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1. 10 Ensure that the system is correctly serviced at Daily Weekly Quarterly Annual and Five Yearly intervals 29 2 and also in special circumstances i e following a fire false alarm etc 29 3 We suggest the following tests are carried out on the fire alarm panel Daily Inspection e Check that the Supply Present indicator is lit Report any faults to the designated site maintenance engineer Weekly Test you may wish to temporarily disable the Remote Output during the following tests Carry out an Indicator lamp test to check all Zone lights show and the beeper sounds Operate a manual call point or smoke heat detector to test the Fire Alarm Check that the Alarm Sounders operate Reset the System by pressing the Silence Activate Sounders button and Control Panel Reset button Verify that no call points or smoke heat detectors are obstructed in any way Test a different zone each week using a different call point or detector so all are tested in rotation Quarterly Test to be carried out by authorised service personnel only e Check all previous log book entries and verify remedial action has been taken e Visually inspect the battery and its connections and check it is capable of supplying the alarm sounders Operate a call point or smoke heat detector in each zone to test the fire alarm as in the weekly test above Annual Test to be carried out by authorised service personnel only As for the weekly and quarterly test2. the recipient user must complete their details here User s name ______ User s job title _____ Date For and on behalf of __ _E User s signature you are advised to ensure the relevant sections of pages 13 amp 14 are completed before signing this certificate Y Signed Commissioning Engineer _____ _sC Daate For and on behalf of The Installation Commissioning Manual is situated at CFP USER MANUAL Approved Document DFU7001000 Rev 3
3. 1to8 in sync with the which are flashing O O gen fault indicator Flashing Yellow in sync with the Test indicator The zones which are flashing are in test mode Steady Yellow The zones which are lit steady have been disabled Page 10 Disablements supply present Steady Green The panel is supplied with power Page 4 Overview remote output Steady Red The remote output has been activated Page 4 Overview test Flashing Yellow The panel is in test mode accessed Flashing Yellow The access code is in the process of being entered Page 6 Accessing the Controls Steady Yellow The panel is in access level two Page 6 Accessing the Controls general disablement Flashing Yellow The panel is in the disablement selection state Page 10 Disablements Steady Yellow Part of the system has been manually disabled and or one or more of the fire zones have had a delay applied to them Page 10 Disablements Page 12 Notes on Delays fault output status Flashing Yellow Faulty wiring has been detected on the fault output s transmission path Page 9 Fault Conditions Steady Yellow The fault output has been disabled Page 10 Disablements remote output status Flashing Yellow Faulty wiring has been detected on the remote output s transmission path Page 9 Fault Conditions Steady Yellow The remote output has been dis
4. 8 ZONE FIRE ALARM PANEL FAULT CONDITIONS When a fault occurs on a critical part of the fire alarm system the panel responds by activating its internal sounder and illuminating the general fault light and any other fault light s relating to the fault The panel s fault output will also activate provided it hasn t been disabled The type of faults typically indicated at the fire alarm panel are described below General Fault Zone Fault The general fault light flashes when there is a The relevant zone fault light flashes when there is a fault on any part of the fire alarm system It wiring problem on a zone or a detector has been removed is always lit in tandem with at least one other from its base It should be noted that any alarms raised on fault light which conveys more precise the faulty zone s may not be recognised by the fire alarm information on the type of fault detected panel until the fault condition has been cleared 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 O O O O O O O OC FaultOutput et Remote Output or Auxiliary Output supply remote eneral ont 2 Fault ra 5 present output test accessed disablement opi Flashes when a wiring fault has been detected on the lit output s transmission path Power Supply Fault System Fault Repeater Fault Sounder Fault The power supply fault The system fault light flashes The repeater fault The Sounder light flashes when the mains when the panel s microproc light flashes when Status l
