Kidde VM-1 Technical Reference Manual

Chapter 6: Preventive maintenance and testing
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Component
Test Test methods
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).
Annual 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).
Textual audible
notification appliances
(speakers)
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).
Verify that audible information is distinguishable and
understandable.
Annual 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).
Verify that audible information is distinguishable and
understandable.
Visible notification
appliances
Visual inspection Ensure there are no changes that may adversely affect
equipment performance.
Initial and Reacceptance
Verify that the appliance locations are in accordance with the
approved layout and are set for the correct candela rating.
Verify that each appliance flashes.
Annual Verify that each appliance flashes.
Off
-premises
transmission
equipment
Visual inspection Ensure there are no changes that may adversely affect
equipment performance.
Initial and Reacceptance 1. Activate an alarm initiating device. Verify that the off-
premises location receives an alarm signal.
2. Create a trouble condition. Verify that the off-premises
location receives a trouble signal.
3. Activate a supervisory device. Verify that the off-
premises
location receives a supervisory signal.

Kidde VM-1 Specifications

General

Brand	Kidde
Model	VM-1
Category	Fire Alarms
Language	English