USER MANUAL
1000
SERIES
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
THE FOLLOWING SYMBOLS ARE USED THROUGHOUT
THIS USER MANUAL AND ON THE PRODUCT:
This symbol on the product indicates that there is a
safety hazard or an operation requiring care to avoid
damage to the product or environment. You must
read the appropriate sections of the User Manual to
understand the nature and severity of all the potential
hazards present and the action you must take.
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read and understand this User Manual before using this
product.
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surfaces or heat by convection.
This symbol on the product indicates that this part of
the device is susceptible to static damage.
To comply with WEEE (Waste Electrical & Electronic
Equipment) Regulations the crossed out refuse container symbol on this product or literature indicates that it
should not be disposed with other business waste at
the end of its working life. To help ensure that valuable
resources are reused and recycled, and to prevent
possible harm to the environment or human health
from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this
from any other types of waste.
THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED TO BE USED AT HEIGHT.
EXERCISE GREAT CARE AND ALWAYS WEAR APPROPRIATE
PPE (PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT) WHEN
OPERATING ABOVE HEAD HEIGHT IN ORDER TO AVOID
THE RISK OF INJURY.
• DO NOT OVER REACH. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of
the equipment in unexpected situations.
• Pay particular attention to avoid contact with overhead items
such as light ttings, overhead power cables and any other
objects that could be accidentally dislodged which might cause
danger to the operator or anyone else in the vicinity.
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS HOT PARTS.
• DO NOT TOUCH the heat element. It may be very hot
immediately after use and may burn if touched.
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
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• This product is designed for indoor use only and should not be
subject to, or used in, a wet environment.
• To protect the high-precision technology contained in Testire,
never leave Testire in the places listed below, whether if in use
or in storage:
◦ Places where temperatures and/or humidity are high or go
through extreme changes. Direct sunlight, or near other
heat sources (stoves, radiators, etc.) Always observe the
operating and storage environment restrictions detailed in
the Technical Specications
◦ In sandy or dusty environments.
◦ In places prone to strong vibration.
◦ Near to sources of static or radio waves.
◦ Wet or moist environments. Testire is designed for indoor
use only
• Stop using Testire immediately if you notice any unusual
odours; liquids or noise coming from it. Switch off immediately
and consult technical support.
• Testire is not designed for use in hazardous areas (those con-
taining explosive vapour or dust).
• The Battery Baton should be removed when Testire is not in
use. This will prevent the gradual discharge of the battery and
prevent possible accidental operation of the head unit.
• Do not use your Testire if it is not operating properly. Consult
the Troubleshooting section of this manual and if required seek
technical advice.
• If the equipment is used in a manner not specied by the
manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may
be impaired.
• Use only approved accessories that are recommended by the
manufacturer for your Testire model.
• Always disconnect the battery from the charger once fully
charged. Leaving it connected, particularly when using a vehicle
power supply can lead to overheating and damage to the
battery.
• Take care when handling and storing your Testire. Dropping
on to a hard surface could damage it.
• If your Testire unit becomes damaged do not use it. Switch off
immediately and consult technical support.
READ THIS USER MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE USING YOUR TESTIFIRE.
SAVE THIS USER MANUAL - SAVE ALL SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. TAKE
NOTE OF THE WARNINGS - READ CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW ALL WARNING LABELS ON THE PRODUCT AND THOSE
DESCRIBED IN THIS USER MANUAL.
