FireClass Panels and Repeaters Routine checks
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5 Routine checks
5.1 General
In order to comply with local regulations, the installation
must be checked on a regular basis by a responsible
member of staff.
This is to confirm that the fire alarm control panel and all
ancillary devices are operating correctly. The required
routine checks are described in the following para-
graphs.
5.2 Daily checks
Completing a daily check
1 Ensure the front panel of the fire alarm control panel
is indicating a normal condition. For example, no
alarm or fault LEDs are lit and the LCD is displaying
the date and time.
If the panel is not indicating a normal condition,
record the condition in the log book and take any
necessary action.
2 Check that any fault recorded on the previous day
has received attention.
5.3 Weekly checks
Completing a weekly check
1 If necessary, clean the front panel of the fire alarm
control panel with a suitable cleansing agent.
CAUTION: To avoid unnecessary evacuation, warn
all personnel that the sounders are about to be
tested.
2 Activate a callpoint or detector device.
3 Check that the system responds as follows:
The control panel’s buzzer sounds in a continuous
tone.
The (GENERAL) FIRE LED on the control panel front
lights.
The appropriate red ZONE STATUS LED flashes.
The sounders operate.
The LCD display shows the location of the alarm.
4 Record the device used to initiate the test in the site
log book and reset the fire alarm control panel.
5 Check the condition of the printout on any printers
attached to the system and replace the ribbon if it is
becoming feint.
6 Ensure that each printer has an adequate supply of
paper.
Record any defect in the log book and take the appropri-
ate action to remedy this.
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