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2.8 MAINTENANCE
The maintenance measures advised in EN 54-14 must be followed.
2.8.1 Daily control
The user will check that:
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The control panel works properly. Otherwise the faults will be reported and registered and the
maintenance staff must be informed.
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It is advisable that all or any faults during testing or noted previously, are solved as soon as possible, for
a correct functioning of the control panel.
2.8.2 Weekly control
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It is advisable to check the status of disconnected and connected batteries.
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A detector or a button will be started up to test the control panel and the connected fittings of alarm. It is
suitable to check a different zone every month.
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Where it is admitted, inform the fire brigade or the control centre.
Any malfunctioning must be noted in the event register. The problems must be solved as soon as possible, in
case contacting the installer.
2.8.3 Four-monthly control
The maintenance staff must carry out the following controls:
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Look over the notes of the event register.
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Examine all the connections of batteries.
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Check the alarm functioning, auxiliary fault of the control device and signaller.
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Visual inspection of the control devices and signaller, a possible rise in humidity or any other type of
decay.
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Check there are not structural changes that can cause the malfunctioning of the detectors, manual
buttons or sirens. In this case carry out a visual inspection, too.
Any problem must be noted in the event register, solving the probable problems as soon as possible.
2.8.4 Yearly control
The maintenance staff must have the duty to perform the following controls:
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Carry out the control procedures advised daily, monthly and four-monthly.
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Test the control panel and check all the detectors work as recommended by the manufacturer (check the
parameters).
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Look over visually all the connections to the devices and relative supports are safe, they are not damaged
and are protected properly.
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Examine and check all the batteries.
Any fault must be noted in the event register, solving the problems as soon as possible.
2.8.5 Cleaning the Smoke Sensor
For proper functioning of the detector, it is necessary to perform a yearly periodic maintenance check of at least 2
interventions.
Detector Test: verify the proper functioning of the detector through a smoke device by paying careful attention in
not getting the internal chamber dirty or damage the sensor itself. An alarm simulation can be performed by
activating the internal Reed by placing a magnet (note: the Reed test does not qualify as a smoke test).
Detector cleaning: the detector must be cleaned by means of compressed air blown through the internal part of
the detector. Unscrew the bottom counter-plate screws to take the internal chamber out from the detector head.
Clean the chamber, reassemble by making sure that the bottom counter-plate properly matches the fitting (the
part where the Reed is placed corresponding to the n°4 of the bottom plate). Close the detector by replacing the
screws without screwing too tightly.
