EMS SYSTEM 5000 Maintenance Manual

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SYSTEM 5000 FIRE ALARM
MAINTENANCE
Prepared by:
EMS Ltd.
Technology House
Unit 11 Sea Street
Herne Bay
Kent
CT68JZ
Tel: 01227 369570
Facsimile: 01227 369679
Technical Helpline: 01227 289099
E-Mail: enquiries@emsgroup.co.uk
ISS 6
SYSTEM 5000
Recommended Fire Alarm
Maintenance Pack

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  • Page 1 SYSTEM 5000 FIRE ALARM MAINTENANCE SYSTEM 5000 Recommended Fire Alarm Maintenance Pack Prepared by: EMS Ltd. Technology House Unit 11 Sea Street Herne Bay Kent CT68JZ Tel: 01227 369570 Facsimile: 01227 369679 Technical Helpline: 01227 289099 E-Mail: enquiries@emsgroup.co.uk ISS 6...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SYSTEM 5000 FIRE ALARM MAINTENANCE TABLE OF CONTENTS FIRE ALARM SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ................. 3 GENERAL ............................3 PREVENTION OF FALSE ALARMS DURING ROUTINE TESTING ..........4 PREVENTATIVE DAILY MAINTENANCE ..................4 PREVENTATIVE WEEKLY MAINTENANCE ...................5 PREVENTATIVE QUARTERLY MAINTENANCE ................6 PREVENTATIVE 6 MONTHLY MAINTENANCE................7 PREVENTATIVE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE ...................8...
  • Page 3: Fire Alarm System Maintenance

    SYSTEM 5000 FIRE ALARM MAINTENANCE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM MAINTENANCE GENERAL It is important that fire alarm systems are regularly checked to ensure their continued correct operation. The maintenance of fire alarm systems should be in accordance with British Standard BS5839 : Part 1 : 2002.
  • Page 4: Prevention Of False Alarms During Routine Testing

    SYSTEM 5000 FIRE ALARM MAINTENANCE PREVENTION OF FALSE ALARMS DURING ROUTINE TESTING It is important to ensure that operation during testing does not result in false alarm of fire. If the fire alarm system is connected to an automatic dialling unit, then transmission should be prevented (for instance by disconnection) before the routine test is carried out, since under normal conditions test calls are not permitted.
  • Page 5: Preventative Weekly Maintenance

    SYSTEM 5000 FIRE ALARM MAINTENANCE PREVENTATIVE WEEKLY MAINTENANCE These checks would normally be carried out by a responsible member of the building staff. They should also be carried out by the service engineer after all routine maintenance checks. WARNING: WARN ALL PERSONNEL THAT THE SOUNDERS ARE ABOUT TO BE TESTED.
  • Page 6: Preventative Quarterly Maintenance

    SYSTEM 5000 FIRE ALARM MAINTENANCE Sections 1.5 OR 1.6 can be used as agreed by the Maintainer and End User. This should be based on a risk assessment, taking into account the type of system installed, the environment in which it operates in and other factors that may affect the long term operation of the system as per BS 5839-1:2002.
  • Page 7: Preventative 6 Monthly Maintenance

    SYSTEM 5000 FIRE ALARM MAINTENANCE Sections 1.5 OR 1.6 can be used as agreed by the Maintainer and End User. This should be based on a risk assessment, taking into account the type of system installed, the environment in which it operates in and other factors that may affect the long term operation of the system as per BS 5839-1:2002.
  • Page 8: Preventative Annual Maintenance

    SYSTEM 5000 FIRE ALARM MAINTENANCE PREVENTATIVE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE The following checks should be made:- Carry out all quarterly/ six monthly checks. Visually check the inside and outside of the controller / repeater panel for damage. Check for damage to, and paint on, all detection devices.
  • Page 9: Preventative 2 Yearly Maintenance

    SYSTEM 5000 FIRE ALARM MAINTENANCE PREVENTATIVE 2 YEARLY MAINTENANCE The following checks should be made:- Carry out all annual checks. Internal controller standby batteries require replacement. Inform the responsible person that “x” number of batteries require to be replaced. Section 1.11 refers to recommended replacement battery requirements.
  • Page 10: Preventative 3 Yearly Maintenance

    SYSTEM 5000 FIRE ALARM MAINTENANCE PREVENTATIVE 3 YEARLY MAINTENANCE The following checks should be made:- Carry out all annual checks. Inform the responsible person that “x” number of batteries require to be replaced. Replacement batteries are required in the following equipment;...
  • Page 11: Preventative 5 Yearly Maintenance

    SYSTEM 5000 FIRE ALARM MAINTENANCE 1.10 PREVENTATIVE 5 YEARLY MAINTENANCE The following checks should be made:- Carry out all annual checks. Inform the responsible person that “x” number of batteries require to be replaced. Replacement batteries are required in the following equipment;...
  • Page 12: Battery Requirements For Devices And Control Equipment

    SYSTEM 5000 FIRE ALARM MAINTENANCE 1.11 BATTERY REQUIREMENTS FOR DEVICES AND CONTROL EQUIPMENT 53- Series Equipment Time Between Batteries Required Battery Part Numbers Replacements System 5000 Control Panels 2 years 2 x 12V 9Ahr 53-5802 Ancillary Support Equipment 5 years...

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