CHECKFIRE 110/210 CABLE INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

Detection and Actuation 2016-NOV-11 REV. 0 PAGE 1

Systems (F-2016318)

Recommendations for Installation of Cabling and Associated

To adjust the setting on the Torque Wrench, complete the
Equipment Used for System Connectivity
following steps:
PURPOSE a. Remove shaft of wrench by pulling it from the base.
The purpose of this document is to outline best practices for b. Insert the Torque Adjuster into base.
installing CHECKFIRE 110/210 Detection and Actuation
c. Rotate the Torque Adjuster CLOCKWISE to increase
cabling and associated cable tees. The recommendations
the Cable Torque Wrench setting. Rotate the Torque
outlined in this procedure are the result of extensive vibration
Adjuster COUNTER CLOCKWISE to decrease the
testing of various cabling and tee configurations commonly
Cable Torque Wrench setting. In all cases adjust the
seen in exist- ing field installations.
torque to the proper settings indicated in Table 1. See
example in Figure 2.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY
1. Align the male end with the female end by positioning
keyed slots and pins with the proper orientation.
2. Lightly press connectors together while rotating until the
keys align. Then firmly press connectors together while
threading the swivel nut. Hand-tighten the connectors
until the connectors seat together. If connectors do not go
together easily, do not force; recheck keyed slots and pins
to ensure proper alignment. Note: Connectors may need
to be repeatedly pressed together and hand tightened until
firmly seated.
3. Once seated, the connectors shall be tightened using the
CHECKFIRE Cable Torque Wrench (Part No.439484) for the
Detection and Display connections and CHECKFIRE Cable
Torque Wrench fitting (Part No.440168) for the Release,
Relay, Aux Output, and Power connectors. The proper torque
values for each connector are shown in Table 1. FIGURE 2
TORQUE SETTING ADJUSTMENT
TABLE 1: CONNECTOR TORQUE VALUES 010075

TORQUE d. Once the proper torque is selected, remove the Torque

CONNECTOR
in.-lb (N•m) Adjuster and reinstall the CABLE Torque Wrench shaft,
Display (BLACK) 7.0 (0.8) pressing the shaft into the base until an audible ‘click’
is observed.
Detection (RED) 7.0 (0.8)
Release (BLUE) 8.8 (1.0) e. See Cable Torque Wrench Procedure (page 9) for
details on proper use of the torque wrench.
Relay (YELLOW) 8.8 (1.0)
5. These steps shall also be used when connecting cables to
Aux Output (GREEN) 8.8 (1.0) the ICM.
Power (GREEN) 8.8 (1.0)
NOTICE
4. The Cable Torque Wrench and Torque Adjuster are shown
in Figure 1. All connectors shall be properly torqued
using the CHECKFIRE Cable Torque
Wrench. Only the CHECKFIRE Cable
CABLE TORQUE WRENCH BASE
Torque Wrench shall be used when
tightening the connectors to the proper
specification as outlined in Table 1.

SHAFT

TORQUE ADJUSTER

FIGURE 1
TORQUE WRENCH AND TORQUE
ADJUSTER
010073 / 010074

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CABLE INSTALLATION
TABLE 2: P-CLAMP SIZES FOR SPECIFIC CABLES
1. Figure 3 identifies cable system features and 3/8 in.
terminology used later in this document. Cable
Display (9.5 mm)
RUBBER-COATED (Black) 5/8 in.
P-CLAMPS Over-mold
(15.8 mm)
CONNECTION 5/16 in.
POINT Cable
Detection (8 mm)
(Red) 5/8 in.
Over-mold
(15.8 mm)
5/16 in.
Cable*
CABLE Linear Detector* (8 mm)
OVER-MOLDS (Red) 5/8 in.
Over-mold
FIGURE 3 (15.8 mm)
CABLE SYSTEM FEATURES AND 5/16 in.
Cable
TERMINOLOGY (8 mm)
010076 Release (Blue)
3/4 in.
Over-mold
2. All cable connections shall be torqued to the (19 mm)
appropriate torque specification shown in Table 1. 5/16 in.
Cable
3. All cable assemblies, including Detection, Release, Relay, (8 mm)
Display, Aux Output, Power, and Linear Detector, shall be Relay (Yellow)
3/4 in.
supported with appropriately-sized rubber-coated P- Over-mold
(19 mm)
clamps (only) on both sides of all connection points prior to
5/16 in.
any bends in the cable. Table 2 lists the appropriate P- Cable
Aux Output (8 mm)
clamp sizes for the jacket and over-mold of each cable
type. (Green) 3/4 in.
Over-mold
(19 mm)
5/16 in.
Cable
(8 mm)
Power (Green)
3/4 in.
Over-mold
(19 mm)

