EP203 AUTOMATIC EXTINGUISHER PANEL
Page 40 of 45 • EP203 AUTOMATIC EXTINGUISHER PANEL INSTALLATION MANUAL • Approved Document No. DFU0002032 Rev 4
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
The EP203 panel does not require any specific maintenance but the following general
panel maintenance can be carried out:
1.
Check the correct operation of all panel LEDs by selecting the Lamp Test function at
the LCD unit (Access Level 1).
2.
Check the Event Log (Access Level 2 menu) for intermittent faults.
3.
Check that the correct indication is given at the EP203 panel during rotational fire
alarm and extinguishant system tests.
CA UTI O N : Tes t i n g o f t he ex t i n g u i s ha n t s y s t em s h o u l d o n l y be car r ie d
out by s u i ta b l y sk i l le d a n d tech n ical l y c o m p eten t pe r s o n ne l . Te s t s a n d
m u s t be pe r f o r me d w i t h a p p r o p r ia te i s o la t i o n meas u re s i n place t o
avoi d acci denta l d i sc ha r ge o f t he e x t i n g u i s h ant .
4.
If any of the panel’s fuses, or PCB components become faulty, these can be removed
and re-connected as previously detailed in this manual.
5.
The EP203 panel uses VRLA type batteries that normally have a life expectancy of
around 5 years. It is recommended that the batteries are tested in accordance with
the battery manufacturers’ instructions. The batteries can be removed and re-
connected as previously detailed in this manual.
6.
The EP203 panel can be wiped clean using a slightly damp soft cloth.
CA UTI O N : De te r gen t s , sc o u r i n g ma te r ia l s , o r s o l ve n t s s h o u l d n o t be
use d t o c lean t he pa nel a n d wate r MU ST N O T ente r t he pa ne l .
7.
Periodic, planned maintenance should be carried out on the system to ensure the
system is functioning correctly and limit the consequences of faults. The maintenance
tests must be carried out in accordance with local regulations. Details of tests,
maintenance work and false alarms are logged in the User Manual/Log Book
(Document No. DFU0002031).
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