Orbis Sav-Wire Base Installation Guide: General
Orbis Sav-Wire Base Installation Guide: General
Orbis Sav-Wire Base Installation Guide: General
Detectors, call points and sounders are connected to the control panel by one pair of
wires. In the event of an alarm, polarity is reversed in order to activate the sounders with-
out affecting the status of the detectors.
Orbis Sav-Wire bases incorporate a circuit which detects the removal of a detector head.
If a detector is removed from the base, the control panel will give a fault signal.
3. Partially screw two screws into the mounting box or soffit at the required
centres.
4. Place the corresponding slots of the base over the screws and slide the
base home.
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Commissioning and Maintenance
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Fit all detector heads before switching on power. Commission in accordance with BS5839
Part 1 or any applicable code.
EOL
1
4
4
Routine maintenance should be carried out in accordance with BS5839 Part 1. Resistor
2 3
Screen 2 3
(Functional
Orbis Sav-Wire Wiring Diagram Earth)
LED –
Terminal NOTE: This Sav-Wire Base may be used only with compatible control panels. © Apollo Fire Detectors Limited 2004/JDR
Terminal 4,
Screen
(Functional Earth)
2 3