Conventional Products—2412AT, 2424AT, and 2424AIT Direct 4-Wire Smoke Detectors 11
Testing and Maintenance
Procedures
Before testing, notify the proper authorities that the smoke detector system
is undergoing testing and will temporarily be out of service.
Detectors must be tested after installation and periodic maintenance.
After a detector is set into alarm by one of the following test methods, and
the alarm activating device is removed from the detector, the system
should be reset at the control panel before testing any additional detectors.
After all testing is complete, notify the proper authorities the system is
back in service.
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Test Module
Socket
LED
Push recessed test switch
with a 0.1 inch Max. Diameter tool.
Recessed
Test Switch
Figure 5: Bottom and Side Views
Showing Position of Test Switch
Before testing the detector, check for the presence of the flashing LED
after the power is applied to the IDC or power circuit. If it does not flash,
power has been lost to the detector (check the wiring), or it is defective
(return for repair).
Recessed Test Switch
1.
Push and hold the recessed test switch with a 0.1 inch maximum
diameter tool.
2.
The LED should latch within five seconds indicating alarm and
annunciating the panel.
3.
The horn should also sound.
Testing
Testing the
2412AT, 2424AT,
and 2424AIT
