User Manual

DETECTOR MOUNTING USING THE DB-HR BASE
The detector is provided with a separate base which attaches to a standard 4
inch square or a 4 inch octagonal electrical box, with the box size and depth
required by the NEC for the number and size of conductors used. Wire size:
max – 14 AWG, min – 18 AWG.
Refer to Figure 2.
1. Route all wires outward from outlet box.
2. When the ALARM LED viewing is critical, position the LED mark in the
base in the intended direction.
3. Route wires through the hole in the center of the base and mount base
to outlet box. Make connections directly to the base terminals. Refer to
Figures 1 and 2 for details.
4. After all bases are installed, check wiring integrity.
5. To insure proper installation of the detector head into the base:
a. Route wires away from connector terminals.
b. Take up all slack in the outlet box.
c. Properly dress and position all wires flat against the base.
d. Check that screw terminals are tight.
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Figure 2
Mounting the Base
BASE
MOUNTING
HOLES
MOUNTING
HOLE COVERS
ALARM LED
LOCATION WITH
DETECTOR
INSTALLED
IN BASE
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1b
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