FIRE PROTECTIVE SMOKE CURTAIN

OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE & REQUIRED

PREVENTATIVE MAINTANENCE MANUAL

 IMPORTANT

Testing Protocol for SD series systems

1. Deploy Curtain to lower limit via gravity drop

2. Retract Curtain with mains power
3. Hold curtain at headbox for 1 minute
4. Deploy curtain to lower limit, retract with override button if applicable to six
feet above floor and release
5. Test complete to prove system.
6. Reinstall testing jumper at A & D interface
7. All other smoke/IR detector testing will be at fire alarm relay only for red indicator light
for positive notification
8. Once all fire alarm testing complete, reinstall fire alarm closed contact only after doing
a complete power down and removal of batteries

Tests is undertaken using our UL listed Group Control Panel (GCP) and Motor Control
Circuit (MCC). Consistent cycling of the low voltage motors during fire alarm system may
damage curtain systems. All SD series Fire Protective Curtain systems are not designed to
be consistently cycled per the manufacturers guidelines.

FIRE ALARM CONTACT MUST BE VOLTAGE FREE. A READING OF 0.1

VOLTS IS NOT VOLT-FREE. BEFORE CONNECTING THE FIRE ALARM
SYSTEM TO THE GROUP CONTROL PANEL INTERFACE ENSURE THAT
THE FIRE ALARM CONTRACTOR HAS PROVIDED YOU A CONTACT THAT
READS 0.0 VOLTS WITH THE MULTIMETER. ANY VOLTAGE HIGHER
THAN 0.0 VOLTS WILL DAMAGE THE GCP PRINTED MOTHERBOARD.

PLEASE NOTE: SURGE PROTECTOR IS REQUIRED TO BE FURNISHED &

INSTALLED BY OTHERS AT EACH DEDICATED CIRCUIT FOR THE GROUP
CONTROL PANELS. WITHOUT THE SURGE PROTECTOR(S), ANY AND ALL
WARRANTIES WILL BE VOIDED AND ANY DAMAGE TO ELECTRICAL
COMPONENTS DURING COMMISSIONING AND IN THE WARRANTY PERIOD
WILL BE CHARGED BACK TO THE RESPONSIBLE PARTY.

Architecture/Engineering Team
[email protected]
 U.S. CARE
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICE

The U.S . CARE pre ve nta tive ma inte na nce s e rvice pe rforms the following 30 point e le ctrica l a
nd me cha nica l s e rvice on your U.S . S moke & Fire curta in product a nnua lly.

1 Che ck a ll fus e s 16 Check (Bldg. Mgmt. S ys tem) BMS

2 Che ck ba ck-up powe r s upply 17 S pra y a nti-static printed circuit board (P CB)
3 Che ck MCC s upply in / out a t GCP 18 S pra y P CB Boa rd for dus t collection
4 Che ck MCC s upply in / out at MCC 19 Te s t ove rride & Te s t grounds
5 Che ck motor s upply in / out a t MCC out 20 Check access ible wiring terminations
6 Che ck line volta ge s upply in / out 21 Gre a s e a ll conta cts
7 Che ck tra ns forme d volta ge & tra ns forme r 22 Lubrica te s ide ra ils & hous ing che ck f or obs truction
8 Che ck loop volta ge for s hort de gra da tion 23 Adjus t curta in fa bric ta bs and bottom ba r
9 Te s t bra ke loop (if a pplica ble ) 24 Ins pect curtain fa bric, pus h buttons , a nd bottom ba rs for da ma ge
10 Te s t ba tte ry a nd low volta ge dis conne ct 25 Apply fire coating as neces s a ry
11 Check fire ala rm contact clos e d link at fire a la rm 26 Cycle curta in s ys tem for efficie nt and s a fe opera tion pe r NFP A 3 guide line s
12 Che ck fire a la rm re la y 27 Vide o / photogra ph – Curta in drop te s t
13 Te s t ke y s witch conta ct to fire a la rm circuit 28 Vide o / photogra ph – Curta in ope n
14 Che ck de la ye d re s e t control 29 Vide o / photogra ph – Curta in deploy
15 Check ma ins failure , all trouble lights & a nnuncia tor 30 Vide o / photogra ph – Curta in clos e

All work to be done a t da y hours with GCP Ma inte na nce ke y.

