SECTION 23: ACCESSORIES
DOB 2490-2789 | X3-45 Commuter PA1605 Maintenance Manual (Final Version – Rev.2 April 2016)
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4.1 PERIODIC
MAINTENANCE
PRE-TRIP
o
Verify that the Protection Panel ”SYSTEM
OK” lamp is on solid green.
EVERY 3000 MILES OR MONTHLY
(whichever
comes first)
General
o
Verify that neither the protected equipment
nor the hazard has changed.
o
Verify that no obvious physical damage or
condition exists that might prevent system
operation.
Protection Panel
o
Verify that all warning lamps and the audible
alarm are operational by pressing the
“TEST/RESET” button.
Manual Activation Switch
o
Verify that the tamper seal is intact and
access to the switch is unobstructed.
Fire Detectors
o
Optical
Verify that the status lamp on the
detector face is on solid green.
Verify that nothing is blocking the
detector’s field of view.
Verify that the windows on the face of
the detector are free of excess
contamination (dirt, oil, grease, etc.) – if
necessary, clean using a water soaked
non-abrasive towel.
o
Terminal lug sensing element (TLSE)
Verify that there is no obvious physical
damage and that the unit is free of
excess contamination (dirt, oil, grease,
etc) – if necessary, clean using a water
soaked non-abrasive towel.
Verify that mounting is secure and
taught.
Electrical Harness
o
Verify that electrical connectors and electrical
wiring have no visible damage and all
connectors are securely seated.
Extinguisher & Distribution System
o
Verify that that the extinguisher pressure
gauge pointer is in the green arc at room
temperature.
o
Verify that distribution piping and nozzles are
intact and unobstructed and that nozzle blow-
off caps are in place.
EVERY 18000 MILES OR SEMI-ANNUALLY
(whichever comes first)
o
Perform a comprehensive fire system test
using a Kidde Dual Spectrum System Test
Set (Optical Test Kit P/N 420871-2).
o
Service the extinguisher in accordance with
KDS Document 160296, “KDS Pre-
Engineered Fire Suppression System:
Installation, Operation and Maintenance
Manual”.
EVERY SIX YEARS
o
Have the fire extinguisher rebuilt by a
qualified fire protection equipment company
familiar with Kidde Dual Spectrum equipment
and in accordance with KDS Document
160296, “KDS Pre-Engineered Fire
Suppression System: Installation, Operation
and Maintenance Manual”. Rebuilt shall
include actuator, o-ring seals and dry
chemical replacement.
EVERY TWELVE YEARS
o
Have the Extinguisher cylinder hydrostatically
tested by a qualified fire protection equipment
company familiar with Kidde Dual Spectrum
equipment and in accordance with KDS
Document 160296, “KDS Pre-Engineered
Fire Suppression System: Installation,
Operation and Maintenance Manual”.
