Operation & Installation Manual RFS1 V2
MA365 Rev 3
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5
Commissioning
The fire alarm installer shall ensure that all documentation, logbook, handbook
(operators and installers manuals), as-installed drawings, and check list are
available at the time of commissioning.
The fire alarm system installer should rectify any faults in the fire detection and alarm
installation, as appropriate, where the results of the commissioning tests are outside
the manufacturer's limits.
An as-installed diagram of the wiring layout of the complete installation, including the
positions of the Smoke/Heat Alarms and any ancillary devices, should be provided
before a final inspection is made.
5.1
Commissioning Tests
The following checks are to be performed:
5.1.1
System Configuration
1. Ensure that the Smoke / Heat Alarm locations and the Residential Fire Panel
are appropriate for the type of site and usage.
2. Check that all Smoke or Heat Alarms used in the system are:
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Listed in this manual
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Compatible with the zone specifications
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Combination of Smoke/Heat Alarms and/or ancillary devices does
not exceed (15) and
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Installed in an environment for which is suitable.
3. Check that the AC mains power supply for the system has been provided in
accordance with AS3000.
4. Visually check all field wiring terminations (refer to the panel wiring
instructions, Figure 18).
5. Upon power up, check that there are no faults indicated on the panel. Rectify
any existing faults according to Table 4 page 20.
6. Check that the battery (or batteries) fitted in accordance of the battery
capacity calculation sheet. It should be of a suitable type and capacity (refer
7. Check that as-installed drawing has been correctly marked up and that they
are consistent with the installation.
8. Record the results of the commissioning test on the commissioning sheet in
this Handbook.
