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use a can of clean, dry compressed air (such as TECHSPRAY  
ENVI-RO-TECH Duster) which is available at office and alarm  
supply stores. Shorten the plastic tube that comes with the  
compressed air to about 2 in. (5 cm). Place the tube or needle  
valve through the Chambermaid valve in the bottom of the  
detector (refer to Figure 2.2 on page 6).  
NOTE! Do not paint the detectors. Paint or other foreign  
matter covering the detector can prevent smoke  
detection.  
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General Information  
This document covers mounting, wiring, power requirements,  
testing, and maintenance for the F220-B6RS Detector Bases  
and the F220 Series Heat and Photoelectric Smoke Detectors.  
Install them according to NFPA 72.  
NOTE! For proper system installation, read and  
understand NFPA 72 before installation.  
For installation guidelines, refer to Installation Considerations  
for Smoke and Fire Detectors (P/N: 26715).  
2.1  
F220-B6RS Detector Bases  
The F220-B6RS is a four-wire base with a Form A alarm relay  
and a built-in sounder. Other bases (two-wire and four-wire  
without built-in sounders) are available. Refer also to the F220  
Series Detectors with F220-B6/C/E/R Installation Instructions  
(P/N: 4998138694) and the F220-B6PS/M Installation  
Instructions (P/N: 4998149982).  
2.1.1  
Compatible Control Panels  
The F220-B6RS is a four-wire base compatible with all UL Listed  
four-wire control panels. Refer to the control panel  
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manufacturer’s installation instructions for proper end-of-line  
(EOL) resistor selection.  
2.1.2  
Base Features  
13  
12  
11  
10  
14  
12  
15  
8
13  
9
13  
7
3
4
2
5
1
12  
6
12  
13  
1. Terminal 1  
2. Terminal 2  
3. Terminal 3  
4. Terminal 4  
5. Terminal 5  
6. DIP Switches  
9. Remote Terminal (c)  
10. Tamper Tab (Locking Bar)  
11. Tamper Tab (Locking Bar  
Mount)  
12. Alignment Key (4 places)  
13. Snap Lock (4 places)  
7. Resettable Auxiliary Power 14. Sounder  
Positive (+) In and Out  
Terminals (b1 and b2)  
8. Resettable Auxiliary Power  
Negative (-) In and Out  
Terminal (a1/a2)  
15. Earth Shield Terminal  
(optional)  
Fig. 2.1 Base Features  
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2.2  
F220 Series Detectors  
2.2.1  
About F220 Series Detector Heads  
The F220 Series Detector Heads listed inTable 2.1 each require  
an F220-B6 Series Base.  
WARNING! The F220-PTHC detects carbon monoxide  
(CO) as a component of a fire. Do not use the F220-PTHC  
as a stand-alone CO detector.  
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Electronic heat detector 135°F (57°C), fixed  
F220-135  
temperature and rate-of-rise  
Electronic heat detector 135°F (57°C), fixed  
F220-135F  
temperature only  
Electronic heat detector 190°F (88°C), fixed  
F220-190F  
temperature only  
F220-P  
Photoelectric smoke detector  
Photoelectric smoke detector with integral 135°F  
F220-PTH  
(57°C) heat sensor  
Photoelectric smoke detector with integral 135°F  
F220-PTHC (57°C) heat sensor and CO enhanced smoke  
detection  
Table 2.1 F220 Series Detector Heads  
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2.2.2  
F220 Series Detector Features  
1
5
2
6
4
3
1. Front of detector  
2. Light-emitting diode (LED) 5. Back of detector  
3. Thermistor 6. Chambermaid location  
(heat detectors only)  
4. Unlocking port  
Fig. 2.2 Detector Features  
2.2.3  
F220 Series Heat Detector Heads  
The F220 Heat Detector Heads can be identified by color coding  
(refer to Table 2.2).  
F220-135  
No circle around the thermistor  
F220-135F A gray circle around the thermistor  
F220-190F A black circle around the thermistor  
Table 2.2 Distinguishing Heat Detectors  
WARNING! The F220-135, F220-135F and F220-190F are  
not life safety devices. Use them with F220-B6 Series  
bases to provide general property protection.  