5. but check every detector call point sounder and all auxiliary equipment for correct operation Every Five Years to be carried out by authorised service personnel only e Carry out a complete wiring check in accordance with the testing and inspection requirements of the relevant National wiring regulations in the UK this is the IEE Wiring Regulations CFP USER MANUAL Approved Document No DFU7001000 Rev 3 5 CFP 2 4 8 ZONE FIRE ALARM PANEL PANEL LAYOUT ACCESSING THE CONTROLS S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Code Silence Inter nal Fire Zones entry sounder 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 i 00 cmm mme Pit Access eae oce mer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 28 Oo GO OO 2000 fault disabled test option___ Reset T L3 te ul remote EB put ouput See SR a a 41 0 O O O lamp sy general power system repeater sounder auxiliary output tet U fault supply fault fault status output delays fault status Two levels of control are available to the User s of this fire alarm panel General User and Authorised User 1 General User Controls access level one When the panel is in access level one the indicator lights on the front of the enclosure give a comprehensive overview of the system s current status Any fire and fault conditions are clearly displayed disablements highlighted and the status of all outputs reported For detailed descrip tions of
6. if fitted Alarms and faults on zone 7 will not be processed Zone 8 only available if fitted Alarms and faults on zone 8 will not be processed Fault output Faults will not be transmitted to any other equipment if fitted Remote output Alarms will not be transmitted to remote equipment if fitted Sounders The alarm sounders will not operate in a fire condition Auxiliary output Alarms will not be transmitted to local fire fighting equipment if fitted Output delays only available If this option is available please refer to page 12 for important if delays have been programmed information regarding delays before attempting to alter this into the panel by an engineer function To disable or enable any of the above options Put the fire alarm panel into access level two see page 6 Start the selection process by pressing the Next Option button The general disablement light will flash and the fault light relating to the first option in the above table will flash to show it is selected If the light flashes at a slower rate than the general disablement light the option is enabled If the light flashes at the same rate as the general disablement light the option is disabled If necessary press the Enable Disable button to toggle the selected option between disabled and enabled To confirm your choice press the Next Option button This will move the selection process on to the next available option in the abo
7. in the event of a true fire alarm condition If on investigation the cause of the alarm on the delayed zone is found to be a true fire hazard pressing the Silence Activate Sounders button X at any time will override the delay and activate the alarm sounders and outputs with immediate effect How to reset the system in the event of a false alarm If on investigation the cause of the alarm is found to be false put the panel into access level two see page 6 and press the Control Panel reset button How to turn the delays function on or off Any delays that have been programmed into the panel can be turned on or off by putting the panel into access level two and following the disablement enablement selection process as described on pages 10 and 11 Selecting the Output Delays option and then pressing the Enable Disable button so that the Output Delays light flashes in synchronisation with the general disablement light shows that the delays are on Pressing the Enable Disable button again will make the Output Delays light flash slower than the general disablement light showing that the delays are off Having chosen the desired setting pressing the Next Option button will exit the disablement enablement selection process The Output Delays light will now be lit steadily with the general disablement light showing that delays are on or the Output Delays light will be off showing that delays are off CFP US
8. what each indicator means please refer to the table on the opposite page The only functions that can be performed by the user when the panel is in access level one are Silence Activate Sounders button XX Muting the panel s internal sounder by pressing the Silence Internal Sounder button Overriding any delays which may have been programmed into the panel by pressing the only applicable when the panel is in alarm or Putting the panel into access level two the Authorised User state see below 2 Authorised User Controls access level two To avoid unauthorised changes to critical parts of the fire alarm system controls such as silencing the sounders resetting an alarm condition and implementing disablements are only accessible via a secure method of entry which puts the panel into access level two To put the panel into access level two on the code entry version of the fire alarm panel Enter the code 2 1 4 3 using the code entry buttons on the panel front During the code entry sequence the panel s Accessed light will pulse If an incorrect sequence of numbers is entered after four button presses the Accessed light will cease to pulse and you must enter the code again When the correct code is entered the Accessed light will be lit steady to show the user that the controls are operative To leave access level two at any time press the Exit Access Mode button To put the panel into access level two
