Ampac 204-0025 Configuration guide

Ampac Detectors
Cleaning, Maintenance and
Functional Test Procedures
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Table Of Contents Page No
1 Non Disclosure Agreement ......................................................................... 1
2 Functional test Procedures for Ampac Smoke and Heat Detectors ........ 2
2.1. Testing Ampac smoke detectors .......................................................................... 2
2.2. Testing rate of Rise Detectors (<90ºC) ................................................................ 3
2.3. Testing Multisensor Detector ................................................................................ 4
2.4. Testing Discovery CO Detector............................................................................. 5
3 Cleaning Instructions for Optical Smoke and Multisensor Detectors ..... 7

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1 Non Disclosure Agreement
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2 Functional test Procedures for Ampac Smoke and
Heat Detectors
In general, the procedures for maintaining detectors are described in the local codes of practice,
such as AS1851 for Australia. At a very minimum, detectors should be inspected twice a year and
cleaned if they are dirty. They should be functionally tested at a frequency described in the local
code of practice. If a detector is removed from its base for any reason it should be functionally
tested after it is refitted.
2.1. Testing Ampac smoke detectors
2.1.1 Smoke detectors are tested with aerosol test gas, part number 204-0014, which may only
be used in conjunction with the Ampac smoke detector test applicator part number 204-
0004.
2.1.2 The Ampac ‘Testifire’ unit, part numbers 204-0025, 204-0028 and 204-0029, used in
conjunction with the relevant smoke capsule may also be used.
2.1.3 The procedure below applies to Orbis, Series 65, XP95 and Discovery detectors, but,
because Orbis detectors contain ‘integrating periods’ additional steps should be taken as
described in section 2.1.4.
Place aerosol test gas inside smoke detector test applicator as per instruction
manual supplied with the test equipment.
Place test applicator over detector ensuring seal around smoke detector.
Push applicator upwards slightly to activate aerosol for a one second burst.
If the detector has not responded in 10 seconds, repeat the previous step. The
total number of sprays should not exceed five at 10 second intervals.
If the detector fails to activate, check the test equipment and retest. If the detector
will still not activate replace with a new detector.
2.1.4 Additional steps for testing Orbis devices
This data sheet describes procedures for field testing of detectors. The procedures are not a
substitute for factory testing and recalibration. For this procedure to be carried out please
return detectors to Ampac’s Service Department.
Caution: Before any work begins on the fire detection system, all necessary staff or
departments should be notified that the fire system is to undergo maintenance and that the
system, or part of it, will be temporarily out of service. Ensure the control panel is in ‘Test
Mode’ and/or take precautions to prevent unwanted alarms. Ensure that the same departments
and staff are informed once the system is fully operable again. A summary of the information
below, is given in Table 1 on page 4.
Note:
Discovery detectors may take up to 40 seconds to respond depending upon which
detection mode has been set.

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Place the control panel in ‘test’ mode OR remove the detector from
the detector base, then re-fit OR reset the panel.
Follow steps detailed in 2.1.3
2.2. Testing rate of Rise Detectors (<90ºC)
2.2.1 Rate of rise heat detectors with fixed tempeatures up to 90°C are tested with the Ampac
Cordless Heat Detector Tester, part number 204-0017.
2.2.2 Heat detectors with classifications above 90°C (i.e. Series 65 CS/Series 60 Range 2/XP95
High Temperature Heat Detectors) may require the use of the Ampac mains powered heat
detector tester, part numbers 204-0005 (240V).
The Ampac ‘Testifire’ unit, part numbers 204-0025, 204-0028 and 204-0029, will test all types of
heat detector.
2.2.3 Test as per instruction manual supplied with test equipment.
Insert a charged battery baton into tool and pole.
Press the red switch to turn on; LED illuminates green. Slow flash indicates
normal standby mode.
Position tester over detector.
Tool will automatically start testing when infra-red beam in cup is broken.
Green LED will flash faster.
Hold pole in place until the alarm is activated. *
When the detector alarms, remove the tester from the detector.
The tester will revert to standby mode (slow flashing green LED) and the internal
fan will cool the heating element for a few seconds.
2.2.4 Additional steps for testing Orbis heat detectors
For all Orbis heat detectors (even CS class), place the control panel in ‘test’ mode
OR remove the detector from the detector base then re-fit OR reset the panel.
Follow steps detailed in 2.2.3.
2.2.5 Additional information for testing Discovery heat detectors.
Check the control equipment to find which mode the Discovery Heat detector is set to.
Modes 1–4 will respond using the Series 65/XP95 procedure described in 2.2.3.
Note:
The removal and replacement of power to an Orbis detector will place the device into
‘FasTest’. In ‘FasTest’ the algorithms in the detector are disabled for four minutes. During this
time the integral red LED will flash once per second. The detector is still able to to detect a fire
but will respond to one smoke sample in order to speed up testing. This applies to sections
2.2.4 and 2.3.
* If the detector falls to activate, check the heat detector type (i.e. check the temperature
classification). If the type is correct the device may be faulty. Insert a replacement detector and
test again.

