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Ampac Detectors
Cleaning, Maintenance and Functional Test Procedures
Place the control panel in ‘test’ mode OR remove the detector from
the detector base, then re-fit OR reset the panel.
Follow steps detailed in 2.1.3
2.2.
Testing rate of Rise Detectors (<90ºC)
2.2.1 Rate of rise heat detectors with fixed tempeatures up to 90°C are tested with the Ampac
Cordless Heat Detector Tester, part number 204-0017.
2.2.2 Heat detectors with classifications above 90°C (i.e. Series 65 CS/Series 60 Range 2/XP95
High Temperature Heat Detectors) may require the use of the Ampac mains powered heat
detector tester, part numbers 204-0005 (240V).
The Ampac ‘Testifire’ unit, part numbers 204-0025, 204-0028 and 204-0029, will test all types of
heat detector.
2.2.3 Test as per instruction manual supplied with test equipment.
Insert a charged battery baton into tool and pole.
Press the red switch to turn on; LED illuminates green. Slow flash indicates
normal standby mode.
Position tester over detector.
Tool will automatically start testing when infra-red beam in cup is broken.
Green LED will flash faster.
Hold pole in place until the alarm is activated.
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When the detector alarms, remove the tester from the detector.
The tester will revert to standby mode (slow flashing green LED) and the internal
fan will cool the heating element for a few seconds.
2.2.4 Additional steps for testing Orbis heat detectors
For all Orbis heat detectors (even CS class), place the control panel in ‘test’ mode
OR remove the detector from the detector base then re-fit OR reset the panel.
Follow steps detailed in 2.2.3.
2.2.5 Additional information for testing Discovery heat detectors.
Check the control equipment to find which mode the Discovery Heat detector is set to.
Modes 1–4 will respond using the Series 65/XP95 procedure described in 2.2.3.
Note:
The removal and replacement of power to an Orbis detector will place the device into
‘FasTest’. In ‘FasTest’ the algorithms in the detector are disabled for four minutes. During this
time the integral red LED will flash once per second. The detector is still able to to detect a fire
but will respond to one smoke sample in order to speed up testing. This applies to sections
2.2.4 and 2.3.
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If the detector falls to activate, check the heat detector type (i.e. check the temperature
classification). If the type is correct the device may be faulty. Insert a replacement detector and
test again.
