Section 23: ACCESSORIES
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Protection Panel
o Verify that all warning lamps and the audible
alarm are operational by pressing the
“TEST/RESET” button.
Manual Activation Switch
o Verify that the tamper seal is intact and
access to the switch is unobstructed.
Fire Detectors
o Optical
• Verify that the status lamp on the detec-
tor face is on solid green.
• Verify that nothing is blocking the detec-
tor’s field of view.
• Verify that the windows on the face of
the detector are free of excess contami-
nation (dirt, oil, grease, etc.) – if neces-
sary, clean using a water soaked non-
abrasive towel.
o Linear Thermal
• Verify that there is no obvious physical
damage and that the unit is free of ex-
cess contamination (dirt, oil, grease, etc)
– if necessary, clean using a water
soaked non-abrasive towel.
• Verify that mounting is secure and
taught.
Electrical Harness
o Verify that electrical connectors and electrical
wiring have no visible damage and all con-
nectors are securely seated.
Extinguisher & Distribution System
o Verify that that the extinguisher pressure
gauge pointer is in the green arc at room
temperature.
o Verify that distribution piping and nozzles are
intact and unobstructed and that nozzle blow-
off caps are in place.
EVERY 18000 MILES OR SEMI-ANNUALLY
(whichever comes first)
o Perform a comprehensive fire system test
using a Kidde Dual Spectrum System Test
Set (Optical Test Kit P/N 420871-2).
o Service the extinguisher in accordance with
KDS Document 160296, “KDS Pre-
Engineered Fire Suppression System: Instal-
lation, Operation and Maintenance Manual”.
EVERY SIX YEARS
o Have the fire extinguisher rebuilt by a
qualified fire protection equipment company
familiar with Kidde Dual Spectrum equipment
and in accordance with KDS Document
160296, “KDS Pre-Engineered Fire Suppres-
sion System: Installation, Operation and
Maintenance Manual”. Rebuilt shall include
actuator, o-ring seals and dry chemical re-
placement.
EVERY TWELVE YEARS
o Have the Extinguisher cylinder hydrostatically
tested by a qualified fire protection equip-
ment company familiar with Kidde Dual
Spectrum equipment and in accordance with
KDS Document 160296, “KDS Pre-
Engineered Fire Suppression System: Instal-
lation, Operation and Maintenance Manual”.
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