CFP 2/4/8 ZONE
CONVENTIONAL
FIRE ALARM
CONTROL PANEL
user manual
& log book
Approved Document No. DFU7001020 Rev 1
FP 2/4/8 ZONE CONVENTIONAL FIRE ALARM PANEL
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CONTENTS
Safety ..............................................................................................................................................3
Important information regarding the safe use of this fire alarm panel
FP Key Features ............................................................................................................................3
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ists the different features available on the CFP range of conventional fire alarm panels
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Fire Alarm Systems - An Overview ................................................................................................4
How fire alarm systems operate and a general overview of their key features
User Responsibilities ......................................................................................................................5
General guidelines on what the user is expected to do
Panel Layout/Accessing the Controls .............................................................................................6
A summary of the controls and indicators available on this fire alarm panel, including:
Control level definition
How to access the panel’s secure user functions
What the indicator lights mean
Fire Conditions .................................................................................................................................8
How an alarm is indicated, and how to deal with it
How to silence the alarm sounders
How to manually activate the alarm sounders (i.e. to evacuate the building)
How to reset a fire alarm condition
Fault Conditions ...............................................................................................................................9
The different types of fault that may occur, what they mean and how to deal with them
Disablements ....................................................................................................................................10
How to inhibit the functionality of certain parts of the fire alarm system
Notes on Delays ...............................................................................................................................12
Important information about delays, what they mean and what you should do about them
System Set-Up Data Chart ..............................................................................................................13
Details of how the system has been set-up
Fire Alarm Log Book ........................................................................................................................14
A place for you to record details of events such as fires, false alarms, call outs, etc.
Certificate of Installation.................................................................................................................19
Certificate of Commissioning...........................................................................................................20
ⒸErrors & Omissions Excepted. The manufacturer of this product operates a policy of continuous improvement and reserves the
right to alter product specifications at its discretion and without prior notice. All of the instructions covered in this manual have
been carefully checked prior to publication. However, no responsibility can be accepted by the manufacturer for any inaccuracies
or for any misinterpretation of an instruction or guidance note.
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SAFETY
The fire alarm panel is safe to operate provided it has been installed in compliance with the manufacturer’s
instructions and used in accordance with this user manual.
Do not operate the fire alarm panel with its enclosure open. There is no need to open the enclosure
except to carry out commissioning, maintenance and remedial work. This work must only be carried
out by competent service personnel who are fully conversant with the contents of the separate
engineering manual for this product and have the necessary skills for maintaining this equipment.
If the enclosure is damaged in any way, expert advice should be sought regarding its repair.
Regular servicing of the fire alarm system is highly recommended, preferably on a continuous maintenance
contract and by a competent organisation. A full-itemised report of the installation should be obtained at
least annually.
CFP KEY FEATURES
The key features chart (below) illustrates different features available on the CFP range of fire panels.
Hint: The panel label will help you identify the CFP type.
This user manual details all
applicable to the model you are using.
the available features therefore, some sections of this manual may not be
This product has been manufactured in conformance with the requirements of all applicable
EU Council Directives.
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FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS – AN OVERVIEW
he primary purpose of a fire alarm system is to provide an early warning of a fire so that people and
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animals can be evacuated and action taken to stop the fire as soon as possible - all according to a
predetermined plan.
Alarms may be raised automatically by smoke or heat detectors, or manually by a person operating a manual
call point.
To ensure an alarm is dealt with in an orderly manner, it is important to know where the alarm is coming
from. To aid this function, fire alarm systems are usually split into zones, each covering a different area of a
building.
When an alarm has been raised, the fire alarm panel responds by indicating the zone in which the alarm has
occurred and activating all relevant sounders, bells and other alarm outputs to provide a warning of the fire.
Additional alarm outputs available on the CFP range of fire alarm panels (which may, or may not be used
depending on the requirements of the site) are:
• A Remote Output: this output is activated when the panel is in alarm and is returned to normal when
the alarm sounders are silenced. It may be used to signal an alarm condition to other parts of the fire
alarm system. If used, its function will be declared on the System Set-Up Data Chart (page 13) of this
manual. This output may be disabled if required.
• An Auxiliary Output: this output is activated when the panel is in alarm and is returned to normal
when the panel is reset. It may be used to signal an alarm condition to other parts of the fire alarm
system. If used, its function will be declared on the System Set-Up Data Chart (page 13) of this user
manual. This output may be disabled if required.
The building’s fire management plan should always be executed when the fire alarm panel goes into alarm.
See User Responsibilities (page 5) for further details.
Fault monitoring
For obvious reasons, the reliability of the fire alarm system is paramount. To this end, the fire alarm panel
continuously monitors all connections between detectors, manual call points and sounders and also checks
its own power supply and back-up batteries for faults.
If a fault is detected anywhere on the system, the panel responds by illuminating one or more of the Fault
light(s) located on the panel front and sounding its internal fault buzzer. The panel’s fault output is also
activated, sending notification of the fault (if connected) to a remote manned monitoring centre or other
electronic equipment, as required.
Delays
Certain zones on a fire alarm system can be prone to conditions that lead to frequent and unavoidable false
alarms, a common example being a loading bay filled with vehicle smoke. In such areas it may be acceptable
to delay the activation of the alarm sounders and other outputs to give a responsible person time to
investigate the cause of the alarm. If the cause is found to be a true fire hazard, the delay can be overridden.