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1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 4
1.1 WARRANTY
1.2 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
1.3 RECYCLING
1.4 CE DECLARATION
1.5 CARE OF YOUR TESTIFIRE
1.6 GENERAL CARE
2 TESTIFIRE 1000 SERIES INTRODUCTION 5
KIT CONTENTS 6
3 PREPARATION FOR USE 8
3.1 CHARGING THE BATTERY
3.2 INSERTING THE BATTERY
3.3 INSERTING THE SMOKE CAPSULE 9
4 GETTING STARTED 10
4.1 POWERING ON TESTIFIRE
4.2 INTERFACE & MAIN MENU 11
4.3 ADJUSTING HEAD UNIT ANGLE 12
4.4 TESTING HIGH PROFILE DETECTORS
5 SINGLE TEST 13
5.1 DEFAULT SMOKE TEST
5.2 HEAT TESTING 14
5.3 CLEARING A DETECTOR 15
6 SEQUENTIAL TESTING 16
6.1 SMOKE TEST + CLEARING
6.2 SMOKE TEST + HEAT TEST 18
6.3 SMOKE TEST + CLEAR + HEAT TEST 20
7 SIMULTANEOUS TESTING 22
7.1 SMOKE/HEAT
8 TESTIFRE INFRARED REMOTE CONTROL 23
9 SETTINGS 24
10 REMOVING & REPLACING CONSUMABLES 26
10.1 REMOVING THE CAPSULE
10.2 REPLACING THE CAPSULE
10.3 REMOVING THE BATTERY 27
10.4 REPLACING THE BATTERY
11 REMOVING & REPLACING SPARES 28
11.1 REMOVING THE CLEAR CUP
11.2 REPLACING THE CLEAR CUP
11.3 REMOVING THE MEMBRANE 29
11.4 REPLACING THE MEMBRANE
12 CONSUMABLES & ACCESSORIES 30
13 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 31
14 TROUBLESHOOTING & SUPPORT 32
14.1 IDENTIFYING ERRORS
14.2 GENERAL CARE
14.3 BATTERIES & CHARGERS
CONTENTS
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
In addition to any other express warranty given in writing by the
Company in relation to the Goods, the Company warrants that
the Goods supplied under these terms and conditions will be in
accordance with the specication (if any) contained in the Purchase
Order, and will be free from defects in workmanship and material for
a period of 18 months from the date of delivery to the Buyer or for
a period of 12 months after the date of sale by the Buyer to the nal
customer whichever period is the shorter.
This product and its associated components are designed and
manufactured to be fully compliant with the requirements of the
following EU Directives for CE marking:
• EMC Directive 2014/30/EU of the European Parliament and
of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the
harmonisation of the laws of the Member States
relating to electromagnetic compatibility (recast).
• Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU of the European
Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on the
harmonisation of the laws of Member States relating to electrical
equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits.
• RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU of the European
Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2011 on the restriction of
the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic
equipment.
• BAWBA Directive 2006/66/EC of the European Parliament and of
the Council of 6 September 2006 on batteries and accumulators
and waste batteries and accumulators and repealing Directive
91/157/EEC.
Testire
®
, Solo™ and Battery Baton™ are registered marks of
No Climb Products Ltd. All other brand names mentioned are
trademarks or registered marks of their respective holders, and
are hereby acknowledged.
©2017 No Climb Products Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
DO NOT DROP OR EXPOSE TESTIFIRE TO WATER.
Always store Testire, batteries and chargers in a suitable bag when
not in use.
Do not use Testire or Solo poles if they are damaged in any way.
Contact support@detectortesters.com if in any doubt.
The packaging can be easily separated into the following materials:
• Cardboard (outer box)
• Cardboard (inner buffers, boxes)
• Polyethylene (capsule bags)
• Plastic (capsule caps)
Please dispose in line with local environmental requirements.
WEEE (WASTE ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC
EQUIPMENT) REGULATIONS
Testire and Testire capsules are suitably marked to be recycled in
accordance with your local environmental requirements.
Alternatively these items may be returned to the manufacturer via
your reseller for disposal in compliance with WEEE (Waste Electrical
& Electronic Equipment) Regulations.
1.1 WARRANTY 1.5 CARE OF YOUR TESTIFIRE
1.6 GENERAL CARE
1.4 CE DECLARATION
1.2 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
1.3 RECYCLING
• Only use genuine, specied batteries with your testire.
• Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the
terminals.
• Do not touch the terminals with metal objects.
• Do not cover the battery or charger when in use.
• Do not place charging battery in or near a heat source
• Always disconnect the battery from the charger as soon as it
is fully charged, especially if the power could be repeatedly
disrupted e.g. when using in-vehicle power. Leaving the battery
connected may lead to overheating and damage to the battery.
• Solo 727 chargers will only work with Solo 770 battery batons.
They will not charge Solo 760 batteries.
NOTE: DIRT THAT GETS INTO THE CUP COULD GET
INTO THE UNIT THROUGH THE SMOKE/HEAT/CO DUCT
OPENING AND CAUSE THE UNIT TO FAIL. ALWAYS KEEP
THE CUP CLEAN TO ENSURE RELIABLE OPERATION.
SOLO 727 CHARGER SOLO 770 BATTERY
SOLO 726 CHARGER SOLO 760 BATTERY
USER INTERFACE KEYPAD
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TESTIFIRE 1000 SERIES
INTRODUCTION
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Thank you for purchasing the Testire Multi-Sensor Detector Tester
This manual is designed to assist you to get the best and most efcient use of the Testire 1000 series and provides
all the information required to perform routine service and maintenance tasks with ease.
Testire includes advanced technology that simplies functional testing of smoke & heat detectors.
