Operation & Installation Manual RFP V2 Series
MA225 Rev 1
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Maintenance
For the continuous reliability of the system, provision should be made for regular
inspection, testing and preventative maintenance of the installation. AS1851
provides guidance.
A properly designed and installed detection system offers effective life and property
protection. However, for ongoing reliability the system must be maintained at its peak
performance. A poorly maintained system can lead to nuisance alarms or complete
system failure which will drastically lower the level of protection.
It is recommended that the owner test each Smoke/Heat Alarm every month. The
panel alarm test should also be performed.
It is also recommended that each 6 months a full system test be performed by a
suitably qualified servicing company. Battery and power supply voltages should be
checked and adjusted, if necessary, at this time.
