4. TESTING AND MAINTAINING YOUR SYSTEM
4.1 AFTER INSTALLATION
4.1.1 Check that all RadioLINK Alarms and Accessories are powered correctly.
4.1.2 Check that the green light on the Ei171RF Strobe Module is continuously lit.
4.1.3 Press the test button on all RadioLINKED Smoke/Heat/Fire Alarms, Remote Controls and
Manual Call Points in turn, and check that all other Smoke/Heat/Fire Alarms in the system alarm after
about 4 seconds and that the Strobe Light Module activates. Also check that the RadioLINK
accessories were operated.
N.B. Wait 12 seconds before testing the next unit or if you wish to repeat testing.
4.1.4 Press the Strobe Module test button. Check that the strobe flashes and the red alarm light on
the Strobe Module flashes (this will also cause the Smoke/Heat/Fire Alarms to sound and also their
red lights to flash rapidly, and any other additional Strobe Module to flash).
4.2 DAILY & WEEKLY TESTING
Check daily that the green light on the Strobe Module is on constantly. We recommend that you test
your system weekly by pressing all the smoke/heat/fire alarm test buttons and checking that the strobe
light operates.
Check the Strobe Module indicator lights as follows (see figure 4)
4.2.1 Green mains power should be constantly on. If it is off check that it is plugged into the mains,
that the socket is not switched off, fuses, circuit breakers etc. If the mains is off, the green light will be
off and the unit will be running on the rechargeable battery. The green light will be replaced by an
amber flash every 4 seconds to indicate battery is satisfactory. When this amber flash stops, the
battery is depleted and the mains should be reinstated (If the mains cannot be reinstated at this time,
the depleted battery should be removed, until the mains can be re-connected).
4.2.2 Press the Test button on the Strobe Module and check that the strobe flashes, the red alarm light
flashes and that the blue RadioLINK light illuminates on for about 3 seconds indicating the radio test
signal is being sent to the Smoke/Fire/Heat alarms and any accessories.
4.2.3 Check that the amber fault light is not flashing every 4 seconds. If it is check that the conversion
jack is connected firmly to the socket with its plug latched (see figure 1). If this connection is
satisfactory, it is probably indicating that the battery is depleted. Connect the unit to the mains and
check after 24 hours that the amber fault light has ceased flashing.
4.3 PERIODIC TESTING OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
4.3.1The rechargeable battery can take up to 20 hours to charge when the unit is first powered up. It is
then maintained in a fully charged state by continuous trickle charge. In the event of a mains failure the
battery will power the system in standby for a week and then be capable of at least 4 minutes of alarm.
If the mains fails, the green light is extinguished and the amber light flashes every 4 seconds on the
Strobe Module to indicate it is on battery power. The amber light will also flash every 4 seconds if the
battery is almost depleted. Both the amber lights will go off to indicate the battery is depleted and the unit
is totally unpowered. The battery will last 5 years in normal use provided it is not exposed to extremes of
temperature for prolonged periods, or fully discharged & charged a large number of times.
We recommend that the functioning of the rechargeable battery is checked at least yearly as follows:-
4.3.2 Ensure the Strobe Module has been mains powered for at least the previous 20 hours for the
battery to charge.
4.3.3 Turn off the mains power to the unit by unplugging it or switching off the circuit at the distribution
board. Check that the green light goes off and the amber light starts to flash.
4.3.4 Press the Strobe Module test button for 20 seconds and check the strobe flashes brightly and
that all the RadioLINK alarms trigger. Check that the red alarm light flashes while the test button is
pressed. (Cover the strobe light with a card to stop this dazzling you while looking at the red light). If
the red light goes off, or if the strobe is weak, the battery will need to be replaced. Contact the nearest
address in this leaflet for advice about getting a replacement.
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