TWINFLEX
®
SRP Control Panel Engineering and Commissioning Manual
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Commissioning
Commissioning the TWINFLEX
®
SRP system involves programming and testing the system for correct
operation.
It is essential that every device is tested in every mode of operation, and that all programmed actions
are observed for correct operation. This includes the smoke testing of smoke detectors, heat testing of
heat detectors, testing of Manual Call Points, testing of all inputs, testing of all sounders and outputs,
and fault testing of detectors by head removal.
We also recommend that all devices, which are set to ‘heat only’, are tested for smoke operation, to
ensure that the smoke detection has been correctly disabled.
Due to the complexity and inherent importance of a life protection type system, training on this
equipment is essential, and commissioning should only be carried out by competent persons.
End User Training
A Fire Alarm System is of little use if the end user and/or the responsible persons who will be present in
the building do not know how to operate and respond to the system. It is therefore essential that
commissioning includes training for the users of the system and responsible persons.
User instructions and a Zone Chart should be left adjacent to the control panel. As access to the system
must be controlled by responsible persons, it would be unusual to display the access codes on this
notice. These codes must however be available for the responsible persons, so ensure that they know
and record them in a secure place.
The
TWINFLEX
®
SRP User Guide
should be explained and left with the responsible person on site, for
storage in an accessible and known location, in order that the responsible person and the service
engineer may keep information records up to date.
A single page user instruction sheet is included at the end of this manual. A copy of this should be
mounted adjacent to the control panel.
Maintenance
The CIE does not require user maintenance other than checking the log at the service interval for any
spurious faults or messages and checking that all programmed functions are still valid and operational
and that all devices are working correctly.
The power supply batteries should be checked for leaks or low voltages during the regular service. The
service interval is to be decided by the appropriate persons but should not be more than 12 monthly.