1. Bellows
2. Infrared Beam
3. Inner Clear Cup
4. Clear Cup
5. Main Duct for Heat
6. Smoke Capsule Cover
7. Test LED
8. Status LED
9. User Interface Display
10. Infrared Remote Control Receivers
11. Adjustable Handle
1. Menu
2. Status
3. Navigation
4. Enter/Conrm
5. On/Off
6. Return/Escape
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KIT CONTENTS
TESTIFIRE 1001-1 SMOKE, HEAT KIT
CONTAINING:
1x TS3 SMOKE CAPSULE
1x SOLO 727 CHARGER
1x SOLO 770 BATTERY
1x TESTIFIRE 1000 HEAD UNIT
TESTIFIRE 1001 SMOKE, HEAT KIT
CONTAINING:
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1x TS3 SMOKE CAPSULE
1x SOLO 727 CHARGER
2x SOLO 770 BATTERY
1x TESTIFIRE 1000 HEAD UNIT
FIGURE 1
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PREPARATION FOR USE
Solo NiMH Battery Batons are used to power Testire and enable it
to be tted to Solo Access Poles.
The Solo 770 Battery Baton must be charged using a Solo charger
before using Testire. To ensure maximum duration of testing, it
should be fully charged for each use. A Solo 727 charger will fully
charge a Solo 770 battery in 60-90 minutes
1. Connect charger to power outlet / vehicle accessory socket
using power cable supplied / umbilical DC connecting lead
respectively. LED will not illuminate permanently.
2. Connect the Battery Baton to the charger via the seven pin
polarised connector and turn the locking ring. (Fig. 1)
3. LED will ash red/green for approx 5 minutes, then illuminate
red only to indicate fast charging. LED illuminates green only
when battery is fully charged.
4. Charging times will depend on the discharge state of the Battery
Baton. Charge times can be 75-90 minutes when charging a
fully discharged Battery Baton.
5. Disconnect battery from the charger once fully charged to
prevent overheating and damage to the battery.
3.1 CHARGING THE BATTERY 3.2 INSERTING THE BATTERY
1. Hold the Testire head unit by the handle and press the upper
spring button on the Battery Baton. Align the button with the
location hole in the handle and push the Battery Baton into the
handle until the button springs up through the hole. (Fig. 2)
2. Insert the other end of the Battery Baton into the Solo access
pole and press the lower spring button. Align it with the
location hole and push the Battery Baton further into the pole
until the button springs up through the hole.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE OR CHARGE THE BATTERY
IF EITHER THE UNIT OR THE BATTERY CONNECTION
POINT ARE DAMAGED. NEVER CONNECT AC AND DC
POWER AT THE SAME TIME.
WARNING
ENSURE CORRECT ORIENTATION WHEN INSERTING
THE BATTERY BATON INTO TESTIFIRE. DO NOT USE
UNDUE FORCE TO INSERT. REMOVE BATTERY FROM
TESTIFIRE WHEN NOT IN USE.
CAUTION
FIGURE 2
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE BATTERY FROM THE
CHARGER AS SOON AS IT IS FULLY CHARGED, ESPECIALLY IF THE POWER COULD BE REPEATEDLY
DISRUPTED E.G. WHEN USING IN-VEHICLE POWER.
LEAVING THE BATTERY CONNECTED MAY LEAD TO
OVERHEATING AND DAMAGE TO THE BATTERY.
WARNING
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3.3 INSERTING THE SMOKE CAPSULE
DO NOT TOUCH THE CONTACTS ON THE PCB ON
THE CAPSULE. STATIC ELECTRICITY MAY DAMAGE
THEM AND CONTAMINATION OF THE CONTACTS
MUST BE AVOIDED.
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Remove the spring clip protector
cap from the capsule.
2
Holding the capsule by the spring clips
with the label on the underside, insert the
capsule. Ensure that the clips spring out
positively on both sides of the capsule to
engage correctly with the port.
3
Close the access cover securely.
NOTE
Smoke Capsules are non-rellable. Only
replace with genuine Testire TS3 Smoke
Capsules.
It is recommended the capsule should be
removed from the unit when not in use
for a few days.
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4 GETTING STARTED
1
Press and hold the red power button
for 2 seconds.
4.1 POWERING ON TESTIFIRE
English
Deutsch
Español
Français
2
The rst time the unit is powered-on
you will be prompted to select the
Testire operating language for your
region. Use the up and down arrow
keys to navigate and enter key to
select your required operating language
3
This will display a conrmation screen.
Press the menu key to select or
the status’ key to cancel. Once the
language has been selected the main
menu will be displayed.
