EST EST3X - Hardware troubleshooting

Chapter 6: Preventive maintenance and testing
162 EST3X Technical Reference Manual
Component
Test Test methods
Initial and
Reacceptance
WARNING: Disconnect all wiring on TB4
(RELEASE 1 and RELEASE 2) when servicing or
testing the system. Disabling points does not
prevent activation of the release circuits. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in loss of life,
serious injury, or property damage.
1. Verify that the control panel indicates open,
shorts, and ground faults for each of the circuits.
2. Verify that the release initiation circuit activates
the release circuits as intended, and that all
required signals are indicated on the control
panel.
3. Verify that the manual release switch, if used,
activates the release circuits as intended, and
that all required signals are indicated on the
control panel.
4.
Verify that the abort switch, if used, prevents the
release circuits from activating as intended.
Semiannual WARNING: Disconnect all wiring on TB4
(RELEASE 1 and RELEASE 2) when servicing or
testing the system. Disabling points does not
prevent activation of the release circuits. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in loss of life,
serious injury, or property damage.
1. Verify that the release initiation circuit activates
the release circuits as intended, and that all
required signals are indicated on the control
panel.
2. Verify that the manual release switch, if used,
activates the release circuits as intended, and
that all required signals are indicated on the
control panel.
3.
Verify that the abort switch, if used, prevents the
release circuits from activating as intended.
Audible notification
appliances
Visual inspection Ensure there are no changes that may adversely
affect equipment performance.
Initial and
Reacceptance
Using a sound level meter meeting ANSI S1.4a
Type 2 requirements, measure and record the
maximum output of each appliance when the audible
emergency evacuation signal is on. Set the sound
level meter in accordance with ANSI S3.41 and use
the time-weighted characteristic F (FAST).