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Summarization of Contents
Introduction
General
Explains the purpose and context of acceptance tests for fire detection systems in difficult environments.
Aim of this document
Details the objectives and scope of the guideline for planning and conducting acceptance test fires.
Acceptance test fire
Introduces acceptance test fires, their types, and suitability for different detectors, along with safety.
Aerosol generator (SG3000)
General
Describes the SG3000 aerosol generator, its development, testing, and advantages for generating smoke.
Infrastructure
Details the necessary components and suppliers for the SG3000 aerosol generator setup.
Duration of test
Provides guidance on expected test durations and alarm actuation times for various detectors with the SG3000.
Test procedure
Outlines the step-by-step process for conducting acceptance tests using the SG3000 aerosol generator.
Notes
Offers important considerations and exceptions for using the SG3000, including room height and ventilation.
Pyrolitic smoldering fire (TF2)
General
Introduces the TF2 test fire, which uses beech wood sticks to produce visible smoke and heat.
Infrastructure
Details the equipment needed for the TF2 test, including a hotplate, wood sticks, and safety items.
Combustible material
Explains how to determine the number of beech wood sticks required based on room dimensions for TF2 tests.
Test procedure
Provides step-by-step instructions for setting up and executing the TF2 pyrolitic smoldering fire test.
Notes
Covers specific considerations for TF2 tests in high rooms, with high air exchange, or for unlisted detectors.
Open plastic fire (TF4)
General
Describes the TF4 test fire using polyurethane mats, noting heat development and dark smoke.
Infrastructure
Lists the necessary equipment for the TF4 test, including polyurethane mats, foil, and a flame-retardant board.
Combustible material
Explains the zone factor calculation and table usage to determine the number of polyurethane mats for TF4 tests.
Test procedure
Outlines the steps for conducting the TF4 acceptance test fire, including mat placement and ignition.
Notes
Provides guidance on TF4 tests in high rooms or with high air exchange, and a warning about toxic gases.
Combustible liquid fire (TF6)
General
Introduces the TF6 test, using ethyl alcohol for a smokeless fire with heat development.
Infrastructure
Details the equipment required for TF6 tests, including a spirit container, protective container, and extinguisher.
Combustible material
Explains how fire size and duration for TF6 are related to the container surface and liquid quantity.
Test procedure
Provides step-by-step instructions for TF6 tests, including container setup, ignition, and safety precautions.
Notes
Covers specific recommendations for heat detectors, flame detectors, and minimum room height for TF6 tests.
Test reports
General
Specifies the required information for compiling a test report for each acceptance test fire.
Assessment
Defines the aim of test fires (triggering an alarm) and actions if the system fails to signal an alarm.
Test report
Provides a template for recording system data, test setup, results, conclusions, and comments for test reports.
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