User manual

5LST700 SERIES USER MANUAL • Approved Document No. DFU7001003 Rev 4
LST700 SERIES FIRE ALARM PANEL
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
AS1670.1 - 2004 Fire Detection Systems design, installation and commissioning and AS18551.8 set
out criteria to ensure that systems are correctly placed into service and then maintained in a fully
operational state.
At the end of this manual we have included an Installer’s Statement and Commissioning Report which
should be completed for each system. These documents provide essential information which will
assist with the ongoing testing and maintenance of the installation.
Highlighted below are key recommendations on steps which should be taken to ensure the
installation is in a fully operational state at all times.
User responsibilities:
1 Check the Fire Indicator Panel system weekly to ensure the system is free of faults and is
capable of activation when an alarm is inititated. Refer to weekly testing below.
2 Ensure arrangements are in place for the test, maintenance and regular servicing of the
system.
Important: AS1851.8 recommends weekly and monthly tests that should be
carried out by the user/responsible person - please refer to the bottom of this page for further details.
3 Ensure the system log book is kept up to date by recording fire signals, fault signals, work on
the system, etc, and make sure it is available for inspection at all times.
4 Ensure that all relevant occupants of the protected premises are instructed in the proper use
of the system.
5 Take steps to limit the number of false alarms on the system.
6 Ensure the effectiveness of the system is not impaired by ensuring there is a space of at
least 500mm in all directions around and below every fire detector and that all manual
call points are unobstructed and easy to see.
7 Liaise with all relevant building engineers, decorators, etc., to ensure any changes to
(or maintenance of), the building’s fabric does not compromise the protection given by the
fire alarm system, create faults or false alarms.
8 Ensure that any structural or occupancy changes planned for the building are done so with due
and early consideration given to any changes that may be required to the fire system.
9 Ensure that a selection of spare parts are held as appropriate within the premises.
Routine weekly and monthly testing to be undertaken by the user/responsible person
We recommend that the following tests are carried out at approximately the same time each week,
during normal working hours:-
Note: It is essential any alarm receiving centre is contacted before and after these tests to avoid
unwanted alarms and to confirm the fire signal is correctly received.
• Carry out an Indicator lamp test to check all zone lights show and the beeper sounds.
• Operate a manual call point or smoke/heat detector to test the fire alarm.
• Check that the alarm sounders operate.
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Reset the system by pressing the Silence/Activate Sounders button and Control Panel Reset button.
• Verify that no manual call points or smoke/heat detectors are obstructed in any way.
• Test a different zone each week using a different call point or detector so all are tested in rotation.
Monthly attention: Ensure authorized service personnel verify the system’s standby power
supply (or supplies) are in good working order.
Quarterly and periodic inspection, testing, servicing and maintenance
It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that an ongoing i nspection and maintenance contract is in
place to meet the requirments of AS1851.8. The work required
must be carried out by a competent
person with specialist knowledge of fire detection and alarm systems. The standard recognises
this will normally be an outside specialist fire alarm servicing organization.
Please note: It is good practice to inspect the system on an annual basis to confirm that it is in a fully operational
state. This should include testing all sounders to ensure that they are providing the correct level of sound
generation. Australian Standards require that detectors are fully tested at least every two years. However it is
also essential to regularly identify and clean dirty detectors which are outside manufacturer specification.