Before You Begin Installation; Inventory; Environmental Specifications; Software Downloads - Honeywell 6820EVS Installation And Optimization Manual

Model 6820 / 6820-EVS Installation Manual
Section 3

Before You Begin Installation

This section of the manual is intended to help you plan your tasks to facilitate a smooth installation. Please read
this section thoroughly, especially if you are installing a 6820 or 6820EVS panel for the first time.
3.1

Inventory

When the 6820 or 6820EVS shipment is received, check that all the parts have been included in the shipment.
The shipment consist of one of each of the following:
• main circuit board with display
• backbox with door
• plastic bag containing two keys, screws, cables, and ten 4.7K ohm end-of-line resistors
• manual
3.2

Environmental Specifications

It is important to protect the 6820/6820EVS control panel from water. To prevent water damage, the following
precautions should be FOLLOWED when installing the units:
• Intended for indoor use in dry locations only
• Do not mount directly on exterior walls, especially masonry walls (condensation)
• Do not mount directly on exterior walls below grade (condensation)
• Protect from plumbing leaks
• Protect from splash caused by sprinkler system inspection ports
• Do not mount in areas with humidity-generating equipment (such as dryers, production machinery)
When selecting a location to mount the 6820/ 6820EVS control panel, the unit should be mounted where it will
NOT be exposed to: temperatures outside the range of 0°C-49°C (32°F-120°F) or humidity exceeding 93%
noncondensing.
3.3

Software Downloads

In order to supply the latest features and functionality in fire alarm and life safety technology to our customers,
we make frequent upgrades to the embedded software in our products. To ensure that you are installing and
programming the latest features, we strongly recommend that you download the most current version of software
for each product prior to commissioning any system. Contact Technical Support with any questions about
software and the appropriate version for a specific application. HFSS Honeywell Fire Software Suite software is
available at www.silentknight.com.
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