Th e re is n o n e e d to c a ll o u t fire a la rm s ys te m .

If the re are a ny pa rts that will re quire re pla ceme nt upon te s ting a t time of vis it, the te chnicia n(s )
will cha nge the component at the price s lis te d be low
for U.S. Care e le ctrica l compone nts pe r the preve nta tive ma inte na nce ra te s .

U.S. Care will arrange a separate Time & Materials appointment for any service that needs to be
performed outside the scope of this preventative maintenance agreement or any components that may be
replaced on site.

U.S. SMOKE & FIRE

12310 Pinecrest Road, Suite 300, Reston, VA 20191, 888.917.8777 (O), 888.917.8777 (F)
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REVISION LOG for Version 2.00 OEM M ANUAL

Revision No Date Details Author Passed

2.00 15/1/08 Initial Submission document for approval CE MB

2.01 22/02/08 Initial UL Submission Manual CE MB
2.02-2.10 Synchronized OEM & Technical Manual no CE MB
revision between 2.02-2.10
Added Technical Specification as requested
2.11 05/03/08 by UL. CE MB
Added Terminal/Fuse details.

Added wiring capacity details to specification.

Change low voltage deployment values to
conform to UL.
Change standby capacity to 4 hours instead
of 1.
2.13 03/04/08 Added 2Automatic Starting Generator in sec CE CE
3.1 paragraph 1
Reworded section 3.3 to say a facility is
available for a override key switch
2.14 08/04/08 Amendments to Technical manual CE CE
2.15 09/04/08 Amendments to Technical manual CE CE

PLEASE NOTE: The manufacturer’s warranty is subject to obtaining the U.S. Smoke & Fire
annual preventative maintenance agreement conducted by factory-certified technicians per
NFPA 3 guidelines.
 Contents

1 - System Overview
1.0 Description ...................................................................... 4
1.1 Operation ...................................................................... 4
1.2 Manufacture ...................................................................... 5
1.3 Fabric ...................................................................... 5
1.4 Certification ...................................................................... 6
1.5 Features ...................................................................... 5
1.6 Control & Indicators ...................................................................... 7
1.7 Electrical Requirements ...................................................................... 7
1.8 Components ...................................................................... 8
1.9 Optional Extras ...................................................................... 8
1.10 Components ...................................................................... 9
1.11 Head Box Sizing Chart ...................................................................... 9

2 - Installation
2.0 Head Box ……………………………………………… 10
2.1 Rollers
2.2 Motor Control Circuit
2.3 Motor Supply Loop
2.4 Group Control Panel
2.5 Linking Group Control Panels
2.6 Fire Alarm Contact

3 - Commissioning
3.0 Fitting The Bottom Bar ...................................................................... 15
3.1 Mains Supply
3.2 Group Control Panel
3.3 Remote Key switch

4 - Maintenance
4.0 Description ...................................................................... 16
4.2 Operation
4.2 Features
4.3 Control & Indicators

5 - Fault Finding
 5.0 Common Fault Conditions ...................................................................... 18
5.1 Control Sequence .

6 - Drawing Register ...................................................................... 19

7- Specifications ………………………………………………. 20

Chapter 1 : System Overview

1.1 - Description
When a smoke curtain is required to deploy in an emergency situation it is probable that the
mains supply to the control panel may have already failed and that the cables linking the
smoke curtains to the control panel might become damaged. Under these circumstances
with no power available the smoke curtain will have to deploy by gravity. For this reason the
SD Series system is always deployed by gravity and every time the system is tested it is a
100% confirmation of the fail safe operation of the system.

A test in which a curtain is powered down under normal test conditions are only proving that
they can deploy when powered. This does not confirm an ability to fail safe.

The SD60, SD60G and SD240G are gravity fail safe fire protective automatic smoke curtain
systems utilizing the latest in electronic technology. The system meets the requirements of
both BS 7346 : Part 3 ; 1990 and EN 12101-1 : 2002. All smoke curtain systems are
manufactured and installed in accordance with our BS EN ISO 9001 certification.