* Utilize Protective Covering (Part No. 56692) between P-clamp and Linear
Detector outer jacket
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CABLE INSTALLATION
6. The minimum bend radius for all cable assemblies is
(Continued)
2.5 in. (63.5 mm). See Figure 6.
4. Connectors shall be supported such that no bending or
side-loading of the connector occurs. Figure 4 (top)
shows an example of a cable that is properly supported
prior to bending and does not cause side-loading of the
connec- tor. Figure 4 (center) shows an example of a
cable that is improperly supported prior to bending. This
can result in undesired connector side-loading of the BEND RADIUS  2.5 IN. (63.5 mm)
connector. Figure 4 (bottom) shows connector side-
loaded due to improper cable support. Improper support
and side-loading of connectors can lead to intermittent
open faults on systems exposed to intense vibration.

PROPER SUPPORT

FIGURE
6 NO BENDING BEFORE P-CLAMPS
AND
MINIMUM BEND RADIUS
010082 / 010083

IMPROPER BENDING BEFORE P-CLAMP 7. Double-loop cable ties (Part No.440737) may be used to
support cabling between P-clamped connections only.
See Figure 7.

IMPROPER SIDE-LOADING OF CONNECTOR FIGURE 4

CONNECTOR SUPPORT
010077 / 010078 / 010079

5. When supporting a Release, Relay, Aux Output or

Power cable within 6 inches (0.15 m) of the cable
connection point, a 3/16 in (5 mm) spacer shall be
added to prevent side-loading of the connector. See

Figure 5.

FIGURE 7
DOUBLE LOOP CABLE TIES: PROPER SUPPORT (ABOVE);
IMPROPER SUPPORT (BELOW)
010084 / 010085

FIGURE
5 SPACERS ADDED TO P-CLAMPS ON RELEASE,
RELAY, AUX OUTPUT AND AUX POWER CABLE
JACKET
010080 / 010081
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CABLE INSTALLATION
11. If P-clamping on one of the cable over-molds is not
(Continued)
feasible, P-clamps may be used directly on the cabling on
8. Cable ties shall be spaced no greater than 3 ft (0.9 m) both sides of the connection, however, the clamps must
from any connection point and no further than 3 ft (0.9 m) be installed within 12 inches of the connection point. See
from each other for all cabling, with the exception of Linear Figure 11. Note: Ensure the connection is secured such
Detectors. Linear Detectors shall be supported every that no side-loading or bending at the connection occurs.
12 – 18 inches (0.3 – 0.45 m). See Figure 8.

LINEAR DETECTORS: 12 IN. (0.3 m)  D  18 IN. (0.45 m) ALL OTHER CABLING: D  3 FT (0.9 m)
D

D  12 IN. (0.3 m)

D FIGURE 11
D
CABLES SUPPORTED WITH TWO P-
CLAMPS
FIGURE 8 ON CABLE JACKETS
010076
DOUBLE LOOP CABLE TIES TERMINATION
DISTANCES
010086 Specific Instructions for Mounting Linear Detectors
12. Linear Detectors shall be supported with at least one
Specific Instructions for Mounting Display, Detection, P-clamp on the cable over-mold to ensure adequate
Release, Relay, Aux Output and Power Cables support of the connection point. The connection point shall
9. P-clamping directly on the cable over-mold of both connec- be further supported with additional P-clamps installed
tors offers the best support for the cable connection. See within 12 inches (0.3 m) on both sides of the connection
Figure 9 and see Table 2 for P-clamp sizes. point. A protective covering (Part No. 56692) shall be
positioned between the P-clamps and the Linear Detector
as shown in Figure 12.

D  12 IN. (0.3 m)
FIGURE
9 P-CLAMPS DIRECTLY ON BOTH OVER-
MOLDS
010087
D
10. If P-clamping on each over-mold is not feasible, the cables
can be P-clamped on a single cable over-mold so long as D

the mating cable is p-clamped within 12 inches of the

cable connection point. See Figure 10. Note: Ensure the
connec- tion is secured such that no side-loading or
bending at the connection occurs. FIGURE 12
PROPER SUPPORT OF LINEAR DETECTORS
WITH P-CLAMPS AND PROTECTIVE COVERINGS
010090 / 010091

D  12 IN. (0.3 m)

