DETECTOR LOCK
To lock the detector to the base:
1)
Cut off the small plastic lug
on the plastic locking tab on the detector base (picture 4)
2)
Install the detector onto the base
3)
Check if the detector is effectively locked!
To unlock the detector from the base:
1)
Insert the tip of a small screwdriver into the side hole of the mounting base (picture 5)
2)
Depress, with the tip of the screwdriver, the locking tab on the base
3)
Remove the detector from the base
TAMPER DETECTION CAPABILITY
The wireless optical smoke detector is provided with a tamper switch: in case of removal of the detector from its base, a tamper detection
message is sent to the control panel.
TESTING
All detectors must be tested after installation and, successively, on a periodic basis.
After each test reset the fire security system from the control panel, as per your control panel instructions.
TEST 1
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MAGNET TEST
Purpose: checking the alarm capability of the detector by using the built
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in test circuitry;
no alarming agent (aerosol) is used.
1) Hold a suitable magnet in correspondence of the indicated area (picture 6)
2) Wait a few seconds
3) If it works, the detector will switch into “
Alarm mode
” (as indicated by the LED indicator)
TEST 2
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AEROSOL TEST
Purpose: checking the alarm capability of the detector by using aerosol.
Use only suitable aerosol testers supplied by approved manufacturers.
1) By following its specific instructions, apply the aerosol test device to the detector
2) Wait a few seconds
3) If it works, the detector will switch into “
Alarm mode
” (as indicated by the LED indicator)
MAINTENANCE
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CLEANING
1)
Remove the detector from its base
2)
Smoke entry areas: use a small, soft bristle brush to dislodge any obvious contaminants such as insects, spider webs, hairs, etc.
3)
Smoke entry areas: use a small vacuum tube or dry, clean, compressed air to suck up or blow any remaining small particles away
4)
Wipe the exterior housing of the detector with a clean, damp, lint
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free cloth to remove any surface film that can later attract airborne
contaminants
5)
Install the detector onto its base again
6)
Test the detector
ARGUS SECURITY S.R.L.
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Via del Canneto, 14
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34015
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Muggia (TS)
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Italy
www.argussecurity.it
Picture 4
Detector locking
tab
Picture 5
Unlocking tool (screwdriver)
Access to detector’s lock
Picture 6
