User manual - Zeta Alarm Systems
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1. 1 Turnkey to Controls enable position since a zone is already disabled at this time the General Disablement LED with stay lit steady 2 Press FUNCTION followed by SCROLL Zone 1 LEDs will flash 3 Press scroll switch until the LEDs are flashing at the disabled zone 4 Press SELECT and this will cause the General Disablement LED to flash with a 3 quick flash then off pattern 5 Turn control Key to Off position and this will turn off the General Disablement and Zone Disablement LEDs Approved Document No GLT MAN 112 PAGE 11 Issue 2 2 Author NRPJ Date 23 7 2012 PREMIER M PLUS USER MANUAL amp MAINTENANCE GUIDE 8 USING SOUNDER DELAYS 8 1 WHAT IS A SOUNDER DELAY In certain circumstances it may be desirable to have a delay between the panel detecting a fire and starting its external sounders to allow the responsible person to check the cause of the alarm to stop building evacuation by an obvious false alarm If the cause of the Alarm is found to be a true fire hazard the Delay can be overridden and the Alarm Sounders activated immediately Alternatively in the case of a false alarm the Panel can be reset 8 2 SOUNDER DELAY SETTING On the PREMIER M PLUS panel the sounder delay is global That is all zones will be delayed by the same amount If a delay is used it will have been set by the installer to between 1 minute and 9 minutes The user can toggle the delay on or off be enabling controls and pressing So2. 5 5 BESESEBEEGEREEGECRGERERE PRESS TO OVERRIDE A SOUNDER DELAY OR TO SWITCH DELAY ON OFF ZONAL INDICATIONS Two levels of control are available to the User s of this Fire Alarm Panel 4 1 GENERAL CONTROLS When the Panel is in its Normal state the indicator lights on the front of the enclosure give a comprehensive overview of the System s current status Any Fire and Fault conditions are clearly displayed and any disablements highlighted For detailed descriptions of what each indicator means please refer to the table on the opposite page The only functions that can be performed by the User when the Panel is in its Normal state are Overriding any Delays which may have been programmed into the Panel by pressing the Sounder Delay button Putting the Panel into the Accessed state see below 4 2 ACCESSED CONTROL AVAILABLE TO AUTHORISED USERS ONLY To avoid unauthorised changes to critical parts of the Fire Alarm System controls such as silencing the Sounders resetting an Alarm condition and implementing Disablements are only accessible via a secure method of entry which puts the panel into the Accessed state To put the Panel into the Accessed State Insert Access Control Key into the Fire alarm panel Turn the key to the control enable position please note the key should not be removed when in this position To leave the Accessed state turn the key back to the off position In the Accessed S
3. NRPJ Date 23 7 2012 PREMIER M PLUS USER MANUAL amp MAINTENANCE GUIDE POWER COMMON FIRE COMMON FAULT SUPPLY FAULT EARTH FAULT SYSTEM FAULT GENERAL sic SOUNDER OcSABUEMENT FAULT SOUNDER DELAY GENERAL INDICATIONS POWER COMMON FIRE COMMON FAULT SUPPLY FAULT EARTH FAULT SYSTEM FAULT GENERAL Sic SOUNDER OcSABLEMENT FAULT SOUNDER DELAY GENERAL INDICATIONS POWER COMMON FIRE COMMON FAULT SUPPLY FAULT EARTH FAULT SYSTEM FAULT GENERAL SIC SOUNDER FALAT OXSABLEMENT SOUNDER DELAY GENERAL INDICATIONS POWER COMMON FIRE COMMON FAULT SUPPLY FAULT EARTH FAULT SYSTEM FAULT GENERAL SIC SOUNDER FAULT OxSABLEMENT SOUNDER DELAY GENERAL INDICATIONS 6 2 WHAT TO DO IF A FAULT CONDITION OCCURS If a fault occurs the responsible person should Earth Fault The Earth Fault light flashes when the panel detects an earth fault short circuit to earth on the wiring to any part of the control panel Common Sounder Fault The Sounder status light flashes when there is a wiring fault on the Sounder Circuits Depending on where the fault has occurred one or all of the Alarm Sounders may no longer be operative If the fault is a short circuit fault then the S C LED will also be lit F A R E Fault The F A R E status LED lights when there is a wiring fault on the F A R E Circuit If the fault is a short ci
