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Appendix E: Testing & Maintenance
E.1 Testing
E.1.1 Inspection
Once installation has been completed, a careful visual inspection should be made before applying
power to the system. Check the actual wiring hookup with the wiring diagrams. Insure that no
pieces of wire have fallen into the circuitry. Check for missing or damaged parts.
E.1.2 Alarm Test
An initial alarm test should be conducted following installation to determine that all parts of the
system are functioning properly. The panels should remain powered for 24 to 36 hours prior to
connecting the releasing solenoids. This precaution will avoid false activation of the suppression
system in case of faulty or improperly placed detectors.
To perform an alarm test on the control panel, proceed with the following steps:
1.
Disconnect AC power and battery power.
2.
Disconnect the installed solenoid valve circuit leads and connect spare solenoid valves or
connect an End-of-Line device to serve as a dummy load.
3.
Reconnect AC and battery power.
4.
Initiate a first zone alarm condition by introducing smoke into one of the Zone 1 detectors.
This should cause the first zone alarm condition.
The red Fire Alarm indicator will illuminate
The LCD display will indicate an alarm condition for zone 1
The control panel piezo will sound
The Alarm relay will energize
The devices connected to the Indicating Circuit(s) programmed to activate on Zone 1 alarm
will turn on
5.
Repeat step 4 for each input zone.
6.
When testing has been completed, remove AC and battery power, reconnect the solenoid valve
circuits removed in step 2, reconnect AC and battery power and ensure that the control panel is
in normal standby condition.
E.1.3 Detector Testing
Detectors must be tested after installation and following maintenance.
Important: Before testing, notify the proper authorities that maintenance is being performed and
the system will be temporarily out of service. Disable the zone or system undergoing maintenance
to prevent any unwanted alarms. Disconnect the installed solenoid valve circuit leads and connect
spare solenoid valves or connect an End-of-Line device to serve as a dummy load to prevent
unwanted water release.
Ensure proper wiring and power is applied. After power-up, allow 80 seconds for the detectors to
stabilize before testing. Refer to System Sensor's i
document I56-1800-00 for device specifications and testing procedures.
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