Maintenance And Support; Maintenance - GE 1200 Series Interconnection And Wiring Manual

1200-2000 Series Fire Panels, Repeaters, and Emulators
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Interconnection and Wiring Guide

5 Maintenance and support

This section provides information to help you maintain your GE Security product.
CAUTION:
5.1

Maintenance

Your fire system must be regularly tested and serviced in order to ensure its reliable operation. The
following maintenance routine is recommended:
5.1.1 Daily
The following tasks should be performed each day:
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Check that the panel indicates normal operation. If it does not, check that any fault indicated
is recorded in the log book and reported to the maintenance personnel.
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Check that any fault warning recorded the previous day has received attention.
5.1.2 Quarterly
The following tasks should be performed each quarter:
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Check the log book entries and that any necessary action has been taken.
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Check the state of the batteries and corresponding connections.
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Visually inspect the fire panel for signs of moisture ingress and other deterioration.
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Test the alarm, fault and ancillary functions of the fire panel.
5.1.3 Yearly
The following tasks should be performed each year:
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Carry out the recommended daily and quarterly inspection and test routines.
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Check each detector for correct operation in accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations.
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Visually inspect all cable fittings and equipment to ensure that no damage has taken place.
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Visually inspect all electrical connections to make sure that they are securely fastened, that
they have not been damaged and that they are appropriately protected.
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Visually inspect the manual call points, detectors and sounders to ensure that no structural or
occupancy changes have affected their siting requirements.
This product must be installed and maintained by qualified personnel adhering to all applicable
standards and local authority laws.