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WES+ Installation and Operations Manual V2.3 Ramtech Electronics 2017
A basic system is made up of a minimum of three WES+ units. Fire
points are essential to all systems as these provide the audible
evacuation alarm.
Health and Safety
As with all site practices, working safely must be a priority when
installing the WES+ systems. It is important to observe appropriate
health and safety legislation on site, including national regulatory
obligations, as well as any local site- or client-specific requirements.
Prior to installation of WES+ equipment, an appropriate risk
assessment must be carried out and all reasonable efforts to remove
risk put in place. The following notes are intended as general guidance
only. Consideration must be given to design criteria, site conditions
other trades operating in the area during installation.
Prolonged or repeated exposure to loud noise such as fire alarm
sirens may potentially lead to hearing damage. Ensure that protective
measures are taken that are appropriate to the exposure levels
expected on site.
WES+ units are not ATEX rated and have not been tested for use in
explosive atmospheres. These are not recommended for use in ATEX
applications.
Manual Handling, Storage and
Transportation
Whilst WES+ units are lightweight and designed to be easily handled
on-site, it is important that appropriate manual handling practices are
followed. Particular care should be taken when carrying units at height
or when ascending/descending elevated platforms, scaffolding and
ladders.
Units are stored and transported in boxes of 8. Refer to Product
Datasheets for full details of unit weights. Unopened boxes should be
stacked no more than 10 high, on a solid, stable surface. Individual
unboxed units should not be stacked on top of one another.
To avoid damage or injury during transit, ensure units are packaged
securely and restricted from moving around.
Service and Maintenance
Under normal conditions, WES+ units will function for up to three years
without the need for routine maintenance. A full range of servicing
options are available for aged units. Contact the WES+ Helpline for
details.
Basic System
It is essential that testing, repairs and servicing are carried out by
WES+ Engineers or approved, qualified partners. Modifying any part
of the unit can prevent correct functionality, even if the unit appears to
be working.
Damaged Units
Should a unit be dropped or impacted during installation, operation or
decommissioning, it should be inspected for signs of damage. Even if
no external damage is visible, the internal components may have been
affected. Test the unit for operation and if in doubt, remove the unit
from the network and contact Ramtech Technical Service.
Installation procedure
Note: WES+ units are only compatible with other WES+ units. It is not
possible to create a network using other version of the WES product
e.g. WES1, WES3. Ensure that all units intended to be used on site
are the WES+ units.
Installing WES+ on your site is easy. You will need to activate each unit
and add the units to the group so that they can communicate with each
other.
1- Activate units
DO NOT OPEN ANY UNIT AS THIS WILL INVALIDATE THE
WARRANTY
To activate a unit, hold down ‘A’ and press ‘B’ three times in quick
succession. All three LEDs will briefly illuminate and then the amber
LED will flash.
Note: This operation activates the unit – no radio connection is
established at this point
2 - Start a new site group
Take two activated WES+ units
.
Press and hold ‘A’ on both units. The amber LEDs will illuminate
followed by the green LEDs to indicate that the units have been
successfully paired and a site group created. Release the ‘A’ buttons.
If the red LED illuminates, pairing has failed. Follow the ‘Removing a
unit from the site’ section to clear the two units and then repeat step
1 - Activate Units.
