Protec 3500 - Routine Testing of the System; Weekly Test; Annual Test

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3.0 Routine Testing of the System
Recommendations for testing of the system are fully detailed in section 6 of BS5839 part 1: 2013.
3.1 Daily Inspection
 Check that the green Supply Present indicator is illuminated
 Check for any faults on the system and report these to the site maintenance manager
3.2 Weekly Test
Perform the daily tests recommended in 3.1 and;
 Perform an indicator test (lamp test) to check the integrity of the front panel indications and
internal buzzer
 Ensure no Manual Call Points or detectors are obstructed
During the test you may wish to place the 3500 into weekly test mode
(consult section 13.3)
 Operate a Manual Call Point or detector during normal working hours to ensure the fire alarm
system operates correctly
 A different Manual Call Point or detector on a different zone should be tested each week, in this
way all the devices on all the zones are eventually tested
 Ensure the system sounders are operational
 Ensure the sounders are not operated for longer than 30 seconds during testing. The occupants
of the building can then distinguish genuine alarms
3.3 Monthly Test
Perform the weekly test recommended in 3.2 and;
 If an automatic generator is used as part of the mains failure back-up system it should be started
up once each month by simulated failure of the normal power supply, and then run in this mode
for at least 1 hour
 Visually inspect the stand-by batteries and their connections. Check that the batteries are
capable of supplying the alarm sounders
3.4 Quarterly Test
Perform the monthly test recommended in 3.3 and;
 Ensure the system event log is up to date and all entries are correct. Check that any faults noted
have been rectified
3.5 Annual Test
Perform the quarterly test recommended in 3.4 and;
 Test every smoke and heat detector, Manual Call Point and all auxiliary equipment for correct
functionality
3.6 5 Yearly Test
Perform the Annual test recommended in 3.5 and;
 Carry out a full wiring check in accordance with the testing and inspection requirements of the
relevant National wiring regulations (I.E.E regulations for the UK).