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Smoke Test; Installation Test - GE 429CT Installation Instructions And Use

Esl 429/449 series self-diagnostic photoelectric smoke detectors

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429 Series Wiring Diagram
Models 429AT, 429C,
first detector
429CT, 429CST
Compatible Listed
Control Unit*
fire alarm
+
initiating
circuit
449 Series Wiring Diagram
Models 449
first detector
AT, C, CT, CST
alarm
contact
Listed Control Unit
DC
+
power
circuit
fire alarm
initiating
circuit
Supervision of System Wiring
Power wiring in four-wire systems is required by NFPA 72 to be
supervised. This is accomplished by installing a power supervi-
sion relay at the end of the detector power circuit. The contacts of
the supervision relay are wired in series with the system's alarm
initiating circuit, and are closed when energized (see Figure 5). A
break in the detector power circuit or a loss of power de-energizes
the power supervision relay, opening the contacts and causing a
trouble annunciation at the fire alarm control unit.
ESL models 204-6 V and 204-12/24 V are relays UL Listed for
four-wire power supervision. Models 449CTE and 449CSTE are
smoke detectors with a built-in end-of-line power supervison
relay, and can be used to supervise a circuit in place of a power
supervison relay. The 449CTE and 449CSTE will also automati-
cally send a trouble signal to the control panel whenever the
detector needs maintenance.

Installation Test

After all connections are complete and the wiring is checked for
errors, apply power to the system. There should be no alarm. If
an alarm is reported, determine if a detector is latched in alarm or
if there is a problem with the wiring.
ESL 429/449
auxiliary
power
contacts
-
-
+
+
Models 449
CRT, CSRT
auxiliary
contacts
power
contacts
-
-
+
+
Figure 5. Wiring Diagrams
Model 429CRT
last detector
not used
power
-
-
+
+
local non-
latching
alarm
smoke alarm
power
contacts
-
-
+
+

Smoke Test

The units should be tested in place annually using one of the
following methods:
A. Use Smoke! in a can
B. Hold a smoldering punk or cotton wick close to the unit
and gently direct the smoke into the smoke entry openings
for 20 seconds or until an alarm is indicated.
Be sure to properly extinguish the smoke source after
testing! This is a go/no go test and is not a reliable indication of
detector sensitivity. If it is successful, the LED will remain lit.
To reset the detector, operate the system reset switch to remove
power from the detectors. The control unit alarm and all
auxiliary functions should be verified for a complete test of each
detector.
Heat Test
Models with heat sensors sample for heat every 3 seconds. Test
heat sensors by using a hot air gun. Aim the gun at the heat
sensor from 6-10 inches (15-25cm) away. The detector should go
into alarm in less than 30 seconds.
* Two-Wire Compatibility
Refer to ESL's Compatibility
Index for compatible control
panel listings.
End-of-Line
Device
Models 449
last detector
CSRH*
heat sensor
power
contacts
+
+
* The 449CSRH units
-
-
are smoke alarms with
isolated heat detectors.
red
black
brown
®
and follow the directions on the can.
Power
Supervision
Unit
brown
End-of-Line
Device
3

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