INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

AGENT RELEASE MODULE Compatible Releasing Panels/Modules

(P/N 10‐1832) The ARM can be used in conjunction with the control panels
and modules shown in the table below. The table also shows
Important Notices the maximum number of ARM's that can be connected to
the releasing circuit of the respective control panel or
1. Please read the instructions carefully! Fike products are releasing module.
used for the protection of life and critical assets if
installed and tested as described in this document. ARM's per EOLR
Releasing Device
2. Do not use Fike products for any application for which it Circuit Value
is not intended. Fike shall not be in any way liable for any Intella‐Scan I & 2 Output 20
damages or losses incurred by you or third parties arising Modules*
from the use of any Fike product for which the product Single Hazard Panel (SHP)* 6
is not intended by Fike.
Rhino* 10
3. Do not use Fike products described in this document
outside of the ranges specified by Fike. Fike shall have no Cheetah – SRM Module* 6
liability for malfunctions or damages arising out of the Interface Firing Module (IFM)* 20
use of Fike products beyond such specified ranges. SHP‐Pro 6 2.4KΩ
4. Fike reserves the right to change product designs or
Cheetah Xi ‐ RCM Module 6 2.7KΩ
specifications without obligation and without further
notice. Cheetah Xi 50– RCM Module 6 2.7KΩ
5. This document is subject to Fike’s full disclaimer at *Product discontinued by Fike.
http://www.fike.com/disclaimer. Table 1 – ARM Compatibility
6. Visit www.fike.com to contact us or to download the
latest version of this document. WARNING
Any attempt to interface the ARM with a device not listed
Specifications in the previous table could result in damage to the
module, improper operation or serious personnel injury.
Current +24V Supervisory:
21.0 ma (capacitor charging)
Dimensions
2.0 ma (capacitor is charged)
‐24V Activated:
‐8.0 ma (LED active)
Temp 32F to 130F (0°C to 54.4°C)
93% maximum humidity
Module Control panel/Releasing Module to ARM
Wiring connections are supervised and power‐
limited
Actuator connection to the ARM (GCA
terminals) is supervised and power‐limited
Mounting 4‐inch square electrical box minimum 2‐1/8”
deep. Requires two‐gang cover plate
(components supplied by others)
Compatible
Actuators 70‐1651 – Gas Cartridge Actuator (GCA)*

*E106 (P/N 70‐1058) and EA‐1 (P/N 70‐1336) initiator assemblies are no
longer approved for use with the ARM and MUST be replaced with GCA.
Figure 1‐ ARM Dimensions

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 Installation
Only factory trained service technicians who are 3. Install conduit and pull releasing circuit wiring into the
authorized to work on this product shall install the ARM. ARM junction box assembly. GCA wire leads should
The installer should thoroughly read and understand the already be pulled into the junction box.
instructions contained within this document before
NOTE NFPA 2001 requires all initiating and releasing
attempting to install the ARM. These instructions must be
circuits to be installed in raceways.
strictly followed to avoid potential damage to the module
itself or inadvertent operation of the associated
4. Unpack the ARM and mounting hardware from the
suppression container.
packaging and inspect for damage. Do not attempt to
The ARM should not be installed until the installation of the install the ARM if module shows signs of damage.
associated control panel and suppression system has been
completed and both are ready for testing. CAUTION
The ARM circuit board contains static sensitive
NOTE NFPA 2001 requires the installation of a disconnect
components. Handle the electronics by the edges
switch (Fike P/N 10‐2698 and 10‐2699) on an
only and avoid touching the integrated components.
electrically actuated clean agent system to prevent
Keep the electronics in the protective static bag it was
unwanted discharge during system service or
shipped in until time for installation. Always ground
testing. Refer to Fike document 06‐472 for switch
yourself with a proper wrist strap before handling the
installation. Switch is not shown in this document.
module(s). If the installer is properly grounded at all
times, damage due to static discharge will not occur.
Installation Steps:
If the module requires repair or return to Fike, it must
1. Verify that power to the host control panel (AC and be shipped in an anti‐static bag.
standby batteries) has been removed or that the
releasing circuit has been disabled or disconnected 5. Remove the ARM circuit board from the snap track and
before installing the ARM. set it aside.
2. Verify that the ARM junction box assembly has been 6. Secure the snap track to the back of the junction box
installed on the suppression container. Each using the supplied screw, washer and lock‐nut, as
suppression container is furnished with a junction box shown in Figure 2.
assembly for mounting the ARM to the container’s
7. Secure the ARM circuit board into the snap track with
actuator boss (Figure 2). Refer to applicable
the terminal block positioned towards the top of the
suppression system manual for details.
junction box.

Figure 2 – ARM Mounting

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 8. Connect the releasing circuit wiring to the ARM 9. Connect releasing circuit wires to the releasing panel
module(s) as shown in Figure 3 or Figure 4, or releasing module observing the polarity
maintaining correct wiring polarity. configuration shown in Table 2.

Releasing Panel or ARM Wiring

Releasing Module Polarity Polarity Options
Intella‐Scan I & II + ‐ Class A
Output Module ‐ + or B
Single Hazard Panel + ‐
Class B
(SHP) ‐ +
‐ + Class A
Rhino
+ ‐ or B
+ +
Cheetah SRM Class B
‐ ‐
Interface Firing Module + +
Class B
(IFM) ‐ ‐
+ + Class A
Figure 3 ‐ Class B Wiring SHP‐Pro
‐ ‐ or B
Cheetah Xi & Xi 50 + +
Class B
(RCM Module) ‐ ‐
Table 2 ‐ Releasing Circuit Wiring Polarity
(Supervisory state)
10. Apply power to the releasing panel and check that the
system is clear of any Troubles, and that the LED on the
ARM is NOT illuminated. If the LED is illuminated and
the panel is not in the Release State, check the circuit
wiring for proper polarity. Correct any wiring problems
before proceeding.

