Document No: LT0117
F4000 LCD Operator's Manual
System Maintenance & Trouble-Shooting
Issue 2.38
19 April 2002
Page 10-3
10.1.2 MONTHLY TESTING - AUSTRALIA
In addition to the single zone test in Weekly Testing described above, (step 3), perform the
following:
STEP 1:
Initiate a System Test.
This tests that all common paths for alarm and fault information are working
correctly, and that all inputs are capable of detecting alarm and fault signals.
STEP 2:
Initiate a Zone Alarm Test on one or more zones. This checks that the
brigade can be signalled, that the particular zone(s) tested operate correctly
and that the common modules processing alarms operate correctly. Choose
a different zone each month.
STEP 3:
Initiate a Zone Fault test on one or more zones.
This checks that the brigade can be signalled (if wired), that the particular
zone(s) tested operate correctly and that the common modules processing
faults, including the turning on of individual fault LEDs and turning on the fault
buzzer, operate correctly. Choose a different zone each month.
STEP 4:
Check the Database for Validity.
Recall the Database CRC and last change date/time (refer Section 6.14), and
compare these with the values recorded in the log book. If they are not the
same then the database has been changed and may need to be validated
and saved.
STEP 5:
Check that there are no loop faults, system faults.
This checks that all common paths for transmission of alarms and faults are
operational.
STEP 6:
Visually inspect the cabinet and panel to ensure it is clean, operable and
intact. Inspect the dust seal, and ensure that it is undamaged.
NOTE:
If there are Sub-Indicator Panels, RZDUs, Mimics, Repeater Panels, etc;
these also require testing and inspecting.
10.1.3 ANNUAL TESTING - AUSTRALIA
Australian Standard AS1851.8 requires that all fire detection and alarm systems be
thoroughly tested each year by a competent service/maintenance company.
The service/maintenance company should ensure that the performance of the procedure set
out in AS1851.8 is witnessed by the owner of the F4000 System installation, or their
authorised agent.