1.2 - Operation
Under normal conditions the curtain is retracted in the head box and is held in position by
the electronics contained within a remote enclosure mounted on the motor end of the box.
The bottom bar will be resting against the under side of the box or below the box if a
stopping bar is installed, the stopping bar will then rest against the box.

In the event of a fire condition or operation of the test key switch the group control panel
removes the power to the curtain motors. The curtain descends in a controlled manner
under the power of gravity and stops in the lower position when all the fabric is unwound
from the roller. When the signal is reset the group control panel re connects the power to the
motors which will retract the curtains to the up position.

Should the mains power fail to the group control panel the supply is automatically switched
to the integral standby battery. The curtain remains in the retracted position for 4 hour (fully
loaded system). The curtain will remain fully operational until the battery voltage reaches
83% of nominal (19.5v), the curtains will then descend under the power of gravity to the
operational position. Once the battery voltage reaches 80% of nominal voltage 19.2v the
System will automatically be disconnect the standby batteries to prevent deep discharge of
the standby batteries.
The SD Series systems have a number of built-in options which can be activated by simply
adjusting PCB mounted switches on the main circuit board. The standard features are:-

•Delay Reset, Delays the retraction of the curtains after a fire or a manual test sequence.
•Delay Drop, Delays the deployment of the curtains if the panel goes into a fire or
manual test sequence.
•Two Stage Decent, allows the panel to stop the decent of the curtains after a pre-
determined period to provide egress from a building. The curtains are held in 1 stage
position for a second pre-determined time adjusted by a second timer switch.
•Manual Override input, that allows the end user to manually override the deployment of
the curtains.

1.3 - Manufacture
All our manufacturing processes and Quality Control procedures meet the full requirements
of BS EN ISO 9001:1994 and all fire protective automatic smoke curtain products are
designed and manufactured in full compliance with the appropriate US, BS, UK, European
and UL/ULC regulations.

1.4 - Fabric
The fabric used in the manufacture of our SD60 and SD60G curtains is a micronised
aluminum polymer coated glass cloth with a nominal weight of 420 g/m², this fabric is tested
to withstand 1800 ºF after 1 hour. The fabric used in the manufacture of our SD240G curtain
is a micronised aluminum polymer coated glass cloth interwoven with steel thread with a
nominal weight of 550 g/m², this fabric is tested to withstand 1800 ºF after 3 hours. All
curtains are sewn together using stainless steel thread.

1.5 - Certification
BS 7346 : Part 3 : 1990 WFRC No. C82984 To test an automatic smoke curtain to the test
methods described in Clauses 3.2.3 and 4.3
"Reliability of automatic smoke curtain of BS
7346:Part 3: 1990 Components for smoke and
heat control systems, specification for smoke
curtains."
BS 7346 : Part 3 : 1990 WFRC No. 121880 Fire/heat test generally in accordance with BS
7346: Part 3: 1990, clause 4.1, on a fabric smoke
curtain.
BS 7346 : Part 3 : 1990 WFRC No. 103023 To test an automatic smoke curtain to the test
methods described in Clause 4.2 "Deflection" and
Clause 3.2.3 of BS 7346: Part 3: 1990
"Components for smoke and heat control
systems, specification for smoke curtains."
BS 7346 : Part 3 : 1990 WFRC No. 103547 Appraisal of the performance of various sizes of
automatic smoke curtains with respect to their
ability to comply with the requirements for "Rate
of Fall" Clause 3.2.3, and "Deflection", Clause
4.2, of BS 7346: Part 3: 1990.
BS 7346 : Part 3 : 1990 WFRC No. 100909 To test an automatic smoke curtain to the
methods described in Clause 4.2, "Deflection", of
BS 7346: Part 3: 1990 "Components for smoke
and heat control systems, specification for smoke
curtains."
BS 476 : Part 6 : 1989 WFRC No. 72503 To determine the fire propagation index of
specimens of a product when they are tested in
accordance with BS 476: Part 6: 1989 "Fire tests
on building materials and structures, method of
test for fire propagation for products"
BS 476: Part 22 : 1987 WFRC No. 121878 Fire Resistance Test in Accordance with clause 8
of BS 476: Part 22: 1987 on an Asymmetrical
Uninsulated Drop Curtain.
Pr EN 12101-1 903 559 000/Re/Ei Testing of a smoke curtain according to prEN
12101-1 (Feb. 2002) for temperature/time
resistance, operational safety and smoke
permeability.
UL 10 C R21493/03CA24721 In accordance with the 9th Edition of the Standard
for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies, UL 10B and the
6th Edition of the standard for Fire Dampers, UL
555.
UL 864 May 2007
edition
ULC-S527-99 June
1999 edition