4. indicated The F A R E output will be active ZONE FIRE amp STEADY RED The sounders have a delay set and will become active after the programmed ACTIVE STEADY RED delay To override the display press delay override amp DEL STEADY YELLOW FAST 4 HZ GEN DISABLE YELLOW FLSH 3 0 3 0 The user is scrolling through zones to select which one to disable or user has ZONE FAULT YELLOW FLSH 3 0 3 0 just enabled the zone ZONE DISABLE YELLOW FLSH 3 0 3 0 GEN DISABLE STEADY YELLOW The indicated zone is disabled ZONE FAULT STEADY YELLOW ZONE DISABLE STEADY YELLOW GEN DISABLE STEADY YELLOW The Sounders are delayed by the amount set on the Rotary switch SW2 DEL STEADY YELLOW GEN TEST YELLOW FLSH 3 0 3 0 The user is scrolling through zones to select which one to Test ZONE FAULT YELLOW FLSH 3 0 3 0 ZONE TEST YELLOW FLSH 3 0 3 0 GEN TEST STEADY YELLOW The indicated zone is in Test Mode ZONE FAULT STEADY YELLOW ZONE TEST STEADY YELLOW 4 4 CHECKING THE PANELS INDICATION LEDS Turn the key switch to Controls Enabled position then press the LED test button All the LEDs on the front panel will light and the panel s internal buzzer will also sound If any LED Does not light up Report the fault to the engineer Approved Document No GLT MAN 112 PAGE 6 Issue 2 2 Author NRPJ Date 23 7 2012 PREMIER M PLUS USER MANUAL amp MAINTENANCE GUIDE 5 THE FIRE CONDITION 5 1 HOW THE PREMIER M PLUS INDICATE
5. person having control of the premises should appoint a responsible person to oversee the effective operation of the Fire Alarm System Clause 47 1 Below is a summary of the main functions the Responsible Person is expected to carry out This summary is not intended to replace Section seven User responsibilities of BS5839 1 2002 A2 2008 available from BSI or your local library It is meant to give a brief outline of user responsibilities for the safe upkeep of the Fire Alarm System The number in brackets shows the relevant BS5839 1 2002 A2 2008 clauses The responsible person must 1 Have sufficient authority to carry out the duties associated with being the responsible person 47 2 4 2 Check the system at least once every 24 hours to ensure there are no faults present 47 2 b 3 Ensure there are arrangements for testing and maintaining the system 47 2 c 4 Ensure the log book is up to date and available for inspection 47 2 d 5 Instruct all relevant occupants on the basic operation of the system including start evacuation silence alarms silence faults and system reset 47 2 e 6 Take appropriate action to limit the rate of false alarms 47 2 f 7 Ensure that all detectors and manual call points remain unobstructed at all times 47 2 g 8 Liaise with maintenance personnel to ensure that cleaning maintenance or building work does not interfere with the functioning and reliability of the fire alarm system 47 2 h
6. sounders and call the engineer What to do if the Fire Alarm Panel shows a Fault Yellow LED Write down which LEDs are lit either in the log book or on a piece of paper for transferring to the log book later If the supply fault LED is lit check if there is a power cut to the building Check that the mains supply to the fire alarm has not been turned off All other fault indications will need the service engineer s attention Call the engineer as soon as possible Note that when the alarm is in a fault condition the majority of the system will still function correctly Extra vigilance should be paid in the area with the fault The alarm may not be operational in this area The panels internal buzzer can be silenced by turning the key to the on position and pressing the Silence Buzzer button If the fault is INTERMITTENT and comes and goes the panel will buzz every time the fault happens If this is not acceptable you may be able to disable the zone that has the fault see page 11 Approved Document No GLT MAN 112 PAGE 1 Issue 2 2 Author NRPJ Date 23 7 2012 PREMIER M PLUS USER MANUAL amp MAINTENANCE GUIDE CONTENTS What to do if the Fire Alarm Panel shows an Alarm Red LED 1 1 FIRE AEARMI CONTROL PANEL SAFETY ISSUES ioi deed en eqovaeqev ive oxi Dee Eoo PEE deoizu exa iss 3 2 IAE PORPOSESOF A FIRE AEARMESYSTEMIS ea fe E ru ro EU UI ER FEN EE or ME U
