N93-601-00 Issue 1
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8.0 Maintenance
Maintenance service visits are dependent upon the type of application environment. For example a unit
installed into a dirty environment will require more frequent maintenance then a clean environment. All
maintenance should be carried out by a suitably trained and qualified person.
8.1
Cloud Chamber Water Requirements
Distilled water only, replenished as required, dependent upon environment. Low ambient humidity
(<50% R.H) or high ambient temperature (>30C) conditions will increase the water usage.
8.2
Periodic Checks and Maintenance
The Cirrus Hybrid continuously adjusts its monitoring functions by means of feedback loops, ensuring a
minimum of maintenance. To ensure continued correct operation, the system must be checked:
Daily by the User.
Every three months by Protec Fire Detection or an authorised representative.
Whenever building alterations have been performed which could affect the system's operation.
Whenever equipment within the protected area has been altered which could affect the system's
operation.
During a fault condition.
After any alarm condition.
The following are based on average conditions. Because of the wide range of possibilities in various
applications, the frequency of periodic checks and maintenance may have to be adjusted accordingly.
8.3
Daily Checks
The following must be performed
EVERY DAY
by the system User:
Check system indicates a healthy condition.
Any fault indicated should be recorded in the system logbook and investigated.
Determine the extent of the fault and decide whether special actions (such as fire patrols) are needed.
Check that any faults reported previously have been attended to.