Kidde VM-1 User Manual

Chapter 4: Preventive maintenance and testing
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Visual inspection schedule
Perform visual inspections in accordance with Table 8 below or more often if
required by the local AHJ.
Table 8: Visual inspection schedule
Component
Frequency Recommended procedure
Radiant energy fire detectors
(heat detectors)
Monthly Inspect the equipment for any visible signs of
damage or other changes that may adversely
affect performance. Clean if necessary.
Supervisory signal devices
Monthly Verify that the module’s green LED flashes.
Ensure that there are no changes that may
adversely affect equipment performance.
Waterflow devices
Monthly Verify that the module’s green LED flashes.
Ensure that there are no changes that may
adversely affect equipment performance.
Batteries
Semiannually Inspect batteries for corrosion or leakage. Verify
that the battery connections are tight and secure.
Clean the connections, if required. Replace
batteries every 5 years, or sooner if conditions
warrant.
Control unit t
rouble signals Semiannually Ensure that there are no changes that may
adversely affect equipment performance.
Emergency voice/alarm
communication equipment
Semiannually Inspect the equipment for any visible signs of
damage or other changes that may adversely
affect performance.
Remote annunciators
Semiannually Inspect the equipment for any visible signs of
damage or other changes that may adversely
affect performance.
Duct detectors
Semiannually Inspect the equipment for any visible signs of
damage or other changes that may adversely
affect performance.
Electromechanical releasing
devices
Semiannually Ensure that there are no changes that may
adversely affect equipment performance.
Fire extinguishing systems or
suppression systems
Semiannually Ensure that there are no changes that may
adversely affect equipment performance.
Fire alarm boxes
Semiannually Inspect the equipment for any visible signs of
damage or other changes that may adversely
affect performance.
Heat detectors
Semiannually Inspect the equipment for any visible signs of
damage or other changes that may adversely
affect performance. Clean if necessary.

Kidde VM-1 Specifications

General

Brand	Kidde
Model	VM-1
Category	Fire Alarms
Language	English