A-A-604 Panel, Smoke Alarm, Remote Indicating

A-A-604A

May 14, 1980

SUPERSEDING

A-A-604

November 13, 1979

COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION

PANEL, SMOKE ALARM, REMOTE INDICATING

The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this

Commercial Item Description

Salient characteristics:

Mode of operation- Monitors a minimum of six individual smoke detectors from a remote location. Emits light and sounds audible alarm simultaneously with activation of detector unit. Alarm at 85 dBA sounds continuously.

Circuitry- Solid state throughout.

Power- 24 volts DC.

Validation- Shall demonstrate operational readiness under test condition. Continuous alarm with automatic reset.

Mounting- To any standard electrical box.

Safety- Complies with UL Standard 864.

DETECTOR TYPES

MODEL	POWER CONNECTION
A	Pigtails
B	Screw terminals

Certification. The contractor shall certify that the product offered meets the salient characteristics of this description and that the product conforms to the producer�s own drawings, specifications, standards and quality assurance practices and is the same product offered for sale in the commercial marketplace. The Government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance prior to first delivery and thereafter as may be otherwise provided for under the provisions of the contract.

Recovered materials. The manufacturer shall utilize recovered materials to the maximum extent practicable.

Packaging, packing, and marking. The smoke detector/ alarm shall be packaged in accordance with normal commercial practice and packed in fiberboard boxes that will assure acceptance by common carrier and provide product protection against loss and damage during multiple shipments, handling, and storage. The shipping container shall be in compliance with National Motor Freight Classification and Uniform Freight Classification. Marking shall be in accordance with the contract or order.

UL Standard 864- Standard for Control Units for Fire Protective Signaling Systems, may be obtained from Underwriters� Laboratories (UL).Inc., 1285 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, Long Island, NY 11746.