Doc. No. 503-0800ZE-M-01
ZP3-ECU Maintenance Manual
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Issue 1 (01/08/2006)
Maintenance Responsibilities
General
The owner of a fire detection system is responsible for making sure that it is correctly maintained
so that it is in proper working condition at all times. This involves arranging for the system to be
checked, tested and serviced as described in this manual.
The maintenance procedures described are Ziton recommendations. There may be additional
requirements or regulations imposed by local authorities. Where these conflict with the Ziton
recommendations (for example stipulating more frequent servicing) then the local authority
regulations should be followed.
Preventive Maintenance
Preventive maintenance is divided into the following categories:
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Daily Checks
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Weekly maintenance
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Quarterly (three-monthly) maintenance
Daily and Weekly Checks
The daily and weekly checks require no technical expertise and should be carried out by the
panel operator. The following checks are required:
Daily
The Extinguishing Control Unit must remain clean at all times. Perform the following:
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Clean the outer surface of the extinguishing control unit to remove any excess dust using a
damp cloth.
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Check for correct and smooth operation of the key switches. Lubricate sticky key switches if
required using 2 or 3 drops of a general purpose lubricant, for example 3 in 1 oil.
Weekly
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Check any reports sent from the Extinguishing Control Unit to the main Fire Control Panel.
Under normal conditions no abnormal reports should be detected.
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Check the front panel of the Extinguishing Control Unit, and any attached optional
Status/Repeater Units. Only the POWER and AUTO/MANUAL LED’s should be illuminated.
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Test the function of the MANUAL/AUTO key switch by operating the switch. Check that the
printer on the main Fire Control Panel indicates the change in switch position.
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Restore the system to previous configuration.
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Log the test in the system log.
Quarterly Maintenance
Quarterly maintenance must be carried out by suitably trained personnel. Such personnel may
be direct employees of the company, or may be contracted from the maintenance company
responsible for servicing.
Quarterly maintenance is designed to pre-empt any problems that may arise and to check that
the system is functioning to its installation specifications. The services should be arranged
through a maintenance contract with a servicing company. This agreement should specify how
to contact the service company and how they can access the premises.