In the event of a false alarm, the panel can be reset. Should the delay period expire without any user
intervention, the alarm sounders will automatically sound to evacuate the premises. To ascertain if any
delays have been programmed into the panel, refer to the System Set-Up Data Chart (page 13).
Disablements
In abnormal conditions, certain parts of the fire alarm system can be temporarily turned off (disabled) to suit
prevailing conditions. For example, if there is a risk of a false alarm occurring in a zone, say from vehicle
exhaust smoke in a loading bay, it is possible to disable that zone during the risk period, then enable it again
afterwards. Another example is the disablement of outputs during a routine test or temporary fault.
Coincidence
The consequence of a false alarm on some fire alarm systems, particularly those connected to sprinkler or
gas extinguishant systems, can be onerous. To help reduce the risk of a false alarm, certain zones on the
system can be coupled together so that the alarm sounders and outputs only activate when there is a fire
condition on both zones. The only way to tell if and how this feature has been utilised is to refer to the
System Set-up Data Chart (page 13).
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USER RESPONSIBILITIES
S5839-1 is the British Standard code of practice for the design, installation, commissioning and
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maintenance of fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings. Section 7 of the standard (User
Responsibilities) states that a named responsible person should be appointed to supervise all matters
pertaining to the fire alarm system {clause 47.2a}.
Highlighted below is a summary of the main functions of the responsible person is expected to carry out
with regard to BS5839-1 only. It does not
user or responsible person that is listed in documentation such as the Employers Guide to Fire Safety, the
Fire Precautions (Workplace) regulations and/or any other legislation relevant to the premises. If in doubt,
he fire authority can advise on the fire legislation that applies to any given building.
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For countries outside the UK, different user responsibilities may apply.
BS5839-1 states the responsible person should:
(The bracketed numbers {xx} identify the BS5839-1 clauses to which the summary refers).
1 Ensure the fire alarm panel is checked daily to confirm there are no faults on the system {47.2b}.
2 Ensure arrangements are in place for the test, maintenance and regular servicing of the system with
regard to Section 6 of the standard {47.2c}.
Important: Clause 44 of BS5839-1 recommends weekly and monthly tests that should be carried out by
the user/responsible person - please refer to the bottom of this section 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 {47.2d/48}.
4 Ensure that all relevant occupants of the protected premises are instructed in the proper use of the
system {47.2e}.
5 Take steps to limit the number of false alarms on the system {47f}.
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 {47g}.
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 {47h}.
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 {47h}.
9 Ensure that a selection of spare parts are held as appropriate within the premises {47j}.
highlight any other responsibilities that may be required of the
Routine weekly and monthly testing to be undertaken by the user/responsible person:
To meet the requirements of Clause 44 of BS5839-1 we recommend 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.
• Reset the system by pressing the Silence/Resound 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 authorised 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 periodic plan is in place that meets Clause 45
(Inspection and Servicing) of BS5839-1. The work required to meet this Clause must
competent person with specialist knowledge of fire detection and alarm systems.
The standard recognises this will normally be an outside specialist fire alarm servicing organisation.
Please note: the above summaries do not replace Sections 6 and 7 of BS5839-1 but are intended to help the user gain a
greater understanding of his or her responsibilities. We strongly recommend the named responsible person familiarises
themselves with the full and current standard, copies of which are available from your local reference library or can be
purchased from the British Standards Institute, Customer Services Dept., 389 Chiswick High Road, London, W4 4AL. Tel:
+44 (0)20 8996 9001. Web: www.bsi-global.com.
be carried out by a
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PANEL LAYOUT/ACCESSING THE CONTROLS
The fire alarm panel allows both keyswitch and keypad entry methods for entering access level two.
Note: Repeater Fault and Output Delays lights are not on the CFP Economy Panel.
Two levels of control are available to user(s) of this fire alarm panel; General User and Authorised User.
1. General User Controls (access level one)
When the panel is in access level one, the indicator lights on the panel front give a comprehensive
overview of the system’s current status. Any fire and fault conditions are clearly displayed, disablements
highlighted and the status of all outputs reported. For detailed descriptions of what each light means,
see page 7.
The only functions that can be performed by the user when the panel is in access level one are:
• Muting the panel’s internal sounder by pressing the Silence Internal Sounder button;
• Overriding any delays (CFP model dependent - see page 3) which may have been programmed
into the panel by pressing the Silence/Resound Sounders button (only applicable when the panel
is in alarm); or
• Putting the panel into access level two (the Authorised User state) - see below.
2. Authorised User Controls (access level two)
To avoid unauthorised changes to critical parts of the fire alarm system, controls such as silencing the
sounders, resetting an alarm condition and setting disablements are only accessible via a secure method
of entry which puts the panel into access level two.
To put the panel into access level two using keypad entry:
Enter the code 2 1 4 3 using the keypad buttons on the panel front. During the code entry sequence, the
panel’s Accessed light will pulse. If an incorrect sequence of numbers is entered after four button presses
the Accessed light will stop pulsing and you must enter the code again. When the correct code is entered,
the Accessed light will be lit steady to indicate that the controls are operative. To exit access level two,
press the Exit Access Mode button.
To put the panel into access level two using the keyswitch:
Turn the key to the ‘I’ position (Note: The key cannot be removed when in this position). When the key
is in the ‘I’ position, the Accessed light will be lit steady to indicate that the controls are operative.
To exit access level two, turn the key back to the ‘O’ position.
Details of how to use the Authorised User controls can be found on pages 8 to 11 of this user manual.
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