7. 9 Ensure any changes to the system are recorded with updated drawings operating instructions etc 47 2 i 10 Ensure that there are spare parts especially Call point elements held on site 47 2 j 1 amp 2 With the PREMIER M PLUS Range of Fire Alarm Panels we recommend the following tests are carried out Daily Inspection A Check that the green Power LED is lit A If there are any yellow fault LEDs lit or the green Power LED is not lit report the fault s to the designated site maintenance engineer Weekly Test you may wish to temporarily disconnect the Aux relay during the following Tests A Set off a manual call point or sensor to test the Fire Alarm panel responds and all the sounders activate Do not test the same device each week Test a different zone each week using a different call point or detector so that eventually all the devices will be tested A Reset the System by pressing Start Stop sounders Silence Buzzer Reset Turn key to controls enabled Press the LED Test button Check that all LEDs light and the buzzer sounds A Check that no call points or fire detectors are obstructed in any way e g New furniture or decorations Quarterly Test to be carried out by authorised service personnel only A Check that any servicing or repairs required by all previous logbook entries has been undertaken A Visual inspection of the batteries and connections Check the alarm sounders work on battery only A Activate a device from e
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10. PREMIER M PLUS USER MANUAL amp MAINTENANCE GUIDE Premier VI 8 24 ZONE CONVENTIONAL FIRE ALARM PANEL START STOP SOUNDERS SILENCE BUZZER RESET LED TEST SOUNDER DELAY SiG 8 ee USER MANUAL amp MAINTENANCE GUIDE R 6 ef a Approved Document No GLT MAN 112 Issue 2 2 Author NRPJ Date 23 7 2012 PREMIER M PLUS USER MANUAL amp MAINTENANCE GUIDE What to do if the Fire Alarm Panel shows an Alarm Red LED Write down which LEDs are lit either in the log book or on a piece of paper for transferring to the log book later Follow the building procedures for fire alarm activation When the building has been evacuated the sounders can be silenced by turning the key to the on position and pressing the Start Stop Sounder button then pressing the Silence Buzzer button If there is no sign of fire investigate the area that reported the fire CAREFULLY Check for a detector or a call point with its RED LED lit If a detector caused the alarm look for any innocent phenomena that could have activated it Steam cooking food exhaust smoke excessive dust etc can all activate a smoke detector If anything is found try to clear the room by opening a window If a fire is discovered either tackle it with fire extinguishers if suitably trained or call the fire brigade IF IN DOUBT CALL THE FIRE BRIGADE To reset the panel press the reset button If the panel goes back into alarm silence the
11. S AN ALARM ZONES FIRE SUPPLY GENERAL POWER FAULT SIC COMMON EARTH SOUNDER OxSABLEMENT FIRE FAULT COMMON SYSTEM SOUNDER FAULT FAULT DELAY GENERAL INDICATIONS When the PREMIER M PLUS Fire Alarm Panel is set into alarm by a Detector or Manual Call Point located in a zone that is not already in alarm it will A Light the General Fire LED and appropriate Zone Fire LED s on the front of its enclosure A Sound Internal buzzer A Start the Alarm Sounder s F A R E and Auxiliary RELAY outputs provided there is no Delay set on the sounders The building evacuation procedure should now be followed IMPORTANT NOTE If a zone has been disabled it can not be triggered into Alarm This should be remembered when disabling part of the system see Disabling zones or sounders later in this manual s as ap Gn as a sp sp amp a D Dp BU Dp aD xn ap amp 1 ap 17 BALLS aD 1 25 ap 22 E ED e ZONAL INDICATIONS 5 2 TO TURN OFF THE ALARM SOUNDERS A The Alarm Sounders may be silenced by turning the control key to Control Enable position and momentarily pressing the Start Stop button The Alarm Sounders will cease to sound but the light s for the Zone s in Alarm and the red General Fire light will stay lit The Auxiliary Fire relay will and F A R E Output remain active The Panels internal buzzer can also be silenced by pressing
12. ach zone to test the fire alarm As per weekly test Annual Test to be carried out by authorised service personnel only A Check every detector call point sounder and all auxiliary equipment for correct operation A Check PSU output Voltage 30V DC Charger Voltage 27 6V off load adjusted with VR1 amp Battery Voltage 25 27V Every Five Years to be carried out by authorised service personnel only A Carry out a complete wiring check in accordance with the testing and inspection requirements of the relevant National wiring regulations in the UK this is the IEE Wiring Regulations The Batteries should be replaced because SLA batteries have a working life of 5 years Approved Document No GLT MAN 112 PAGE 4 Issue 2 2 Author NRPJ Date 23 7 2012 PREMIER M PLUS USER MANUAL amp MAINTENANCE GUIDE 4 PANEL INDICATIONS amp CONTROLS TEST FIRE FAULT DSABLED SUPPLY POWER FAULT EARTH SOUNDER FIRE FAULT ARR COMMON SYSTEM SOUNDER FAULT FAULT DELAY FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL GENERAL INDICATIONS START STOP y PRESS TO START OR STOP SOUNDERS FIRE ALARM SOUNDERS PRESS TO SELECT DISABLE OR TEST GENERAL DISABLEMENT GENERAL TEST PRESS TO SELECT CONTROLS SELECT PRESS TO TIVE CONTROLS ENGINEER FUNCTIONS sceo SILENCE 3 PRESS TO SILENCE BUZZER QD INTERNAL BUZZER PRESS TO RESET PANEL RESET AFTER A FIRE ALARM PRESS TO TEST THE LED TEST jus
