Maintenance; General; Routine Maintenance; Engineers Controls - Kidde Fire Protection SIRIUS Manual

4.1

GENERAL

Maintenance of equipment extraneous to the control panel will be detailed in the appropriate
manufacturer's literature.
The back up batteries are of a maintenance free manufacture but attention should be made to the
commissioning date as the batteries will require replacing every 4-5 years thereafter.
The components of the control panel are of a sufficient quality to withstand the life expectancy
of the panel which is 15 years. All printed circuit boards are self monitoring and therefore should
only be replaced as required.
4.2

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

Routine maintenance should be carried out in accordance with BS 5839 Pt 1 section 4 clause
29.2.
All performance checks undertaken should be recorded in the system log book.
As a minimum, the following performance checks must be undertaken on each maintenance visit.
The static handling procedures must be adhered to and extreme caution must be exercised when
working inside the control due to the presence of mains voltage 240V a.c.
1. Carry out certification checks as detailed in the commissioning instructions.
2. Remove dust and dirt from the panel exterior using a soft brush of a lint cloth. A solvent
which is harmless to the finishes of metal and plastic may be applied to more stubborn
stains.
3. Examine the exterior of the enclosure for any signs of damage or loose cable glands and
rectify any fault found.
4. Remove any dust or dirt from the interior of the control panel using a soft brush or a
vacuum cleaner,
5. Examine the printed circuit boards for signs of over heating or damaged tracks. Replace
any defective items as required.
6. Examine the battery terminals for secure connection and for any signs of corrosion.
Replace or repair as required.
4.3

ENGINEERS CONTROLS

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MAINTENANCE

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