Dimension Series MORLEY-IAS
User Manual Document No.996-148-000-5, Revision: 5 Page 41
9 Level 3 Programmer Functions
• Refer to the Product Manual (996-147) for complete information on installation, commissioning and
programming the DX1e, DX2e and DX4e Fire Alarm Control Panels.
10 Maintenance / Inspection
BS5839
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BS5839-1: 2002
Clauses 45 & 47
Inspection, Service and
User Responsibilities.
• The Equipment Owner shall ensure that a periodic Inspection
and Servicing Maintenance Schedule be followed. The
implementation of a maintenance contract with a 3
rd
party
approved Fire Alarm Service and Maintenance Company is
recommended.
• The aim is to provide a complete check and test of the entire
fire alarm system within a 12-month period.
• The Equipment Owner shall appoint a single, named
Responsible Person to oversee all aspects related to the fire
alarm system, including record keeping, testing and false alarm
management. Refer to the standard for a complete list of the
Responsible Person’s recommended duties.
• In accordance with best practice, the Responsible Person should maintain a logbook to record all
events resulting from or affecting the system. The logbook should be kept in a place accessible to
authorized persons (preferably near the main panel).
• All events should be properly recorded (events include real and false fire alarms, faults, pre-alarm
warnings, tests, temporary disconnection’s and service visits). A brief note of any work carried out or
outstanding should be made.
10.1 Inspection / Testing
• It is recommended that the Responsible Person undertake the following test schedule.
10.1.1 Daily Attention
• Check the following:
1. The panel should indicate normal operation & if not the fault should be recorded in a logbook & reported
to the servicing organization.
2. Any faults previously reported have received attention.
10.1.2 Weekly Attention
• Check the following:
1. Every week, at approximately the same time each week, a manual call point should be operated during
normal working hours. Check that the system responds to the fire alarm and turns on appropriate alarm
outputs. Where permissible, any link to the fire brigade or remote manned centre should also be operated.
2. A different manual call point shall be used each week so that ALL manual call points are exercised in
rotation.
10.1.3 Monthly Attention
• Check the following:
1. Any stand-by generators should be started and fuel levels checked.
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