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2.2.4  
F220 Series Smoke Detector Heads  
The F220 Series Smoke Detector Heads are UL Listed, open-  
area photoelectric smoke detectors that work with commercial  
fire protective signaling systems and household fire warning  
systems. Select the appropriate mounting base to configure the  
detectors for two-wire or four-wire versions (refer to  
Section 2.1 F220-B6RS Detector Bases on page 3).  
To verify power to the detector and a functioning smoke  
sampling circuitry, a dual color LED indicator flashes green  
every eight seconds when operating normally. It flashes once  
every four seconds when a trouble condition exists. If the  
detector determines an alarm condition exists, the LED  
changes from flashing green to steady red. The detector returns  
to normal after the alarm condition is cleared and power is  
interrupted.  
Throughout its normal life cycle, the smoke detector monitors  
and periodically adjusts itself to keep the sensitivity at its  
factory calibrated level. When excessively dirty, the detector’s  
LED flash rate changes from an eight second flash rate to a four  
second rate. If CleanMe is selected, the detector sends a  
CleanMe signal to the compatible control panel to indicate a  
dirty smoke detector.  
Refer to Section 4.3 Set CleanMe Feature on page 24.  
2.3  
Technical Specifications  
2.3.1  
General Specifications  
Air Velocity  
Operating  
4000 ft/min (1200 m/min) maximum  
+32°F to 100°F (0°C to 38°C)  
Temperature  
Relative  
0% to 95% (non-condensing)  
Humidity  
Table 2.3 Specifications - Detectors and Bases  
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2.3.2  
Base Specifications  
Alarm Current (only base current, detector current excluded)  
F220-B6RS (with  
steady sounder and  
relay):  
45 mA at 24 VDC  
50 mA maximum at 30 VDC  
F220-B6RS (with  
separately powered  
sounder only):  
30 mA at 24 VDC  
35 mA maximum at 30 VDC  
NAC Current  
30 mA at 24 VDC  
Standby Current  
Voltage  
10 mA maximum at 30 VDC  
10.0 VDC to 30.0 VDC  
Table 2.4 F220-B6RS Detector Base Specifications  
Detector Specifications  
Current  
2.3.3  
Alarm:  
Standby:  
35 mA maximum at 32 VDC  
0.12 mA maximum  
Startup:  
0.12 mA maximum  
Powerup Time  
Rate of Rise  
F220-135:  
22 second maximum  
15°F/min (9°C/min) or greater  
Table 2.5 F220 Series Detector Heads Specifications  
2.4  
Electrical Supervision  
When the F220-B6RS Bases are wired according to the  
instructions in this document, the control panel initiates a  
trouble signal when a detector is removed from its base,  
providing tamper protection. An EOL power supervision  
module, such as a D275 or an F220-B6E Power Supervision  
Base and an EOL resistor as specified by the control panel  
manufacturer, supervises power.  
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3.1  
Mount the Bases  
With the exception of the F220-B6E base, all four-wire bases  
can be used in any combination within a loop. One F220-B6E  
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Power Supervision Base can be used as the last base on a loop  
in four-wire systems to provide power supervision.  
NOTE! Follow NFPA 72 guidelines for mounting locations.  
For commercial and industrial installations, 30 ft (9 m)  
spacing between smoke detectors is recommended.  
1. Release the mounting skirt from the mounting base. Use a  
screwdriver at the location of the snap locks (refer to  
Figure 2.1, item 12, page 4) to release the mounting skirt.  
2. Run all system wiring (refer to Section 3.2 Wire the Bases  
on page 10).  
3. Mount the base using the two oblong mounting holes. Fits  
4 in. square, octagon, AB, and single-gang back boxes.  
NOTE! Depending on local regulations, you can surface  
mount the bases using anchors, mollies, or wing nuts, or  
you can mount directly on back boxes.  
NOTE! The electrical box must be large enough to  
accommodate the number and size of conductors  
specified by the National Electrical Code or any local  
authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ).  
4. Tighten the base to the mounting surface. Tighten only  
until snug; not distorted.  
