Maintenance And Testing; Maintenance; Preferred Method Of Testing Smoke Detectors/Sensors; Test Equipment Available - Simplex 4098 Applications Manual

Maintenance and Testing

Maintenance

The minimal requirement for detector and sensor maintenance should consist of clearing surface
dust by using a vacuum cleaner. Cleaning programs should comply with NFPA and local
environments. Cleaning of the internal chamber should only be done by a qualified technical
representative.
For service, return to your local branch office.
Smoke sensor sensitivities are set and continuously monitored by the control unit. Dirty or
Testing
out-or-range sensors are annunciated by the control unit. This functionality complies with
NFPA 72.
Note: When testing detectors/sensors, refer to NFPA 72, or contact your local branch office.
CAUTION: Before functionally testing the detectors/sensors, be sure to disconnect
Preferred Method of
NFPA minimally requires annual functional testing of smoke detectors/sensors at their installed
Testing Smoke
location. To perform this annual test, use the Solo 336 Aerosol Smoke Dispenser.
Detectors/Sensors
IMPORTANT: After testing detectors, reset the fire alarm panel to restore the fire
Test Equipment
The following test equipment is available:
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the city connection, releasing devices, and extinguishing systems
(or for the 4020, 4010, 4100+, 4100U, 4100ES, 4006, 4008, or 4120 panel,
put the panel in the Walk Test mode).
alarm system to normal status. After testing sensors, you must
clear the peak values.
553-760: Test and Removal Tool – attached to Mr. Longarm 4 ft. pole (Item #7508) or
6 ft. pole (Item #7512).
553-761: Heat Detector/Sensor Removal Adapter (use with 553-760).
553-635: Aerosol spray, Simplex Dry Smoke.
553-805: Removal Adapter Head Attachment (attaches to the 553-760 tool).
553-810: Magnet Tester – attached to Mr. Longarm 4 ft. pole (Item #7508) or 6 ft. pole
(Item #7512).
553-832: Ion Detector Test Cable.
Gemini Sensitivity Tester (Model 501 or 502).
Solo 336 Aerosol Smoke Dispenser –attached to either the Solo 100 (15 ft.)
telescopic fiberglass pole or the Solo 101 (4 ft.) fiberglass pole.
Solo A4 Aerosol Spray.
Solo Red Cup (709-024). Use to hold the 553-635 Aerosol Spray Can.
Solo (708-021) Adapter for Solo Poles. Use to adapt 553-760 Test and Removal
Tool to the Solo Pole.
TrueTest 801 – Smoke Detector Sensitivity Test Equipment.
Smoke 400 – Smoke aerosol for TrueTest.
The TrueTest 801 is the only tester to be used with the 4098-9797 and 4098-9798 bases.
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