ORYX202 ORYX204 ORYX208 Conventional Fire Panels
– INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL
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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Refer to DOC-077 Fire Detection System Service Guide for detailed information on the required servicing and
maintenance procedures of your fire detection system.
4.1
REPLACEMENT OF COMPONENTS
All components used in the construction of the panel have been selected for long life and reliability. However,
certain components may require to be changed on a regular service basis.
The details of these are as follows:
4.1.1
BATTERIES
1.8.3 Battery Positioning & Wiring
on page 17 for detailed battery installation information.
Respect the Environment.
Batteries must be disposed of responsibly and in accordance with any local regulations.
Expected Life:
3 to 5 years at an ambient temperature of 20°C.
Replacement Schedule:
As above. Note however that the expected battery life is shortened by increase in
ambient temperature. The life reduces by 50% for every 10 °C rise above ambient.
Refer to battery manufacturer for further information.
For optimum performance and charge retention, it is recommended that batteries are
‘top-
charge
d’ prior to installation.
For batteries up to 6 months old from date of manufacture, charge at 2.4 V per cell (i.e., 14.4 V
per battery) for 20 hours prior to installing the batteries.
It is not recommended to use batteries that are more than 6 months old from their date of
manufacture, on a new installation.
It is quite normal for lead-acid batteries to vent hydrogen when being charged.
The panel is adequately ventilated to dissipate this hydrogen.
DO NOT
seal the
enclosure or install in a sealed enclosure or cavity.
