Simplex TFX-500M, Operator'S Manual

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Section 4.
Routine Checks
THE SYSTEM SHOULD BE PERIODICALLY TESTED ACCORDING TO
INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN BY THE AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION AND BY
APPLICABLE NFPA AND LOCAL CODES.
In order to comply with the requirements of local and national fire codes, the installation must be checked on a regular
basis, by responsible personnel, to confirm that the AUTOCALL TFX-500M/800M control panel and all ancillary devices,
are operating correctly. Routine checks are described in the following paragraphs.
Daily Checks
1. Make sure that the front panel of the AUTOCALL TFX-500M/800M is indicating a normal condition
(that is, no ALARM or TROUBLE LEDs are lit, and the LCD is displaying the date and time). If the
panel is not indicating a normal condition, record the condition in the log book, and take any neces-
sary action.
2. Check that any fault recorded on the previous day has received attention.
Periodic System Checks ----The system can be configured to display a warning message accompanied by an audible
alert, when the system test is due. This feature must be configured by an authorized and trained technician.
1. Remove the key from the keyswitch and clean the front panel of the AUTOCALL TFX-500M/800M
with a suitable cleaner.
2. Using the Solo Test function (see “Test System Menu Options,”Section 3.6.), check the operation of
at least one zone. (For example, if the system consists of more than 13 zones, then more than one
zone should be tested to ensure that each zone is checked at least once every 13 weeks.)
WARNING: WARN ALL PERSONNEL THAT THE INDICATING APPLIANCES ARE ABOUT TO BE TESTED.
3. Set one device (either a pullstation or a detector) from one zone into alarm and check that the system
responds as described in Section 1.1.
4. Check the condition of the printout on any printers attached to the system, and replace the ribbon if
the printout is becoming faint.
5. Make sure that the printer has an adequate supply of paper.
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