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Twinflex and Multipoint
User Guide
26-0340 Issue 1
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  • Page 2 Twinflex and Multipoint User Guide Rafiki Protection Limited Rafiki policy is one of continual improvement and the right to change a specification at any time without notice is reserved. Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that the contents of this document are correct at time of publication, Rafiki shall be under no liability whatsoever in...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Twinflex and Multipoint User Guide Contents Introduction Purpose of the guide Definitions Responsible Person Competent Person Understanding the equipment System configuration What to do if!!! . The fire alarm sounds The buzzer sounds Installation Details Operation Normal Access Levels.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Understanding The Equipment. What is Twinflex? Twinflex is the name of the range of control panels and associated devices which together form the fire alarm system installed in the premises, and is derived from the method of wiring whereby trigger devices (detectors and call points) are connected to the same pair of wires, unlike the majority of systems which employ separate circuits for detectors and sounders.
  • Page 5: System Configuration

    What is Checkpoint? Checkpoint is a feature of the Twinflex plus range, which provides configuration options suitable for applications involving residential premises such as apartments, hotels and HMOs (houses of multiple occupation). Checkpoint panels are identified by the ‘Checkpoint’logo on the panel fascia.
  • Page 6: Installation Details

    Twinflex and Multipoint User Guide Installation Details This section should be completed by the commissioning engineer at handover. Name of Responsible Person: ……….….………………………………………………………..…………. Name and address of installation: ………………………..……………...………………………………………. .…………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………. Ref. No. (if applicable): ……….………………………………………………………………………………… Date of Handover: ……….…………………………………………………………………………………...
  • Page 7: Operation

    Twinflex and Multipoint User Guide General Operation Normal In the normal operating mode only the green POWER LED is lit. If any other LEDs are lit and/or the buzzer is sounding there is an abnormal condition present. Access Levels and Soft Keys In normal operation the panel controls are inoperable, to prevent unauthorised operation (ACCESS LEVEL 1 –...
  • Page 8: On Hearing The Alarm

    Twinflex and Multipoint User Guide On Hearing the Alarm The responsible person should have already prepared written procedures for the action to be taken in the event of a fire alarm. When the alarm sounds these procedures should be implemented.
  • Page 9: Silence Buzzer

    Twinflex and Multipoint User Guide Silence Buzzer The buzzer can be silenced as follows: Set the panel to access level 2. Press button 4. The BUZZER SILENCED LED is lit. The buzzer will continue to sound intermittently as a reminder that an abnormal condition exists.
  • Page 10: User Responsibilities

    Twinflex and Multipoint User Guide User Responsibilities Introduction The responsible person is required under BS5839 to undertake certain tasks with respect to the testing and maintenance of the fire alarm system. The responsible person should also ensure that written procedures are in place for the actions to be taken by the occupants in a fire condition, and that staff required to operate the system have received adequate training.
  • Page 11: Annual

    Twinflex and Multipoint User Guide The standard specifies a number of maintenance tasks which include a visual inspection of the installation to ensure that there are no alterations or obstructions which could affect the operation of the system, and functional checks to confirm the operation of the system.
  • Page 12: Log Book

    Twinflex and Multipoint User Guide Log Book Record all fire and fault events, whether or not an engineer was called Event Log Date Time Zone/Device Event Action Initials...
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  • Page 14: Weekly Testing

    Twinflex and Multipoint User Guide Test the alarm each week using a different call point in rotation. All call points should be numbered for identification Weekly Testing Date Point No Comment Initials...
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  • Page 18: Routine Maintenance

    Twinflex and Multipoint User Guide Record all routine maintenance visits and note parts used/ replaced Routine Maintenance Date Comment Initials Date Comment Initials...
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  • Page 22 Twinflex and Multipoint User Guide Modifications...
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