1.6 – Standard Features

Gravity fail safe operation.
Current limiting device incorporated, motor limit switches are not required.
Synchronized motor control circuitry, variable speed control is not required.
Dynamic braking controlled speed of descent, separate brake units are not required.
24 v operation.
Control panels can control up to 5 curtain rollers.
Battery low voltage deployment.
Standby battery deep discharge protection.
Manual Override.
Curtain Delay Drop.
Curtain Delay Reset.
Two Stage Decent curtain control

1.7 - Group Control Panel: Controls And Indicators

LED Indication:

MAINS ON (green) ON – Mains Supply is above 85% of nominal

OFF – Mains Supply is below 80% of nominal

CHARGE (yellow) ON – Battery connected and charge circuit working.

FLASHING – Battery charge fault or battery disconnected.

FIRE (red) ON – Fire loop Broken.

FLASHING – Manual Test in operation/2nd Stage of two
stage decent in operation or Delay Drop timer in operation.
OFF – Fire loop closed.

DELAY RESET (blue) FLASHING – Delay reset timer in operation

OVERRIDE (white) FLASHING – Override link closed.

CPU FAULT (RED) FLASHES IF M AIN CPU FAILS
Manual Test Key Switch
The key switch on the panel front has 2 positions:
1. Normal: The curtains will be retracted into the normal operational position. The key can
be removed from the switch.
2. Test: The curtains connected to the Group Control Panel & all subsequent curtains will
descend. The key can not be removed.

1.8 - Electrical Requirements

Group Control Panel

Mains Supply : 120v 60Hz Mains supply required at each panel position.

Fire Alarm Interface : Pair of clean contacts per smoke zone. GCP’s can be interlinked.
Should a zone of curtains require to be activated by more than 1
smoke zone the fire alarm contacts can be wired in series?

Motors: 24v AC/DC supply from GCP. A low voltage cable wired in a ring to reduce voltage
drop and fault conditions. The maximum voltage drop should not exceed 1.75v

1.9 - Components

Group Control Panel: The Group Control Panel can support up to 5 SD Series
Stock Code: SD3/GCP smoke curtain motors. In normal operation the GCP
DRG. No. 2313/020/A provides a constant 24v AC supply to the rollers under
it’s control. Should a fire condition arise or the test key is
DRG. No. 2313/802/A operated the GCP removes the 24v and the curtains
descend under the power of gravity.
Battery: 2 no. 12 v 7 Ah batteries are installed in each GCP. The
Stock Code: CE033 battery allows full operation of the system in the event of
DRG. No. 2313/802/A a mains failure.
Motor: The SD Series motor assembly is responsible for driving
Stock Code: SD3/Motor and then stopping the curtain in the normal operational
DRG. No. 2313/000/A position via a current limiting circuit and providing a
controlled speed of descent via back EMF generation.
Motor Control Circuit: The control circuitry for the motor is housed in a remote
Stock Code: SD3/Motor Relay enclosure. The enclosure should be mounted onto the
DRG. No. 2313/802/A motor end of the curtain head box.
Head Box: The head box is manufactured from 1.2 mm galvanised
DRG. NO. 2313/019 steel. Single roller systems will have a 150 x 150 mm
DRG. NO. 2313/021 section and multiple rollers will have a 250 x 150 mm
section. Curtains with longer drops shall have
dimensions as detailed in section 1.11.
Roller: Housed in the curtain head box the 70 mm 2, 1.2 mm
DRG. No. 2313/000/A thick octagonal roller supports the curtain fabric and
bottom bar.
Shaft Assembly:
Stock Code: SD3/Shaft The shaft assembly provides a support at the opposite
DRG. No. 2313/000A end of the roller as the motor.
Brackets: Fixed to the head box endplates/roller support plates the
Stock Code: DBRPEB brackets secure the rollers in place using a split pin
DRG. No. 2313/000A fixing.
Fabric: 180 min. rated at 1000° C. Glass cloth fabric with a
Stock Code: C4100WK micronized aluminum polymer coated to both sides,
tested to BS 476 Parts 6, 7, 20 & 22.
Bottom Bar: The lower edge of the curtains will incorporate a twin
Stock Code: DBRPEB inverted aluminium angle which acts as a weight bar to
enable the curtain to unwind upon receipt of a signal
from the fire alarm panel and also helps to stabilise the
curtains. A polycarbonate extrusion will be fitted to the
angle for aesthetic purposes and to provide a stop
against the underside of the head box.

