VESDA by Xtralis
VESDA VLC Installation Guide
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10 Maintenance and Parts Replacement
To maintain the VESDA VLC at its peak performance the maintenance schedule given below should be
followed.
To work effectively the VESDA VLC Detector needs to be supported by a well designed Pipe Network.
The Maintenance Schedule includes the maintenance required for the Pipe Network.
Maintenance Check
Quarterly
Six
Monthly
Annually
Biennial
Power Supply
1
X
Check Pipe Network
2
X
Filter Inspection
X
Pipe Integrity Smoke Test
X
Check Pipe Flow
X
Clean Sampling Point
X
Flush Pipe Network
X
Table 10-1: Maintenance schedule
1. Depends upon Regional Codes and Standards
2. May require more frequent maintenance depending upon the environment
Note:
The frequency of maintenance checks could vary depending upon local codes and standards and
the environment of the installation.
Caution:
When a VESDA VLC detector has been isolated, no fire warnings will be issued by the
VESDA VLC and any fire will go undetected. Prior to any maintenance or testing:
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Inform appropriate supervising authority about the risk associated with isolating a
VESDA address (formerly known as a VESDA Zone).
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Ensure that any ancillary devices dependent on the VESDA VLC is/are isolated
before work is begun.
Attention :
Quand une zone VESDA a été isolée, aucun avertissement d'incendie n'est envoyé par le
VESDA VLC et tout incendie ne sera pas signalé. Avant tout entretien ou essai :
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Informez l'autorité compétente du risque associé à l'isolement d'une zone VESDA.
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Vérifiez que tous les appareils accessoires dépendant du détecteur VESDA VLC
sont activés par l'isolement avant le début des travaux.
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