Kidde VM-1 - Troubleshooting

Chapter 4: Preventive maintenance and testing
VM-1 User Guide 43
Component
Frequency
Emergency
voice/alarm communication equipment Annually
Remote annunciators
Annually
Smoke detectors
Annually
Heat detectors
Annually
Fire alarm boxes
Annually
Fire extinguishing systems or suppression systems
Annually
Interface equipment
Annually
Audible
notification appliances Annually
Textual audible notification appliances (speakers)
Annually
Visible notification appliances
Annually
Supervising station fire alarm system transmitters
Annually
[1] Test control equipment quarterly when it is not connected to a supervising station.
[2] Replace batteries every five years, or sooner if conditions warrant.
Troubleshooting
Problems with your VM-1 life safety system can generally be classified in two
categories: application programming problems and hardware (including firmware)
problems. Many times hardware problems are identified by the system itself.
Application programming problems are typically suspected when an incorrect
response happens, or when a response fails to happen or happens at the wrong
time.
Only your system service provider or a qualified technician with a complete
understanding of the system hardware and functions should perform system
servicing and repairs. Refer to “Service provider information” on page 40 for their
contact information. Refer to the VM-1 Technical Reference Manual
(P/N 3101890-EN) for detailed troubleshooting information.
Before contacting your service provider, make note of the following:
• Messages shown on the LCD screen
• Construction in the area that may have caused the problem
• Adverse weather that may have caused the problem
• Damage to any equipment