Duct Smoke Detectors
Reduce the spread of smoke, prevent injury and loss of life, and also prevent property damage caused from recirculated smoke
- Apollo SL-2000 Duct Smoke Detector
The Requirement of duct smoke detectors was a result of a large fire in Las Vegas on November 21, 1980. The fire broke out in the kitchen of The Deli restaurant at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino. Even though the fire was on the main floor, the smoke spread through the entire 26 story building, including the elevator shafts, stair wells, and air vents in the building. There was nothing to shut off the air handling units, so rooms that had open windows continued to refill with smoke. Due to the size of the building, it took four hours to evacuate. 85 people perished, most due to smoke inhalation and almost 700 more injured. It was the deadliest fire in Nevada history.
- The result of the fire at MGM Grand resulted in stricter building codes to reduce the threat of smoke inhalation in a fire
- Designed with contractors in mind, the Apollo SL-2000 Duct Smoke Detector is a “NO Tool Required” product. The covers open with a thumbscrew allowing for easier installation and maintenance
- Easy to connect wires plus larger terminal screws
- Conventional four wire
- Wire diagram is inside box cover
- No magnet needed or cover removal to test unit have built in test port
Ionization vs. Photoelectric
Ionization (ion) uses a small radioactive source and the principle of ion flow to detect visible and invisible particles of combustion within a chamber. Better suited for detection of small particulate smokes (ex. petroleum based materials).
Photoelectric (photo) uses a beam of infrared light aimed at an angle to a light sensor that measures light reflected from visible particles of combustion. Better suited for detection of large particulate smokes (ex. wood).
Both Ionization and Photoelectric versions available. Complete wiring details permanently attached to unit
- Smoke Detector Sampling Tube
- Low-Flow Technology—Both Ionization and Photoelectric models listed for velocities between 100-4000 ft./min (both models listed for high-temperature applications)
- Operating Voltages 230VAC, 115VAC, 24VAC, 24VDC
- Interconnect up to 30 units for common functions
- Patent pending “No-Tools Required” front or rear loading and removing sampling/exhaust tubes Patent pending
- Test Port Valve allows for aerosol smoke testing without cover removal
- Clear cover fitted with four captive “No-Tools Required” thumbscrews
- Instantaneous cover removal trouble indication
- Staggered Terminal Blocks for easier wiring
- Flashing LED on detector head indicates normal operation
- Magnet test capability (magnet included)
- More wiring space than competitive models
- Footprint allows easy retrofit in many applications without additional drilling
- Over 15 remote accessories available
- Duct wall gaskets on back of enclosure are pre-installed
- Compatible with the WP-2000 weatherproof enclosure
- Reset switch is also an alarm test switch – competitive models require a magnet or cover removal to test at unit
- Unit includes green pilot and red alarm visual indicators
- External mounting tabs
- Do not require cover removal to install
- Colored cover gasket indicates proper cover seal UL, CUL, CSFM, and MEA Listed
- Compact, lightweight size means easy handling, lower shipping costs
- Two sets of 10A form “C” alarm contacts
- One set of 2A form “A” alarm contacts
- One set of 10A form “C” trouble contacts
- Large terminal connection screws
- Standard interchangeable “plug-in” UL268 photoelectric or ionization heads
- Advanced detector head design yields internal dust filtering
- No additional screens or filters to clean
- Compatible with building automation and fire alarm systems
- RT-3000 model is weather tight and also used corrosive situations
