Section 5: Testing The System; Acceptance Test; Periodic Testing And Service; Operational Checks - Notifier NFS-320 Installation Manual

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5.1 Acceptance Test

When finished with the original installation and all modifications, conduct a complete operational

test on the entire installation to verify compliance with applicable NFPA standards. Testing should

be conducted by a factory-trained fire alarm technician in the presence of a representative of the

Authority Having Jurisdiction and the owner's representative. Follow procedures outlined in NFPA

Standard 72's section on Inspection, Testing and Maintenance.

5.2 Periodic Testing and Service

Periodic testing and servicing of the control panel, all initiating and notification devices, and any

other associated equipment is essential to ensure proper and reliable operation. Test and service the

control panel according to the schedules and procedures outlined in the following documents:

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NFPA Standard 72's section on Inspection, Testing and Maintenance.

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Service manuals and instructions for the peripheral devices installed in the system. Correct any

trouble condition or malfunction immediately.

5.3 Operational Checks

Between formal periodic testing and servicing intervals, the following operation checks should be

performed monthly, or more frequently when required by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

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Before proceeding: a) notify the fire department and the central alarm receiving station if

transmitting alarm conditions; b) notify facility personnel of the test so that alarm sounding

devices are disregarded during the test period; and c) when necessary, disable activation of

alarm notification appliances and speakers to prevent their sounding.

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Disconnect all releasing devices to prevent accidental activation in accordance with NFPA

2001 and NFPA 12A releasing agents.

WARNING:

Do not rely on disable/enable software settings to lockout releasing devices.

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Check that the green POWER LED lights.

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Check that all status LEDs are off.

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Press and hold the LAMP TEST key. Verify that all LEDs and all LCD display segments work.

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Activate an Initiating Device Circuit using an alarm initiating device or an addressable

initiating device on the SLC and check that all programmed active notification appliances

function. Reset the alarm initiating device, the control panel, and any other associated

equipment. Select the paging function and confirm that the message can be heard in the

affected fire zones. Repeat the above step with each Initiating Device Circuit and each

addressable device.

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Remove AC power, activate an Initiating Device Circuit through an alarm initiating device or

an addressable initiating device on the SLC, and check that programmed active notification

appliances sound, and alarm indicators illuminate. Measure the battery voltage with

notification appliances active. Replace any battery with a terminal voltage less than 21.6 VDC

and reapply AC Power