dormakaba 1856 HT SD, 1856 SFT SD Installation Instructions
08220880
03-2020
1800 Closer
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Testing
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Point the Smoke Detector Tester tube at the
detector and release a burst of aerosol by
depressing the nozzle for 1 second. Give the
detector sufficient time to respond. This may be
up to 20 seconds.
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If the detector is in an area where air velocities
exceed 100 feet/minute, the detector may not
alarm on the first try. This could be due to the
signal processing feature of the detector. Signal
processing is a feature that adds a time delay to
each detector which effectively increases its
stability. If this is the case, spray in repeated
bursts of 1 second at approximately 5 to 10
second intervals. The total number of sprays
should not exceed five (5). If the detector does
not alarm after 5 consecutive sprays, it will be
necessary to generate larger volumes of smoke
to overcome the air flow dilution factor. This can
be accomplished by burning paper or fabric in a
metal can.
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dormakaba accepts the use of Home Safeguard
Smoke Detector Tester (Models 1H and 25S) if,
and only if, it is used:
1.
with the Model 1490 Accessory.
2.
with the new formula aerosol as
identified by a date code, located on
the bottom of the can, of 1990 or later.
(This date code can be read as first
numeral = last digit of year so that a
B9xxx = 2009 and B0xxx = 2010.)
3. in accordance with the instructions
stated above.If the preceding
requirements are not met, the use of
Smoke Detector Tester is unacceptable
and dormakaba cannot guarantee the
proper operation of detectors that
have been subjected to this product.
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Alternative methods of generating smoke/
aerosol such as the Gemini 501 Smoke Generator
Machine may be used to cause alarm at the
detector’s installed location. Set the generator
to represent a 4%/ft to 5%/ft obscuration as
described in the Gemini 501 Manual and apply
aerosol until the unit alarms. If the Gemini unit is
not available, cigarette, punk, or cotton wick are
also acceptable means of generating smoke to
test this detector.
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Aerosol testing is only a “go - no go” test and is
not an acceptable means to determine the
smoke detector’s sensitivity. See NFPA 72E.
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HOME SAFEGUARD INDUSTRIES 800-822-5676
FAX (847) 427-8343 107 Garlisch Drive, Elk
Grove, IL 60007
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