Novar ED&S Response PL4 Installation Manual - page 2
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SECTION 1 – OVERVIEW OF SYSTEM
The Response Premium Wired Alarm system is an indoor alarm system based on patent technology to
give exceptional levels of protection and reliability. It is a fuseless system with special electronic
circuitry for short-circuit protection. It is simple to use, easy to install, no special tools or training is
required.
IMPORTANT – Please read this manual carefully, in full, before commencing Installation. You will find
installation easier if you follow these steps in the sequence shown.
1.1 Safety
Before proceeding with the installation, please note the following safety warnings:
DO NOT connect the mains supply directly to the products, this will cause permanent damage to the
products.
Control panel, Adaptor, Movement Detector and Door/Window contact are for indoor use only. Avoid
mounting location which can expose these product to splashing or dripping liquid.
Do not remove cover of the external siren when the strobe is flashing, do not touch the PCB zenon circuitry
in the external siren to avoid shock.
Always follow the manufacturer’s advice when using power tools and wear suitable Protective equipment
(e.g. safety goggles) when drilling holes, etc. The use of ear defenders is advisable when working in close
proximity to the Siren due to high sound level.Before drilling holes in walls, check for hidden electricity
cables and water pipes. The use of a cable/pipe locator is advisable if in doubt. Batteries (battery pack or
batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like; danger of
damage if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. (Do not mix
batteries type).
1.2 Kit Contents
The system comprises of:
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★ CONTROL UNIT
This main unit receives signals from detectors, accepts input from users and activates warning devices.
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★ MOVEMENT DETECTOR PASSIVE INFRA-RED (PIR) (One unit)
It senses body heat of moving person; one unit may cover entire room.
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★ DOOR/WINDOW CONTACT (One
pair)
Uses a magnetically operated switch to sense the opening of door or window.
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★ EXTERNAL SIREN & STROBE
Gives audible indication of an alarm condition to warn people who are away from the Control Unit.
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★ ADAPTOR
For mains supply to the Control Unit and the system.
N.B. The adaptor supplied with this kit is CE approved. If other adaptor is used, make sure it is a CE
approved type.
The alarm kit also contains:
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50 meters of two-core flat wire and clips for wiring the detectors and external siren to the Control unit.
N.B. This wire MUST NOT be used for mains connections.
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Screw/ wall plug packs.
To complete your installation, you also require:
Eight pieces 1.5V “AA” alkaline batteries for fitting inside Control Unit as back-up power source so
as to maintain system functions in the event of main power failure.
The batteries are not included in your kit, and need to be purchased separately.