Page 6 - Set up Model N digital console
2000 Fire Door-Fan Manual updated 2002-05-28 Page 6 of 58 Set up Model N digital console Place Laptop Console on blower case. Set rocker switches OFF by pressing the “0” so blowers don’t come on accidentally. Remove the control cords Place the cords next to the panel set. Power to console comes from...
Page 7 - Your laptop computer power supply plugs
2000 Fire Door-Fan Manual updated 2002-05-28 Page 7 of 58 Your laptop computer power supply plugs into the female plug inside the console. The power supply cord is then led through this hole to the computer above.
Page 8 - OR
2000 Fire Door-Fan Manual updated 2002-05-28 Page 8 of 58 OR , Model L digital control panel for Models L64 and L63 The control panel can sit on top of the blower case with your laptop beside it.
Page 16 - Or
2000 Fire Door-Fan Manual updated 2002-05-28 Page 16 of 58 Or , E43 Aluminum Frame Set Up Open case Take out pieces Assemble flat. Line up numbers. Connect corners Fit frame loosely into doorway. Adjust knobs to hold the size Cover with cloth Fit frame and cloth into door way.
Page 18 - Leak Check; Room Leak Location & Repair
2000 Fire Door-Fan Manual updated 2002-05-28 Page 18 of 58 Leak Check The Purpose of the leak check is to locate the major leaks in the enclosure before performing the door fan test. Often large holes are located that must then be sealed before the door fan test can begin. Sometimes the smoke test i...
Page 19 - Smoke test & measure static pressure
2000 Fire Door-Fan Manual updated 2002-05-28 Page 19 of 58 Smoke test & measure static pressure The purpose of this test is to see whether there is a static pressure in the room prior to the door fan test. The door fan is not running and smoke is puffed in front of an open hole in the blower. If...
Page 20 - Select Blower Range; Principles of Infiltrometer Air Flow Measurement; Changing Ranges
2000 Fire Door-Fan Manual updated 2002-05-28 Page 20 of 58 Select Blower Range Principles of Infiltrometer Air Flow Measurement The Infiltrometer can accurately measure airflow between 18 CFM and 6500 CFM. However, in order to measure accurately over this wide range, the range must be changed as des...
Page 21 - Range Selection Procedure
2000 Fire Door-Fan Manual updated 2002-05-28 Page 21 of 58 Range Selection Procedure Always start with the restrictor plate off - that's called Range 22 for the 22" diameter inlet. Give the speed control a quick half turn to get the motor moving then QUICKLY turn the control DOWN if required. As...
Page 24 - Room and Flow Pressure Readings; ...from the Magnehelic gauges from the Model E Analog Gauge Clip; Gauge Reading Rules; Ensure the gauges are zeroed.
2000 Fire Door-Fan Manual updated 2002-05-28 Page 24 of 58 Room and Flow Pressure Readings Make sure the blower is running at half speed or more before taking any readings. Analog Gauge Readings ...from the Magnehelic gauges from the Model E Analog Gauge Clip Tubing Connections: For the 60-gauge- co...
Page 25 - 0 gauge readings
2000 Fire Door-Fan Manual updated 2002-05-28 Page 25 of 58 60 gauge readings Read the upper scale only. Reverse the tubes when you turn the fan around to test in the other direction. Taking Readings from Two Blowers If one blower can't get adequate Room Pressure, remove the upper panel cover and ins...
Page 26 - Digital Gauge Readings; Model DM-1 Digital Gauge; ... prior to taking a new set of readings.; Time Averaging
2000 Fire Door-Fan Manual updated 2002-05-28 Page 26 of 58 Digital Gauge Readings Model DM-1 Digital Gauge for models N64, N63, L64, L63, J64, J63 1. Connect the 3 inch red tube from the Console or Digital Control Panel to the right port of the DM-1. Tips Re-Zero … prior to taking a new set of readi...
Page 29 - Windy Conditions; Tip; test will be more accurate.; View
2000 Fire Door-Fan Manual updated 2002-05-28 Page 29 of 58 Windy Conditions If the gauges fluctuate more than 1 Pa due to wind, follow these steps to reduce the fluctuations in the gauge reading. Tip : instead of taking readings at low room pressures around 10 Pa, perform the test at 60 Pa room pres...
Page 30 - Use averaging on digital gauge to reduce the effect of wind.; Set the Time averaging to 5 seconds. If the second
2000 Fire Door-Fan Manual updated 2002-05-28 Page 30 of 58 Use averaging on digital gauge to reduce the effect of wind. Set the Time averaging to 5 seconds. If the second reading varies more than 10% from the first reading, set it to 10 seconds. If the variation is still too much, set it to 30 secon...
Page 31 - Deluxe Wind Damping System to Stop Gauge Needles Moving; connectors on the back of the capacity tank.
2000 Fire Door-Fan Manual updated 2002-05-28 Page 31 of 58 Deluxe Wind Damping System to Stop Gauge Needles Moving If the room pressure gauge fluctuates more than 1 Pa due to the wind and the standard two tube damping system does not reduce them sufficiently then the optional wind damping system may...
