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Fire Detection
Introduction
Your system may include fire detection, depending on the options
purchased and the local codes and regulations for your area. Fire alarm
systems are always active and cannot be turned OFF. All fire systems
require regular testing and maintenance. Common household dust
buildup in smoke detectors can cause them to false alarm or fail in a
time of need. Consult your Security Company Representative for a
scheduled maintenance program.
All devices in a Fire Alarm system should be tested monthly except as
described in NFPA 72. See Testing Your System - Walk Test for testing
zones and Bell Test for testing the bell.
When an Alarm Occurs
When a Fire Alarm occurs, the bell sounds, the Control Stations pro-
duce the fire alarm tone and display a Fire Alarm message and/or
display the zone that caused the alarm.
To silence the alarm, press the Off Cancel key and enter your passcode.
If you silence a Fire Alarm and the Control Station goes into Alarm
Memory Mode (see Alarm Conditions - Alarm Memory), the alarm will
be reported if your system is connected to a Central Station. If a false
alarm occurs, notify the authorities immediately.
If you silence a Fire Alarm and the Control Station does not go into
Alarm Memory mode, then the alarm was aborted and a Fire Trouble
condition will be displayed. You have 255 seconds to reset the smoke
detector (see
Resetting Smoke Detectors
below), otherwise the smoke
detectors will reset automatically after 255 seconds have elapsed.
FIRE DETECTION
NOTE
Your system may be equipped with Waterflow zones.
If you press the Off Cancel key and enter your
passcode to silence the alarm, but the alarm does
not silence, then the alarm may be due to a Waterflow
zone. In this case, you must press the ‘4’ (RESET
SMOKE) key and enter your passcode to silence the
alarm.
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