1.10 - Optional Extras

Powder Coating: A powder coated finish to a standard RAL colour can be

applied to the SD Series head box, a mild steel bottom
bar can be fitted which can also be coated.
Side Guides: Side guides are normally provided on smoke barrier or
fire protective automatic smoke curtain installations,
however a seal is sometimes required on smoke curtains
between the curtain fabric and the structure of the
building.
1.11 - Roller Sizing Chart

Drop Curtain Width

(M) (M)
1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6
1.5 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
2 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
2.5 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
3 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
3.5 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
4 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
4.5 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
5 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
5.5 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y X
6 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y X

The above table details the sizes of curtains

available. When using a multiple roller system
we recommend that 200 mm overlap should
be allowed for on each roller. 400 mm may be
required on long drop curtains.

1.12 - Head Box Sizing Chart (mm)

Curtain Drop Single Rollers Side By Side Rollers Over & Under Rollers
Up to 3000 150 x 150 250 x 150 250 x 180
Up to 8000 180 x 180 350 x 180 350 x 230
Up To 12000 200 x 200 350 x 240 410 x 255
Up To 20000 300 x 300 490 x 300 510 x 300
 Chapter 2 : Installation
2.1 - Head Box
The SD Series head box constructed from galvanised mild-steel head box which is normally
supported from a framework of Unistrut channel and M10 studding, supplied by others, an
example of this is shown on drawing nos. 1000/111 & 1000/110. The unistrut frame shall be
installed at 1.2 m centres.

It is imperative the head box be installed level, failure to do this may result in the curtain
“travelling” when being retracted.

The head box can be mounted directly onto the building structure through fixings on the top
or side of the box, the fixings shall be at 1.2 m centres.

The installer must ensure the fixings do not protrude into the head box and tear the curtain
fabric.

2.2 - Roller
The roller, supplied with the fabric curtain attached will be supplied inside a protective
polythene wrapping. Remove the polythene and position the roller inside the corresponding
head box, the roller is supported by a bracket at each end. Once in position secure the roller
at both ends using the split pins provided. See drawing no. 2313/000.

When the roller is secured the cover plate can be fitted, for ease of commissioning it is
recommended that approximately 60 mm of fabric is pulled from the roller and left protruding
from the head box.

Ensure that the cores of the flexible motor cable are not in contact whilst the roller is being
turned . Electrical contact between the cable will cause resistance to rotation and could
result in mechanical damage if forced.

2.3 - Motor Control Circuit (MCC)

The MCC is housed in a metal enclosure, this should be mounted onto the motor end of the
head box. The maximum distance between the MCC and Motor should not exceed 0,5M
(18”)

Wiring between the MCC and GCP is shown below.

2.4 - Motor Supply Loop
The 24v supply for the roller motors is fed from the group control panel, the supply loop
should be wired is a “ring” configuration with a maximum voltage drop of 1.75v.
2.5 - Group Control Panel (GCP-2)

GCP-2 M AIN PCB LAYOUT

The GCP-2 power supply relies on natural convection through the case louvers to cool the
electronics. For correct operation the Group Control panel MUST be mounted vertically
allowing a free air clearance around the case of 50mm.
The GCP-2 should be mounted indoors in a dry environment free from water splashes or
spillages.

Ensure all cabling is routed into the control panel via the 20mm knockouts provided.

N.B. - The printed circuit boards contained within the Group Control panel contain static
sensitive components. Suitable precautions should be taken when handling circuit boards.
Upon the connection of any components DO NOT USE any high voltage test equipment on
the circuit.

