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S-Quad
Siting
A S-Quad device plugs into a dedicated Base that is installed in the protected premises. The Bases should be sited in locations as
defined by the project plans and by BS5839 : Part 1 : 2002 and VAD coverage defined in EN54 Part 23 .
Do's and Don't
&
Follow recommendations detailed in section 22 relate to automatic fire detectors and section 16 relate to
alarm sounders in BS5839 : Part 1 : 2013.
DO locate Visual Alarm Devices in accordance with Loss Prevention Council Code of Practice CoP 0001.
http://www.redbooklive.com/lps.jsp
DO NOT locate smoke detectors where products of combustion may be present such as in kitchens, garages,
furnace rooms, welding shops etc.
DO NOT locate heat detectors above boilers or heaters or where the temperature is normally very high or
liable to sudden fluctuations.
DO NOT locate smoke or heat detectors: -
• In dusty or dirty environment
• Near heating or air-conditioning grilles
• Outdoors in stables, sheds etc
• In excessively damp areas
• In dead air spaces at the junctions of ceilings and walls
• At ceiling locations where a 'thermal
barrier' may exist.
DO NOT locate a CO detector: -
• In buildings where farm animals are kept
• In excessive damp areas
• In battery room where non sealed batteries are kept
• In a Car park where exhaust fumes will be present.
Mounting
Metal back box
A metal back box must be used for base mounting. The earth continuity must be maintained throughout the whole loop circuit. The
earth must be securely connected to the back box.
Loop cable
Cross section
of a ceiling tile
Ceiling tile
4188-1073 issue 3_2-17_P1_S-Quad
Standard Metal Box
Base
Route cables through holes
Cable gland
Loop cable
IP21 PLATE
For use with S-Quad
Visual Alarm devices
2 Screws (NOT SUPPLIED) to secure
Base and Ip21 Plate to Metal box
Data and Installation
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