Page 32 - Mixing or No Mixing (Descending Interface) or Extended Discharge; Mixing; means that as agent leaks out the incoming air is continually; No Mixing; or; Descending Interface; means that as agent leaks out
2000 Fire Door-Fan Manual updated 2002-05-28 Page 32 of 58 Mixing or No Mixing (Descending Interface) or Extended Discharge Mixing means that as agent leaks out the incoming air is continually mixed with the remaining agent in the room so that the concentration is constant throughout. Mixing gives e...
Page 33 - If the room fails; they can do it but seldom can.; Increase agent quantity?
2000 Fire Door-Fan Manual updated 2002-05-28 Page 33 of 58 If the room fails Equipment calibration is often blamed for these failures but in over 12 years of 500 companies testing, it has never been a factor. It is usually that he room leaks too much. Airsealing looks simple but should be left to We...
Page 34 - Eliminate Static pressure during retention
2000 Fire Door-Fan Manual updated 2002-05-28 Page 34 of 58 This will only help if there is continual mixing during the retention period. If the air-handlers are shut off at discharge, more agent will give less retention time. Rooms with suspended ceilings will double the retention time usually when ...
Page 37 - If the room does not have slab to slab walls, or
2000 Fire Door-Fan Manual updated 2002-05-28 Page 37 of 58 Lower leak tests using: Plastic-on-Ceiling procedure This procedure is much more time consuming than using the flex duct. It consists of measuring the Lower Leaks by covering the ceiling with plastic. This takes a lot of time but does give g...
Page 38 - Conducting the Test
2000 Fire Door-Fan Manual updated 2002-05-28 Page 38 of 58 The principal deviation from the normal procedure is that the test can only be conducted in one direction, i.e. as a pressurization test. Depressurizing almost inevitably pulls down the plastic. In a room without a suspended ceiling, plastic...
Page 39 - Lower leak Estimates using: Leak audit; lights up when you enter “Estimated”.
2000 Fire Door-Fan Manual updated 2002-05-28 Page 39 of 58 Lower leak Estimates using: Leak audit Set the door fan to produce a 15 Pa positive pressure. Open the door panel up to witness smoke moving at “full speed”. Locate enclosure leaks, measure the open area. Test the leak with smoke in the area...
Page 40 - Field calibration check with calibration plate
2000 Fire Door-Fan Manual updated 2002-05-28 Page 40 of 58 Field calibration check with calibration plate Place the second Blower Panel on top the first Blower Panel and expand into position. Insert the fill-in sheet in the Blower Panel. Place the X-Y Panel on top the Blower Panel. Tighten and lock ...
Page 41 - The room is measured at 200 square inches of leakage area.
2000 Fire Door-Fan Manual updated 2002-05-28 Page 41 of 58 The Field Calibration Check is a procedure which enables the AHJ to determine that the door fan to be used on a test is sufficiently accurate, and that the technician knows how to operate the equipment. It is also a useful training exercise ...
Page 45 - In the UK, air leakage tests must
2000 Fire Door-Fan Manual updated 2002-05-28 Page 45 of 58 Large building Testing Retrotec’s multiple fan panels can be added in modules to test any building of any size. It is very rare to require more power than the standard double blower system but if needed, Retrotec can rent as many blowers as ...
Page 46 - Recalibration of Retrotec Infiltrometer
2000 Fire Door-Fan Manual updated 2002-05-28 Page 46 of 58 Recalibration of Retrotec Infiltrometer The NFPA Appendix C requires recalibration of only the room pressure gauge every year. Ask Retrotec for an exchange 60 Pa. gauge and be sure to specify whether the tubes go out the back for the model 8...
Page 47 - Retrotec Gauge and System Calibration
2000 Fire Door-Fan Manual updated 2002-05-28 Page 47 of 58 Retrotec Gauge and System Calibration All Retrotec Gauges are calibrated against a Master Reference Calibrator (MRC) that has an accuracy of +/-0.1 Pa or 0.1 %. The concept Retrotec equipment uses is that all of Retrotec’s products are now c...
Page 48 - reference gauge is removed for each reading.
2000 Fire Door-Fan Manual updated 2002-05-28 Page 48 of 58 For a complete calibration, take the gauge up to full scale, hold it there for 60 seconds, release the pressure and zero the gauge. Apply positive pressures to the upper port and a negative pressure to the lower port such that changes in atm...
Page 50 - My Canon printer needs some repair. Where can I get service?
2000 Fire Door-Fan Manual updated 2002-05-28 Page 50 of 58 Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Repair The printer tried to print but colors are missing or they don't match. The BJ ink cartridge may be out of ink. Perform a Nozzle test by powering the printer off; hold the power button down until it beeps ...
Page 52 - BJ30 Print Head Cleaning
2000 Fire Door-Fan Manual updated 2002-05-28 Page 52 of 58 BJ30 Print Head Cleaning The print head contains nozzles through which ink is propelled onto the paper. The print head nozzles must be free from paper particles and dust in order to maintain a high level of print quality. The printer has an ...
Page 53 - Changing the digital Thermometers to read Fahrenheit or Celsius
2000 Fire Door-Fan Manual updated 2002-05-28 Page 53 of 58 Balancing Indoor/Outdoor Temperature Readings The control console includes a balancing potentiometer to make the OUT TEMPERATURE agree with the IN TEMPERATURE. The value is mostly cosmetic since a 10°F error only yields a 1% error. Because o...
