EatonEMEA HeadquartersRoute de la Longeraie 71110 Morges, SwitzerlandEaton.euTEL: +44 (0) 1302 321541FAX: +44 (0) 1302 303220Firesales@eaton.comFiretechsupport@eaton.comEaton Electrical Products Ltd.Llantarnam ParkCwmbranNP44 3AWTel: +44 (0) 1633 628500Fax: +44 (0) 1633 866346www.eaton.com© 2023 EatonAll Rights Reserved.Eaton is a registered trademark.All trademarks are property of theirrespective owners.www.eaton.com 25-17603-C10. Appendix 110.1. Limitation of Beam DetectorsThe beam detector is designed for triggering and initiating emergency fireequipment’s; however, it only functions when configured correctly with otherequipment. Installation of this beam detector must conform to electrical codes andcountry standards.All kinds of smoke detectors have restrictions, since fire develops in various waysand can often be unpredictable in their progression, it is unforeseeable which typeof detector will provide the earliest warning. No types of beam detector can senseevery form of fire all the time. Generally speaking, detectors may not warn youabout fire caused by insufficient safety measures, violent explosions, leaking gas,improper storage of flammable materials like diluents and other safety hazards, arsonor children playing with fire. The alarm of a smoke detector used in high velocityenvironment will be delayed due to dilution of smoke by frequent and fast airflow.What’s more, the beam detector has to be frequently maintained for it is exposed tomore dust contamination.The beam detector cannot last forever. In order to keep the detector workingin good condition, please maintain the equipment continuously according torecommendations from manufacturers and relative national codes and laws. Takespecific maintenance measures on the basis of different environments.The beam detector contains electronic parts. Even though it is designedmanufactured to last for a long time, any of these parts could fail at any time.Therefore, test your beam detector at least every 6 months according to nationalcodes or laws. Any smoke detectors, fire alarm devices or any other components ofthe system must be repaired and/or replaced immediately as they fail.