English
Select Cancel
NOTE
If not used within 16 days or when a
Smoke Capsule has been replaced, Testire
will self-prime at power-on, prior to
displaying the main menu. This is Indicated
by a message ‘Preparing for use’
NOTE
If the unit is left in Standby mode for
more than 5 minutes, it will power off to
conserve the battery.
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4.2 INTERFACE & MAIN MENU
TEST LED
MENU KEY
POWER BUTTON
ENTER KEY
Smoke
Heat
Clear
Menu Status
Illuminates in the
colour of chosen
test. If multiple tests
are selected the LED
will ash alternately
with the colours of
selected tests
Display settings
On/Off
Navigate up and down through
the menus
Select
STATUS LED
MAIN MENU
NAVIGATION KEYS
Flashes slow green in idle mode.
Flashes fast green when a test is activated.
Turns red if an error has occured
STATUS KEY
ESCAPE KEY
Check Capsule level when Smoke is
selected. Display Heat status including
Hi-heat & timer options when
Heat is selected
Cancel selection or return to menu
Blue = Smoke
Flashing Slow Green =
Idle Mode
Red = Heat
Flashing Fast Green =
Operational Mode
Flashing Blue/Red =
Smoke/Heat simultaneous test
Flashing Green/Red =
Testire TimeOut
Solid Red = Error
Clear = Clearing
Flashing Red =
Battery requires charging
TEST LED STATUS LED
LED REFERENCE CHART
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Correct head angle adjustment is important to make sure that the detector to be
tested is correctly positioned in the inner clear cup and the user is in a safe and
appropriate position to carry out the test.
The detector should touch the base of the Testire inner clear cup and should be
level with the base of the detector.
When testing high prole detectors, it may be necessary to remove
the inner clear cup to enable the detector to sit in the correct
position for a successful test.
The inner clear cup has a semi-circular cut-out on the side nearest
to the user interface. Place your nger in the cut-out and carefully lift
out the cup. This will allow for correct positioning of the high prole
detector within the cup.
Adjust the head unit for the correct angle to access the detector.. Hold the body
of Testire and gently pull the handle away from the head unit.
The head unit will be free to rotate to the desired position and, on release, it will
lock and remain locked for use.
4.3 ADJUSTING HEAD UNIT ANGLE
4.4 TESTING HIGH PROFILE DETECTORS
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5.1 DEFAULT SMOKE TEST
1
After you have completed the preparation
procedures, Testire will be ready for use.
Select smoke test from the main menu by
moving the cursor to Smoke.
2
An infrared beam across the clear cup
controls the test. The test will begin
automatically when the head unit is
placed over the detector, breaking the
infrared beam.
The test LED will ash Blue to indicate
that smoke is being generated. The
status LED will ash fast Green to show
test in progress
3
When the detector is activated,
remove Testire by lowering it gently.
Testire will return to idle.
Smoke
Heat
Clear
Menu Status
NOTE
With smoke selected, pressing the status
key will display the smoke capsule level.
A test cannot be carried out if the
capsule is empty
CAPSULE LEVEL SYMBOLS:
Capsule Problem
Capsule Level Low
Capsule Empty
NOTE
The amount of smoke produced may
very throughout the test
NOTE
If after 2 minutes the test has not
completed, Testire will time-out, highlighted
by the status LED ashing Red/Green
NOTE
During a smoke test a slight ‘popping’
sound may be heard. This is normal and
part of the test procedure.
Smoke Status
Capsule Level
5 SINGLE TEST
Smoke
Heat
Clear
Menu Status
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5.2 HEAT TESTING
1
Select Heat test from the main menu by
moving the cursor to Heat. The Test LED
will turn Red, indicating Testire is ready to
perform a Heat test.
2
The test will begin automatically
when the head unit is placed over the
detector, breaking the infrared beam.
The test LED will ash Red to indicate
that heat is being generated.
3
When the detector is activated,
remove Testire by lowering it gently.
Testire will return to idle.
Smoke
Heat
Clear
Heat Status
Hi Heat
Timer
Off
Off
Menu Status
NOTE
Pressing the Status key will display Heat
status. Here you can prepare Testire for
Hi-Heat (up to 100°C) by pressing the enter
key and then pressing the staus key.
The Timer option if selected stops the heat
test at 60 seconds, complying with NFPA 72.
NOTE
Heat is produced in a narrow stream and
is not intended to heat the whole inner
clear cup. Heat should be directed to the
thermal sensor of the detector.
AVOID PLACING HANDS NEAR THE DUCT OUTLET DURING HEAT TESTING OR WITHIN
5 MINUTES OF CONDUCTING HEAT TESTING. HOT AIR IS EMITTED FROM THE DUCT
AND THE TOP OF THE DUCT WILL GET HOT TO THE TOUCH.