FIGURE 10
ONE P-CLAMP ON AN OVER-MOLD
AND
ONE ON CABLE JACKET
010088
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CABLE INSTALLATION AT THE ICM
3. Cables exiting the ICM shall be supported so they remain
1. Follow planned route in the layout drawing and install each
circuit starting at the ICM receptacles and work outward
towards EOL devices. Completely install one circuit at a
time, finishing with the power circuit.
2. Each cable shall be hand-tightened until the connector
is seated, and then tighten using the CHECKFIRE cable
torque wrench. All connectors shall be torqued to the spec-
ifications shown in Table 1.
straight 6 in.(152 mm) from the ICM as shown in Figure
13. Use stand-offs and appropriately sized P-clamps as
outlined in Table 2. Failure to support the cables in this
manner may result in side-loading of the connectors as
they exit the ICM, resulting in open faults. Figure 14 illus-
trates an example of an improper installation.

5/8 IN. (16 mm) TYPICAL

5 7/16 IN.
(138 mm)
4 13/16 IN.1 3/8 IN. (35 mm)
(122 mm)TYPICAL
4 1/16 IN. (103 mm)
2 11/16 IN.
3 7/16 IN.
(683 mm)
(87 mm)
1 5/16 IN.
(33 mm)

13/16 IN. (8.1 mm)

11/16 IN.2 1/16 IN.
TOP VIEW (17 mm)(52 mm)

2 7/16 IN. 1 1/2 IN.(38 mm) CENTERLINE OF CABLE2 5/8 IN.(67 mm)
(62 mm) CENTERLINE OF CABLE

1 5/16 IN.
SIDE VIEW
6 IN. (152 mm) (33 mm)

FIGURE 13
MOUNTING DIMENSIONS FOR SUPPORT OF CABLES CONNECTED TO THE ICM
010092

FIGURE 14
IMPROPER SUPPORT OF CABLES CAUSES
SIDE-LOADED CONNECTORS
010093
INSTRUCTIONS FOR DETECTION TEE INSTALLATION
3. Another acceptable installation method is to connect
1. Detection Tees should be mounted to a flat surface when-
ever possible. Note: The mounting surface should be of
sufficient stiffness such that cabling and tees are
supported without being exposed to excessive vibration
resonance while the machine is in operation.
2. The preferred installation method is to connect Detection
Tees to cabling (only) supported with appropriately sized
P-clamps (see Table 2) within 12 inches (0.3 m) of each
connection. Each cable should be supported at the same
distance from each connector (see Figure 15).
Detection Tees to each other to form a “bank” of Detection
Tees. Figures 16A and 16B show acceptable banked
Detection Tee configurations. In Figure 16A, 5/8 in.
(15.8 mm) P-clamps are used directly on the connection
points of the horizontal path through the tee. The horizontal
cables are P-clamped within 12 in. (0.3 m) of the first tee
connection point and the vertical cables are P-clamped
within 8 in. (0.2 m) of the tee connection point. Figure
16B shows each cable supported with a 5/8 in. (15.8 mm)
P-clamp on each cable over-mold.

D D

E D
D D  12 IN. (0.3 m)
E  8 IN. (0.2 m)
D  12 IN. (0.3 m)

FIGURE 15 FIGURE 16A

DETECTION TEE SUPPORTED ON SUPPORT OF DETECTION TEE BANK ON
CABLING EQUIDISTANT FROM TEE CONNECTION POINTS AND CABLE
CONNECTION POINTS JACKET
010094
010095