WARNING
If the ARM LED is illuminated, DO NOT connect the
GCA wire leads to the ARM. This condition will cause
the GCA to activate.

Figure 4 ‐ Class A Wiring

NOTE The wiring designations shown in the diagrams
above are shown in the supervisory state.

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 Acceptance Testing
WARNINGS
The system releasing functions shall be thoroughly tested
in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 72, National The GCA is an electrically operated pyrotechnic device
Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, requirements of the Local that can, and will, cause bodily injury and equipment
Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), and the following damage if improperly handled. The GCA leads must
requirements prior to connecting GCAs to the ARMs: remain shunted until all connections are made and the
installation is thoroughly checked.
1. Temporarily remove the end‐of‐line resistor from the
last ARM on a Class‐B circuit (See Figure 3) or Do not land the GCA wiring to the ARM if ground faults are
disconnect the Class‐A return wire leg on the last ARM present on the control system.
(See Figure 4) and verify that a Trouble signal is
received by the releasing panel. 3. Uncoil the GCA wire leads and locate the wire shunts.

2. Reinstall the EOL to the ARM or reconnect the Class‐A 4. With the GCA wire lead shunt intact, strip about ½ in.
wiring to the last ARM. (15mm) of insulation from the red and blue leads
approximately 2 in. (51mm) back from the shunt
3. Verify that the releasing panel returns to normal (Figure 5).
operation.
4. Temporarily remove the GCA shunt from each ARM,
one at a time, and verify that a Trouble signal is
received by the releasing panel for each ARM.
5. Remove the GCA shunt from the first ARM and connect
an Output Analyzer (P/N 10‐2983) to the ARM
Figure 5 – Strip GCA Wire Leads
Red/Blue terminals (See Figure 3 or 4).
6. Refer to Fike document 06‐905 for instructions on how 5. In the middle of the exposed wire section, use small
to use the Output Analyzer for ARM testing. pliers to fold the wires in half and crimp leaving the
shunt intact (Figure 6).
7. Verify that the LED on the ARM turns on to indicate it
is in the active state.
8. Replace any ARM that does not pass the Output
Analyzer testing.
9. Disconnect the Output Analyzer from the ARM and
reinstall the GCA shunt removed in step 5. Figure 6 – Crimp GCA Wire Leads
10. Repeat steps 5 through 9 for each ARM. 6. Remove the GCA shunt from the ARM Red/Blue
terminals.
11. Verify that the ARM(s) does not activate during any
state other than Release for the programmed zone. 7. Insert the exposed section of the GCA red and blue
wire leads into their respective terminal on the ARM
Arming the System and tighten screw terminals.

Upon completion of the acceptance testing, the 8. Clip the wire shunt from the red and blue wire leads
suppression containers can be armed using the following and cover each exposed conductor with electrical tape
instructions: and/or wire nut taking care not to allow a possible
shunt/shorting of the two conductors during normal
1. Disarm the panel or releasing module output circuit to operation. These pigtails can be used at a later date to
prevent accidental activation. Panel will go into shunt the wire leads so they can be safely removed
Trouble to indicate the disabled or disconnected state when servicing the system. See Disarming The System.
of the circuit.
2. Wait a minimum of 10 minutes to allow capacitor on
the ARM(s) to dissipate its electrical charge.

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 NOTE The GCA yellow and green leads are provided for Maintenance
connection to a manual actuator if supplied. If a
manual actuator is not supplied, terminate the  The ARM should be replaced if the Output Analyzer
yellow and green leads in the same manner as the indicates test failure.
red and blue leads. The yellow and green terminals  GCAs should be replaced 10 years after manufactured
are shunted internally on the ARM and connection date (each GCA is date coded). Replaced after 5 years
to these terminals provides safety for this pair. if used in temperatures over 130F. Remove from
9. Carefully arrange the GCA lead wires inside the service if ever exposed to temperatures over 165F.
junction box using extreme care not to allow any
wires/conductors to be smashed when the box cover
is installed.
10. Install the blank cover plate to the ARM mounting box.

11. Repeat steps 3 through 10 for each ARM.

12. Check the releasing panel for any Trouble indication,

other than the one caused by the disabling of the
releasing circuit.

13. If no other Trouble conditions exist, rearm the

releasing panel or releasing module and reset the
control panel.

WARNING
If there are ground faults present on the control system,
DO NOT connect the actuator(s) to the suppression
container. Doing so could result in accidental agent
discharge.

14. The suppression system is now armed.

Disarming the System

CAUTION
Do not disarm the system if a ground fault indication is
present until the red and blue GCA wires are shunted and
the yellow and green GCA wires, if present, are shunted.
1. Disarm the releasing circuit of the panel being
serviced.
2. Wait a minimum of 10 minutes to allow capacitors on
ARM to dissipate their electrical charge.
3. Shunt the red and blue GCA wires leads on each ARM
together using the pigtails left during the arming
procedure.
4. Remove the red and blue GCA wire leads from the
ARM terminals. Do NOT remove the yellow and green
wires from the ARM.
5. Install a wire shunt to ARM Red/Blue terminals to
allow the panel to return to Normal state.
6. The system is now safe for testing.

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