9. working correctly CFP USER MANUAL Approved Document DFU7001000 Rev 3 7 CFP 2 4 8 ZONE FIRE ALARM PANEL FIRE CONDITIONS General Fire Light Fire Zone Lights When the fire alarm panel receives an alarm trigger from a detector or manual call point located in a zone that is not already in a fire state it will Flash the general fire and appropriate fire zone light s on the front of its enclosure Sound its internal sounder MH Start the alarm sounders and outputs including if enabled the remote output provided there are no delays applicable to the zone which is in alarm At this point the building s fire management plan should be executed AN Important Note Zones which have been disabled cannot be triggered into an alarm condition see page 10 for further information on disablements Silencing the alarm sounders The alarm sounders may be silenced by putting the panel into access level two and momentarily pressing the Silence Activate Sounders button XK The alarm sounders and the panel s internal sounder will cease to sound and the light s for the zone s in alarm and the red general fire light will be lit steady All other alarm outputs i e the remote and auxiliary fire outputs will remain asserted New zone In alarm Should a new zone be triggered into alarm whilst the alarm sounders are silenced the panel will Automatically reactivate the alarm sounders
10. CFP 2 4 8 ZONE FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL user manual amp log book approved document no DFU7001000 rev 3 CFP 2 4 8 ZONE FIRE ALARM PANEL CONTENTS Important information regarding the safe use of this fire alarm panel Fire Alarm Systems An Overview ccccccccecceeceeceeeeeereeeecereeaeeeeeeeesaeeeeeseeeaeeeeesaeeeaeeaeees 4 How fire alarm systems operate and a general overview of their key features 7 5 General guidelines what the user is expected to do Panel Layout Accessing the Controls 222 6 A summary of the controls and indicators available on this fire alarm panel including Control level definition How to access the panel s secure user functions What the indicators mean Fire 8 How an alarm is indicated and how to deal with it How to silence the alarm sounders How to manually activate the alarm sounders i e to evacuate the building How to reset a fire alarm condition hee er Se Oe cE RAA 9 The different types of fault that may occur what they mean and how to deal with them 10 How to inhibit the functionality of certain parts of the fire alarm system Notes On 0 12 Important information about delays what they mean and what you should do about them System Set Up Data 13 Details of how the system has been set up 1505 BOOK e an Se Wea ee A ae eee 14 A place for you to record details of events such as fire
11. ER MANUAL Approved Document DFU7001000 Rev 3 CFP 2 4 8 ZONE FIRE ALARM PANEL SYSTEM SET UP DATA CHART Important This page should be carefully completed by an authorised engineer prior to system hand over FIRE ZONE INFORMATION ZONE ZONE DESCRIPTION DELAY COINCIDENCE NUMBER Aconcise explanation of the rooms and areas contained in each Zone APPLIED tick if selected 1 Yes No 2 Yes No 4 3 Yes No E 4 Yes No 5 Yes No 34 6 Yes No 7 Yes No 1 8 Yes No LENGTH OF DELAY 1 TO 10 MINUTES IF APPLICABLE OUTPUT ROUTING INFORMATION TYPE OF OUTPUT CONNECTED WHAT HAPPENS WHEN ACTIVATED REMOTE OUTPUT Yes No AUXILIARY OUTPUT Yes No FAULT OUTPUT Yes No RESET OUTPUT Yes No ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Any additional information the user needs to know should be entered in this box including repeater location the routing of any additional outputs details of any inputs utilised etc THE INFORMATION ABOVE WAS COMPLETED BY name OF company ON date NOTES ON COINCIDENCE The following applies to all pairs of zones which are set up for coincidence There must be alarms on both zones i e zone 1 and zone 2 before the alarm sounders and outputs turn on If only one of the zones i e zone 1 goes into alarm the panel indicates the alarm by illuminating the relevant indicator on the front of its enclosure and sounding its i
12. Flash the general fire and appropriate fire zone light s for any new zone s in alarm Keep the light s for the previous zone s in fire lit steady Manually activating the alarm sounders i e to evacuate the building MH Momentarily pressing the Silence Activate Sounders button XK when the panel is in access level two see page 6 will cause the alarm sounders to sound Note The panel s remote and auxiliary fire outputs will not be triggered when the building is manually evacuated in this way Pressing the Silence Activate Sounders button again XK will silence the alarm sounders NB If the sounders have been disabled pressing the Silence Activate Sounders button will have no effect Resetting the panel MH After the cause of the alarm has been investigated and cleared and the alarm sounders have been silenced the panel can be reset by pressing the Control Panel Reset button V The Panel will give a double beep to indicate the reset process has started and after a few seconds the zone fire and general fire lights will go out to indicate the process is complete If there are still alarm triggers on any zone the panel will go back into alarm as before Exitting access level two To exit access level two at any time press the Exit Access Mode button or on the keywsitch version of the panel turn the key back to the O position 8 CFP USER MANUAL Approved Document No DFU7001000 Rev 3 CFP 2 4
