14 Conventional Products—2412, 2412TH, 2424, and 2424TH Direct Wire Photoelectronic Smoke Detectors
Detectors should be cleaned and tested after exposure to smoke or fire.
Before removing the detector, notify the proper authorities that the smoke
detector system is undergoing maintenance and will be temporarily out of
service. Disable the zone or system undergoing maintenance to prevent
unwanted alarms. After maintenance is performed on a detector, it should
be functionally tested to assure proper operation.
After maintenance and testing is complete and the system is returned to its
normal configuration, notify the proper authorities that the system is again
in service.
1.
Remove the detector cover by placing a small bladed screwdriver in
the side slot of the detector cover (Figure 7).
2.
Twist it slightly until the cover can be turned counterclockwise for
removal.
3.
Vacuum the screen carefully without removing it. If further cleaning
is required, continue with Step 4 otherwise skip to Step 9.
4.
Remove the screen by pulling it straight out (Figure 7).
5.
Vacuum the inside.
6.
Clean the vaned chamber piece by vacuuming or blowing out dust and
particles.
7.
Replace the screen. Align the arrow on top with the test module
socket of the detector.
8.
Carefully push the screen onto the base, making sure it fits tightly to
the chamber.
9.
Replace the cover by gently rotating it clockwise until it locks in
place.
10. After cleaning a detector, test the detector with the Calibrated Test
Card (Model R59-18-00) as previously described.
11. Notify the proper authorities that the system is back online.
Maintenance
Cleaning the 2412
and 2424 Series
Detectors
