D355PL Installation
D355PL Installation
I56-3255-003R
One FireLite Place
Northford, CT 06472
D355PL Duct Smoke Detector Phone: 203.484.7161
Specifications
Operating Temperature: –4° to 158°F (–20° to 70°C)
32° to 120°F (0° to 49°C) with module installed in the D355PL ACCESSORY CURRENT LOADS AT 24 VDC
Storage Temperature: –22° to 158°F (–30° to 70°C) DEVICE STANDBY ALARM
Humidity: 0% to 93% Relative Humidity Non-condensing RA400Z/RA100Z 0mA 12mA Max.
Air Velocity: 100 to 4000 ft./min. (0.5 to 20.3 m/sec.) RTS451/RTS151 0mA 12mA Max.
Rectangular Footprint Dimensions: 14.38 in L×5 in W×2.5 in D (37 cm L×12.7 cm W×6.36 cm D)
RTS451KEY/
Square Footprint Dimensions: 7.75 in L×9 in W×2.5 in D (19.7 cm L×22.9 cm W×6.35 cm D) 12mA 12mA Max.
RTS151KEY
Weight: 1.8 pounds; 0.82 kg
Operating Voltage Range: 15 to 32 VDC
Standby Current: 300µA @ 24 VDC (one communication every 5 seconds with LED blink enabled)
Max. Alarm Current (LED on): 6.5 mA @ 24 VDC
NOTE: The D355PL come with the sensor head factory installed, part number SD355R. [2]General Description
Table of Contents Page Smoke introduced into this air duct system will be distributed throughout the
[1] Limitations of Duct Smoke Detectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 entire building. Smoke detectors designed for use in air duct systems are used
[2] General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to sense the presence of smoke in the duct.
[3] Contents of the Duct Smoke Detector Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Model D355PL Air Duct Smoke Detector utilizes photoelectric technology for
[4] Detector Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 the detection of smoke. This detection method, when combined with an ef-
[5] Sampling Tube Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 ficient housing design, samples air passing through the duct and allows detec-
[6] Measurement Tests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 tion of a developing hazardous condition. When sufficient smoke is sensed,
[7] Field Wiring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 an alarm signal is initiated at the fire control panel monitoring the detector,
[8] Verification of Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 and appropriate action can be taken to shut off fans, blowers, change over air
[9] Dectector Cleaning Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 handling systems, etc. These actions can facilitate the management of toxic
[10] Sensor Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 smoke and fire gases throughout the areas served by the duct system.
[11] Optional Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 The D355PL incorporates a sensor cover tamper feature that provides a trou-
ble signal at the panel immediately if the cover is removed or improperly in-
Before Installing
stalled. Proper installation of the sensor cover removes the trouble condition.
Read the System Sensor Guide for Proper Use of Smoke Detectors in Duct Appli-
cations (A05-1004), which provides detailed information on detector spacing, If programmed with the system control panel, two LEDs on each duct smoke
placement, zoning, wiring, and special applications. Copies of this manual detector light to provide local visible indication.
are available online at www.systemsensor.com. NFPA Standards 72 and 90A The D355PL provides a remote alarm output for use with auxiliary devices,
should also be referenced for detailed information. such as the RA400Z/RA100Z remote LED annunciator, as well as remote test ca-
NOTICE: This manual shall be left with the owner/user of this equipment. pability with the RTS451/151 or RTS451KEY/RTS151KEY Remote Test Stations.
IMPORTANT: This detector must be tested and maintained regularly following [2.1] DETECTOR FEATURE SET
NFPA 72 requirements. The detector should be cleaned at least once a year. – Utilizes plug-in head, part number SD355R
[1]Limitations Of Duct Smoke Detectors – Sampling tubes install from front and rear
– Compatible with existing accessories
WARNING – Able to address detector per code switches on sensor head.
The National Fire Protection Association has established that DUCT DETEC-
[3]Contents Of The Duct Smoke Detector Kit
TORS MUST NOT BE USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR OPEN AREA DETECTOR
1. Sensor/power board assembly and covers sensor head is factory installed
PROTECTION as a means of providing life safety. Nor are they a substitute for
2. Three #10 sheet metal screws for mounting
early warning in a building’s regular fire detection system.