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3.2  
Wire the Bases  
CAUTION! When wiring bases, all terminal screws  
including those not wired must be tightened to prevent  
loose screw heads from making intermitent electrical  
contact with the detector head.  
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3.2.1  
Terminal Connections  
WARNING! Do not twist or loop the wires around the  
terminals. In and out wires for terminal connection must  
be cut, stripped, and inserted as individual ends.  
!
NOTE! Bring the positive (+) wires in on terminal b2 and  
out from terminal b1. Use a consistent pattern, inputting  
on b2 and outputting from b1. The negative (-) wires  
input and output from the same terminal (a1/a2).  
3.2.2  
EOL Resistors  
Use the EOL resistors supplied or specified by the control panel  
manufacturer. This applies to all loop terminations including the  
D275 Module and the F220-B6E Power Supervision Base.  
3.2.3  
Loop Wiring Specifications  
In a four-wire system, the maximum loop length and number of  
bases that can be placed on a loop depend on the voltage drop  
on the power circuit. Use standard voltage drop calculations to  
ensure that the last detector on the loop meets the minimum  
voltage requirement of at least 16 V.  
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3.2.4  
Four-wire Loop Termination  
One D275 End-of-Line Module (refer to Figure 3.5 on page 19)  
or F220-B6E Power Supervision Base (refer to Figure 3.4 on  
page 18) is required for each loop when using four-wire bases.  
3.3  
Wire Optional Remote Annunciators  
If using the optional DRA-5 Remote Alarm Indicator, connect the  
positive (red) wire to terminal b1 and the negative wire (white)  
to terminal c (refer to Figure 3.1).  
1
DRA-5  
b2 b1  
2
a1/a2 c  
3
4
2
5
1
1. Red wire to Terminal b1 2. White wire to Terminal c  
on base  
on base  
Fig. 3.1 Optional DRA-5 Remote Annunciator Wiring  
3.4  
Wire F220-B6RS Sounder Bases  
The F220-B6RS has a built-in sounder that can be set to operate  
in one of four ways through a combination of wiring and DIP  
switch settings (refer to Figure 3.2, Item 3 on page 14 and  
Table 3.2 on page 15).  
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3.4.1  
NAC Configurations  
In these configurations, the sounders are controlled and  
powered from the control panel’s NAC power circuit or a  
remote NAC power circuit. The positive (+) wire from the NAC  
or D132B Multi-use Reversing Relay Module connects to  
Terminal 5 and the negative (-) wire connects to Terminal 4  
(refer to Figure 3.2, Item 3 on page 14). The sounders on the  
loop follow the NAC configuration programmed at the control  
panel. The DIP switches (refer to Figure 2.1, Item 15 on page 4)  
are set as shown in Table 3.1.  
WARNING! DIP switches 1 and 2 must be either both on  
or both off. Having one on and the other off could result  
in incorrect operation including failure to alarm.  
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Position 1 and 2 off;  
Control panel NAC circuit power is  
3 and 4 either both on applied to the base to Terminals 4(+)  
or both off.  
N
and 5(-). The sounder follows the  
configuration of the NAC. The  
positions of switches 3 and 4 have no  
affect.  
O
D
I
P
1
2
3
4
Table 3.1 NAC Configuration DIP Switch Settings  
NAC Follower (Direct Wire) Configuration: The sounders  
on the loop follow the signal on the NAC terminals as pro-  
grammed at the control panel. Refer to the control panel's  
installation manual for NAC configuration instructions. This  
configuration requires an extra pair of supervised wires for  
the sounder circuit (refer to Figure 3.2, Item 3 on page 14).  
Reverse Polarity Configuration: Tthe sounders in a loop  
activate due to reversed polarity on the power line. The  
output pattern is not controlled by the base in this operat-  
ing mode; it follows the signal on the head terminals as  
programmed at the controlpanel.  
