Installation Manual User guide

Concord Express Installation Instructions 1
Chapter 1
Installation
This manual provides information for planning, installing, programming, and
testing this security system. When necessary, this manual refers you to other
documentation included with compatible devices.
Planning sheets are included for you to record hardware layout and software
programming settings.
Content
Special installation requirements 2
UL Listed Systems 2
UL-Canada Listed Systems 5
Planning the Installation 6
Standard Panel 6
Touchpads 6
SnapCard™ 7
Installing the System 7
Determine the Panel Location 8
Total System Power and Wire Length Guidelines 8
Mounting the Panel 10
Identify Panel Components 11
Connecting the Panel to Earth Ground 12
Installing Optional SnapCards 13
Installing Optional Hardwire Input Modules (HIMs) 13
Connecting Detection Devices to Panel Zone Inputs#14
Connecting Sirens#17
Connecting Siren Drivers, Self-Contained Sirens, and Bells 19
Connecting Touchpads#20
Installing an RJ-31X Phone Jack (13-081)#21
Connecting the Phone Line to the Panel with a DB-8 Cord 22
Connecting the AC Power Transformer 23
Powering Up the Panel 24