Informer Wall Mount Series
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Testing
Testing
After the installation is complete, do the following:
Test the Informer and all accessories from the control point(s) to ensure it is
operation properly; that is, the keypad, strobe, and LEDs.
Verify all tone, voice, and text messages contain the correct content per the
emergency operating plan. Alerts should exceed the ambient sound levels by at
least 10 dB to ensure they can be heard. Verify voice quality to ensure that speech
is intelligible over the Informer’s speaker.
Verify the Informer activates for all required functions that were programmed
into the unit.
Verify proper operation of the keypad, LEDs, and battery backup.
Conduct testing on a regular basis per facility safety plans to ensure the
equipment remains in working order and operators remain familiar with the use
of the equipment. Federal Signal recommends a monthly test.
To run the monthly test, do the following:
1.
Remove the external power from the unit.
2.
Hold down the MONITOR and RESET/TEST buttons together until you hear
the alert tone and the Alert and Test LEDs are turned on. After the test, the
Power LED should be blinking and the Alert and Test LEDs should turn off.
If you do not hear the tone or if the Power LED turns off completely, contact
your local service center for repair.
3.
If the test runs successfully, reconnect the external power and verify the
power LED stops blinking and turns on steady.
Training
Ensure all users are properly trained to use the system before putting the Informer
into service. The user should be able to detect the warning tone in the desired
coverage area. Users should have instructions.
Using the Battery Switch
The battery has a disconnect switch located inside the Informer TAR. The switch is
intentionally out of reach to avoid tampering and should not be switched by the end
user under normal circumstances. The battery switch is factory pre-set to ON. The
switch location is shown in the “Input/Output Definitions” section on page 6.
IMPORTANT
: Do not turn off the Informer TAR unless it is being removed from
service.
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