1. Mount the GCP as near as possible to the first curtain motor on the supply loop.
2. Remove the input fuse and then connect the 120v AC supply to the mains input terminals
adjacent the transformer.
3. Remove the 20A output fuse do not connect the 24v supply loop.
4. If the fire alarm contact is available leave disconnected in the panel. Link out the “Fire
Alarm” connection.
5. Connect the 2 no. batteries using the link provided. Ensure that you have correct polarity.
The battery connections are shown on drawing no. 2313/808.
2.6 - Linking Group Control Panels

The group control Panel can support 5 smoke curtain rollers, if a smoke zone has more than
5 rollers installed group control panels can be interlinked, this is carried out as follows:

2.6 – Linking Multiple MCC on Individual GCP’s

2.7 OPTIONAL FEATURES

The GCP-2 has a number of standard features that can be activated by simply adjusting
individual switches.

Detailed below is a drawing showing the Option feature switch assembly which is mounted
on the main PCB.

2.7.1 DELAY DROP TIMER (SW2)

The delay drop timer delays the deployment of the curtain. The GCP panel is shipped with
this option disabled (switch set to 0). The installer can set the timer from 1-9 minutes by
simply using a small flat blade screw driver and adjusting SW2 to point the arrow at what
timer duration they require.

2.7.2 DELAY RESET (SW3)

The delay reset timer delays the deployment of the curtain. The GCP panel is shipped with
this option disabled (switch set to 0). The installer can set the timer from 1-9 minutes by
simply using a small flat blade screw driver and adjusting SW2 to point the arrow at what
timer duration they require.

2.7.4 TWO STAGE DECENT (SW4-SW6)

The two stage decent function has two timers. Stage one timer set how long the curtain is
deployed before the curtain is stopped from descending. It is adjusted by SW4/SW5 this
allows you to adjust the timer from 0 (disabled) to 99 Seconds in 1 second increments. SW4
sets the tens and SW5 set the units.
Stage two timer set the time the curtain are held in the stage one position before it is fully
deployed. This timer is set by SW6 and has a range of 0 (disabled) to 9 Minutes.
If stage one is set the panel automatically sets stage 2 to 1 minute if the SW6 is set to 0.
 Chapter 3: Commissioning
3.0 - Fitting The Bottom Bar
1. Pull the extent of the fabric from the head box
2. Clamp the “T” bar to the bottom of the fabric to aid stability.
3. Determine the drop height of the curtain and mark at each end.
4. Using a chalk line to mark the full width of the curtain.
5. Hold the “T” bar flat against the chalk line and fix to the fabric using screws. Ensure that
the “T” bar is gripping the fabric tightly, a loose fit may result in the fabric tearing.
6. Trim of any excess material from under the “T” bar and slide on the polycarbonate cover.
Where multiple rollers are used to make up continuous curtains the curtain fabric should be
overlapped by 200mm - 400mm depending on the fabric drop length. The bottom bar should
be arranged to clamp both fabrics.

It is recommended that long drop curtains should be made up in this way or be fitted with
two motors and motor control circuits to prevent deployment at excessive speed in the event
of a motor or component failure. Do not allow the roller to deploy by gravity without the
motor control panel being connected. This could result in the motor rotating at excessive
speed and being damaged.

3.1 - Mains supply

A 120v 60Hz, permanent supply is required before commissioning can be under taken. It is
recommended that the mains supply to the smoke curtain is designated an ESSENTIAL
supply. To meet UL 864 the mains power supply must be connected to a AUTOMATIC
STARTING GENERATOR.

3.2 - Group Control Panel

1. Turn the key switch to the “Normal” position.

2. Insert the 20A Output fuse & connect the battery.
3. Insert the mains fuse, the green “Mains On” LED will illuminate. The output should now
have switched over to 24v AC.
4. Turn the key switch to the “Test” position, the 24v supply should have been removed and
the “Fire Alarm Status Normal” LED will be extinguished.
5. With the key switch still in the “test” position remove the 20A fuse and connect the 24v
supply cables into the “24v MCC Output” connections.
6. Install the 20A fuse and turn the key switch to the “Normal” position. The curtains
connected to the GCP will now retract.
7. Check that all the curtains connected to the GCP are fully retracted.
8. Connect the fire alarm contacts. Activate the fire alarm, all the curtains should descend
to their lower limit position.
9. Reset the fire alarm and all the curtains will retract to their upper limit. Close and secure
all Group Control panels.