13. MISSIONING CERTIFICATE Before this user manual is handed over to the relevant person s on site the following certificate must be com pleted by the installation commissioning engineer The System Set Up Data Chart should also be completed on Page 13 as should the relevant parts of the Log Book section on Page 14 Certificate OF INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING This certificate confirms the installation and commissioning of a fire alarm system at Protected area Address In accordance with 255839 Part 1 1988 subclause 26 2 the installation has been inspected for compliance with the recommendations of the code In accordance with 255839 Part 1 1988 subclause 26 3 the insulation of cables and wires has been tested MO In accordance with 255839 Part 1 1988 subclause 26 4 the earthing has been tested In accordance with BS5839 Part 1 1988 subclause 26 5 the entire system has been tested for satisfactory operation In accordance with BS5839 Part 1 1988 subclause 26 6 it is certified that the installation complies with the recommendations of the code other than the following deviations My attention has been drawn to the recommendations of BS5839 Part 1 1988 clause 29 relating to servicing the system In accordance with 255839 Part 1 1988 subclause 26 1 confirm that record drawings and the user manual log book have been supplied and received by the following person
14. abled Page 10 Disablements general fault Flashing Yellow A fault has been detected on the system Page 9 Fault Conditions power supply fault Flashing Yellow The panel has detected a fault with its power supply battery charger or back up batteries Page 9 Fault Conditions system fault Flashing Yellow The panel has detected a microprocessor fault Page 9 Fault Conditions sounder circuits repeater fault Flashing Yellow The panel has detected a wiring communication Page 9 Fault Conditions fault on the repeater network sounder status Flashing Yellow Faulty wiring has been detected on the panels Page 9 Fault Conditions Steady Yellow The alarm sounders have been disabled Page 10 Disablements auxiliary output status Steady Yellow The panel s auxiliary output has been disabled Page 10 Disablements Flashing Yellow Faulty wiring has been detected on the auxiliary output s transmission path Page 9 Fault Conditions output delays Steady Yellow Delays have been programmed into the panel Page 12 Notes on Delays Flashing Yellow A delay is running Page 12 Notes on Delays Testing the Indicator Lights To test the panel s indicator lights are working correctly press the Lamp Test button ata when the panel is in the Accessed state The panel s internal beeper will also sound when pressing the button to show it is
15. d to signal an alarm condition to other parts of the fire alarm system If used its function will be declared on the System Set up Data Chart on page 13 of this user manual This output may be disabled if required An Auxiliary Output this output is activated when the panel is in alarm and is returned to normal when the panel is reset It may be used to signal an alarm condition to other parts of the fire alarm system If used its function will be declared on the System Set up Data Chart on page 13 of this user manual This output may be disabled if required The building s fire management plan should always be executed when the fire alarm panel goes into alarm See user responsibilities section on page 5 for further details Fault monitoring For obvious reasons the reliability of the fire alarm system is paramount To this end the fire alarm panel continuously monitors all connections between detectors manual call points and sounders and also checks its own power supply and back up batteries for faults If a fault is detected anywhere on the system the panel responds by illuminating one or more of the fault light s located on the front of its enclosure and sounding its internal fault buzzer The panel s fault output is also activated sending notification of the fault if connected to a remote manned monitoring centre or other electronic equipment as required Delays Certain zones on a fire alarm system can be prone to condit
16. e implementation 28 1 2 3 Ensure all users of the system are trained in how to use the system properly and that all building occupants are aware of the action s to be taken in the event of a fire situation 28 1 3 4 Effectively communicate with building security personnel to ensure that cleaning maintenance or building work does not interfere with the functioning and reliability of the system 28 1 4 5 Ensure that the operation of the system is not hampered by obstacles i e detectors and manual call points should be completely unobstructed 28 1 5 6 Ensure that record drawings and instructions are updated on a regular basis and are readily available for reference purposes 28 2 1 7 Keep a Log Book to record all relevant details relating to the operation of the system 28 2 2 8 Prevent false alarms by ensuring that a staff and visitors to the building are aware that a fire alarm system is in operation 28 4 1 b notices are displayed in all areas where detectors are sited 28 4 2 c contractors take appropriate precautions while working in protected areas 28 4 3 precautions against dust and smoke are taken when temporary work is carried out in areas protected by smoke detectors 28 4 4 e the system is properly reinstated after temporary work has been completed 28 4 5 9 Ensure that the system is attended to regularly on a routine basis i e that testing procedures are carried out wiring is checked etc 29 2
