Operation & Installation Manual RFP V2 Series
MA225 Rev 1
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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 tests are to be performed:
5.1.1
System Configuration
1. Ensure that the Smoke/Heat Alarm locations and the RFP are appropriate
for the type of site and usage.
2. Check that all Smoke or Heat Alarms used in the system are:
•
Listed in this manual
•
Compatible with the zone specification
•
Number of Smoke / Heat Alarms for each zone is not exceeded.
•
Installed in an environment for which they are 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).
5. Ensure that only the last smoke/heat alarm is set as the EOL. Refer to Table
5 page 27 for correct DIP switch setting. If EOL device SUB360 is used for
supervision, ensure it is fitted in the last Alarm
AND
the Alarm is not set to
be EOL.
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 all zones have been labelled and that the alarm zone is
immediately apparent from the labelling.
8. Check that as-installed drawing has been correctly marked up and that they
are consistent with the installation.
9. Record the results of the commissioning test on the commissioning sheet in
this Handbook.
5.1.2
Ancillary Functions
'PANIC'
– (if used), Disconnect the 'Panic' input and using a multi-meter set to ohms
check for an Open Circuit across the field wiring. Operate the 'Panic' device and
ensure meter reads short circuit, reset the panic device if necessary and ensure it
again reads open circuit. Reconnect the wiring.
'12 Volt'
- Disconnect the field wiring and using a multi-meter set to ohms ensure
that there is no short circuit across the field wiring inputs. (The exact field resistance
will be a function of the device connected i.e., Fire Bell - 150 ohms). Reconnect the
wiring.