CAUTION
TIP
Rotating Testire around the detector can
speed up a test on detectors with offset
thermistors.
NOTE
If after 2 minutes the test has not
completed, Testire will time-out, highlighted
by the status LED ashing Red/Green
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NOTE
Clearing has a maximum time of 2 minutes. After 2 minutes Testire
will timeout, highlighted by the status LED ashing Red/Green
5.3 CLEARING A DETECTOR
1
Select Clear from the main menu. This operation will clear the
smoke after a smoke test. It will not clean the internal components
of the detector
2
Clearing will begin automatically when the head unit
is placed over the detector, breaking the infrared
beam.
The test LED will not illuminate during clearing.
Smoke
Heat
Clear
Menu Status
TIP
Set Clear as part of a sequential test with Smoke e.g. Smoke is
1 and Clear is set to 2. This will speed up the testing of smoke
detectors as the clearing process will remove the possibility of the
detector reactivating. See Section on sequential testing for details
of how to set up a sequential test.
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6 SEQUENTIAL TESTING
6.1 SMOKE TEST + CLEARING
1
Select smoke test from the main menu
by moving the cursor to smoke. Press the
enter key to select smoke.
2
Move the cursor down to clear and
press the enter key to select clear.
3
The initial smoke test will begin automatically
when the head unit is placed over the
detector, breaking the infrared beam.
Smoke 1
Heat
Clear
Smoke 1
Heat
Clear 2
Menu MenuStatus Status
Using Testire to carry out a Sequential Test means that a number of operations (Smoke, Heat
and Clearing) can be pre-programmed into the unit before it is raised up to the detector. This
saves time, reduces handling and enables the testing of certain multi-sensor detectors.
NOTE
The rst stimulus selected will be indicated
by the number 1 beside it. The next
stimulus in the sequential test will be
indicated by the number 2 beside it.
NOTE
To delete a test sequence, simply press
the escape key to cancel your selection.
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4
When the detector is activated, remove Testire by lowering it
gently. After 2 seconds raise again to begin clearing
5
Lower Testire once the detector has been cleared.
Testire will return to idle.
LOWER FOR
2 SECONDS
NOTE
If the detector does not re-enter the cup within 10 seconds,
the test sequence will reset and return to the rst test of the
programmed sequence.
TIP
Any of the test modes can be programmed sequentially in any
particular order before raising to a detector. e.g. [Heat 1, Smoke
2, Clear 3]. Or [Smoke 1, Clear 2, Heat 3].
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6.2 SMOKE TEST + HEAT TEST
1
Select smoke test from the main menu
by moving the cursor to smoke. Press the
enter key to select smoke.
2
Move the cursor down to heat and
press the enter key to select.
3
The initial smoke test will begin automatically
when the head unit is placed over the
detector, breaking the infrared beam.
Smoke 1
Heat
Clear
Smoke 1
Heat 2
Clear
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4
When the detector is activated, remove Testire by lowering it
gently. After 2 seconds raise again to begin the heat test
5
Lower Testire once the heat test has completed.
Testire will return to idle.
LOWER FOR
2 SECONDS
NOTE
If the detector does not re-enter the cup within 10 seconds,
the test sequence will reset and return to the rst test of the
programmed sequence.
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6.3 SMOKE TEST + CLEAR + HEAT TEST
1
Select smoke test from the main menu
by moving the cursor to smoke. Press the
enter key to select smoke.
2
Move the cursor down to clear and
press the enter key to select.
3
Move the cursor to heat and select. All three
tests are now programmed and ready to
begin.
Smoke 1
Heat
Clear
Menu Status
Smoke 1
Heat
Clear 2
Menu Status
Smoke 1
Heat 3
Clear 2
Menu Status
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4
The initial smoke test will begin automatically
when the head unit is placed over the
detector. Breaking the infrared beam.
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Raise Testire after desired clearing time to begin
the heat test.
LOWER FOR
2 SECONDS
5
When the detector is activated, remove Testire by lowering it
gently. After 2 seconds raise again to begin clearing
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When the detector is activated, remove Testire by
lowering it gently. Testire will return to idle ready for
the next detector.
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7 SIMULTANEOUS TESTING/
MULTI-SENSOR TESTING
Using Testire to carry out a Simultaneous Test means that a number of operations (Smoke, Heat)
can be pre-programmed into the unit before it is raised up to the detector. This saves time, reduces
handling and enables the testing of certain multi-sensor detectors if they are so enabled.
