AFP-400 Installation
PN 50253:A2 03/12/96
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3. Testing the System
When finished with the original installation and all modifications, conduct a
complete operational test on the entire installation to verify compliance with
applicable NFPA standards. Testing should be conducted by a factory-trained
distributor in the presence of a representative of the Authority Having
Jurisdiction and the owner's representative. Follow procedures outlined in
NFPA Standard 72-1993, Chapter 7, Inspection, Testing and Maintenance.
Periodic testing and servicing of the control panel, all initiating and notifica-
tion devices, and any other associated equipment is essential to ensure
proper and reliable operation. Test and service the control panel according
to the schedules and procedures outlined in the following documents:
NFPA Standard 72-1993, Chapter 7, Inspection, Testing and Maintenance.
Service manuals and instructions for the peripheral devices installed in
your system. Correct any trouble condition or malfunction immediately.
Between formal periodic testing and servicing intervals, the following opera-
tion checks should be performed monthly, or more frequently when required
by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
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Check that the green AC POWER LED lights.
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Check that all yellow LEDs are off.
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Press and hold the LAMP TEST switch. Verify that all AFP-400 LEDs and
all LCD display segments work.
o
Before proceeding: a) notify the fire department and the central alarm
receiving station if transmitting alarm conditions; b) notify facility person-
nel of test so that alarm sounding devices are disregarded during the test
period; and c) when necessary, disable activation of alarm notification
appliances and speakers to prevent their sounding.
o
Activate an initiating device circuit using an alarm initiating device and
check that all active notification appliances function. Reset the alarm
initiating device, the control panel, and any other associated equipment.
In voice alarm applications, confirm that the proper tone(s) and/or
messages sound during alarm conditions. Select the paging function and
confirm that the message can be heard in the affected fire zones. Repeat
the above step with each initiating device circuit.
o
On systems equipped with a fire fighters telephone circuit, make a call
from a telephone circuit and confirm a ring tone. Answer the call and
confirm communication with the incoming caller. End the call and
repeat for each telephone circuit in the system.
o
Remove AC power, activate an initiating device circuit through an alarm
initiating device and check that active notification appliances sound, and
alarm indicators illuminate. Measure the battery voltage with notification
appliances active. Replace any battery with a terminal voltage less than
21.6 volts and reapply AC Power.
o
Enable any disabled Notification Appliance Circuits.
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Check that all yellow LEDs are off and the green AC POWER LED is on.
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Notify fire, central station and/or building personnel when you finish
testing the system.
Periodic Testing and
Service
Acceptance Test
Operational Checks
The battery test requires fully
charged batteries. If batteries
are new or discharged due to
a recent power outage, allow
the batteries to charge for
48 hours before testing.