17. ight flashes supply has failed or the essor has reset typically after the connection when there is a standby batteries or its excessive electrical interference between a repeater wiring fault on the charger are faulty or if the contents of its memory panel if fitted and sounder circuits If the mains supply fails the have been corrupted This fault the master panel Depending on panel will only operate for can only be cleared by pressing fails Depending where the fault has the standby period dictated the Control Panel Reset button on where the fault occurred one or by the size of the batteries T If the fault re occurs has occurred some all of the alarm fitted If the batteries or within two minutes this is or all of the sounders may no charger fail at the same indicative of a corrupt memory repeaters may no longer be time as the Mains the and expert advice should be longer operate operative Panel will be inoperative sought correctly In the event of a fault condition Mute the panel s internal sounder by pressing the Silence Internal Sounder button The panel does not have to be in access level two to do this Note the fault s down in the Log Book at the back of this manual and take appropriate action to correct it them See User Responsibilities section on page 5 When a fault has been rectified the indicator light for that fault is automatically turned off If all faults are cleared the general faul
18. ions that lead to frequent and una voidable false alarms a common example being a waiting room filled with cigarette smoke In areas such as these it may be acceptable to delay the activation of the alarm sounders and other outputs to give a responsible person time to investigate the cause of the alarm If the cause is found to be a true fire hazard the delay can be overridden In the event of a false alarm the panel can be reset Should the delay period expire without any user intervention the alarm sounders will automati cally sound to evacuate the premises To ascertain if any delays have been programmed into the panel refer to the System Set up Data Chart on page 13 Disablements In abnormal conditions certain parts of the fire alarm system can be temporarily turned off disa bled to suit prevailing conditions For example if there is a risk of a false alarm occurring in a zone say from vehicle exhaust smoke in a loading bay it is possible to disable that zone during the risk period then enable it again afterwards Another example is the disablement of outputs during a routine test or temporary fault Coincidence The consequence of a false alarm on some fire alarm systems particularly those connected to sprinkler or gas extinguishant systems can be onerous To help reduce the risk of a false alarm certain zones on the system can be coupled together so that the alarm sounders and outputs only activate when there is a fire conditi
19. ling or enabling output delays is only available if delays have been programmed into the fire alarm panel by the installation engineer If a delay has been programmed into the panel the output delays light will be lit when the panel is in the normal i e non accessed state Important Please refer to the Notes on Delays section on Page 12 before proceeding to make any changes to the way the delays function operates START Panel in accessed state and 4 y y yy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Or O I sy GO 9 Zone faulty disabled test Next Option button pressed once 8 Q supply remote general output output present output test accessed disablement status status OOO EO Sene general power system repeater sounder auxiliary output fault fault supply fault status output delays fault status indicates option only available if fitted or programmed CFP USER MANUAL Approved Document DFU7001000 Rev 3 11 CFP 2 4 8 ZONE FIRE ALARM PANEL 12 NOTES ON DELAYS What is a delay A delay can be programmed into the fire alarm panel to postpone the activation of the alarm sounders and other outputs for a predetermined length of time The delay period gives a responsi ble person time to investigate the cause of an alarm usually in areas which are prone to false alarm such as waiting rooms filled with smoke before the building is evacuated If the cause of the alarm is found to be a
20. nternal sounder thus prompting the user to investigate If found to be false the alarm can be reset or if found to be a true fire condition the sounders can be manually activated by pressing the Silence Activate Sounders button as detailed on page 8 CFP USER MANUAL Approved Document No DFU7001000 Rev 3 13 CFP 2 4 8 ZONE FIRE ALARM PANEL FIRE ALARM LOG BOOK This section of the user manual must be maintained by the responsible person s on site and must be available for inspection at all times Every event affecting the installation should be recorded including fire alarm conditions failures tests temporary disconnections disablements enablements dates of installing engineers visits together with a note of any outstanding work or conditions You are advised to make additional copies of the adjacent page so you can log future events when the Log Book within this Manual is full User Site Address Contract No Responsible Persons on Site FOR SERVICE Normal Hours Mon to Fri Tel Outside Normal Hours Tel Manned Centre Tel Manned Centre Code BRIEF DETAILS OF EVENT ACTION REQUIRED COMPLETED INITIALS 14 CFP USER MANUAL Approved Document DFU7001000 Rev 3 CFP 2 4 8 ZONE FIRE ALARM PANEL DATE TIME BRIEF DETAILS OF EVENT ACTION REQUIRED COMPLETED INITIALS CFP USER MANUAL Approved Document DFU7001000 Rev 3 CFP 2 4 8 ZONE FIRE ALARM PANEL 16 INSTALLATION amp COM
