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1. fault status Power Supply Fault System Fault Repeater Fault Sounder Status Flashes when the Mains supply Flashes when the panel s model dependent Flashes when there is has failed or the standby microprocessor has reset see page 3 wiring fault on the batteries or its charger are typically after excessive Flashes when the sounder circuits faulty electrical interference or if connection between Depending on where If the Mains supply fails the the contents of its memory a repeater fire alarm the fault has occurred panel will only operate for the have been corrupted This panel if fitted and one or all of the alarm standby period determined by fault can only be cleared by the master fire alarm sounders not the size of the batteries fitted pressing the Control Panel panel fails operate If the batteries or charger fail Reset button If the fault Depending on where at the same time as the Mains within two the fault has the panel will not operate minutes this indicates occurred some or all corrupt memory and expert ofthe repeaters may advice should be sought not operate 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 e Record the fault s in the Fire Alarm Log Book page 14 and take appropriate action to correct it them See User Responsibilities page 52. 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 condition 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 page 13 2 4 8 ZONE CONVENTIONAL FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL 75 CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS USER RESPONSIBILITIES BS5839 1 is the British Standard code of practice for the design installation commissioning and maintenance of fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings Section 7 of the standard User Responsibilities states that a named responsible person should be appointed to supervise all matters pertaining to the fire alarm system clause 47 2 Highlighted below is a summary of the main functions of the responsible person is expected to carry out with regard to BS5839 1 only It does not highlight any other responsibilities that may be required of the user or responsible person that is listed in documentation such as the Employers Guide to Fire Safety the Fire Precautions Workplace regulations and or any other legislation relevant to the premises If in doubt the fire authority can advise on the fire legislation that applies to any given building For countries outside the UK different user responsibilities may apply BS5839 1 states the responsible person should The bracketed numbers xx identify the BS5839 1 clauses t
3. SITE ADDRESS RESPONSIBLE PERSON S ON SITE THE SYSTEM WAS DESIGNED BY THE SYSTEM WAS INSTALLED BY THE SYSTEM WAS COMMISSIONED BY THE SYSTEM WAS ACCEPTED BY VERIFICATION WAS UNDERTAKEN BY FOR SERVICE DETAILS OF WHO YOU SHOULD CONTACT IF MAINTENANCE IS REQUIRED THE SYSTEM IS MAINTAINED UNDER CONTRACT BY Company Address _ Contact No _ NORMAL HOURS MON FRI TEL _ OUTSIDE NORMAL HOURS TEL MANNED CENTRE TEL MANNED CENTRE CODE THE NORMAL MAXIMUM ATTENDANCE TIME FOR A MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN IS Expiry Date _ EXPENDABLE COMPONENT REPLACEMENT PERIODS LIST 2 4 8 ZONE CONVENTIONAL FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL 15 CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS Details of tests including fire drills actual fire alarms disablements or enablements and faults should be recorded here False alarms and maintenance work should also be recorded on page 18 DATE TIME EVENT g test fire alarm signal fault 2 4 8 ZONE CONVENTIONAL FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL 16 IANNEL AFETY SYSTEMS DATE TIME EVENT a test fire alarm signal fault ACTION REQUIRED COMPLETED 2 4 8 ZONE CONVENTIONAL FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL 17 IANNEL AFETY SYSTEMS DATE TIME EVENT a test fire alarm signal fault ACTION REQUIRED COMPLETED 2 4 8 ZONE CONVENTIONAL FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL 18 CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS F
4. When a fault has been rectified the indicator light for that fault is automatically turned off If all faults are cleared the General Fault 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 2 4 8 ZONE CONVENTIONAL FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL 10 CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS DISABLEMENTS Certain fire alarm panel functions can be temporarily disabled i e switched off to suit certain conditions For example if there is a risk of a false alarm in a zone e g 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 rou tine test or temporary fault The following is a list of options that may be disabled by a level two user at the fire alarm panel and the effect their disable ment will have on how the system works OPTION EFFECT ON SYSTEM WHEN DISABLED Zone 3 only available if fitted Alarms and faults on zone 3 will not be processe d 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 if fitted Alarms and f
5. flashing its Output Delays light How to override a delay 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 Resound Sounders button 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 Authorised User Con trols 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 steady with the General Disablement light showing that delays are on or the Output Delays lig
6. person with specialist knowledge of fire detection and alarm systems The standard recognises this will normally be an outside specialist fire alarm servicing organisation Please note the above summaries do not replace Sections 6 and 7 of BS5839 1 but are intended to help the user gain a greater understanding of his or her responsibilities We strongly recommend the named responsible person familiarises them selves with the full and current standard 2 4 8 ZONE CONVENTIONAL FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL 6 CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS PANEL LAYOUT ACCESSING THE CONTROLS The fire alarm panel allows both keyswitch and keypad entry methods for entering access level two Note Repeater Fault and Output Delays lights are not on the CFP Economy Panel Fire 2 3 4 5 6 7 ee eee 2 l 4 j 4 b 2 O o 60 Oo O O O O 2 a s r 1 aie ut wre pt P mie 3 jisa bierne rta tun wat O 4 gt 4 au Two levels of control are available to 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 panel front give a comprehensive overview of the systems current status Any fire and fault conditions are clearly displayed disablements highlighted and the status o
