Chapter 6 - Periodic Testing And Maintenance; Section 6-1 - Introduction; Section 6-2 - Periodic Testing; Section 6-3 - Faulty Equipment - Wheelock SAFEPATH4 Application, Installation, Operation, And Maintenance Manual

Chapter 6 - Periodic Testing and

Section 6-1 - Introduction

Periodic testing and maintenance of the
frequently. Check local, state and federal codes, regulations and laws, for required tests.
Qualified personnel should perform all tests and maintenance.

Section 6-2 - Periodic Testing

Test Frequency
Equipment shall be tested at least twice each year, or more often as required by local,
state and federal codes, regulations and laws.
Equipment
The following equipment needs to be tested to ensure that equipment is operating
properly:
•
Panel
•
All notification appliances

Section 6-3 - Faulty Equipment

If the notification equipment is not working properly, contact the service representative and have
problems corrected immediately. If the service representative is not available, contact the
manufacturer.
Malfunctioning modules in the panel shall be replaced immediately. Do not attempt to repair
them.
Malfunctioning modules should be returned to the manufacturer for repair or replacement.

Section 6-4 - Qualified Personnel

Qualified personnel are those who can evaluate proper equipment functionality and ensure its
proper operation and shall perform all testing procedures on the panel.
WARNING: PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE SIGNALING MEANS DURING PERIODIC TESTING
TO ASSURE ADEQUATE PROTECTION OF PEOPLE AND PROPERTY.
PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE SIGNALING MAY CAUSE PEOPLE TO NOT BE WARNED OF AN
EMERGENCY CONDITION WHICH COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU AND/OR OTHERS.
Maintenance
p
anel and all notification equipment must be conducted
FAILURE TO
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