3. One test magnet
System Sensor supports this position and strongly recommends that the user 4. Drilling template
read NFPA Standards 90A, 72, and 101. The D355PL Air Duct Smoke Detectors 5. One sampling tube end cap
are listed per UL 268A. 6. One plastic exhaust tube
This device will not operate without electrical power. Fire situations may NOTE: A sampling tube must be ordered to complete the installation. It must
cause an interruption of power. The system safeguards should be discussed be the correct length for the width of the duct where it will be installed. See
with your local fire protection specialist. Table 1 on page 3 to determine the inlet tube required for different duct widths.
This device will not sense smoke unless the ventilation system is operating [4]Detector Installation
and the cover is installed. [4.1]Verify Duct Air Flow Direction And Velocity
Model D355PL detectors are designed to be used in air handling systems hav-
For this detector to function properly, it MUST be installed according to the in- ing air velocities of 100 to 4000 feet per minute. Duct widths from 6 inches to
structions in this manual. Furthermore, the detector MUST be operated within 12 feet can be accommodated. Be sure to check engineering specifications to
ALL electrical and environmental specifications listed in this manual and the ensure that the air velocity in the duct falls within these parameters. If neces-
sensor head installation manual. Failure to comply with these requirements sary, use a velocity meter (anemometer) to check the air velocity in the duct.
may prevent the detector from activating when smoke is present in the air duct.
[4.2]Determine Mounting location and Configuration
On ducts wider than 18 inches it is recommended that the detector be
mounted downstream of a bend, obstruction in the duct, or the supply or
return air inlet.
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Figure 1. Exploded View of Duct Smoke Detector Components:
EXHAUST TUBE
WIRING COMPARTMENT
SAMPLING
TUBE
SOLD
SEPERATELY
SENSOR MODULE
SENSOR HEAD
Exception: Installation of duct detectors can be on or within a commercial [4.4]Secure the Duct Detector to the Duct
packaged rooftop heating and air-conditioning system, fire/smoke dampers Use two (rectangular configuration) or three (square configuration) of the pro-
and economizers. They may be mounted in either the supply and/or return air vided sheet metal screws to screw the duct detector to the duct.
section as determined by local code. CAUTION: Do not overtighten the screws.
Once a suitable location is selected, determine if the detector is to be mounted [5]Sampling Tube Installation
in a side-by-side “rectangular” configuration or a top-over-bottom “square” [5.1]Sampling Tube Selection
configuration as shown in Figure 2. If mounting in the square configuration, The sampling tube must be purchased separately. Order the correct length,
remove the rear attachment screw, rotate the unit at hinge, and replace the as specified in Table 1, for width of the duct where it will be installed. The
screw into the new attachment hole as shown in Figure 2. Do NOT remove sampling tube length must extend at least 2/3 across the duct width for optimal
the hinge screw during this process. Final installation approval shall be based performance.
upon passing differential pressure and smoke entry tests described in the Mea-
surement Tests section. The sampling tube is always installed with the air inlet holes facing into the
air flow. To assist proper installation, the tube’s connector is marked with an
Figure 2: arrow. Make sure the sampling tube is mounted so that the arrow points into
REMOVE SCREW AND PIVOT REPLACE SCREW the airflow as shown in Figure 3. Mounting the detector housing in a vertical
DETECTOR AS SHOWN BELOW. TO SECURE DETECTOR orientation is acceptable provided that the air flows directly into the sam-
IN PLACE.
pling tube holes as indicated in Figure 3. The sampling tube and exhaust tube
can be mounted in either housing connection as long as the exhaust tube is
mounted downstream from the sampling tube.
Table 1. Sampling tubes recommended for
different duct widths:
Outside Duct Width Sampling Tube Recommended*
Up to 1 ft. DST1
1 to 2 ft. DST1.5
2 to 4 ft. DST3
H0550-00 4 to 8 ft. DST5
[4.3]Drill the Mounting Holes 8 to 12 ft. DST10 (2-piece)
Remove the paper backing from the mounting template supplied. Affix the
template to the duct at the desired mounting location. Make sure the template *Must extend a minimum of 2⁄3 the duct width
lies flat and smooth on the duct.
Figure 3. Air duct detector sampling tube:
[4.3.1]For rectangular side-by-side mounting configuration:
Center punch at (4) target centers: (2) “A” for sampling tubes and (2) “B” for
SAMPLING TUBE ENDCAP
the rectangular configuration mounting tabs as shown on mounting template.
