Bosch RFRC-OPT, Reference Manual

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42 en | RADION smoke RADION receiver OP
2014.12 | 02 | F.01U.261.835 Reference Guide Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
Flashes Action Recommended
2 to 3 Detector is becoming insensitive. Clean detector and re-test. If
error persists, replace the detector.
4 to 7 Detector is within normal sensitivity settings.
8 to 9 Detector is becoming too sensitive. Confirm that the smoke
chamber is snapped down securely. Clean the sensor and re-
test.
Tab. 13.15: Smoke detector sensitivity conditions
13.4 Test/Silence button
Refer to the RADION smoke detector illustration for location of the Test/Silence button.
– Testing. Press the Test/Silence button for 4 sec. The detector performs a Sounder test
and a Sensitivity test.
– Silence alarm. Press to silence the sounder during an alarm. After a few minutes, the
sounder and alarm resume if smoke is still present
.
Remote monitoring station alarm test
Press the button for fifteen (or 20) seconds to send a fire alarm signal to the remote
monitoring station.
Notice!
To avoid a fire department dispatch, contact the remote monitoring station or put the control
panel into the corresponding test mode before performing this test.
13.5 LED
LED Status
Flashing Flashes every 8 sec under normal operation.
ON Detects smoke, sending an alarm.
OFF Malfunction, replace the batteries, clean the detector, or replace
the optical chamber as required.
Tab. 13.16: LED
13.6 Clean the detector and replace the optical chamber
Clean the detector cover with a dry or damp cloth as needed to keep it free from dust and
dirt. Clean the detector interior at least yearly.
Cleaning the detector:
1.
Remove the detector from the mounting base.
2. Remove the batteries.
3. Slide a slotted screwdriver into the slot on the detector cap and gently push down to pry
off the cap.