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Conventional Fire Detectors: Listed FM Approved

The document provides information about conventional thermal fire detectors from Siemens, including specifications for rate-of-rise and fixed-temperature detection principles. It details detector models, listings and approvals, as well as installation instructions.

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Conventional Fire Detectors: Listed FM Approved

The document provides information about conventional thermal fire detectors from Siemens, including specifications for rate-of-rise and fixed-temperature detection principles. It details detector models, listings and approvals, as well as installation instructions.

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s Catalog Sheet

Fire Safety & Security Products

Conventional Fire Detectors


Thermal Fire Detectors
Models DT-135R, DT-135F, DT-200R and DT-200F

• Listed
• FM Approved

Product Overview Specifications


The Siemens Building Technologies ─ Fire Safety Rate-of-Rise Principle of Operation
Division Thermal Fire Detectors are fixed
temperature or a combination of fixed- The rate-of-rise element consists of an air
temperature / rate-of-rise type. The combination chamber; a flexible, metal diaphragm and a
detectors consist of two, independently operated moisture-proof, trouble-free vent that is carefully
thermal elements. The rate-of-rise element is calibrated.
self-restoring. However, the fixed temperature It is well known air expands as it is heated, and
is of the non-restoring type. will contract as it is cooled. For normal, day-to-
Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc., recommends day fluctuations of temperature, the expansion
the combination-type thermal detector be used to and contraction of the air within the chamber is
protect a maximum of 2,500 square feet (50-foot automatically compensated by the ‘breathing’
spacing), and the fixed-temperature type be used action of the vent.
to protect a maximum of 625 square feet (25-foot However, when a fire occurs, air temperatures rise
spacing). However, job conditions and very rapidly and the air in the chamber expands
engineering judgment often dictate closer faster than it can be vented. This creates a
spacing to provide faster detection. pressure which distends the diaphragm and
The thermal fire detector shall be Fire Safety closes electrical contacts.
Model ____ (insert number). It shall operate The rate-of-rise action is not related to any fixed
at a temperature of ____°F (insert temperature level, but responds with the utmost
temperature). The detectors shall be listed by promptness when the rate of temperature rise
Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc. and Factory exceeds 15°F per minute. If the heat is removed,
Mutual for use with Siemens Building the air within the chamber contracts and the
Technologies, ─ Fire Safety Division systems. switch moves to a normally open circuit position.

Conventional Fire Detectors 6130


Building Technologies
Fire Safety & Security Products
Specifications ─ (continued) Installation
Fixed Temperature Principle of Operation Each detector includes a thermoplastic, reversible
mounting plate. In one position, it easily attaches to
In a slow developing fire, the temperature may not a 4" octagon junction box, 3" octagon box or
increase rapidly enough to operate a rate-of-rise plaster ring.
element. Therefore, a fixed-temperature principle of
operation is needed. In reverse, the plate can be used for open wiring
without a junction box. A 1/4" space between
The detector utilizes a fixed-temperature element detector and mounting surface allows for wire
made of fusible alloy and is of the non-restorable connections. All mounting screws are concealed.
type.
The detector simply attaches to the mounting
The fusible alloy will melt and activate the detector
plate with a push-and-twist motion ─ no tools
when the surrounding air rises above the preset
are required.
level of 135°F or 194°F.
The external heat collector drops away when the
detector is activated therefore giving a quick visual
confirmation that the detector has alarmed.

Details for Ordering

Notice: This marketing catalog sheet is not intended to be used for system design or installation purposes.
For the most up-to-date information, refer to each product’s installation instructions.

Fire Safety & Security Fire Safety & Security


8 Fernwood Road 2185 Derry Road West
Building Technologies Florham Park, NJ 07932 Mississauga, Ontario
Fire Safety & Security Products Tel: (973) 593-2600 SFS L5N 7A6 Canada June 2009
FAX: (973) 593-6670 Printed in U.S.A. Tel: (905) 799-9937 Supersedes sheet dated 11/02
URL: www.SBT.Siemens.com/FIS FAX: (905) 799-9858

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