The System Is Now Fully Operational

 3.3 - Optional Override Key Switch
The facility to add an optional remote key switch is available to aid testing / commissioning.
The test key switch should be located so the zone under control can be viewed.
It is recommended that one key switch per fire zone is installed.

The key which can only be removed in the “Normal” position is mounted on an IP65 rated
enclosure and is suitable for external use.

Chapter 4: U. S. Care Preventative Maintenance

4.1 - Annual Maintenance - Only to be carried out by factory-certified U. S. Smoke & Fire
personnel

The U.S. CARE preventative maintenance service performs the following 30 point electrical and
mechanical service on your U.S. Smoke & Fire curtain product annually.

1 Check all fuses 16 Check (Bldg. Mgmt. System) BMS

2 Check back-up power supply 17 Spray anti-static printed circuit board (PCB)
3 Check MCC supply in / out at GCP 18 Spray PCB Board for dust collection
4 Check MCC supply in / out at MCC 19 Test override & Test grounds
5 Check motor supply in / out at MCC out 20 Check accessible wiring terminations
6 Check line voltage supply in / out 21 Grease all contacts
7 Check transformed voltage & transformer 22 Lubricate side rails & housing check for obstruction
8 Check loop voltage for short degradation 23 Adjust curtain fabric tabs and bottom bar
9 Test brake loop (if applicable) 24 Inspect curtain fabric, push buttons, and bottom bars for damage
10 Test battery and low voltage disconnect 25 Apply fire coating as necessary
11 Check fire alarm contact closed link at fire alarm 26 Cycle curtain system for efficient and safe operation per NFPA 3 guidelines
12 Check fire alarm relay 27 Video / photograph – Curtain drop test
13 Test key switch contact to fire alarm circuit 28 Video / photograph – Curtain open
14 Check delayed reset control 29 Video / photograph – Curtain deploy
15 Check mains failure, all trouble lights & annunciator 30 Video / photograph – Curtain close

All work to be done at day hours with GCP Maintenance key.

There is no need to call out fire alarm system.

If there are any parts that will require replacement upon testing at time of visit, the technician(s) will
change the component(s).
for U.S. Care electrical components per the preventative maintenance rates.
4.2 Full Optional Test Procedure

To test all the features of the panel follow the following procedures.

4.2.1 Delay Reset

Adjust the delay reset switch (SW2) to position 1. Make sure all other functions switches to
the 0 position. Turn the test key switch to the test mode and allow time for the curtains to
fully deploy. Once the curtains are fully deployed turn the test key switch to the normal
position and the curtains should remain deployed for 1 minutes after which time the curtains
will automatically retract.

4.2.2 Delay Drop

Adjust the delay drop switch (SW3) to position 1. Make sure all other functions switches are
set to the 0 position. Turn the test key switch to the test mode and the curtains should not
deploy automatically. After 1 minute the curtains will deploy automatically. Once the curtains
have fully deployed, turn the test key switch to the normal position. The curtains should
automatically retract.

4.2.3 Two Stage Decent

Adjust two stage decent timer one (SW4/SW5) to 10 seconds (SW4 = 1, SW5 = 0). Set
timer two switch (SW6) to position 1. Make sure all other function switches are set to
position 0. Turn the test key switch to the test position. The curtains should automatically
deploy. After 10 seconds the curtains stop deployment and hold in that position for 1
minutes. After 1 minute the curtains will automatically deploy. Once the curtains have fully
deployed, turn the test key switch to the normal position. The curtains should automatically
retract.

4.2.4 Manual Override

Turn all option switches to the 0 position. Turn the test key switch to the test position. The
curtains should automatically deploy. Once the curtains are fully deployed link out the
Override terminals on the main PCB and the curtains should automatically retract.
 Chapter 5 : Fault Finding
5.0 - Common Fault Conditions

Fault: Automatic smoke curtains drop to the lower limit without warning and remain lowered.

