Re: EST Quick Start

[Frank Olson <use_the_email_links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Roland Moore wrote:
> In this state you have to have CEUs for licensing. Everyone is always trying
> to get factory training for CEU credit. As for EST it is one of the more
> difficult FACPs to program. Even the entry level version this guy was
> talking about isn't that easy. There have been several incidents here where
> an untrained person got into an EST system and "programmed it". The place
> burned and the system didn't report it. One of them was a school.


I know what you mean.  I'll put 'em in and terminate 'em, but I'll leave
the programming to the local GE guys.  The only exception to that rule
(in the EST line) is FireShield (which anyone can field program quite
easily).  Mircom has a new line of panels that look exactly like
FireShield.  Cheaper too.  We have a few of both in the field so I'll be
able to relate any problems we encounter as time goes on.  The one
drawback with the GE lines have already been mentioned.  Replacement
parts *are* expensive.