FIGURE 16B
SUPPORT OF TEE BANK AT EACH CABLE OVER-MOLD
010096
INSTRUCTIONS FOR DETECTION TEE INSTALLATION
(Continued)
4. Tees shall be supported and properly secured such that
no bending or side-loading of the connection points occurs
(See Figures 4 and 5).
5. Tees with an EOL Resistor connected directly to the tee
shall be supported within 4 in. - 12 in. (0.1 m -0.3 m) of
each connection point, utilizing an appropriately sized
P-clamp (see Table 2). Tees with EOL resistors attached
shall not be supported directly on the cable over-mold. See
Figure 17.
D open faults. Each cable should be supported at the same
D
4 IN. (0.1 m)  D  12 IN. (0.3 m)
FIGURE
17 PROPER SUPPORT FOR A TEE WITH EOL
(ABOVE);
IMPROPER SUPPORT (BELOW)
010097 / 010098
6. EOL Resistors and Branch Terminators shall be torqued to
7.0 in.-lb (0.8 N•m). Cables with terminators attached
shall be supported on the cable side only; do not clamp
directly to an EOL device or Branch Terminator.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR RELEASE TEE INSTALLATION
1. Tees should be mounted to a flat surface whenever possi-
ble. Note: The mounting surface should be of sufficient
stiffness such that cabling and tees are supported without
being exposed to excessive vibration resonance while the
machine is in operation.
2. The preferred installation method is to connect Release
Tees to cabling (only) and mount to a solid surface with
#8 fasteners through both mounting holes in the tee.
Cables shall be supported within 6 in. -12 in. (0.15 m -
0.3 m) from each connection point with appropriately sized
P-clamps as shown in Table 2. P-clamping the cabling any
closer than 6 in. (0.15 m) to the connection point will cause
side-loading of the connection point which may result in
distance from each connector as shown in Figure 18.
Cables shall be torqued to 8.8 in.-lb (1.0 N•m) as shown
in Table 1.
D
TWO #8 FASTENERS
D
6 IN. (0.15 m)  D  12 IN. (0.3 m)
FIGURE 18
PROPER SUPPORT OF A RELEASE TEE
UTILIZING
THE TWO MOUNTING HOLES
010099
3. If use of the integrated mounting holes is not feasible,
release Tees can be left “floating”. In this
configuration cables shall be supported within 6 in. -
12 in. (0.15 m
-0.3 m) from each connection point. P-clamping the cabling
any closer than 6 in. (0.15 m) to the connection point will
cause side-loading of the connection point which may
result in open faults. Each cable should be supported
at the same distance from each connector as shown in
Figure 19.
D
D
6 IN. (0.15 m)  D  12 IN. (0.3 m)
FIGURE 19
PROPER SUPPORT OF A “FLOATING” RELEASE
TEE
010100
INSTRUCTIONS FOR RELEASE TEE INSTALLATION
(Continued)
4. Another acceptable installation method is to connect
Release Tees to each other to form a “bank” of Release
Tees. Release Tees connected in a bank shall be mounted
with #8 fasteners through both mounting holes in each tee.
Cables shall be supported directly on the cable over-mold
of each connection as shown in Figure 20.

#8 FASTENERS
(6 PLACES)

FIGURE 20
PROPERLY SUPPORTED RELEASE TEE
BANK
010101

5. Regardless of the mounting configuration used, tees

should be supported and properly secured such that no
bending or side-loading of the connection points is allowed.
See Figures 4 and 5.
 CABLE TORQUE WRENCH PROCEDURE
The CHECKFIRE Cable Torque Wrench Assembly (Part No.
439484) contains the Torque Wrench Base, Torque Wrench
Shaft, Torque Adjuster and M12 torque fitting for use with the
Detection and Display connections. The M16 torque fitting
(Part No.440168) is for the Release, Relay, Aux Output, and
Power connectors. The M16 torque fitting is sold separately.
Figure 21 shows the torque wrench torque fittings for each
connector.
To properly torque the connectors down, the torque fitting
should be placed over the knurled portion of the connector as
shown in Figure 23 and the wrench should be rotated clock-
wise until an audible ‘click’ is heard from the wrench. Do not
tighten the connectors greater than three (3) clicks or
over-tightening may result.

FIGURE 21
DISPLAY AND DETECTION TORQUE FITTING (LEFT);
RELEASE, RELAY, AUX OUTPUT, AND
POWER TORQUE FITTING (RIGHT)
010102

In Figure 21, the fittings are shown in the “tightening”

orien- tation. When connected to the wrench handle, as
shown
in Figure 22, this orientation will allow for tightening of the
connectors to the proper torque. Table 1 below shows
the proper torque values for each connection.

FIGURE 22
ASSEMBLED M12 TORQUE WRENCH, SHOWN IN
THE ORIENTATION TO TIGHTEN THE CONNECTORS
010103

TABLE 1: CONNECTOR TORQUE VALUES FIGURE 23

PROPER PLACEMENT OF TORQUE WRENCH ON THE
TORQUE
CONNECTOR M16 CONNECTOR (ABOVE) AND M12 CONNECTOR
in.-lb (N•m) (BELOW)
010104 / 010089
Display (BLACK) 7.0 (0.8)
Detection (RED) 7.0 (0.8) To remove wrench, slightly rotate wrench counter-clockwise.
This will open jaws of the wrench enough to remove wrench
Release (BLUE) 8.8 (1.0)
from the connector.
Relay (YELLOW) 8.8 (1.0)
Aux Output (GREEN) 8.8 (1.0)
Power (GREEN) 8.8 (1.0)