Fire Alarm Operating Instructions
This document provides operating instructions for performing the weekly fire alarm test and resetting after a fire alarm activation on the MX4000 fire panel.
Weekly Fire Alarm Test
Ensure that Security are notified before the test begins and again once the test is complete.
For further information on the weekly fire alarm test, please refer to guidance note:
MX4000
1. Before the Test Begins
Before the test begins, the fire panel will be in normal mode:
The LED display screen shows the home screen. Only the green power light is illuminated. ‘Level One’ in the top right corner indicates that the controls are disabled.
2. Isolate any plant
Isolate any plant (e.g., boilers, hot water systems) linked to the fire alarm at the plant isolation switch (if applicable).
4. Activate an MCP
Activate a manual call point using a black testing key.
5. The Panel Will Now be in Fire Mode
The LED display screen is showing the zone that has been activated. The red fire light is illuminated.
6. Press "Mute"
7. Press "Silence Alarms"
The panel will prompt you to enter a password.
8. Enter Password
Enter 10000 followed by the tick button.
***Unite Halls-wait for the notification on the Safety Phone before resetting the alarm***
9. Press "Reset"
The panel will prompt you to enter a password.
Enter 10000 followed by the tick button.
10. Normal Mode
The fire panel should return to normal mode:
11. Enable Any Plant
Enable any plant that was isolated during the test is enabled at the plant isolation switch (if applicable).
Resetting After an Activation
Once an investigation has been undertaken and it has been confirmed there is no fire:
- Press ‘Mute.’
- Press ‘Silence Alarm’
The panel will prompt you to enter a password:
- Enter 10000 followed by the tick button.
***Unite Halls-wait for the notification on the safety phone before resetting the alarm***
- Press ‘Reset’
The panel will prompt you to enter a password:
- Enter 10000 followed by the tick button.
The panel should return to normal mode.