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Kidde VS Series User Manual

Kidde VS Series
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Chapter 5: Diagnostics, maintenance, and testing
176 P/N 3102351-EN • REV 005 • ISS 28DEC18
2. Enter a level two password.
3. Choose Loop Comm Check.
You can monitor the progress of the check on the Diagnostics screen.
4. Once the check is complete, choose “Continue” to go to the report Diagnostics screen, and
then continue with the next step.
or
Choose “Back” to return to the Diagnostics menu. If you choose Back, you have to go to
the Reports menu > Diagnostics > Loop Comm Check to see the report once the report is
created.
Note: This process may take considerable time depending on how large the system is. If it
takes longer than four minutes (log on time expiration), the system automatically logs you
off if there is no activity. Should this occur, you must log on again and go to the Reports
section to view the diagnostic report, once it is generated.
5. Choose Loop Comm Check.
6. Choose either:
LCD: This displays the report on the LCD.
or
Printer: The sends the report the printer (if one is connected to the panel). If you do not
have a printer, this option is not available.
7. If you selected LCD, press Cancel twice to return to the reports menu, when you have
finished viewing the report.
8. Press the Menu button to exit menu mode.
Control panel testing
Before starting, notify all areas where the alarm sounds and off-premises locations that receive
alarm and trouble transmissions that testing is in progress.
Records of all testing and maintenance shall be kept as required by the AHJ.
Required tools:
Listed aerosol smoke (photo detectors)
Magnehelic gauge (duct detectors)
Carbon monoxide test gas (CO detectors)
Heat gun (heat detectors)
Slotted screwdriver, insulated
Digital multimeter
12 in. (30.5 cm) jumper lead with alligator clips

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Kidde VS Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Power Source120V AC
Battery Backup9V battery
Sensor TypePhotoelectric
Alarm Sound Level85 dB at 10 feet
Hush FeatureYes
Test ButtonYes
LED IndicatorYes
Mounting TypeWall or ceiling
ComplianceUL 217

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