7. the fire system 47h 9 Ensure that a selection of spare parts are held as appropriate within the premises 147 Routine weekly and monthly testing to be undertaken by the user responsible person To meet the requirements of Clause 44 of BS5839 1 we recommend the following tests are carried out at approximately the same time each week during normal working hours Note It is essential any alarm receiving centre is contacted before and after these tests to avoid unwanted alarms and to con firm the fire signal is correctly received e 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 e Check that the alarm sounders operate e Reset the system by pressing the Silence Resound Sounders button and Control Panel Reset button Verify that no manual call points or smoke heat detectors obstructed in any way e Test a different zone each week using a different call point or detector so all are tested in rotation Monthly attention Ensure authorised service personnel verify the system s standby power supply or supplies are in good working order Quarterly and periodic inspection testing servicing and maintenance It is the user s responsibility to ensure that an ongoing periodic plan is in place that meets Clause 45 Inspection and Servicing of BS5839 1 The work required to meet this Clause must be carried out by a competent
8. to investi gate 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 Resound Sounders button as detailed on page 8 2 4 8 ZONE CONVENTIONAL FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL 14 CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS FIRE ALARM LOG BOOK It is recommended that this log book be maintained by a responsible person who should ensure that every entry is properly recorded In the UK this is necessary to satisfy the recommendations of BS5839 1 compliance with which may be a require ment of legislation If your premises are certificated under the Fire Precautions Act 1971 failure to keep a suitable log book may be a breach of the requirements of the certificate which is a criminal offence In order to satisfy the requirements of BS5839 1 the following must be recorded The name of the responsible person Brief details of the maintenance arrangements e Dates and times of all tests including fire drills e Dates and times of all fires to which the system responds Dates and times of all false alarms e Causes circumstances surrounding and category of false alarms if known identity of any manual call point or fire detector that triggers any of the above fire alarm signals if known e Dates times and type of all faults and defects e Dates and times of all maintenance e g service visit or non routine attention USER
9. with the Test light O ee Fes Fesina Yelow The panelisintestmode 2 Steady Yellow The panel is in access level two 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 Page 10 Disablements and or or more of the fire zones have a delay 12 Notes on Delays applied to them CFP model dependent see page 3 Fault Output Status Steady Yellow The fault output has been disabled Page 10 Disablements Remote Output Status Flashing Yellow A fault has been detected on the output s auxiliary Page 9 Fault Conditions 24V supply Steady Yellow The remote output has been disabled 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 fault with its power supply battery charger or back up batteries System Fault Flashing Yellow The panel has detected a microprocessor fault Repeater Fault model Flashing Yellow The panel has detected a wiring communication dependent see page 3 fault on the repeater network Sounder Status Flashing Yellow Faulty wiring has been detected on the panel s sounder circuits 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. 10 Disablements Output Delays CFP Steady Yellow Delays have been programmed into the panel Page 12 Notes on Delays model dependent see page 3 Flashing Yellow A delay is running Testing the indicator lights To test the panel s indicator lights are working correctly press the Lamp Test button when the panel is in the accessed state The panel s internal beeper also sounds when pressing this button to show it is working correctly 2 4 8 ZONE CONVENTIONAL FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL 8 CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS FIRE CONDITIONS General Fire Light Fire Zone Lights E 18 4b When the fire alarm panel receives an alarm trigger from a detector or manual call point located zone that is not already a fire state it will e Flash the general fire and appropriate Fire Zone light s on the panel front Activate its internal sounder e Start the alarm sounders and outputs including if enabled the remote and auxiliary outputs provided there are no delays applicable to the zone which is in alarm model dependent see page 3 At this point the building s fire management plan should be executed Important Note Zones which have been disabled cannot be triggered into an alarm condition see page 10 for further infor mation on disablements Silencing the alarm sounders The alarm sounders may be silenced by putting the panel into access level two and pressing the Silence Resound So
11. CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS AlarmSense 2 4 8 ZONE CONVENTIONAL FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL 2 4 8 ZONE CONVENTIONAL FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS Contents Important information regarding the safe use of this fire alarm panel uis dp 0 PME PM C RS 3 Lists the different features available on the range of conventional fire alarm panels Fire Alarm Systems An Overview u HH PE RA Us 4 How fire alarm systems operate and a general overview of their key features User Respensibilities RR 5 General guidelines on what the user is expected to do Panel Layout Accessing the Controls 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 indicator lights mean 8 How alarm is indicated 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 Fault CONGMONS 9 The different types of fault that may occur what they mean and how to deal with them payaqa rV 10 How to inhibit the functionality of certain parts of the fire alarm system No
