Instruction manual

Chapter 6 - Periodic Testing and
Maintenance
Section 6-1 - Introduction
Periodic testing and maintenance of the panel and all notification equipment must be conducted
frequently. Check local, state and federal codes, regulations and laws, for required tests.
Qualified personnel should perform all tests and maintenance.
Section 6-2 - Periodic Testing
Test Frequency
Equipment shall be tested at least twice each year, or more often as required by local,
state and federal codes, regulations and laws.
Equipment
The following equipment needs to be tested to ensure that equipment is operating
properly:
• Panel
• All notification appliances
Section 6-3 - Faulty Equipment
If the notification equipment is not working properly, contact the service representative and have
problems corrected immediately. If the service representative is not available, contact the
manufacturer.
Malfunctioning modules in the panel shall be replaced immediately. Do not attempt to repair
them.
Malfunctioning modules should be returned to the manufacturer for repair or replacement.
Section 6-4 - Qualified Personnel
Qualified personnel are those who can evaluate proper equipment functionality and ensure its
proper operation and shall perform all testing procedures on the panel.
WARNING: PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE SIGNALING MEANS DURING PERIODIC TESTING
TO ASSURE ADEQUATE PROTECTION OF PEOPLE AND PROPERTY. FAILURE TO
PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE SIGNALING MAY CAUSE PEOPLE TO NOT BE WARNED OF AN
EMERGENCY CONDITION WHICH COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU AND/OR OTHERS.
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