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7travels freely down the joist channels. However,heat has trouble spreading across the joists, sothe distance in this direction must be reduced.The Pr

8detectors installed on a 10 foot (3m) ceiling.This method provides an accepted, easy toapply approach, in dealing with high ceilinga

9adjacent branch line and proceeds in the oppositedirection. The detector run continues in this manner until the end of the detection zon

10chemicals, liquids, and environmental factors.To assist the System Designer in selecting theproper Protectowire model for the installa-tion en

11Directions For Use of PWSC Splicing Connectors2. Install wires as shown below making sure the entire 1/2”(1.3cm) portion of bare Protectowire Linear

12which wraps around the Detector and is availablein either nylon (WAW-N) or polypropylene (WAW-P) material depending upon the installa-tion e

13ommended for general indoor use and the BC-3 which utilizes a heavy duty zinc platedclamp suitable for both indoor and outdooruse. These versa

of fastening, an Arrow Model T-25M StapleGun or equivalent must be used. This type ofdriver utilizes a crown head staple and isdesigned t

15The HPC-2 contains an internal spring steeldrive clamp with gripping teeth that willaccommodate mounting surfaces from .06 to.25 inches

16available from The Protectowire Company.While it is not possible to stock a standard fas-tener for every conceivable installation, alter-native

FFoorrwwaarrddAt the present time there is no code or recommended standards in the United States specificallycovering system design requirements for L

17Mechanical ProtectionWhenever the Detector comes within 6 feet(1.8m) of the floor, it should be enclosed in con-duit. This applies particularl

18spaced as shown in Figure 20. When additionalcables are pulled into the tray they should alsobe placed below the Detector.Figure 20A illustrates the

19spaced about 15 feet (4.5m) to 20 feet (6.0m)apart to limit drooping and avoid contact withmoving parts.(d) An alternate method is to use the Detect

20Open Rack StorageFigure 24 illustrates Protectowire Linear HeatDetector installed in a section of a palletizedopen rack. When used in open sin

21Refrigerated Storage AreasWhen Protectowire Linear Heat Detector isused in refrigerated storage or warehouseapplications as the initiat

22The following chart (Figure 27) shows that in afreezer with an operating temperature of -40°F (-40°C), and fasteners placed every 5 feet(1.5m),

23Self Storage WarehousesIn self-storage facilities, Protectowire may beeasily installed longitudinally in each buildingthereby covering each individu

24TestingInspection, testing and maintenance of all firedetection/releasing systems shall be per-formed only by experienced and qualifiedpers

25On LED indicator, and Calibration Check/Testswitch are also provided. A programmablemicro jumper located inside the Adapter isprovided s

26Chemical Resistance Chartfor Protectowire Jacket MaterialsRatings - Chemical Effect:A = Little or no effect C = Moderate effectB = Minor effect D =

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27The maximum recommended temperatures listed in the XCR Chemical Resistance Chart refers to the point at which the chemicals indicated would damage t

Protectowire Linear Heat DetectorInstallation hardwareThe Protectowire Company, Inc.40 Gr issom Road, Plymouth, MA 02360-7205 U.S.A.781-826-3878, Fax

MAN2001i-0311 (1C)Installation, Operation& Maintenance ManualProtectowireLinear Heat DetectorProt.Inst.Manual 3/29/11 9:50 AM Page 1

1IInnttrroodduuccttiioonnSince The Protectowire Company introducedthe first Linear Type Heat Detector in the UnitedStates over 70 years ago, this

2alarm signals once each of its rated activationtemperatures are reached. The Detector con-sists of a durable vinyl outer jacket similiar toType

3Copper feed wire, of an approved type, with aminimum conductor size of 18 AWG, shall beinstalled from the control panel out to thehazard area

4Operation and Maintenance Manual providedwith each system control panel for specificproduct information and limitations.When Protectowire is ut

5“ambient” temperature. These ratings andtheir approximate temperature of operationare as follows:Regular 135°F (57°C)155°F (68°C)Intermediate

6example would be in protection of electricmotors or conveyor rollers which containbearings that are subject to overheat andseizure.