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11.2 System maintenance
11. 2.1 Daily review
All abnormalities are usually identied by the sta operating the system. VAS system operators should notify a “responsible person”
of any identied problems related to the system. Any remarks should be entered into the maintenance log on a regular basis.
11.2.2 Inspection every 6 months
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Ask VAS system users about any remarks concerning system operation.
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Check maintenance log records related to inspections, repairs and controls.
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Review and read VAS system documentation.
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Review RACK system cabinet elements condition (pay attention to temperature, corrosion, humidity, cleanliness, etc.).
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Check connections, clamps and cables between particular VAS devices.
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Check for any device damage in RACK cabinet.
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Check if all lights, LEDs and indicators work properly.
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Check network and battery fuses condition.
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Check connectors and earthing connections condition.
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Check batteries in terms of corrosion and ventilation.
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Check if the battery charger works properly.
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Switch o AC power and check battery power system operation:
check if the system performs all functions related to transmitting alarm messages recorded in memory,
check if reman microphone can transmit voice messages to particular zones,
check if the system deactivated other PA sources connected to VAS cabinet – which do not
participate directly in alarming,
check if the system signals AC power failure.
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Check if information about VAS failure is sent to FACIE central unit and if this connection is monitored by FACIE central unit.
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Check if VAS alarm message control algorithm by FACIE central unit is carried out in accordance with the established re
scenario for the building.
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Check if the verbal message transmitted to the sound system zone declared on reman microphone is actually audible in
the given sound system zone (do tests for all sound system zones).
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Check if “CPU OFF” switch works properly on the reman microphone – activating the central processing unit bypass.
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Play back alarm messages recorded on the memory card in the given sounds system zone in order to conrm the quality
and comprehensibility of the message (check all messages recorded in the memory).
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Check if connections between SAP and VAS are monitored.
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Check if VAS system stops performing any functions unrelated to warning when the alarm is triggered.
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Check if VAS system disconnects all secondary systems when the alarm is triggered.