12. a continuous maintenance contract and by a competent organisation A full itemised report of the installation should be obtained at least annually KEY FEATURES The key features chart below illustrates different features available in the range of fire panels Hint The panel label will help you identify the type This user manual details all the available PANEL RANGE LPCB Approved Panel Non EN54 Part 2 panel features Coincidence Non latching zones facility 2 4 8 ZONE CONVENTIONAL FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL 4 CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS 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 evacu ated 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 func tion 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 the CFP range of fire alarm panels
13. alse alarms Maintenance work ZONE ATE DATE WHERE APPLICABLE DEVICE WHERE APPLICABLE SIGNATURE 2 4 8 ZONE CONVENTIONAL FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL 19 CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS BS5839 1 recommends that certificates be issued for all aspects of the fire alarm system including design installation commissioning acceptance verification optional and maintenance Therefore before this user manual is handed over the following installation certificate and commissioning certificate overleaf should be completed as appropriate by the relevant installation commissioning engineer s Please ensure that the System Set Up Data Chart page 13 and the relevant parts of the Fire Alarm Log Book page 14 are also completed as appropriate For countries outside the UK different certification requirements may apply Certificate of INSTALLATION for the fire alarm system at Address Vawe being the competent persons responsible as indicated by myfour signatures below for the installation of the fire alarm system particulars of which are set out Belew CERTIFY that the aid installation far which liwe have been responsible complies to the best of myfour knowledge and belief with the specification described below and with the recommendations of Section 4 of B55839 1 except for the variations If ary stated this certificate Name in Block letters Position in block letters Signature Date For and on
14. aults on zone 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 nat be transmitted to remate equipment if fitted Sounders The alarm scuncders will nat operate in a fire condition Auxiliary Output Alarms will mat be transmitted ta local fire fighting edauipment f fitted Output Delays only available if See Notes on Delays page 12 for information regarding delays before delays have been programmed attempting to alter this function model dependent see page inta the panel by an engineer To disable or enable any of the above options 1 Putthe fire alarm panel into access level two see Authorised User Controls page 6 2 Start the selection process by pressing and holding the Next Option button for 3 seconds 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 3 If necessary press the Enable Disable button to toggle the selected option between disabled and enabled 4 To confirm your choice press the Next Option button This will move the selection process on to the n
15. behalf of Address amp pastcoda The extent of the liability af the signatory is limited to the system described below Extent of installation work covered by this certificate Variations fram the specification and or Section 4 of B55838 1 see 55 39 1 Clause Wiring has been tested accordance with the recommendations of Clause 38 of 855833 1 Test results have bean recorded and provided t Unless supplied others the as fitted drawings have been supplied to the person responsible far commissioning the system see Clause 356 2 m of B55838 1 2 4 8 ZONE CONVENTIONAL FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL 20 CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS BS5839 1 recommends that certificates be issued for all aspects of the fire alarm system including design installation commissioning acceptance verification optional and maintenance Therefore before this user manual is handed over the following commissioning certificate and the installation certificate overleaf should be completed as appropriate by the relevant installation commissioning engineer s Please ensure that the System Set Up Data Chart page 13 and the relevant parts of the Fire Alarm Log Book page 14 are also completed as appropriate For countries outside the UK different certification requirements may apply Certificate of COMMISSIONING for the fire alarm system at Address liwe being the competent person s responsible as indicated by imyfour signature
16. ding is evacuated If the cause of the alarm is found to be a true fire hazard the delay be overridden and the alarm sounders activated immedi ately 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 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 Disablement light will be lit steady 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 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 e Flash its General Fire and appropriate Fire Zone light s Sound its internal sounder e Start the delay countdown sequence e Indicate a delay is running by
17. ending 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 conditions that lead to frequent and unavoidable false alarms a common example being a loading bay filled with vehicle smoke In such areas 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 atrue 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 automatically sound to evacuate the premises To ascertain if any delays have been programmed into the panel refer to the System Set Up Data Chart page 13 Disablements In abnormal conditions certain parts of the fire alarm system can be temporarily turned off disabled to suit prevailing condi tions 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
