Automist Smartscan Hydra
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DIOM Manual - version 3.01.0
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Maintenance
For external parties, for example the responsible person, homeowner, or warden:
1.
Visual inspection
IMPORTANT!
A visual inspection of the heads must be performed at a rate, equal to, or greater than,
the frequency of any alarm testing already in place (e.g. at least weekly in residential care). If there is no
alarm testing in place a ‘reasonably practicable’ inspection rate should be chosen (see page 18 for
reasons why you might want to consider implementing, at least, a weekly routine).
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Ensure that each head is clear from obstructions (1.5m on each side) and advise the occupant that
if this area is not kept clear of obstructions over 0.9m high it may hinder the operation of their fire
safety system.
Figure 88: Keep clear of obstructions zone (min. 1.5m)
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Check no fault signals are present. A red flashing LED on the controller and warbling, a red flashing
head or a flashing and beeping detector indicates an error condition (see page 96). Contact your
nearest Authorised Reseller Installer to address the fault.
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Verify that the layout has not changed from the original drawing. If it has, contact the Authorised
Reseller Installer, as your system may require an upgrade.
2.
Service the detectors
IMPORTANT!
Detector must be serviced at least annually. If in doubt, follow the manufacturer’s
instructions.
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Change the battery on any wireless alarms.
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IMPORTANT!
– only use batteries specified. Use of different batteries may have a detrimental
effect on the detector. The wireless detector should be powered by a 3 AAA Duracell Procell or 3
AAA Energizer E92 batteries. The detectors flash yellow every 12 seconds for a low battery warning.
Be sure to replace the batteries with new ones at each annual servicing regardless of if they are
low or not.
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To clean your alarm, remove it from the mounting base. N.B. This will trigger a tamper error on the
controller. You can clean the interior of the alarm by using compressed air or a vacuum cleaner
hose and blowing or vacuuming through the openings around the perimeter of the detector. The
outside of the detector can be wiped with a damp cloth (please refer to the manufacturer’s
instructions).
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After cleaning reinstall and if the detector/alarm does not restore the alarm to normal operation
the alarm must be replaced.
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Any remote monitoring arrangements should be tested to determine whether they are being
transmitted and received correctly.
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