7.1 SMOKE/HEAT
1
Select smoke test from the main menu
by moving the cursor to smoke. Press the
enter key to select.
Move the cursor to heat and press the
enter key Twice to select. (Indicated by
the number 1 beside it)
2
Raise Testire over the detector.
Smoke and heat are tested at the same
time in a simultaneous test.
3
Once the alarm is triggered lower Testire.
Testire will return to idle with the same
settings - ready for the next simultaneous test.
Smoke 1
Heat 1
Clear
Menu Status
NOTE
The test LED will alternate the colour of
all selected test modes when selected for
a simultaneous test.
NOTE
To delete a simultaneous test setup,
simply press the escape key to cancel
your selection.
NOTE
Depending on the detection system being tested, there may be no individual indication of the activation
of the separate sensors in the detector. The system may activate on one sensor only.
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Some types of detector may not automatically initiate a test as they enter
the clear cup of Testire. The Infrared Remote Control can be used to
manually start a test, and/or move on to the next test in the sequence. Aim
the infrared beam LED at the Testire head unit when it is at height and use
the operation button on the Infrared Control Unit to start/stop a test.
The Infrared Control Unit is powered by two AAA batteries which can be
replaced by opening the panel located on the back of the unit.
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8 TESTIFIRE INFRARED
REMOTE CONTROL
(AVAILABLE SEPARATELY)
CONTROL BUTTON
INFRARED BEAM LED
Start/Stop a test.
OPERATION INDICATOR LED
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9 SETTINGS
Press the menu key to
enter the sub menu.
HELP
Find further information on the website
or contact Testire support by emailing
support@detectortesters.com
INFO
System information will display the Model,
Serial Number, Software Version and the
Hardware Version. Warranty information
can also be viewed.
TEST COUNTER
Display the number of tests performed
by each test method. You can reset the
counters by pressing the menu key.
LANGUAGE
Change or Select the system language.
You will be promted to select the system
language when powered on for the rst
time or after a System Rest is carried out.
SOUNDER
Enable or disable the keypad and warning
sounders. The sounders will be reset if a
System Reset is carried out.
Smoke
Heat
Clear
Help
Info
Test Counter
Language
Tech Support testifire.com/
support/
Menu Status
Smoke
Heat
Clear
0
0
0
Reset
System Info
Warranty
Keypad
Warning
Off
Off
Warranty
Sounder
Days 394
Testifire
S.N.
S/W
H/W
1000
4316049
V7.3.2
V2.2.0
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Deutsch
Español
Français
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SERVICE
By default Testire will notify the user when a Service is
due or over due. (Currently 24 months after rst switch-
on.) If required the Service reminders can be turned off.
If a message on the screen shows ‘Service Required’,
but the unit is working, then disable the reminder and
continue using your Testire.
SYSTEM RESET
Restore Testire to factory default settings. A
System Reset will remove all user customisable
settings, including programmed test sequences,
the timer and selected language.
Service
Reminder On
System Reset
Ok Cancel
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10 REMOVING & REPLACING
CONSUMABLES
10.1 REMOVING THE SMOKE CAPSULE
10.2 REPLACING THE SMOKE CAPSULE
NOTE
Consumables can be replaced in the eld without having to return
the unit for service. Ensure that the unit is switched off during the
replacement of consumables.
1
Open the access cover on the
body of the Testire.
2
Squeeze the two clips on each side of the used
capsule and gently pull the capsule out.
1
Remove the spring clip protector
cap from the capsule.
2
Holding the capsule by the spring clips
with the label on the underside, insert the
capsule. Ensure that the clips spring out
positively on both sides of the capsule to
engage correctly with the port.
3
Close the access cover securely.
DO NOT TOUCH THE CONTACTS ON THE PCB ON THE CAPSULE.
CAUTION
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10.3 REMOVING THE BATTERY 10.4 REPLACING THE BATTERY
Hold the Testire head unit by the handle and press the upper spring
button on the Battery Baton. Align the button with the location hole
in the handle and push the Battery Baton into the handle until the
button springs up through the hole.
Insert the other end of the Battery Baton into the Solo access pole
and press the lower spring button. Align it with the location hole and
push the Battery Baton further into the pole until the button springs
up through the hole.
Hold the Testire head unit by the handle. Press the upper
spring button on the Battery Baton to release the battery and
slide the out of the handle.
ENSURE CORRECT ORIENTATION WHEN INSERTING
THE BATTERY BATON INTO TESTIFIRE. DO NOT USE
UNDUE FORCE TO INSERT. REMOVE BATTERY FROM
TESTIFIRE WHEN NOT IN USE.
