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16 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Chart
16.1 Maintenance
The FireFinder PLUS FACP should be maintained so as to comply with all standards / regulations
applicable to the country and location it has been installed. Failure to do so could put at risk
compliance and the integrity of the system. As a minimum it is recommended the following be used as
a guide to periodic maintenance especially if there is an absence of standards regulations.
General
To implement a site maintenance regime, responsibilities should be established by responsible
persons, training implemented if required, maintenance delegates appointed and all outcomes clearly
communicated to all parties.
Daily Operations (operator level)
✓ The delegated operator checks for normal operation
✓ If any faults are detected, record them in an established “Site Log Book” and report them to the
assigned body.
✓ Ensure all faults are signed off as they are resolved and follow up on those that are still
outstanding.
Monthly Operations (operator level)
In addition to Daily Operational checks
✓ Visually inspect in and around the panel for any signs of pests, moisture or general damage
✓ Ensure any non FACP standby power facilities are in a state of operational readiness
✓ Force a suitable device, such as an MCP or detector, into an alarm state so that it generates a
know alarm outcome. This process should be controlled and established in consultation with all
interested parties (installing engineers include) so that maximum benefit is obtained from the
test.
✓ Ensure the Site Log Book” is up to date, faults have been attended to and the latest test are
recorded
Quarterly Operations (service contractor)
In addition to Monthly Operational checks
✓ Check all internal connections and perform “alarm”, “fault” and site specific tests
✓ Perform a “walk around” of the site to determine if the system integrity is free of possible faults
✓ Ensure the Site Log Book” is up to date, faults have been attended to and the latest test are
recorded
Annual Operations (service contractor)
In addition to Monthly Operational checks
✓ Initiate both a “lamp” and “walk” test and any other tests as determined necessary for the site
✓ Inspect and test ( as per the manufacturers specifications ) batteries
✓ Ensure the Site Log Book” is up to date, faults have been attended to and the latest test are
recorded
Replacement Components (service contractor)
✓ Batteries and fuses are seen as the only field replaceable components.
✓ If a board field change is required all necessary anti-static precautions must be taken.
Note: If the Main Board is changed the power supply may require re-calibration.
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