Drill pilot holes at target “A” centers and cut two 1.375 inch diameter holes
using a 13⁄8-inch hole saw or punch. Drill .156 inch diameter holes using a 5⁄32
inch drill at target “B” centers.
[4.3.2]For square top-over-bottom mounting configuration:
Center punch at (4) target centers: (2) “A” for sampling tubes and (2) “C” for
the square configuration mounting tabs as shown on mounting template. Drill
pilot holes at target “A” centers and cut two 1.375 inch diameter holes using ARROW MUST FACE AIR FLOW
a 13⁄8-inch hole saw or punch. Drill .156 inch diameter holes using a 5⁄32 inch INTO AIR FLOW DIRECTION
drill at target “C” centers. If desired, drill an additional .156 inch hole at the H0551-00
location of one of the mounting tabs on the lower housing.
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CAUTION: The sampling tube end cap, included with the detector, is criti- [5.4]Remote Sampling Tube Installation
cal to proper operation of the duct smoke detector. The end cap is needed to The detector arrangement can also incorporate the remote mounting of the
create the proper air flow to the sensor of the duct smoke detector. Once any sampling tube and/or exhaust tube. In this case both the detector, sampling
sampling tube length adjustments are made, plug the end of the sampling tube tube and exhaust tube (if included) should be rigidly mounted to withstand
with the provided end cap. the pressure and vibrations caused by the air velocity. The location of the
detector’s sampling tube should be such that there is uniform airflow in the
A plastic exhaust tube is included with the unit to be installed if needed. In-
cross section area.
stall into the housing connection that is downstream from the sampling tube
connection. The exhaust tube can be installed from the front of the detector Pressure differential across the sampling and exhaust ports in the detector hous-
or the back. A longer 1 foot exhaust tube, model ETX, is available as an acces- ing shall be verified to be between 0.01 and 1.11 inches of water. Do so by mea-
sory in cases where the molded exhaust tube does not extend at least 2 inches suring the pressure difference between the inlet and outlet ports on the detector
into the duct. housing using a manometer as described in the Measurement Tests sectiont of
this manual.
[5.2]Sampling Tube Installation
1. For tubes shorter than the width of the duct, slide the sampling tube, [6]Measurement Tests
with installed end cap, into the housing connection that meets the air- [6.1]Air Flow
flow first. Position the tube so that the arrow points into the airflow as The D355PL is designed to operate over an extended air speed range of 100
shown in Figure 3. Per NFPA sampling tubes over 3 feet long should be to 4000 FPM. To verify sufficient sampling of ducted air, turn the air handler
supported at the end opposite of the duct detector. In ducts wider than 8 on and use a manometer to measure the differential pressure between the two
feet, work must be performed inside the duct to couple the other section sampling tubes. The differential pressure should measure at least 0.01 inches
of the sampling tube to the section already installed using the ½-inch of water and no more than 1.11 inches of water. Because most commercially
conduit fitting supplied. Make sure that the holes on both sections of the available manometers cannot accurately measure very low pressure differen-
air inlet sampling tube are lined up and facing into the airflow. tials, applications with less than 500 FPM of duct air speed may require one
2. For tubes longer than the width of the air duct, the tube should extend of the following: 1) the use of a current-sourcing pressure transmitter (Dwyer
out of the opposite side of the duct. Drill a ¾-inch hole in the duct op- Series 607) or 2) the use of aerosol smoke, see below for test descriptions.
posite the hole already cut for the sampling tube. Ensure that the sam- Figure 5. Procedure for verifying air flow:
pling tube is angled downward from the duct smoke detector to allow for TO SAMPLING TUBE
TO EXHAUST TUBE
moisture drainage away from the detector. The sampling tube should be
angled at least 1⁄4˝ downward for every 12˝ of duct width per Figure 4.
There should be 10 to 12 holes spaced as evenly as possible across the HIGH LOW
DIFFERENTIAL
width of the duct. If there are more than 2 holes in the section of the tube PRESSURE
TRANSMITTER
extending out of the duct, select a shorter tube using Table 1. Otherwise, MODEL #607-01
Figure 4.
VOLT METER FLUKE
MODEL 87 OR
EQUIVALENT
H0163-01
12˝ + –
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