18. ext available option in the above 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 5 Repeat steps 3 amp 4 for every available option until the selection process is complete 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 Note The selection process can be exited at any time by pressing the Exit Access Mode button or by turning the keyswitch to O position The only changes that will be saved will be those made prior to the last press of the Next Option button 2 4 8 ZONE CONVENTIONAL FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL 11 CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS avoid confusion during the selection process light in the table of options that was showing a fault condition will have the fault indication turned off After the selection process 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 ne
19. f all outputs re ported For detailed descriptions of what each light means see page 7 The only functions that can be performed by the user when the panel is in access level one are e Muting the panel s internal sounder by pressing the Silence Internal Sounder button e Overriding any delays CFP model dependent see page 3 which have been programmed into the panel by pressing the Silence Resound Sounders button only applicable when the panel is in alarm or e 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 setting 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 using keypad entry Enter the code 2 1 4 3 using the keypad 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 stop pulsing and you must enter the code again When the correct code is entered the Accessed light will be lit steady to indicate that the controls are operative To exit access level two press the Exit Access Mode button To put the panel into access level two using the keyswitch Turn the key to t
20. he l position Note The key cannot be removed when in this position When the key is in the l position the Accessed light will be lit steady to indicate that the controls are operative exit 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 2 4 8 ZONE CONVENTIONAL FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL Z CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS What the indicator lights 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 pages s you should turn to for further information LIGHT STATUS OF LIGHT WHAT THIS MEANS FURTHER READING Flashing Red The panel has detected a fire alarm condition or Page 8 Fire Conditions FIRE the Silence Resound Sounders button has been General Fire pressed to evacuate the building e Steady Red There is a silenced fire alarm condition on the system Fire Zones Flashing Red A fire alarm condition has been detected on the 1to8 zones which are flashing Steady There is silenced fire alarm condition the zones which are lit steady Zone Fault Disable Test Flashing Yellow Faulty wiring has been detected on the zones Page 9 Fault Conditions 1to8 in sync with the which are flashing e e General Fault light Flashing Yellow The zones which are flashing are in test mode in sync
21. ht will be off showing that delays are off 2 4 8 ZONE CONVENTIONAL FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL 15 CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS SYSTEM SET UP DATA CHART Important This page should be carefully completed an authorised engineer prior to system hand over FIRE ZONE INFORMATION NO An explanation of rooms and areas contained in each zone APPLIED ZONES tick if selected fm uj 95 5 9 4 9 T ia Y Length of Delay if applicable 1 to 10 minutes minutes New alarm in another zone does NOT resound sounders OUTPUT ROUTING INFORMATION Remote Output veo _ Away Output veo atout veo Reset Output v 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 light on the panel front and sounding its internal sounder thus prompting the user
22. ights 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 2 4 8 ZONE CONVENTIONAL FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL 9 CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS FAULT CONDITIONS When a fault occurs on a critical part of the fire alarm system the panel responds by activating its internal sounder and il luminating 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 Faults Flashes when there is a fault on any part The relevant Zone Fault light flashes when there is a wiring of the fire alarm system It is always lit in problem on a zone or a detector has been removed from its base sync with at least one other Fault light Note Any alarms raised on the faulty zone s may not be which displays precise information on the recognised by the fire alarm panel until the fault condition has type of fault detected been cleared Z 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Zone fault disable test fault Remote Output Fault supply remote general output output This light flashes when present output test accessed disablement status status there is a fault on the relevant output s auxiliary 24V supply general power system Xepeater faul supply fault fault
23. o which the summary refers 1 Ensure the fire alarm panel is checked daily to confirm there are no faults on the system 47 26 2 Ensure arrangements are in place for the test maintenance and regular servicing of the system with regard to Section 6 of the standard 47 2c Important Clause 44 of BS5839 1 recommends weekly and monthly tests that should be carried out by the user responsible person please refer to the bottom of this section for further details 3 Ensure the system log book is kept up to date by recording fire signals fault signals work on the system etc and make sure it is available for inspection at all times 47 2d 48 4 Ensure that all relevant occupants of the protected premises are instructed in the proper use of the system 47 2e 5 Take steps to limit the number of false alarms on the system 47f 6 Ensure the effectiveness of the system is not impaired by ensuring there is a space of at least 500mm in all directions around and below every fire detector and that all manual call points are unobstructed and easy to see 47g 7 Liaise with all relevant building engineers decorators etc to ensure any changes to or maintenance of the building s fabric does not compromise the protection given by the fire alarm system create faults or false alarms 47h 8 Ensure that any structural or occupancy changes planned for the building are done so with due and early consideration given to any changes that may be required to