CAUTION
NOTE
Always make sure buttons lock securely. Do not use if there
is any damage to the Testire battery or poles.
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11 REMOVING & REPLACING
SPARES
11.1 REMOVING THE CLEAR CUP 11.2 REPLACING THE CLEAR CUP
Hold the clear cup using the cut-out,
and pull up rmly.
Line the cup with the rectangular cut-out in line with
the smoke/heat duct. Press the cup down from the
middle until it clicks into place.
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11.3 REMOVING THE MEMBRANE 11.4 REPLACING THE MEMBRANE
Pull the membrane upwards to remove. Line up the membrane with the two at supports
nearest the smoke/heat duct. Work the membrane
round the plastic cup, making sure the cup ts into the
slot in the membrane.
Finally, pull the membrane over the last edge of the
cup.
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12 CONSUMABLES &
ACCESSORIES
TS3 Smoke Capsule 3 pack
Solo 100 Telescopic Access Pole
Testire 1001 Test Kit
Testire 2001 Test Kit
Membrane
Solo 200 Universal Detector Removal Tool
Testire 9001 Test Kit
Testire 9201 Test Kit
Solo 110 Urban Telescopic Pole
Testire 6001 Test Kit
Testire 6201 Test Kit
Battery Baton
Solo 610 Protective Bag
Urban Smoke / Heat Test Kit
Urban Smoke / Heat / CO Test Kit
TS3 Smoke Capsule 6 pack
Solo 101 Extension Pole
Testire 1001-1 Test Kit
Testire 2001-1 Test Kit
Inner Cup
Solo 611 Urban Backpack
Testire 9001-1 Test Kit
Testire 9201-1 Test Kit
Solo 111 Urban Extension Pole
Testire 6001-1 Test Kit
Testire 6201-1 Test Kit
Charger
Testire 25 Infrared Remote Control
TS3-3PACK-001
Solo 100-001
Testire 1001-001
Testire 2001-001
SPARE-1049-001
Solo 200-001
Testire 9001-001
Testire 9201-001
Solo110-001
Testire 6001-001
Testire 6201-001
Solo 770-001
Solo 610-001
URBAN1001-1-001
URBAN2001-1-001
TS3-6PACK-001
Solo 101-001
Testire 1001-1-001
Testire 2001-1-001
SPARE-1048-001
Solo611-001
Testire 9001-1-001
Testire 9201-1-001
Solo111-001
Testire 6001-1-001
Testire 6201-1-001
Solo 727-001
Testire 25-001
Ordering Information
Additional Items
Kits
Use only approved accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your Testire model.
Testire does not contain any eld serviceable parts. The following spare and consumable parts are
available to order from your distributor.
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13 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Power Source
Power Consumption
Safety Features
Operating Features
Environment
Weights
Dimensions
Suitable Detector Types
Test Modes
Battery Charge Time
IP Rating
Battery Baton: nominal 7.2V 3.0Ah NiMH rechargeable battery pack with internal overcurrent protection
connects directly to Testire with no leads or wires. Must be charged by Solo 727 Battery Charger (using
100-230VAC or 12VDC input).
Dependent on mode of use:
Smoke testing: <0.5A rms
Heat testing: 4-6A rms
N.B. Power consumption refers only to the duration of the actual test and may vary considerably due to
internal control algorithms.
Battery over-current cut-out.
Default 2 minutes maximum test duration timeout.
Auto power off after 10 minutes of non-use.
Colour coded LED user feedback.
Automatic infrared sensing of the detector.
Adjustable multi-position head.
Operating temperature range: +5ºC to +45ºC (41ºF to 113ºF).
Operating humidity range: 0 to 85% RH non-condensing.
Storage temperature range: -10ºC to +50ºC (14ºF to 122ºF).
Storage humidity range: 0 to 90% RH non-condensing (up to +35ºC / 95ºF).
Testire 1000: 1.14g (excluding Battery Baton)
Solo 770 Battery Baton: 0.5kg
Testire 1000: Bellows width: 153mm max. Head Unit height: 224mm max. (397mm including handle)
Optical / photoelectric and ionisation smoke detectors.
Thermal sensors (xed temperature or rate-of-rise).
Multi-sensors or multi-criteria detectors.
Conventional, addressable or analogue addressable detectors of any of the above types.
Smoke: a simulated smoke generated internally using a miniature heat exchanger and a harmless liquid from
the smoke capsule.
Normal Heat: to test rate-of-rise and xed temperature heat detectors up to 90ºC (194ºF).
