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Section 5 Testing the System
5.1 Acceptance Test
When finished with the original installation and all modifications, conduct a complete operational test
on the entire installation to verify compliance with applicable NFPA standards. Testing should be
conducted by a factory-trained fire alarm technician in the presence of a representative of the Authority
Having Jurisdiction and the owner's representative. Follow procedures outlined in NFPA Standard 72-
1999, Chapter 7, Inspection, Testing and Maintenance.
5.2 Periodic Testing and Service
Periodic testing and servicing of the control panel, all initiating and notification devices, and any other
associated equipment is essential to ensure proper and reliable operation. Test and service the control
panel according to the schedules and procedures outlined in the following documents:
• NFPA Standard 72-1999, Chapter 7, Inspection, Testing and Maintenance.
• Service manuals and instructions for the peripheral devices installed in the system. Correct any
trouble condition or malfunction immediately.
5.3 Operational Checks
Between formal periodic testing and servicing intervals, the following operation checks should be
performed monthly, or more frequently when required by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
Check that the green POWER LED lights.
Check that all status LEDs are off.
Press and hold the LAMP TEST key. Verify that all LEDs and all LCD display segments work.
Before proceeding: a) notify the fire department and the central alarm receiving station if
transmitting alarm conditions; b) notify facility personnel of the test so that alarm sounding devices
are disregarded during the test period; and c) when necessary, disable activation of alarm
notification appliances and speakers to prevent their sounding.
Disconnect all releasing devices to prevent accidental activation.
Activate an Initiating Device Circuit using an alarm initiating device or an addressable initiating
device on the SLC and check that all programmed active notification appliances function. Reset the
alarm initiating device, the control panel, and any other associated equipment. In voice alarm
applications, confirm that the proper tone(s) and/or messages sound during alarm conditions. Select
the paging function and confirm that the message can be heard in the affected fire zones. Repeat the
above step with each Initiating Device Circuit and each addressable device.
On systems equipped with a fire fighter’s telephone circuit, make a call from a telephone circuit
and confirm a ring tone. Answer the call and confirm communication with the incoming caller. End
the call and repeat for each telephone circuit in the system.
Remove AC power, activate an Initiating Device Circuit through an alarm initiating device or an
addressable initiating device on the SLC, and check that programmed active notification appliances
sound, and alarm indicators illuminate. Measure the battery voltage with notification appliances
active. Replace any battery with a terminal voltage less than 21.6 VDC and reapply AC Power.
Note: The battery test requires fully charged batteries. If batteries are new or discharged due to a
recent power outage, allow the batteries to charge for 48 hours before testing.
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WARNING: Do not rely on disable/enable software settings to lockout releasing devices.
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