Eaton EFCV8ZONE User Manual

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PREMISESMANAGEMENT TO ENSURE THAT AN APPROPRIATEZONE PLAN IS ISSUED BY THE INSTALLER WHEN THESYSTEM IS HANDED OVER.What are Sounder Circuits?The sounder circuits allow for conventional only sounders,beacons or sounder beacons to be installed on the system.These will operate in a fire condition.What is FRE?FRE is an abbreviation for Fire Routing Equipment.Depending on the model of panel purchased, an optionalFRE output may be provided. This optional output isgenerally used for connecting the fire alarm system to firerouting equipment such as auto diallers that will contact thefire brigade or an alarm receiving centre (ARC), etc. This typeof output is fully monitored by the fire system for any faultcondition.What is FPE?FPE is an abbreviation for Fire Protecting Equipment.Depending on the model of panel purchased, an optionalFPE output may be provided. This optional output isgenerally used for connecting the fire alarm system tofire protection equipment such as sprinklers, door releasesystems, etc. This type of output is fully monitored by thefire system for any fault condition.Important Instructions1. Introduction1.1 PurposeThis user manual is aimed at the Premises Managementresponsible for the fire alarm system and provides guidanceon how to operate the system, undertake routine testing,and filling in the log book as required by BS5839 part 1.After the system has been installed and commissioned bya Competent Person, the Premises Management for thesite must ensure that all users of the system have read thismanual and are trained on its use.1.2 DefinitionsPremises ManagementIs a delegated person or persons with specialist knowledgeand day-to-day control of the premises, the Fire System, andthe implementation of the fire procedures.Competent PersonIs a person with relevant current training and experience,and with access to the requisite tools, equipment andinformation, and capable of carrying out the defined task.A competent person is generally an employee from themanufacturer of the fire alarm system, an installer, or serviceengineer who is contracted to maintain the system.1.3 About the Eaton Conventional SystemWhat is a Conventional Panel?All conventional panels have the fire detection devices andmanual call points on zone circuits with separate circuits foractivating fire alarm devices.What are Zones?The premises that the fire alarm system is providingcoverage for is split into areas of fire detection called zones.The size of each zone is governed by BS5839 part 1 and willbe calculated when the fire system is being specified priorto installation.The number of zones required to provide coverage of theentire premises will govern the fire panel model required,2, 4 or 8 zones are available in the Conventional range.Under BS5839 part 1 a zone plan of the premises must becreated and should be positioned on, adjacent to or in closeproximity to the fire panel and repeater panels. The zoneplan should have North at the top of the plan and shouldideally be positioned on a North facing wall. This is to helpthe fire brigade locate a fire quickly.IMPORTANTwww.acornfiresecurity.comwww.acornfiresecurity.com