Hi Heat: to test rate-of-rise and xed temperature heat detectors up to 100ºC (212ºF).
Clearing: clean air is blown to remove previously applied smoke.
Simultaneous Testing: Smoke or Heat in any combination as programmed by the user are all carried out in
one test.
Sequential Testing: Tests are performed according to the order that they have been programmed by the user.
Approx. 90 mins. (if completely discharged).
Rated according to IEC60529 to IP20
NOTE:
Product specications may be subject to change without prior notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.
International Patents
Testire is protected by the following patents:
EP(GB)0910055B1, DE69820382.8, US6423962, EP(FR,GB)1290661B1, DE60112442.1, ZL01801074.1, US6640608, EP(FR,GB)1390927B1, DE50205116.7, DE60314594.9, GB2385179, EP(DE)1468409B1, GB2409319B, US8049612, EP(GB)1794728B1,
DE602005037919.3, EP(FR,GB,NL,SE)1960980B1, IT502013902154897, DE602006034660.3, US8966952, JP4958914
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14 TROUBLESHOOTING
& SUPPORT
If you experience any type of problem with your Testire, turn the
power off, wait for a few seconds and then turn the power back on.
This may clear the fault. If the fault continues, the following information
may help you solve the problem. If you are unable to identify the cause
of the problem, please visit detectortesters.com/support
• When an error occurs, the Status LED will appear red and
the Test LED will not be illuminated. This can be clearly seen
without access to the screen when the unit is at height.
• The unit will emit a 2 second warning sound (if the sound is
enabled) and cease to function further. The screen will display
the error message.
• In some cases the error message may be cleared from the
screen by pressing the escape key. This may enable the unit
to continue operating, although if the error has not been
corrected the error message may reappear immediately on
screen.
• You will need to correct the error in order to proceed. For
example, if the battery is Low, the screen will display the
message ‘Replace Battery’. In this case, no further testing can
be carried out until the Battery Baton has been recharged or
replaced.
DO NOT DROP OR EXPOSE TESTIFIRE TO WATER.
Always store Testire, batteries and chargers in a suitable bag when
not in use.
Do not use Testire or Solo poles if they are damaged in any way.
Contact support@detectortesters.com if in any doubt.
14.2 GENERAL CARE
14.1 IDENTIFYING ERRORS
Dirt that gets into the cup could get into the unit through the smoke/
heat/co duct Opening and cause the unit to fail. Always keep the cup
clean to ensure reliable operation.
1. Debris (e.g. from ceiling tiles) can fall into the test cup, and could
work their way into the unit, causing the fan to stop.
2. Remove inner test cup.
3. Attach a charged battery baton.
4. Turn on Testire and set to clear only program. (Press the up /
down buttons until the cursor is next to ‘Clear’).
5. Adjust handle to 90° position away from the Testifire body
6. Holding the baton and handling tube vertically, use a brush to
brush the dirt out of the test cup, moving dirt away from the duct.
7. While your hand is inside the test cup, and Testifire pro-
grammed to Clear, air will be blow out of the duct and aid
clearing. It will also help prevent loose debris from entering the
duct.
8. Take care not to damage the heater elements in the duct.
9. Use a damp lint-free cloth to wipe inside of the test cup to
remove any remaining small particles of dirt.
10. Clean inner cup using lint-free cloth, and re-fit into the unit.
11. Clean bellows, and re-fit
12. Wipe the rest of the unit.
SYSTEM FAULT
IR Sensor
Clean Cup
Solo NiMH Battery Batons are used to power Testire and enable it
to be tted to Solo Access Poles.
The Solo 770 Battery Baton must be charged before using Testire.
To ensure maximum duration of testing, it should be fully charged for
each use. Solo 727 chargers will only work with Solo 770 battery
batons. They will not charge Solo 760 Batteries.
14.3 BATTERIES & CHARGERS
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE OR CHARGE THE BATTERY
IF EITHER THE UNIT OR THE BATTERY CONNECTION
POINT ARE DAMAGED. NEVER CONNECT AC AND DC
POWER AT THE SAME TIME.
WARNING
SOLO 727 CHARGER SOLO 770 BATTERY
SOLO 726 CHARGER SOLO 760 BATTERY
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here is believed to be correct at the time of going to press. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information which is provided in good faith but
nothing contained herein is intended to incorporate any representation or warranty, either express or implied or to form the basis of any legal relations between the
parties hereto, additional to or in lieu of such as may be applicable to a contract of sale or purchase.
No Climb Products Ltd
Edison House,163 Dixons Hill Road,
Welham Green Hertfordshire, AL9 7JE,
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 1707 282 760
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