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Advent™ Commercial Fire System
Testing the System
To change voice status message volume:
Note
Alarms are always at maximum volume.
Testing the System
Test your system weekly to verify that detected sensors,
sirens, and phone communications are all working correctly.
Automatic Test Features
The system automatically tests and reports any problems
with the following parts of the system:
❑ battery—The system automatically tests the backup
battery(s) voltage and notifies you if it is low.
❑ phone—Depending on your system configuration and
programming, the system may automatically test the
phone connection to the monitoring service once per
day.
❑ phone line—The system automatically tests the line
voltage.
Testing the System Manually
You may also test the system manually when desired.
Testing the Phone Communication to the
Monitoring Service
T est the pho ne communication s after any phon e line/system
repairs or change in your service such as a change in area
code or prefix.
To test phone operation:
Testing Devices
A zone test allows you to activate any alarm triggering
device and verify its correct operation without
causing an
alarm.
Note
All fire protection is disabled du ring zone test.
To test devices:
Note
If not ended manually, zone test will automatically time
out after 30 minutes. If you need mo re tim e r epeat the
zone test.
Equipment/Sensor Tampering
Tampering with system equipment, sensors, etc. (for example, opening enclosures), results in a TAMPER TROUBLE indication and/or an alarm.
Replace any open system enclosures or sensor covers and
clear the tamper indication.
To clear a tamper/alarm indication:
If any covers are still open, the trouble beeps will start again
in 4 hours. T he display conti nues displaying a flashing *
until the trouble is fixed.
Cleaning the System Components
You should clean your system at least once per year, or as
needed. Use a damp, warm rag and a mild, non-abrasive,
water-based cleaning solution to clean all touchpads, panels, sensors, and pull stations.
System Status
Checking the System Status
Check the system status when yo u want to know the cur rent
status of the system and any current problems.
To check the system st at us:
Steps Response
1. Press 8, 4 (from
main menu).
SYSTEM MENU, VOLUME LEVEL IS X
(present level). TO ACCEPT PRESS #
OR ENTER A NEW LEVEL FROM 0-8
THEN PRESS #
2. Enter 0-8 for desired
loudness and press #.
VOLUME LEVEL IS NOW SET TO X
Steps Response
1. Press
0, 1 (from main menu). PHONE MENU; ENTER YOUR
CODE
2. Enter your pr imar y ACCESS CODE. PHONE TEST ON
3. Wait for acknowledgment indication.
The system should
report PHONE TEST OK
Steps Response
1. Press 8, 1 (from main
menu).
SYSTEM MENU; ENTER YOUR CODE
2. Enter your primary
ACCESS CODE.
ZONE TEST ON
3. Activate the desired
device(s).
The system should report ZONE #
GOOD for each device actuated.
4. Press 8, 2. Shows zones tested.
5. Press
8, 3. Shows zones not tested.
6. Press
1,1 and (enter your
ACCESS CODE if needed)
to end zone t est.
(PARTITION NAME) SECURITY IS
OFF
Steps Response
To clear a trouble indication,
press *.
or
To clear an alarm, enter your
ACCESS CODE.
SECURITY MENU; SECURITY IS OFF
Steps Response
1. Press
1, 9 (from main menu). SECURITY MENU; SYSTEM
STATUS .........
2. Press
UNDO (*) to quit. GOODBYE