SECTION 6 – OPERATIONAL TEST AND PLACE IN SERVICE
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Detection and Actuation System
TABLE 6-3: OPERATIONAL TEST (Continued)
Field Test Spot Thermal Detectors (Continued)
To test the functionality of the Spot Thermal Detector:
1. Put system in Isolate Mode using the Isolate switch on
the side of the ICM.
Confirm Isolate LED and sounder pulse 2 x 30 seconds.
2. Ensure the heat gun is properly connected per the manu-
facturer’s recommendations and turn it on. The applied
temperature for the 250 °F (121 °C) detector should not
exceed 400 °F (204 °C), and the applied temperature for
the 350 °F (176.6 °C) detector should not exceed 500 °F
(260 °C).
3. Position the tip of the heat gun as close to the detector
head as possible and begin applying heat to the unit. The
direction of the applied heat should be as perpendicular
to the face of the detector head as possible. See Figure
8-6.
4. Continue to apply heat to the detector head until contact
closure occurs. An audible click should be heard from
the detector head and the System should go into alarm
(LEDs and sounder pulse 1 x 1 second). Note: Reaction
times between detectors will vary. Air movement in the
vicinity of the detectors should be minimized to the great-
est extent possible. Excessive air movement will affect
heat transfer to the detector which may extend activation
times.
5. As soon as contact closure occurs, immediately and
carefully remove the tip of the heat gun from the detec-
tor head. Note: Detector will remain in alarm for several
seconds before contacts re-open.
6. Allow the detector head to cool enough for the contacts to
re-open. Verify the alarm condition clears.
7. Repeat Steps 2 – 6 for each detector that requires
testing.
8. Once all detectors have been tested and contacts are
re-opened (see step 6), the detection system should be
returned to normal operation. Cancel Isolate mode by
returning the Isolate switch to the normal position.
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SPOT THERMAL
DETECTOR
HEAT
GUN
APPLY PERPENDICULAR TO DETECTOR FACE