Kidde VM-1 Technical Reference Manual

Chapter 6: Preventive maintenance and testing
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Table 40: Routine maintenance and tests
Component
Test Test methods
Control panel
Visual inspection Inspect the equipment for any visible signs of damage or
other changes that may Adversely affect performance.
Initial and Reacceptance 1. Verify that the control panel indicates open, short, and
ground faults for all notification appliance circuits,
initiating device circuits, and signaling line circuits.
2. Verify that the control panel activates all evacuation
signals and auxiliary functions according to the site-
specific software.
3. Verify that all controls and indicators are working.
4. Disconnect the primary (mains) power. Verify that the
control unit indicates an AC power failure.
Quarterly/Annual Test the one-fourth of the entire system every three months
such that the entire system is tested in a one year period, or
test the entire system once each year.
Standby batteries
Visual inspection Inspect batteries for corrosion or leakage. Verify that the
battery connections are tight and secure. Clean the
connections, if required.
Replace batteries every five years or
sooner if conditions warrant.
Initial and Reacceptance 1.
With the control panel powered up, and with the batteries
connected and fully char
ged, verify the voltage across the
battery terminals is the correct voltage in accordance with
the battery manufacturer's specifications.
2. With the control panel under full load, disconnect the
primary (mains) power. Wait until the standby operation
time requirement passes then activate all alarm signals.
Verify that the alarm signals remain active for at least 5
minutes for horns and strobes or 15 minutes for audio in
the USA, whichever is greater.
Annual 1. With the control panel powered up, and with
the batteries
connected and fully charged, verify that the voltage
across the battery terminals is the correct voltage in
accordance with the battery manufacturer's
specifications.
2. Test the capacity of the batteries using a battery tester
suitable for the amp-hour rating of the batteries.

Kidde VM-1 Specifications

General

Brand	Kidde
Model	VM-1
Category	Fire Alarms
Language	English