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3.4.2  
Local Configurations  
In these configurations, the sounders are controlled and  
powered from the control panel’s power circuit (refer to  
Figure 3.2, Items 1 and 2 on page 14). The initiating device  
circuit (IDC) wires connect to Terminals 1 and 2 (refer to  
Figure 3.2, Items 3 and 4 on page 14). The DIP Switches are set  
for one of the following patterns: Temporal (Code 3), March  
Time, or Continuous Tone (refer to Table 3.2 on page 15).  
Local Configuration: Each sounder is individually set and  
activated (refer to Table 3.2 on page 15).  
Interconnection Configuration: Up to five detectors can be  
interconnected by a common wire (refer to Figure 3.2, Item  
4 on page 14, Table 3.2 on page 15, and Figure 3.3 on  
page 17). All sounders within the group activate together.  
Set all units for the same output pattern (Temporal Code  
3, March Time, or Continuous Tone). All interconnected  
detectors are synchronized with and sound the pattern of  
the originating detector.  
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1
1
+
+
F220-B6RS  
b2  
b1  
4
4
4
a1/a2 c  
5
C
5
NO  
3
2
+
_
+
_
1
3
3
+
_
+
_
2
2
1. Base Power: positive (+)  
and negative (-) resetta-  
ble auxiliary power input  
from the control panel or  
from a previous four-wire  
base.  
powers the sounders from  
the control panel so that  
all sounders follow the  
control panel’s NAC set-  
ting.  
4. Optional interconnection  
from one base to the next  
base for up to five F220-  
B6RS bases. If any of the  
interconnected detectors  
signals an alarm, all of the  
interconnected base  
2. Positive (+) and negative  
(-) initiating device circuit  
(IDC) input from the  
control panel or from a  
previous four-wire base.  
3. Sounder Power (optional):  
positive (+) and negative  
(-) 24 VDC NAC power  
input from the control  
panel, a remote NAC, or  
from a previous four-wire  
base. This connection  
sounders are synchronized  
to the same signalling  
pattern as the initiating  
detector’s base. Refer to  
Figure 3.3 on page 17.  
5. Alarm Loop Relay  
Fig. 3.2 Wiring F220-B6RS Sounder Bases  
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Position 1 and 2 on;  
Sounder output configured for steady  
3 and 4 either both on signal (continuous tone)  
or both off.  
O
N
D
I
P
2
3
4
1
Position 1, 2, and 3 on; Sounder output configured for  
4 off.  
O
Temporal Code 3 signal  
N
D
I
P
1
2
3
4
Position 1, 2, and 4 on; Sounder output configured for March  
3 off.  
O
Time signal  
N
D
I
P
3
4
1
2
Table 3.2 Local Configuration DIP Switch Settings  
NOTE! Up to five interconnected units activate per  
circuit. If more than five units activate, only individual  
detectors are guaranteed to activate the correct output  
pattern. Additional interconnected units cannot activate  
the correct output pattern.  
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1. Positive (+) and negative  
(-) resettable auxiliary  
Supervision Base or a  
D275 Power Supervision  
Module.  
power either in parallel  
originating from the same 4. When connecting a D275,  
power supply or run from  
separate power supplies.  
2. Positive (+) and negative  
(-) initiating device circuit  
(IDC) from the control  
panel or an existing  
connect the positive (+)  
wire to the yellow input  
(24 VDC) and the negative  
(-) wire to Common  
(black). The red wire is  
not used.  
circuit.  
5. The blue wires from the  
D275 Power Supervision  
Module provide power  
supervision.  
3. Interconnection circuit  
(connects Terminal 3 from  
base to base) for up to five  
bases on a common power 6. An EOL resistor as  
supply circuit. Each power  
circuit must be terminated  
with an F220-B6E Power  
specified in the control  
panel’s installation  
instructions.  
Fig. 3.3 Interconnection Wiring  
Wire Size  
18 AWG (1.2 mm)  
16 AWG (1.5 mm)  
14 AWG (1.8 mm)  
Wire Length  
300 ft (91 m)  
450 ft (137 m)  
750 ft (229 m)  
Table 3.3 Maximum Distance from First to Last Interconnected Units  
NOTE! To ensure interconnected units can alarm, the line  
load after the last detector must not exceed 10 mA.  
