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Installation
All Model OH921 detectors use a surface-mounting base, Model DB-11 or Model DB-11E, which mounts on a
4-inch (10.2 cm.) octagonal, square or single-gang electrical box. The base utilizes screw-clamp contacts for
electrical connections and self-wiping contacts for increased reliability.
The Model DB-11 detector base can be used with the optional Siemens Model LK-11 detector locking kit, which contains 50
detector locks and an installation tool to prevent unauthorized removal of the detector head.
Model DB-11 has aesthetically conducive plugs to cover the outer mounting-screw holes.
Model OH921 may be installed on the same initiating circuit with the following [when used with Cerberus PRO Modular |
Model FC9-series | FireFinder XLS/V FACPs]
XTRI Series interface modules
HFP-11, HFPT-11 detection devices
HTRI series interface modules
HCP output control modules
HMS & XMS series manual stations
HZM conventional zone module
Each detector is shipped with a protective dust cover, consists of the following:
Built-in ISOtechnology for True-Class-X SLC performance
Dust-resistant photoelectric chamber
Solid State, non-mechanical thermal sensor
Microprocessor-based electronics with a low-profile plastic housing
All Model OH921 detectors are approved for operation within the UL- specified temperature range of 32°F to 100°F (0 38°C).
Application Data
Installation of Model OH921 intelligent, addressable multi-criteria detectors requires a two-wire circuit.
In many retrofit cases, existing wiring may be used. `T-tapping’ is permitted only for Style 4 (Class B) wiring.
Model OH921 is polarity insensitive, which can greatly reduce installation and debugging times. When operating in NFPA
72 Class-X applications SLC polarity must be maintained to support up to 252 isolation ready devices per loop. When used
in mixed mode a maximum of 30 non-isolated devices between isolation devices (wired in polarity-insensitive mode). See
control panel install document for further details.
Model OH921 can be applied within the maximum 50-feet (15.24 m.) center spacing (2,500 sq. ft. [232.2 sq. m.]) per
Underwriters’ Laboratories. This application guide is based on ideal conditions, specifically, smooth-ceiling surfaces,
minimal air movement, and no physical obstructions between potential fire sources and the actual detector. Do not mount
detectors positioned near to heating | ventilation | air-conditioning (HVAC) outlets.
Exposed joists or beamed ceilings may also affect safe spacing limitations for detectors.
Should questions arise regarding detector placement, observe NFPA 72 guidelines. Good fire-protection system
engineering and common sense dictate how and when fire detectors are installed and used. Contact your local Siemens
Fire Safety distributor or sales office whenever you need assistance applying Model OH921 in unusual applications.
Be sure to follow NFPA guidelines and UL Listed / ULC Listed installation instructions
included with every Siemens Fire
Safety detector
and local codes for all fire-protection equipment.
Specifications
Model OH921 is a plug-in, (2) two-wire thermal (heat) detector, compatible with Cerberus PRO Modular | Model
FC9-series FACPs | FireFinder XLS/V. Each Model OH921 detector has microcomputer-chip technology and highly stable,
solid-state electronic circuitry. Model OH921 detectors utilize a modern, accurate and shock-resistant thermistor to sense
temperature changes. This electronic-sensing method virtually eliminates thermal lag associated with mechanical
temperature-sensing devices, and provides almost instantaneous temperature status to the FACP.
Model OH921 provides seven (7) field-selectable, pre-programmed temperature settings:
• Fixed 135°F (57°C) Rate-of-Rise: 15°F / min. (8.3°C)
This feature is compatible with Cerberus PRO Modular systems, as well as with Cerberus PRO FC /FV922 or FC /FV924 and
FireFinder XLS/V FACPs.
Dimensional Data