Kidde VS Series User Manual

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Chapter 5
Diagnostics, maintenance, and
testing
Summary
This chapter provides diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and testing information.
Content
Preventive maintenance schedule 174
Fast Ground Check 174
Recalibrate device 174
Flash Device LED 175
Loop comm check 175
Control panel testing 176
Canadian tests for grounds, opens, and shorts 177
Electronic testing of a device (test fire) 177
SA-DACT testing 178
Conducting a lamp test 179
Starting and stopping a walk test 179
Using HyperTerminal 181
Replacing a device in alarm 183

Kidde VS Series Specifications

General

Power Source	120V AC
Battery Backup	9V battery
Sensor Type	Photoelectric
Alarm Sound Level	85 dB at 10 feet
Hush Feature	Yes
Test Button	Yes
LED Indicator	Yes
Mounting Type	Wall or ceiling
Compliance	UL 217