Preventive Maintenance Schedule
Permanent records of all test results for alarm systems should be made at the
time of installation and at all required intervals as specified by NFPA 99 (see
table 6-1 on page 6–31).
Table 6-1. Preventive Maintenance Schedule
Contact BeaconMedæs Technical Support for information on having these tests performed by a
BeaconMedæs Service Representative.
Function
Procedure
Gas pressures
Check the readings on the area alarm module digital dis-
plays daily.
Audible alarm signals
Test once a month by pressing the test keys on each
front panel (see “Master Alarm Self-Test” on page 2-5),
(see “Area Alarm Self-Test” on page 2-6), and (see
“Local Alarm Self-Test” on page 2-6).
Visual alarm signals
Test once a month by pressing the test keys on each
front panel (see “Master Alarm Self-Test” on page 2-5),
(see “Area Alarm Self-Test” on page 2-6), and (see
“Local Alarm Self-Test” on page 2-6).
Transducer visual indicators
Inspect once a month (see “Transducer” on page 2-11).
Alarm system components
Check every alarm component for wear.
Power and signal wiring
Inspect all wiring for good condition.
Electrical connections
Check all electrical connections for tightness, and tight-
en as needed.
Gas hosesw (on local-mount
transducers)
Inspect hoses for cracking, wear, collapse, or leakage
annually.
General appearance
Check cleanliness. Clean if necessary, see “Cleaning” on
page 6-28.
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Preventive Maintenance
Chapter 6: General Procedures
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