Xtralis VESDA VFT-15 User Manual

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VESDA VFT Product Guide
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6 Maintenance
Note: Routine tests should be carried out by qualified personnel.
6.1 Inspection
The following steps should be carried out in accordance with local codes and standards:
1. Check control panel for fault indications etc.
2. Test the function of control panel LEDs
3. Record results in system log book & report any abnormal results
The following page gives information on the servicing tests to be carried out on the detector. Servicing must
only be carried out by trained or authorized personnel.
6.2 Servicing
Note: Servicing should only be carried out by trained service contractors.
Ensure that all relevant site personnel & supervising authorities have been informed and, where necessary,
the system has been isolated from the main building alarm system before undertaking any actions which may
result in Alarm and/or Trouble/Fault conditions.
Service Description
Servicing Interval (Months)
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Notes
6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Check control panel for faults and test LEDs X X X X X X X X
Check data logs and record main events
(Faults/Alarms etc.)
X X X X X X X X
Check flow readings and record values for each
channel
X X X X X X X X
Physically inspect installation (microbore tubes and
cabling)
X X X X X X X X
Inspect fuses and ensure correct ratings X X X X X X X X
Replace detector filter elements & clean chamber
*
X X X X X X X X
Replace internal filters
*
X X X X X X X X
Inspect and clean/replace filters
*
X X X X X X X X
Replace Gaswitch X X
Replace pump X X
Replace exhaust filter/silencer & associated tubing X X
Normalize flow (due to replacement of filter elements) X X X X X X X X
Record flow values for each channel X X X X X X X X
Test optional accessories etc. X X X X X X X X Remote Display, Relays
etc.
Carry out smoke test to BS6266 A.3 on single point X X X X
Carry out smoke test to BS6266 A.3 on all channels X X X X
Record results in system log book X X X X X X X X
Complete servicing certificate and issue to user X X X X X X X X
Cleaning and filter change intervals are dependent on environmental conditions. The above recommendations
are based on typical office environments and the frequency may need to be increased for harsher
environments.

Xtralis VESDA VFT-15 Specifications

General

Brand	Xtralis
Model	VESDA VFT-15
Category	Smoke Alarm
Language	English