Chapter 2: Testing; Test A Fire-Detecting Zone; Heat Detectors - Consilium Salwico CS4000 Service Maintenance Manual

Service & Maintenance manual
Salwico CS4000

Chapter 2: Testing

Chapter 1: CS4000 block diagram
Consilium recommends that the fire alarm system is tested at least
once a year to assure correct function.
The CS4000 has a special test mode, which makes the testing easier.
Characteristics for a zone in test mode:
 It will not activate any external alarm devices or controls in
case of a fire (this function can be turned off).
 The alarm level is lowered to give quick response to test gas.
 Detectors and manual call points in the zone will blink.
 Each tested detector and manual call point will indicate
activation with a red LED.
 The units in alarm are automatically reset when the heat or
smoke concentration is under the alarm level or if the manual
call point is reset.
Fire alarms from zones not in test mode will be handled normally by
the system.
Note: The tested zone will automatically return to normal operation
after two hours.

Test a fire-detecting zone

Put the zone into test mode: Menu/ 3 Disconnections/ 1 New
disconn./ 5 Test Mode. Enter the zone number and confirm with OK
button
The indications DISC., TEST and ZONE/UNIT will be lit to confirm
the test mode.
It is now safe to test each detector, manual call point etc in this fire
zone during two hours. Use suitable testing equipment, available
from Consilium.
All alarms will be listed under: Menu/ 7 History/ 1 Fire History List

Heat detectors

Heat detectors are preferably tested with heat detector tester VDT-1,
part. no. 9300, available from Consilium.
 Apply heat to the sensing element until alarm is indicated by
a red indication.
Important:
If other test equipments are used, for example cigarette lighter or
heating gun, make sure not to over-heat the detector by holding the
heat-source to close to the detector. This will damage the detectors,
for example causing the plastic to melt.
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