3.5  
Wire Power Supervision Modules  
3.5.1  
Wire F220-B6E Power Supervision Base  
The F220-B6E base is wired as shown in Figure 3.4 on page 18.  
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1
+
4
b1  
b2  
5
a1/a2 c  
F220-B6E*  
C
4
NO  
3
C
2
5
NO  
1
6
3
+
2
_
1. Power input (positive [+]  
in on terminal b2; negative 3. Jumper connecting  
[-] in on terminal a1/a2) terminals 2 and 3.  
from the control panel or 4. Place an appropriate EOL  
previous four-wire base.  
from a previous four-wire  
base.  
resistor (refer to the  
control panel’s installation  
instructions for resistor  
specifications) across  
Terminals 1 and 4.  
2. Initiating device circuit  
(IDC) input (positive [+] to  
terminal 2 and negative [-]  
to terminal 1) from the  
control panel or from a  
5. Power Supervision Relay  
6. Alarm Loop Relay  
Fig. 3.4 Wiring F220-B6E Four-wire Power Supervision Bases  
* The F220-B6E base has a normally-open alarm loop relay that  
activates when the unit is in alarm and a power supervision  
relay that activates when power is supplied. Separate power  
supervision devices, such as the D275, are unnecessary. Use  
only one F220-B6E per zone run. It must be the last base on the  
run.  
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The alarm loop relay (Form A, Terminals 1 and 2) and the power  
supervision relay (Terminal 3 and 4) are rated for 0.5 A at  
120 VAC/DC for resistive loads.  
CAUTION! Do not connect relays to inductive or  
capacitive loads. Use with resistive loads only.  
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3.5.2  
Wire D275 Power Supervision Module  
When a D275 Module is used with 24 VDC systems, connect the  
yellow wire to the output terminal (b1 or b2). The red wire  
remains unconnected (refer to Figure 3.5 on page 19).  
1
2
2
D275  
3
7
+12 VDC  
4
+24 VDC  
5
Common (-)  
6
1. EOL resistor (refer to the  
control panel’s  
to Terminal 1 on the last  
base on the loop.  
installation instructions  
for specifications).  
4. Red wire is not used.  
5. Yellow wire to Terminal b1  
on last base on loop for  
24 VDC systems.  
2. The positive (+) and  
negative (-) IDC wires  
(blue) from the D275.  
3. Connect the positive (+)  
IDC wire through the EOL  
6. Black wire (common) to  
Terminal a1/a2 on last  
base on loop.  
resistor to Terminal 2 and 7. Power loop  
the negative (-) IDC wire  
Fig. 3.5 Wiring a D275 Power Supervision Module as a Loop Terminator  
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Install the Detector Heads  
4.1  
Mount the Detector Heads  
CAUTION! Before mounting detector heads, all terminal  
screws in the base including those not wired must be  
tightened to prevent loose screw heads from making  
intermitent electrical contact with the detector head.  
!
NOTE! When using F220-B6RS Sounder Bases, set the  
DIP switches for desired operation and sounder signal  
pattern before installing the detector heads.  
4.1.1  
Optional Locking Bar  
Each base has a snap-off locking bar as part of the base  
molding. Engage the locking bar to prohibit unauthorized  
detector removal. To engage the locking bar, move it to the  
position shown in Figure 4.1.  
1
2
X
X
1. Snap locking bar (X) off  
base molding  
2. Insert locking bar (X) into  
locking bar mount until  
fully engaged  
Fig. 4.1 Engaging the Locking Bar  
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CAUTION! When using the locking bar, before installing  
the detector head, open the unlocking port (refer to  
Figure 4.2, Item 4) by poking through the plastic with a  
screwdriver.  
!
4.1.2  
Mounting Skirt (Figure 4.2, Item 2)  
Align the four alignment keys (refer to Figure 2.2, Item 12 on  
page 6 and to Figure 4.2, Item 5) and press the mounting skirt  
firmly down onto the mounting base (Figure 4.2, Item 3) to  
engage the snap locks  
.
