Visual Inspection Schedule - Kidde VM-1 User Manual

Visual inspection schedule

Perform visual inspections in accordance with Table 8 below or more often if
required by the local AHJ.
Table 8: Visual inspection schedule
Component
Radiant energy fire detectors
(heat detectors)
Supervisory signal devices
Waterflow devices
Batteries
Control unit trouble signals
Emergency voice/alarm
communication equipment
Remote annunciators
Duct detectors
Electromechanical releasing
devices
Fire extinguishing systems or
suppression systems
Fire alarm boxes
Heat detectors
VM-1 User Guide
Frequency Recommended procedure
Monthly Inspect the equipment for any visible signs of
damage or other changes that may adversely
affect performance. Clean if necessary.
Monthly Verify that the module's green LED flashes.
Ensure that there are no changes that may
adversely affect equipment performance.
Monthly Verify that the module's green LED flashes.
Ensure that there are no changes that may
adversely affect equipment performance.
Semiannually Inspect batteries for corrosion or leakage. Verify
that the battery connections are tight and secure.
Clean the connections, if required. Replace
batteries every 5 years, or sooner if conditions
warrant.
Semiannually Ensure that there are no changes that may
adversely affect equipment performance.
Semiannually Inspect the equipment for any visible signs of
damage or other changes that may adversely
affect performance.
Semiannually Inspect the equipment for any visible signs of
damage or other changes that may adversely
affect performance.
Semiannually Inspect the equipment for any visible signs of
damage or other changes that may adversely
affect performance.
Semiannually Ensure that there are no changes that may
adversely affect equipment performance.
Semiannually Ensure that there are no changes that may
adversely affect equipment performance.
Semiannually Inspect the equipment for any visible signs of
damage or other changes that may adversely
affect performance.
Semiannually Inspect the equipment for any visible signs of
damage or other changes that may adversely
affect performance. Clean if necessary.
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