FIKE CORPORATION
DESIGN
U.L. S2203
Expanded Enclosures Installation Guide
Page 15 of 23
F.M. 3009544
Manual P/N: 06-185
Revision No: 1, 11/01
4.0
DESIGN
The importance of proper design for fire alarm and suppression signaling systems cannot be
overemphasized. Refer to the appropriate control system manual, local codes and
requirements, and the requirements of national fire codes and standards as listed in Section
2.3 of this manual. The most important part of the design in reference to the Expanded
Enclosures is control panel location and mounting.
4.1 IDENTIFY LOCAL CODE REQUIREMENTS
Identify local code requirements and establish contact with Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). It is
in your best interest as the system designer and/or installer to involve the AHJ in the project as early
as possible. It is easier to make required changes to the fire alarm and/or detection system while it is
still in the design stage, versus when the project has started and you are under a deadline to
complete the project.
4.2 IDENTIFY SPECIFICATION AND END-USER CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS
Identify the needs of the customer and ensure that they meet the requirements of 4.1 above and 4.3
below. The customer is the final user of the system and needs to be comfortable with the location
and access to the control equipment.
4.3 ENSURE PROPER MOUNTING LOCATION
The control panel should be mounted at 60” from floor to center of viewing window on a wall that is
free from vibration. The wall should not be an outside wall, due to the condensation that can occur on
outside walls. The environment requirements are listed in each Control Panel Specifications section.
As a general rule, each panel electronics are rated 32-120
°
F (0 - 100
°
C), 85% relative humidity.
Moisture effects electronics equipment adversely. The Expanded Enclosures are
not
watertight. The
Expanded Enclosures are also
not
NEMA rated and
not
Fire rated. Do
not
install the Control Panel
on a Fire Wall.