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8
Commissioning
Commissioning should be performed when the fire control panel is not in an alarm/fault
condition.
Note:
No personnel should be in the risk area until the fire system is fully isolated.
Note:
Where shutdown relays have been installed, all personnel should be made aware
equipment will not be operable until testing is completed.
1.
Isolate the control panel (see 7.2 Isolate Function) and disconnect the any installed FirePro
aerosol generators. This will generate a fault on the fire control panel.
2.
Connect a FP-08800 Universal Test Lamp to the
“Discharge” output
to the panel (marked
yellow). Turn off the Isolate function.
3.
Inspect installed FirePro generators to ensure they are in good condition, and that the
relevant stream lengths and thermal clearances are observed.
4.
Test the fault monitoring system by disconnecting and reconnecting all connected detection
devices and the siren strobe circuit one at a time. Ensure
the “Fault” LED indic
ator
illuminates and the internal sounder is heard each time a circuit is disconnected.
5.
Test the detection circuit(s) and ensure that any alarm condition activates the siren.
6.
Manual Discharge Testing:
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Perform a manual discharge test by pressing and holding both mode switches
continuously for 5 seconds.
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Following the activation sequence, ensure the test lamp has operated.
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Isolate the panel to silence the alarm. The control panel should now display a fault.
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Reset the connected test lamp by pressing the reset button on the lamp. The control
panel should no longer be in alarm/fault condition.
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Turn off the Isolate function.
7.
Automatic Discharge Testing: Not Allowed under Marine Regulations.
The panel
must not be programmed for automatic discharge, unless manual call points are installed.
If no call points installed skip to step 7.
Each detection device connected to “Circuit 1 Alarm” must be tested individually.
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Perform an automatic discharge test by activating each of the manual call points.
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Following the activation sequence ensure the test lamp has operated.
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Isolate the panel to silence the alarm. The control panel should now display a fault.
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Reset the connected test lamp by pressing the reset button on the lamp.
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Reset the control panel by pressing and holding a single mode switch until 2 beeps are
heard. The control panel should no longer be in alarm/fault condition.
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Turn off the Isolate function.
8.
While performing discharge test, ensure operation of all installed siren/strobes. These must
be audible and visible at all points of the risk area.