Possible Cause:
 Fault on the alarm input to any group control panel. Check fire alarm contact is not
open circuit.
 Extended mains failure. Restore the mains to the system. This is a common fault
when other trades are working on the site.
 Failure of battery back up. Check the condition of the battery and measure the
voltage. During installation the mains power can be disconnected for long periods of time,
excessive use of the battery back up may cause premature failure of the cells.
 Fault on wiring from the control panel. Check wiring for continuity. Commonly caused
by other trades working in ceiling voids. A broken cable will cause the curtain to descend.
 The test key has been operated

Fault: The curtain fails to drop to the lowered position on test or receipt of an alarm or test
signal.

Possible Cause:
 Check the bottom bar or curtain fabric is not obstructed.
 Extra weight may be required, this should be inserted into the polycarbonate
extrusion.

Fault: Curtain fails to rise or stops during ascent.

Possible Cause:
 Check the curtain has not “snagged” on any obstructions.

Fault: Curtain descends immediately when the mains power fails.

Possible Cause:
 Failure of the battery or charger unit within the group control panel. Replace the
battery as required. This fault is usually a symptom of excessive power failures.
 Chapter 6 : Drawing Register

Drawing Description Ref. No.

SD60 Group Control Panel - Box Details 2313/020/A
SD60 Smoke Curtain System Schematic 2313/801/D
SD60 Group Control Panel Wiring Diagram 2313/808
SD60 Group Control Panel Interconnecting GCP’s 2313/809
SD60 Wiring Diagram - GCP c/w 2 Stage Descent Facility 2313/908
SD60 Motor Control Circuit 2313/810
SD60 Curtain Roller Assembly Drawing 1 2313/000/A
SD60 Curtain Roller Assembled Drawing 1 2313/000/B
Dimensions For Bottom Bar 2313/017/C
SD60 Standard Head Box Details SD3/HBOX/3M
SD60 Standard Fixing Details - Single Box Behind Ceiling 1000/113
SD60 Standard Fixing Details - Double Box Level With Ceiling 1000/110
SD60 Standard Fixing Details - Double Box Behind Ceiling 1000/111

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 CHAPTER 7.00 GCP-2/MCC-2 SPECIFICATION
GCP-2 SPECIFICATION

INPUT VOLTAGE 120v +/- 10%

CURRENT 2.0 Amps /3.75 Amps
FREQUENCY 50/60Hz
AC/DC SWITCHOVER ON < 90%
VOLTAGE OFF <85%

M.C.C OUTPUT VOLTAGE AC 27V/DC 24V

M.C.C OUTPUT CURRENT 14Amps Max
DUTY 50%
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF MCC’S 5

BACKUP BATTERY 24v 7Ah

STANDBY TIME 4hrs Fully Loaded
LOW VOLTAGE DISCONNECT 80% of Nominal (19.2v) +/- 5%

FIRE LOOP N/C 5v 10mA

(Open Circuit fault >1M Ohms)
(Closed Circuit fault <1M Ohms)

OVERRIDE N/O 5v 5mA

DROP DELAY N/O 5v 5mA

BRAKE OUTPUT 24v 500mA MAX

DELAY RESET TIME 0-9 Minutes (Set by Rotary Switch)

2 STAGE DECENT STAGE 1 0-99 Seconds (Set by Rotary Switch)

2 STAGE DECENT STAGE 2 0-9 Minutes (Set by Rotary Switch)

DELAY DROP 0-9 Minutes (Set by Rotary Switch)

MCC-2 SPECIFICATION

INPUT VOLTAGE 24v DC/28v AC

MAX CURRENT 2.8 Amps
STALL CURRENT 1.6A
FOLDBACK CURRENT 130-200mA
FREQUENCY DC- 60Hz
TERMINAL RATINGS

Terminal Name Max Cable Size Max Current

MCC OUTPUT 2 x 14 AWG 14A
BRAKE OUTPUT 2 x 14 AWG 0.5A
OVERRIDE 2 x 14 AWG 0.01A
FIRE CIRCUIT 2 x 14 AWG 0.01A
MAINS INPUT 1 x 16 AWG 5A

FUSE RATING

FUSE CAPACITY ORDER CODE

OUTPUT FUSE 20A FS005/UL-GCP-2
BATTERY FUSE 20A FS005/UL-GCP-2
CHARGE FUSE 1.25A FS010/UL-GCP-2
MAINS FUSE 5.0A FS008/UL-GCP-2