6
1
7
8
5
4
2
5
5
3
5
9
1. Detector head (heat  
detector shown in exam-  
ple)  
the mounting skirt and  
four corresponding places  
on the base)  
2. Mounting skirt  
3. Mounting base  
4. Locking port  
6. LED  
7. Bar on mounting skirt  
8. T mark on mounting skirt  
9. Locking bar in locked position  
5. Alignment keys (four  
places on the bottom of  
Fig. 4.2 Part Orientation for Mounting  
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4.1.3  
Detector Head  
CAUTION! The mounting skirts and detector heads are  
keyed. Do not force them onto the mounting bases.  
!
Install:  
Install the detector head by lining up the LED on the detector  
head (refer to Figure 4.2, Item 6 on page 21) with the bar on the  
mounting skirt (refer to Figure 4.2, Item 7). Turn the detector  
head clockwise until the LED aligns with the T mark on the  
mounting skirt (refer to Figure 4.2, Item 8).  
Remove:  
Remove the detector ahead by turning it counter-clockwise. If  
the optional locking bar is used, refer to Figure 4.3.  
2
1
1. Insert screwdriver through 2. Hold the locking bar down  
the locking port and  
while turning the head  
counter-clockwise until  
disengaged.  
depress the locking bar.  
Fig. 4.3 Unlocking the Locking Bar  
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4.2  
Set Detector Modes  
The F220 Series Smoke Detectors feature a unique  
magnet-operated sensitivity mode and detector test mode.  
4.2.1  
Test Mode  
Test the detector by placing the magnet next to the T mark on  
the mounting skirt for three consecutive flashes to cause an  
alarm.  
4.2.2  
Sensitivity Mode  
If the magnet is next to the T mark for less than three flashes  
but more than one flash, the detector enters Sensitivity Mode.  
1. Place the detector into Sensitivity Mode.  
2. Wait for the first single green LED flash.  
3. Count the number of red LED flashes that follow and refer  
to Table 4.1 on page 23 for sensitivity definitions.  
Number of  
Sensitivity Definition (% Obscuration)  
Red Flashes  
1
Malfunctioning smoke or heat detector  
3
Normally operating smoke or heat detector with  
little or no dirt contamination  
4 to 6  
Progressively more contamination  
Trouble condition, very dirty but still  
7 to 10  
compensated to 3%/ft (3%/ft = 0.433 db/m);  
Sensitivity < 3% at 10 flashes.  
11  
12  
Sensitivity < 2.5%/ft (2.5%/ft = 0.36 db/m)  
Sensitivity < 2.0%/ft (2.0%/ft = 0.287 db/m),  
chance of false alarm increases  
13  
14  
Sensitivity < 1.5%/ft (1.5%/ft = 0.214 db/m)  
Sensitivity < 1.0%/ft (1.0%/ft = 0.143 db/m),  
chance of false alarm greatly increases  
15  
Sensitivity < 0.5%/ft (0.5%/ft = 0.071 db/m),  
false alarm likely  
Table 4.1 Red LED Flash Definition  
4. The detector exits sensitivity mode and returns to one  
green LED flash every eight seconds.  
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4.3  
Set CleanMe Feature  
The Clean Me feature monitors the smoke chamber’s sensitivity  
and sends a trouble signal to the control panel when the  
sensitivity degrades to a preset level.  
NOTE! When a CleanMe signal is sent to a control panel  
that is not CleanMe compatible, the signal may be  
misinterprted as an alarm.  
To activate the CleanMe feature:  
1. Put the detector into sensitivity mode by placing a magnet  
next to the T mark on the mounting skirt (refer to  
Figure 4.2, Item 8 on page 21). Remove the magnet after  
the first red LED flash and before the third red LED flash.  
2. When the magnet is removed, the LED flashes green once  
and shows the first of two sensitivity displays.  
3. When the LED next flashes red, replace the magnet near  
the T mark (refer to Figure 4.2, Item 8 on page 21).  
4. Hold the magnet against the T mark on the mounting skirt  
(refer to Figure 4.2, Item 8 on page 21) until the green LED  
flashes twice and the red LED repeats the sensitivity  
indication.  
5. The detector exits sensitivity mode. If CleanMe has been  
successfully enabled, the green LED flashes twice in rapid  
succession every eight seconds indicating that CleanMe is  
activated.  