21. on on both zones The only way to tell if and how this feature has been utilised is to refer to the System Set up Data Chart on page 13 4 CFP USER MANUAL Approved Document DFU7001000 Rev 3 CFP 2 4 8 ZONE FIRE ALARM PANEL USER RESPONSIBILITIES BS 5839 Pt 1 1988 is the British Standard Code for the Design Installation and Servicing of Fire Detection and Alarm Systems for Commercial Buildings Section Four of the Code User Responsi bilities states that the owner or person having control of the premises should appoint a responsible person to oversee the effective operation of the Fire Alarm System clause 28 1 Highlighted below is a summary of the main functions the Responsible Person is expected to carry out Please note this summary does not replace Section Four of BS 5839 Pt 1 1988 copies of which are available at your local reference library or from the BSI This summary is intended to help the User gain a greater understanding of his or her responsibilities with regard to the safe upkeep of the Fire Alarm System The bracketed numbers xx identify the BS 5839 Pt 1 1988 clauses to which the summary refers The responsible person must 1 Ensure that all necessary work is carried out to guarantee the effective operation of the system the maintenance of records and the servicing of the system 28 1 1 2 Devise procedures for dealing with fire alarms faults etc for approval by the appropriate fire authority befor
22. on the keyswitch version of the fire alarm panel Turn the key to the I position please note the key cannot be removed when in this position When the key is in the I position the Accessed light will be lit steady to show the user that the controls are operative To leave the access level two turn the key back to the O position Details of how to use the Authorised User controls can be found on pages 8 to 11 of this User Manual CFP USER MANUAL Approved Document No DFU7001000 Rev 3 What the Indicators mean The table below summarises the various indicators available on the Fire Alarm Panel and what they mean in their various States The final column highlights the page s you should turn to for further information INDICATOR STATUS OF LIGHT WHAT THIS MEANS FURTHER READING CFP 2 4 8 ZONE FIRE ALARM PANEL General Fire Flashing Red The Panel has detected a fire alarm condition Page 8 Fire Conditions dd or the Activate Sounders button has been pressed to evacuate the building Steady Red There is a silenced fire alarm condition Page 8 Fire Conditions on the system Fire Zones Flashing Red A fire alarm condition has been detected on Page 8 Fire Conditions 1to 8 the zones which are flashing O O Steady Red There is a silenced fire alarm condition on Page 8 Fire Conditions the zones which are lit steady Zone fault disabled test Flashing Yellow Faulty wiring has been detected on the zones Page 9 Fault Conditions
23. s false alarms call outs etc Installation and Commissioning Certificate 0 0 ccecceceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeneeeaees 16 2002 Errors amp Omissions Excepted The Manufacturer of this product operates a policy of continuous improvement and reserves the right to alter product specifications at its discretion and without prior notice All of the instructions covered in this manual have been carefully checked prior to publication However no responsibility can be accepted by the Manufacturer for any inaccuracies or for any misinterpretation of an instruction or guidance note by the User 2 CFP USER MANUAL Approved Document DFU7001000 Rev 3 CFP 2 4 8 ZONE FIRE ALARM PANEL SAFETY The fire alarm panel is safe to operate provided it has been installed in compliance with the manufacturers instructions and used in accordance with this manual the enclosure except to carry out commissioning maintenance and remedial work This work must only be carried out by competent service personnel who are fully conversant with the contents of the separate engineering manual for this product and have the necessary skills for maintaining this equipment f Do not operate the fire alarm panel with its enclosure open There is no need to open If the enclosure is damaged in any way expert advice should be sought regarding its repair Regular servicing of the fire alarm system is highly recommended preferably on a continuo
