FIRECLASS Prescient III
7 System Maintenance
Application, Installation & Commissioning Doc. version 2
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System Maintenance
7.1
Overview
1
The Fire detectors & Sounders should be tested
weekly and a note made in the system logbook.
2
The operation of manual call points and detectors
should be carried out on a rotational basis so that all
devices are checked at least once over a 3-month
period.
3
To operate a manual call point, use the Test key pro-
vided.
4
To operate a detector, use an approved Test Smoke.
5
Check the operation of auxiliary items such as door
closers.
6
Re-enable any disabled circuits after com-
pleting the tests.
7.2
Weekly Test Routine
1
Operate one manual call point and one detector.
These should be on separate zones and the zones
should be varied each week (unless all zones are
always tested).
2
Check that sounder circuits 1 & 2 operate.
3
Remove the test key from all manual call points and
clear all detectors of smoke.
4
Press the HERSTEL BRANDALARM button.
5
Operate the test lamps switch and observe that all
indications operate for 5 seconds and the buzzer
sounds.
6
Test one hold, one abort and one auto/manual
switch (if fitted). These should be on separate SLUs
and should be varied each week.
7
Check that operation of the hold switch indicates a
hold condition on the SLU.
8
Check that operation of the abort switch indicates an
abort condition on the SLU.
9
Check that operation of the auto/manual switch
changes the panel from automatic & manual to man-
ual only operation, as indicated at the SLU.
10 Operate test lamps on each SLU and observe that all
indicators operate.
11 Enter details of the weekly test in the log book.
7.3
Battery Replacement
The useful life of the sealed lead acid standby batteries
in this panel is three years. The batteries must be
replaced after this period. In addition, the batteries
should be tested annually in line with the manufac-
turer’s recommendations and replaced if necessary.
The batteries should be labelled with the date of instal-
lation.
CAUTION: Disable Extinguishing
System
Ensure that the extinguishing system is
physically disabled by electrical or mechanical
disconnection before carrying out any tests.
CAUTION: Deactivate Disable
Function
Ensure that no disablements remain on the
panel.