13. rcuit Fault SUPPLY GENERAL POWER FAULT SIC If the Fault is a short circuit fault then the S C LED will also be lit COMMON SYSTEM SOUNDER PAUCI FAULI OEN This GEN S C LED will be lit for S C faults on the zone or GENERAL INDICATIONS sounder circuits It can take up to 60 seconds from repairing a fault for the display to clear Power Supply Fault POWER SUPPLY s GENERAL TASES ut The Power supply Fault light flashes when the Mains supply Miete ea A aa mS has failed or the standby batteries or its charger is faulty If COMMON SYSTEM SOUNDER the mains supply fails the panel will only operate for the sage Este PEN standby period dictated by the size of the batteries fitted If GENERAL INDICATIONS the batteries or charger fails at the same time as the Mains the Panel will be inoperative System Fault POWER CAD The System Fault LED lights when the Panel s micro processor COMMON EARTH SOUNDER has Reset typically after excessive electrical interference or if FAULT the contents of its memory have been corrupted This fault can COMMON SYSTEM SOUNDER r s FAULT FAULT DELAY only be cleared by turning the key switch from off position to control enable position and then back to the off position again If the fault re occurs within two minutes this is indicative of a corrupt memory and expert advice should be sought GENERAL INDICATIONS Approved Document No GLT MAN 112 PAGE 9 Issue 2 2 Author
14. rcuit fault then the S C LED will also be lit Repeater Fault The Repeater fault LED Lights when the panel can not communicate with a serial repeater connected to the panel On power up the panel looks for a signal from a repeater If it does not see one it assumes there is no repeater connected If the panel sees a repeater but then looses its signal it will show a repeater fault A Turn keyswitch to Controls enabled and press Silence Buzzer button to silence the fault buzzer Write down the fault s in the Log Book Take appropriate action to correct the fault Usually by contacting the service engineer On the PREMIER M PLUS panel the fault indications except system fault are non latching That is when the fault has been cleared the fault indication will turn off When all faults have been cleared the panel will return to its quiescent normal condition In the event of multiple faults when a fault has been rectified the indicator light for that Fault is automatically turned off If all Faults are cleared the General Fault light will go out and the Panel s Internal buzzer will be silent if not already muted Approved Document No GLT MAN 112 Issue 2 2 Author NRPJ Date 23 7 2012 PAGE 10 PREMIER M PLUS USER MANUAL amp MAINTENANCE GUIDE 7 DISABLEMENTS 7 1 REASONS FOR DISABLING CERTAIN PARTS OF A FIRE ALARM SYSTEM Certain parts of this Fire Alarm Panel can be temporarily disabled i e swi
15. t warning must be given by the fire alarm panel LED amp buzzer indication The fault relay will also activate Disablements An engineer may be required to work on part of a system while the system is still active e g extending a detection zone During such circumstances it would be advisable to disable that zone so that it will not give false alarms Similarly you may wish to disable a zone that has a fault that has not been fixed or a zone covering an area with a temporary unusual environment such as an area which is dusty because of construction work etc Delays In public places it may be desirable to delay the activation of an alarm until the responsible person has verified the cause of the alarm This would avoid a panic evacuation caused by a smoky room or a maliciously activated call point On verification of the alarm the sounders can be started by pressing the override button or the panel can be reset in the case of a false alarm If a delay has been set it must be recorded on the system configuration chart at the back of this manual Approved Document No GLT MAN 112 PAGE 3 Issue 2 2 Author NRPJ Date 23 7 2012 PREMIER M PLUS USER MANUAL amp MAINTENANCE GUIDE 3 USER RESPONSIBILITIES amp MAINTAINENCE OF THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM INCLUDING THE FACP amp ITS INTEGRAL PSE According to the British Standard Code for Fire Detection and Alarm Systems for Commercial Buildings BS5839 1 2002 A2 2008 the owner or
