Preferred Method Of Testing Smoke Detectors Or Sensors; Test Equipment Available - Simplex 4098 Manual

Note: When testing detectors or sensors, refer to NFPA 72, or contact your local branch office.
CAUTION: Before functionally testing the detectors or sensors, be sure to disconnect the city connection, releasing devices, and
extinguishing systems. For the 4120, 4006, 4008, 4020, 4010, 4100+, 4100U, 4100ES, 4010ES, or 4007ES panel, put the panel in the Walk
Test mode.
6.3.3

Preferred method of testing smoke detectors or sensors

NFPA minimally requires annual functional testing of smoke detectors or sensors at their installed location. To perform this annual test, use
the Solo 336 Aerosol Smoke Dispenser.
Important: After testing detectors, reset the fire alarm panel to restore the fire alarm system to a normal status. After testing sensors,
ensure you clear the peak values.
6.3.4

Test Equipment Available

The following test equipment is available. Follow the instructions included with the equipment for testing.
• 553-760: Test and Removal Tool, attached to Mr. Longarm 4 foot, or 121.92 centimeter pole (Item number 7508) or 6 foot, or 182.88
centimeter pole (Item number 7512).
• 553-761: Heat Detector or Sensor Removal Adapter, use this with the Test and Removal Tool, 553-760.
• 553-805: Removal Adapter Head Attachment (attaches to the 553-760 tool).
• 553-810: Magnet Tester, attached to Mr. Longarm 4 foot, or 121.92 centimeter pole (Item number 7508) or 6 foot, or 182.88
centimeter pole (Item number 7512).
• 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 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.
• Testifire 2000-024, Smoke, Heat and CO Detector Tester.
• Testifire 2001-024, Smoke, Heat and CO Detector Test Kit (includes 2 battery batons and
• ac/dc charger).
• TS3-024 Smoke capsule, for use with Testifire Smoke, Heat and CO Detector Tester.
• TC3-024 CO Capsule, for use with Testifier Smoke, Heat and CO Detector Tester.
Note: The TrueTest 801 or the Testifier 2000-024 are the only testers for use with the 4098-9770 and 4098-9771 bases.
Product name
PurCheck®
SmokeCheck®
CHEKKIT®
Solo A4
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Table 13: Available smoke test aerosols
Model
HO-30S
HO-25S
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4098 Detectors, Sensors, and Bases Application Manual
Description
Smoke alarm tester
Smoke alarm tester
Smoke detector tester
Smoke detector tester
574-709 Rev. AP