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Maintenance; System Maintenance; Battery Maintenance; Cleaning - GE ARITECH FP400 Series User Manual

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3.1 System maintenance

To guarantee correct functioning of the system and compliance with EN-54 standards,
the following checks are recommended:
Daily Verification
Check that the system is in ready status. If the above is not so, take the appropriate
measures. (e.g. verification of incidents, alerts to maintenance, etc.).
Weekly Verification
Check at least one detector or call point to confirm the functioning of the panel (make
sure you do not always check the same one).
Quarterly Verification
Carry out a quarterly verification by personnel who are experts in fire systems. This check
must test one device per zone, supervising the activation of the corresponding outputs,
verification of batteries and their load voltage.
Annual Verification
All the system devices must be checked annually.

3.2 Battery maintenance

The batteries must be replaced periodically as recommended by the manufacturer. The
useful life of the battery is 4 years. Avoid the total discharge of the batteries.

3.3 Cleaning

Keep the outside and inside of the panel clean. Carry out periodic cleaning using a damp
cloth for the outside. Do not use products containing solvents to clean the unit. Do not
clean the inside with liquid products.
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AINTENANCE
Recommended! Keep a register book for noting down all system incidents,
such as fire alarms, faults, modifications to the installation, etc.
FP400 Series User Guide

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