24. rms should be conkdened at the tima of the next service visit Before the sysbem becomes operational it should be soak tested in accordance with the recommendations of 15 2 6 of ES5S8339 1 for a period of enter a period of ether one week such period 26 required by the specification or such period as recommended by tha signatory of this certificate whichever is tha graatest or doleta H not applicable 2 4 8 ZONE CONVENTIONAL FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL 2 4 8 ZONE CONVENTIONAL FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL
25. s below for the commissioning of the fire alarm astam particulars of whith are set out below CERTIFY that the said wark for which Uwe have been responsible complies te The best of engfour kresa ledge and beliet with The spexifizatikn desorbed below amd with the ef Claus 39 1 BS 5899 1 excepit for the variations if ary stated in This certitic Hame in block letters Position in block letters Signa lure Bata For en behalt cet Address amp postoode The extent of the liability of tre signatory is limited te the system geiriad Extent of systam covered by this cartificata Variations from the recommendations of Clause 22 of BS5B 383 1 oon BS5B 33 1 Clause 7 All equipment operates correctly installation work is as Tar as can ba reasonably ascertained of an acceptable standard The entire steri hes been ipspectecd end levied in accordance with the recommendations of 39 2c of B55833 1 The system performs as required by the specification prepared by atopy of which lave asas been geen Taking inte account the quidance contained Section 3 af 85 5939 1 have not identified any obvious potential for an unacceptable rate of fake alarms The documentation described in Clause 40 of BS5829 1 has been provided ta the user The following work should be completed betorafatter delete as applicable thee system becomes operational The following potential causels pf false ala
26. tes on Delay ana 12 Important information about delays what they mean and what you should do about them 2 4 8 ZONE CONVENTIONAL FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL 2 CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS System Set Up Data CWT tetto mc PEE 13 Details of how the system has been set up Fre Alarm Log u u it u Os HH RERO aspas 14 A place for you to record details of events such as fires false alarms call outs etc Certificate of Instel atl OM eerta a aaa a 19 Certificate or Commissioning dieere eternity ronde tto 20 2 4 8 ZONE CONVENTIONAL FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL 2 CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS SAFETY The fire alarm panel is safe to operate provided it has been installed in compliance with the manufacturer s instructions and usediin accordance with this user manual Do not operate the fire alarm panel with its enclosure open There is no need to open the enclosure except to carry out com missioning 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 maintain ing this equipment 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
27. unders button The alarm sounders and the panel s internal sounder will stop sounding and the light s for the zone s in alarm and the Gen eral Fire light will be lit steady The remote output will turn off but the auxiliary output will stay on 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 if programmed to do so e Flash the General Fire light and appropriate Fire Zone light s for any new zone s in alarm e Keep the light s for the previous zone s in fire lit steady Manually activating the alarm sounders i e to evacuate the building e Momentarily pressing the Silence Resound Sounders button 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 manu ally evacuated in this way Pressing the Silence Resound Sounders button again will silence the alarm sounders Note If the sounders have been disabled pressing the Silence Resound Sounders button will have no effect Resetting the panel 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 The panel will give a double beep to indicate the reset process has started and after a few seconds the Fire Zone and General Fire l
28. which may or may not be used depending on the requirements of the site are Remote Output this output is activated when the panel is in alarm and is returned to normal when the alarm sound ers are silenced 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 page 13 of this 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 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 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 moni tors all connections between detectors manual call points and sounders and also checks it s 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 panel front and sounding its internal fault buzzer The panel s fault output is also activated s
29. xt available option b The option of disabling 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 page 12 before proceeding to make any changes to the way the delays func tion operates Diagram to show the disablement enablement selection sequence START panel in accessed state and Mext Option u i button pressed and held N r Rear x Z k for 3 seconds 7 P fone Taultidasabilartest ra supply remite general vcutput output present output 1 1 accessed disablerment status stabus general power sysler repeater ounder auxiliary output fault supply fault fault status output delays fault ztatus END c j indicates only if fitted or programed 2 4 8 ZONE CONVENTIONAL FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL 12 CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS 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 responsible person time to investigate the cause of an alarm usually in areas which are prone to false alarm such as vehicle exhaust smoke in a loading bay before the buil
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