16. tate Access level 2 the user can start or stop the fire alarm sounders silence the panels internal buzzer reset the panel or disable or enable any part of the system Approved Document No GLT MAN 112 PAGE 5 Issue 2 2 Author NRPJ Date 23 7 2012 PREMIER M PLUS USER MANUAL amp MAINTENANCE GUIDE 4 3 SUMMARY OF LED COMBINATIONS AND THEIR MEANING Use the table below to determine the condition of the panel LEDs LIT LED CONDITION PANEL STATUS POWER STEADY GREEN The panel is supplied with power and has no faults fires System Normal ONLY SUPPLY FLT STEADY YELLOW EARTH FLT STEADY YELLOW ZONAL FLT STEADY YELLOW COMMON FLT amp STEADY YELLOW There is a short circuit fault in the wiring of the zone indicated ZONAL FLT amp FLASHING YELLOW GEN S C FLASHING YELLOW COMMON FLT amp STEADY YELLOW There is an open circuit fault in the wiring of one or more of the sounder SND FLT STEADY YELLOW circuits COMMON FLT amp STEADY YELLOW There is a short circuit fault in the wiring of one or both of the sounder circuits SND FLT amp FLASHING YELLOW GEN S C FLASHING YELLOW SYSTEM FLT STEADY YELLOW problem persists consult your dealer ONLY The sounders will be active COMMON FIRE amp STEADY RED A fire has occurred in the zone indicated ZONE FIRE amp STEADY RED The sounders will be active The F A R E output will be active F A R E ACTIVE STEADY RED COMMON FIRE amp STEADY RED A fire has occurred in the zone
17. tched off to suit prevailing conditions For example if there is a risk of a False Alarm in a zone for example an area full of dust because of building work it is possible for the user to disable that zone during the risk period and then enable it again afterwards During a disablement of a zone s no fire or fault signal will be processed for that zone s Only zone s in a non alarm state can be disabled that is zones already in fire cannot be disabled External sounders can also be disabled as could be required in certain conditions 7 2 TO DISABLE A ZONE AND OR EXTERNAL SOUNDERS 1 2 SO a Turn control key to Controls Enable position Press FUNCTION switch momentarily this will cause General Disablement LED to flash fast This means the panel is in disable enable mode Press scroll switch once and this will cause the General Disablement LED Zone1 fault and Zone 1 Disablement to flash with a 3 quick flash then off pattern Press SELECT to disable this zone or SCROLL to move to another zone The scroll order is Detection Zone 1 24 Zone fault amp zone disabled LEDs on then Common Sounders Then F A R E circuit Select zone to be disabled The LEDs will now flash 3 quick flashes then ON This shows that this zone has been disabled Switch controls key to off position then both the disabled Zone Disablement LED and the General Disablement LED will remain lit steady 7 3 TO ENABLE A ZONE AND OR EXTERNAL SOUNDERS
18. the Silence Buzzer button 5 3 ASECOND ALARM SIGNAL FROM A NEW DETECTION ZONE If another detection Zone is activated after the Alarm Sounders have been silenced the panel will Restart the sounders Light the Zone Fire LED s for any new Zone s in alarm Keep the light s for the previous Zone s in fire and General Fire lit 5 4 TURNING ON THE ALARM SOUNDERS FROM THE FACP I E TO EVACUATE THE BUILDING With the control key in Controls Enabled position momentarily pressing the Start Stop will cause the Alarm sounders to sound Pressing the Start Stop button again will Silence the Alarm Sounders Note If the Alarm Sounders have been disabled pressing the Stop Start button will have no effect 5 5 RESETTING THE PANEL Approved Document No GLT MAN 112 PAGE 7 Issue 2 2 Author NRPJ Date 23 7 2012 PREMIER M PLUS USER MANUAL amp MAINTENANCE GUIDE A Check the cause of the alarm activation If the cause of the alarm was an activated call point reset it if resettable type or fit a new glass element if glass type If the cause of the alarm was by detector activation e g cooking smoke the smoke will have to be cleared from the room before the panel can be reset Reset the panel by pressing the reset button after the sounders and panel buzzer have been silenced A Ifthe call point is still active or the detector is still smoky this will cause another alarm straight after the panel is reset so will set off
