Automist
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Fixed Wall Head Handbook v1.2.3
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The Automist Controls
STOP Button: Pressing the STOP button during a fire condition will stop the Automist pump for 2 minutes. If at the
end of 2 minutes, an alarm input remains active, Automist will recommence mist operation. If the alarm condition
has ended, Automist will return to stand-by.
In error conditions, pressing the STOP button temporarily hushes the error sounds.
In the SYSTEM OK stand-by, the STOP button may be used to enter ALARM TEST MODE. In this mode you have a
short time to test alarms in the home without activating Automist.
ALARM LED: Lit red to indicate an ALARM condition.
FAULT LED: Lit yellow to indicate a fault. Please refer to the troubleshooting guide. N.B. When Automist is powered
up for the first time the yellow FAULT LED will be lit to indicate the system has not been commissioned
SYSTEM OK LED: Lit green when the system is OK and on stand-by.
IMPORTANT!
Automist should never be left in a fault condition. Error LEDs indicate that the system
requires attention and may not operate in the event of an alarm.
Commissioning Procedure
1.
Unscrew the cap and connect the test hose and gauge to the test point adapter. Place the test
shield around the tap mount spray head, or place the wall mount spray head behind the
maintenance tool or within a plastic bag
2.
Press and hold the STOP button for more than 5 seconds. A long beep followed by four short
beeps indicate that you may release the button. This COMMISSIONING MODE is indicated by
four short beeps every 5 seconds accompanied by four short flashes of the ALARM LED. If an
alarm input is not received within 1 minute, Automist will revert to stand-by.
3.
Test the heat alarm / fire panel output as recommended in its user manual.
Keep the alarm
output on
for more than 15 seconds
). N.B. Some heat alarms take up to 10 seconds to
trigger their alarm relays: the alarm may have to be kept sounding for this period to activate
Automist.
