Installation Instructions

Safety
Responsibility of the operator
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Disregard of the safety regulations
Before they are delivered, Siemens products are tested to ensure they function
correctly when used properly. Siemens disclaims all liability for damage or injuries
caused by the incorrect application of the instructions or the disregard of danger
warnings contained in the documentation. This applies in particular to the following
damage:
● Personal injuries or damage to property caused by improper use and incorrect
application
● Personal injuries or damage to property caused by disregarding safety
instructions in the documentation or on the product
● Personal injury or damage to property caused by poor maintenance or lack of
maintenance
2.3 Responsibility of the operator
A voice alarm system is safety equipment that protects people, buildings, and
facilities using alarms.
In order for it to satisfy this requirement, the voice alarm system must be
maintained at regular intervals. The maintenance intervals are defined by the
EN 54 standard that applies within the European Union, and are also subject to
national and local requirements.
The voice alarm system must be serviced in order to function properly. The voice
alarm system consists of components whose function may be impaired by ambient
conditions and aging.
The servicing of a voice alarm system is regulated in the scope of the EN 54
standard.
Manufacturer's recommendation
To service the voice alarm system, the following tasks should be carried out at
regular intervals:
● Visually inspect the devices for damage or possible sources of error.
● Inspect the system parts four times a year; this includes testing the emergency
tones and messages.
● Perform annual maintenance; this includes inspecting and checking the power
supply and emergency power supply.
● Replace batteries no later than the intervals specified in the information
provided by the battery manufacturer.
● Manage an operating log for documenting system messages, shutdowns, and
servicing work.
The frequency of inspections and servicing work depends on the ambient
conditions.
Shorter inspection intervals may be required if voice alarm systems are being
used in critical ambient conditions – for example, in rooms with a high
concentration of dust, high levels of air humidity, or significant temperature
fluctuations.
2.4 Standards and directives complied with
A list of the standards and directives complied with is available from your Siemens
contact.