19. the alarm bells again Approved Document No GLT MAN 112 PAGE 8 Issue 2 2 Author NRPJ Date 23 7 2012 PREMIER M PLUS USER MANUAL amp MAINTENANCE GUIDE 6 THE FAULT CONDITION 6 1 DIFFERENT TYPES OF FAULT The fire alarm monitors itself and any equipment connected to it for any faults that can occur If a fault occurs the Panel responds by activating its Internal buzzer and lighting the General Fault light and any other Fault light s relevant to the particular fault The Panel s Fault relay will also activate Typical faults are described below Common Fault SUPPLY GENERAL POWER FAULT SIC The Common Fault LED is a common indicator that lights when Menem rte nih eae there is a Fault on any part of the Fire Alarm Systems It is usually lit in tandem with at least one other fault light which GENERAL INDICATIONS conveys more precise information on the type of Fault detected If this light is lit by itself it indicates a keyswitch fault Test ZONES net Zone Fault The relevant Zone Fault light flashes when there is a wiring problem on a Zone or detector has been removed from its base It should be noted that any alarms raised on the fault zone s may not be recognised by the Fire Alarm Panel until the Fault Conditions have been cleared It can take up to 60 seconds from repairing a fault for the display to clear a co UE IEEE EE EE EE I II IONAL INDICATIONS Short Ci
20. the delay contact the system installer Approved Document No GLT MAN 112 PAGE 12 Issue 2 2 Author NRPJ Date 23 7 2012
21. ular maintenance contract with a competent organisation Ask the installation company for recommendations The system needs a thorough maintenance check annually at the very minimum If any part of this Fire Alarm Control Panel becomes damaged contact the company responsible for system maintenance to arrange repair replacement ean Union Directives Conformance Statement This product has been manufactured in conformance with the requirements of all applicable EU Council Directives The Declaration of Conformance for this product is located at the following Address GLT Exports Ltd 72 78 Morfa Road Hafod Swansea SA1 2EN United Kingdom 2 THE PURPOSE OF A FIRE ALARM SYSTEM A Fire Alarm System is used to provide an early warning of a fire so that the property can be evacuated and the fire extinguished if it can be safely tackled or the local fire brigade called according to the company evacuation procedure Alarms can come from Smoke or Heat Detectors or manually by a person operating a Manual Call Point The system is split into Zones each covering a different area of a building This will indicate which area of the system is giving the alarm or fault During an alarm the panel will start its sounders and indicate which zone has the fire It will also activate its auxiliary relay Fault Monitoring All circuits must be checked for line integrity If a part of the system has a problem which may affect its operation a faul
22. under Delay button To change the delay time contact the system installer 8 3 HOW THE PANEL INDICATES SOUNDER DELAY If a Delay has been programmed into the Panel the SOUNDER DELAY LED will be lit When a zone processes an alarm signal the panel will indicate fire in the usual way but the sounders will not be active until the delay period has expired To override this delay press Sounder Delay button which will cause the external sounders to energise If there is no delay programmed the Sounder Delay button has no function 8 4 A FIRE ALARM CONDITION ON A DELAYED PANEL When an alarm occurs on a Delayed Panel the panel will Light its General Fire and appropriate Fire Zone light s Sound its Internal buzzer Turn on the F A R E Output Start the Delay countdown sequence Wait until the end of the delay then start the sounders 8 5 OVERRIDING A DELAY IN EVENT OF A GENUINE FIRE ALARM If on investigation the cause of the Alarm is found to be a true fire hazard pressing the Sounder Delay button will active the Alarm Sounders and Outputs with immediate effect 8 6 RESET THE SYSTEM IN THE EVENT OF A FALSE ALARM If on investigation the cause of the Alarm is found to be false turn the Key switch to the Controls Enabled position and press reset button 8 7 TO TURN OFF THE SOUNDER DELAY The user can toggle the delay on or off by enabling controls and pressing sounder delay button To permanently turn off
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