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:
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main circuit board with display
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backbox with door
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plastic bag containing two keys, screws, cables, and ten 4.7K ohm end-of-line resistors
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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:
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Intended for indoor use in dry locations only
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Do not mount directly on exterior walls, especially masonry walls (condensation)
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Do not mount directly on exterior walls below grade (condensation)
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Protect from plumbing leaks
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Protect from splash caused by sprinkler system inspection ports
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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: tem-
peratures 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 Tech-
nical 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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Section 3: Before You Begin Installation
6820 / 6820EVS Manual P/N LS10144-001SK-E:C 09/28/2017