Edwards Signaling 2400 Series - Manual (Page 37)

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8.0 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Before commencing testing, notify all areas where the alarm sounds and off premise locations that receive
alarm and trouble transmissions that testing is in progress.
m Records of all testing and maintenance shall be kept on the protected premises for a period of at least
five (5) years.
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Required Tools:
Slotted Screwdriver, Insulated
Digital Multimeter.
1.1K
Ω
, 1 W resistor
12" (30.5 cm) jumper lead with alligator clips
Panel Door Key
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A complete check of installed field wiring and devices should be made at regular intervals, in
accordance with NFPA 72 and ULC 524 requirements. This includes testing all alarm and supervisory
alarm initiating devices and circuits and any off premise connections.
m
Panel operation should be verified in the alarm, supervisory, and trouble modes.
m
To insure that the panel can be powered when primary power is lost, the batteries should be
periodically inspected, tested, and replaced (as a minimum) every four (4) years.
8.1 Preventive Maintenance Schedule
Table 8.1 - Preventive Maintenance Schedule
Component Testing
Interval Test Procedure
Manual Stations Semi-annually 1. Visual inspection
2. Put zone in test mode
3. Activate mechanism
4. Verify proper IDC zone response
Non-Restorable
Heat Detectors Semi-annually 1. Visual inspection
2. Put zone in test mode
3. Test mechanically and/or electrically
4. Verify proper IDC zone response
Restorable Heat
Detectors Semi-annually 1. Visual Inspection
2. Put zone in test mode
3. Activate at least one detector on each IDC. Within five years all detectors on
each IDC shall be tested
Smoke
Detectors Annually 1. Visual inspection
2. Put zone in test mode
3. Functional test to verify proper IDC zone response
4. Check sensitivity
5. Clean as required
Waterflow
Switches 2 Months 1. Put zone in test mode
2. Activate sprinkler test valve. Refer to Sprinkler system test procedure.
Table 8.1 continued on next page.