drill holes within 1 inch of each end of the rail.
4. Align the center of a mounting channel with the centerline for the right channel,
which is marked inside the housing (the INSIDE line of the pair of vertical lines).
5. Level the mounting channel vertically.
6. Mark and drill holes into the wall (lining them up with the holes that you drilled
through the mounting channel).
7. Drive fasteners through the mounting channel into the drilled holes.
8. Repeat steps 4-7 for the left channel.
centerline for rail
mounting channel
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Mounting the auxiliary rails
Mount the auxiliary rails so they are flush with the housing return. The auxiliary rails are
the most visible hardware of the Model 600 unit. Any damage to the rails affects the seal
and appearance of the unit. For this reason, cut the rails with a hacksaw, band saw, or
jigsaw, but NOT tin snips.
NOTE: When measuring for the length of the rails, take into consideration the thickness
of the flooring that will be added later. If possible, obtain a sample of the flooring to place
on the floor when you perform the following steps.
Model 600 Components:
2 auxiliary rails
Tools/Materials:
°sample of flooring
°permanent marker
°hacksaw, jigsaw, or band saw
°25’ measuring tape
°safety eye wear
°1/8 inch drill bit, 6 inches long
°hand drill
°pop riveter
°1/8 inch stainless steel rivets
°3 ft level
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To mount the auxiliary rails:
1. If using full auxiliary rails, measure along the right rail mounting channel to find
the distance between the floor and the bottom of the housing.
OR
If using stub rails between the bottom of the housing and the top of the elevator
frame head, measure the distance between the two.
2. Use the hacksaw, jigsaw, or band saw to cut the rail.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the left rail.
4. Drill several evenly spaced holes along each RETURN edge of each rail.
For a 9 foot rail, drill 6 or 7 holes per side.
5. Mount the rails over the mounting channels, placing the FACTORY CUT edge
against the housing.
6. Slide each rail up its mounting channel until the rail is flush with the bottom of the
housing and flush against the wall.
7. Drill the channel through the holes drilled in step 4.
8. Rivet the holes while holding the rail flush with the housing and the wall.
9. Verify that the rails are vertically level.
drill rivet holes 1/2 to 5/8
inch from the rail edge
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Installing the Curtain
Installing the curtain involves the following tasks:
°Attach J-clips: Magnetic curtain setting brackets, called J-clips, attach to the
rails or frame.
°Set the curtain: Support the curtain with the J-clips while you position the top
bar inside the housing.
°Attach the threshold cables: Drop two Kevlar cables wrapped inside the
housing and attach them to the threshold spools while the curtain rests on the
J clips.
°Position and secure the curtain: Use a jogger (provided by Smoke Guard
to certified installers) to position the curtain.
NOTE: If possible, two people should set the curtain on the rails to reduce the chance of
damaging the curtain.
Model 600 component: curtain assembly
Tools/Materials:
°2 J-clips
°jogger
°safety glasses
°hand drill
°5/16” hex driver
°drill point screws
(provided)
°120 VAC extension cord
with ground
To attach J-clips: Position magnetic J-clips against the rails at bottom of the housing.
°line up the tops evenly with each other, at least two inches below the
housing
°line up the J portion on the outside edge of the rail:
CAUTION: Clean the magnets on the J-clips of debris to
avoid scraping the frame. Attach and remove carefully.
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To set the curtain:
1. Lift the curtain onto the J-clips
so that it unrolls from the
back.
2. Remove the nut from the
center stud.
3. Lift the top bar of the curtain
to unroll it up into the housing
far enough to fit its center hole
over the center stud and
reattach the nut.
4. Grab the magnets on each
side near the top bar and pull
sideways until the curtain is
taut.
The curtain should overlap the
rails (or side of the elevator
frame in some installations)
by ¼” on each side.
Attach the threshold cables:
1. Release the zip tie from the length of cable
wound up on each side of the housing.
2. Unwind enough cable to reach the threshold
spools.
3. Work the cable through the slots in the spools
and pull the cable up, lodging the crimp bead
snugly in the holes.
4. Wrap cable 3 times around the threshold
spools, over the top toward the wall, as
illustrated:
center stud
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