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FIRE DETECTORS LIMITED

Orbis Sav–Wire base

Installation Guide
General
The Orbis Sav-Wire base, Part No. ORB-SW-10005, is a mounting base for Orbis smoke and
heat detectors and may be used only with a Sav-Wire compatible fi re control panel. The
use of any other control panel will render the fi re detection system inoperable.

Detectors, call points and sounders are connected to the control panel by one pair of
wires. In the event of an alarm, polarity is reversed in order to activate the sounders with-
out affecting the status of the detectors.

Orbis Sav-Wire bases incorporate a circuit which detects the removal of a detector head.
If a detector is removed from the base, the control panel will give a fault signal.

Installation and Wiring

1. When installing Orbis Sav-Wire bases, observe BS5839 part 1 or any
applicable local code.

2. The outside of the base is marked with a moulded vertical line to

indicate the position of the LED when the detector has been fitted. This
facilitates detector orientation if required.

3. Partially screw two screws into the mounting box or soffit at the required
centres.

4. Place the corresponding slots of the base over the screws and slide the
base home.

5. Tighten up the screws.

6. It is essential to observe polarity when wiring an Orbis Sav-Wire base.

7. Shielded cables should be used.

8. Wire in accordance with the wiring diagram in this guide.

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Locking the Detector
To activate the locking mechanism for the detector, remove the small portion of plastic
Remote
shown in Fig.1 with side cutters or similar tool. COM
– IN
+ COM
– IN
+
LED – –
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Commissioning and Maintenance

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+

+
Fit all detector heads before switching on power. Commission in accordance with BS5839
Part 1 or any applicable code.
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4

4
Routine maintenance should be carried out in accordance with BS5839 Part 1. Resistor
2 3
Screen 2 3
(Functional
Orbis Sav-Wire Wiring Diagram Earth)

Direction of LED From

indicated by mark +
Control
on outside of moulding
Panel –

LED –
Terminal NOTE: This Sav-Wire Base may be used only with compatible control panels. © Apollo Fire Detectors Limited 2004/JDR

Fig 3. Wiring diagram for Orbis Sav-Wire base

Terminal 4,
Screen
(Functional Earth)

Snip along marked lines

and remove this part to lock
the detector to the base © Apollo Fire Detectors Limited 2004/JDR

Fig 1. View of Orbis Sav-Wire base

Snip and remove this part to

de-activate the locking mechanism.

© Apollo Fire Detectors Limited 2004/JDR

Fig 2. How to release a locked base

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