Commission a System
8-8 VESDA Student Workbook
4) System tests - Smoke pellet test
• Chimney (10cm dia, 15cm high)
• Plate (20cm square 2mm thick)
• Pellet (under chimney) (13g)
• Gas Burner (5.8kW thermal output)
Troubleshooting & Maintenance Smoke Pellet Test
Please refer to commission guide and local resources for actual test steps
4) System tests - Real testing
In some applications, it is a requirement to
conduct real type testing as a way of verifying
the system by:
• Burning stored goods or packaging
• Using materials representative of the actual
fuel load in the environment
• Viewing each application independently