To disable CleanMe, repeat this process and verify the double  
flash returns to a single flash.  
4.4  
Flash Rate and Trouble Indication  
These detectors include the Chamber Check Automatic Trouble  
Indicator that verifies the detector’s calibration is within the  
factory listed range. NFPA guidelines for sensitivity testing can  
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be met by visually inspecting the detector and checking the  
flash rate of the LED.  
NOTE! Perform the visual check before resetting power.  
After a reset the trouble indicators clear for 70 seconds.  
After 70 seconds, if the detector is in a trouble condition,  
trouble indications begin again.  
A unit with CleanMe activated double flashes (two flashes  
within a half second of each other) every eight seconds. A  
normally operating unit flashes once every eight seconds. If a  
detector is in a trouble condition due to a dirty lens or a sensor  
malfunction, it single or double flashes every four seconds. If  
enabled, the CleanMe trouble signal is sent. If the calibration is  
out of range for more than 24 hours, the green LED on the  
detector flashes approximately once every four seconds.  
5
Test the Installation  
5.1  
Inspect the Installation  
1. Check the wiring from the control panel to the last head on  
each run for proper polarity and continuity.  
2. Terminate each run with an EOL resistor as specified by  
the control panel manufacturer.  
3. Terminate four-wire runs with EOL power supervision  
modules or F220-B6E bases.  
4. Apply power to the system. Check for alarms and troubles.  
5. Note which detectors alarmed (if any), shut down the  
system, remove alarmed detectors from their bases, and  
recheck the bases for proper wiring.  
6. If the problem persists, determine if the problem is caused  
by the detector or the base. Replace the affected detectors  
or bases with known good units.  
7. If a system alarm occurs with no detector alarms present,  
remove all detectors and check the wiring at each base.  
8. Check the wiring of each EOL resistor and EOL module.  
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9. When the system is alarm free, check each detector to  
ensure that the green LED indicator flashes approximately  
every eight seconds. This verifies the detector is receiving  
power and operating properly.  
NOTE! If a heat detector LED flashes at a rate of  
4 flashes/sec, the detector is either cold (below +32°F  
[0°C]), out of sensitivity range, or defective. If a smoke  
detector flashes at a rate of 4 flashes/sec, it is either out  
of sensitivity range or defective.  
5.2  
Test Each Detector  
Test each detector to ensure it causes a control panel alarm.  
Reset the control panel after each test.  
5.2.1  
Activate an Alarm at Each Detector  
To cause heat detectors to alarm either:  
Activate the internal reed switch by placing a magnet  
horizontally against the T mark on the mounting skirt and  
holding it there for three consecutive LED flashes, or  
Expose the thermistor to a heat source such as a hair dryer  
or a shielded heat lamp until the detector alarms and the  
alarm LED lights .  
To cause smoke detectors to alarm either:  
Activate the internal reed switch by placing a magnet  
horizontally against the T mark on the mounting skirt and  
holding it there for three consecutive LED flashes, or  
Use a UL Listed aerosol smoke detector tester to simulate  
an alarm. Follow the instructions provided with the aerosol  
smoke detector tester.  
5.2.2  
Reset the Control Panel  
When a detector alarms, the red LED indicator activates and  
latches into the ON position. Clear the alarm by momentarily  
removing power before proceeding to the next detector.  
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5.3  
Test the Alarm Loop  
Checkthe voltage across the EOL resistor of each alarm loop to  
verify wiring losses do not exceed control panel manufacturer’s  
specifications.  
5.4  
Test any CO Sensors  
Removing the detector head or resetting the detector’s power  
places the detector in a special test mode for 15 minutes. If  
over 35 ppm of CO is applied to the detector within this  
15-minute period, the detector must alarm or it is defective.  
WARNING! The F220-PTHC detects carbon monoxide  
(CO) as a component of a fire. Do not use the F220-PTHC  
as a stand-alone CO detector.  
!
5.5  
Perform NFPA 72 Required Testing  
Refer to Section 1.2 Required Maintenance and Testing on  
page 2.  
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