24. t light will go out and the panel s internal sounder will be silent if not already muted If the fire alarm panel is reset any existing fault s will reappear as before and the silencing process will have to be repeated CFP USER MANUAL Approved Document No DFU7001000 Rev 3 9 CFP 2 4 8 ZONE FIRE ALARM PANEL 10 DISABLEMENTS Certain fire alarm panel functions can be temporarily disabled i e switched off to suit prevailing conditions For example if there is a risk of a false alarm in a zone say from vehicle exhaust smoke in a loading bay it is possible for the user to disable that zone during the risk period and enable it again afterwards Another example is the disablement of outputs during a routine test or temporary fault Following is a list of options that may be disabled by the user at the fire alarm panel and the effect their disablement will have on how the system works OPTION EFFECT ON SYSTEM WHEN DISABLED Zone 1 Alarms and faults on zone 1 will not be processed Zone 2 Alarms and faults on zone 2 will not be processed Zone 3 only available if fitted Alarms and faults on zone 3 will not be processed Zone 4 only available if fitted Alarms and faults on zone 4 will not be processed Zone 5 only available if fitted Alarms and faults on zone 5 will not be processed Zone 6 only available if fitted Alarms and faults on zone 6 will not be processed Zone 7 only available
25. true fire hazard the delay can be overridden and the alarm sounders activated immediately Alternatively in the case of a false alarm the panel can be reset Delay options One some or all of the zones on the fire alarm panel can have a delay applied to them to suit the requirements of the site The same delay period applies to all delayed zones and is adjustable to a maximum of 10 minutes The programming of delays must only be carried out by competent service personnel who are advised to record all relevant delay data on the System Set up Data Chart on page 13 of this user manual Delays should only be used with the prior knowledge and consent of all relevant authorities i e fire officer building control etc Delay indication If delays have been programmed into the panel the Output Delays light and the general disable ment light will be lit steadily This means the immediate turning on of the alarm sounders and other outputs on one or more zones has been disabled The only way to ascertain which zones have been programmed with a delay is to refer to the System Set Up Data Chart on page 13 What happens when there is a fire alarm condition on a delayed zone Should an alarm occur on a delayed zone the panel will Flash its general fire and appropriate fire zone light s MH Sound its internal sounder Start the delay countdown sequence Indicate a delay is running by flashing its Output Delays light How to override a delay
26. us maintenance contract and by a competent organisation A full itemised report of the installation should be obtained at least annually C 6 This product has been manufactured in conformance with the requirements of all applicable EU Council Directives CFP USER MANUAL Approved Document No DFU7001000 Rev 3 3 CFP 2 4 8 ZONE FIRE ALARM PANEL FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS AN OVERVIEW The primary purpose of a fire alarm system is to provide an early warning of a fire so that people and animals can be evacuated and action taken to stop the fire as soon as possible all according to a predetermined plan Alarms may be raised automatically by smoke or heat detectors or manually by a person operating a manual call point To ensure an alarm is dealt with in an orderly manner it is important to know where the alarm is coming from To aid this function fire alarm systems are usually split into zones each covering a different area of a building When an alarm has been raised the fire alarm panel responds by indicating the zone in which the alarm has occurred and activating all relevant sounders bells and other alarm outputs to provide a warning of the fire Additional alarm outputs available on this fire alarm panel which may or may not be used depending on the requirements of the site are A Remote Output this output is activated when the panel is in alarm and is returned to normal when the alarm sounders are silenced It may be use
27. ve table and the fault light relating to this new option will flash to show it is selected The previous option s fault light will now be lit steady to confirm it is disabled or switched off to confirm it is enabled 0 Repeat steps 2 amp 3 for every available option until the selection process is complete CFP USER MANUAL Approved Document DFU7001000 Rev 3 CFP 2 4 8 ZONE FIRE ALARM PANEL The disablement enablement process is complete when all available options have been selected in turn and the Next Option button is pressed for the last time At this point all disabled options will be lit steady and all enabled options will have their lights switched off To save time the selection process can be exited at any time by pressing the Exit Access Mode button the only changes that will be saved will be those made prior to the last press of the Next Option button To avoid confusion during the selection process any light in the table of options that was showing a fault Condition will have the fault indication turned off After the selection process is complete fault indication will be restored unless that option was disabled during the selection process Notes about disablements a The option of disabling or enabling zones 3 amp 4 and zones 5 6 7 amp 8 is only available if these zones are fitted If they are not fitted the selection process will skip to the next available option b The option of disab
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