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Discovery heats set to mode 5 (CS class) will require the use of the mains
heat tester or the Testifire product to activate.
2.3. Testing Multisensor Detector
2.3.1 Smoke sensors are tested with aerosol test gas, part number 204-0014, which may only
be used in conjunction with the Ampac smoke detector test applicator part number 204-
0004.
2.3.2 If the Multisensor is in ‘heat only’ mode (Mode 5) then it should be tested using the Ampac
cordless heat detector tester, part number 204-0017.
The Ampac ‘Testifire’ unit, part number 204-0025, 204-0028 and 204-0029, may also be used.
Both smoke and heat elements can be tested simultaneously using this.
2.3.3 For Orbis Multisensor detectors place the control panel in ‘test’ mode OR remove the
detector from the detector base then re-fit OR reset the control panel.
2.3.4 Follow steps detailed in 2.2.3
2.3.5 For quicker activation times use Testifire with combined smoke and heat test protocol.
2.3.6 For XP95 Multisensor detectors follow steps detailed in 2.1.3. The heat element can be
tested separately if required, and can be tested as indicated in section 2.2.3. For quicker
activation times use Testifire with combined smoke and heat test protocol.
2.3.7 For Discovery Multisensor detectors in modes 1-4 follow steps detailed in 2.1.3. Mode 5
can be tested following steps detailed in 2.2.3.
Note:
Discovery and XP95 Multisensor detectors may take up to 40 seconds to respond
dependent upon which detection mode they are set at.

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2.4. Testing Discovery CO Detector
2.4.1 Use Ampac CO test gas part number 204-0020, which may be used in conjunction with
the Ampac smoke detector test pole part number 204-0004.
2.4.2 The Ampac ‘Testifire’ unit part number 204-0025, 204-0028 and 204-0029, used in
conjunction with the relevant CO capsule may also be used.
2.4.3 Procedure
Place CO test gas inside smoke detector test pole as per instruction manual
supplied with test equipment.
Place applicator over CO detector ensuring seal around CO detector.
Press upwards slightly to activate aerosol in a one second burst.
If the detector has not responded in 30 seconds repeat test at 30 second intervals
whereby the total number of applications should not exceed five.
If the detector fails to activate, check test equipment and re-test. If the detector will
still not activate replace with a new detector.
Note:
The Discovery CO detector has integrating periods of up to 60 seconds in some
detection modes.

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Test
Apparatus
Smoke
Detectors
Series 65,
Orbis,
XP95 and
Discovery
*See note
1
Rate of
rise heat
detectors
(Temps
<90°C)
*See note
1
High Tem-
perature
heat detec-
tors
(fixed/static
Temps
>90°C)
*See note 1
Discovery,
XP95 and
Orbis
Multisensor
detectors
*See note 1
Discovery
Multisensor
detector in
heat only
mode
*See note 2
Discovery
CO
*See note 3
Aerosol Test
Gas (Solo
A3) used
with Smoke
Detector
Test
Applicator
 
Testifire
     
Cordless
Heat
Detector
Tester
 
Mains
Powered
Heat
Detector
Tester

Aerosol CO
Test Gas
(Solo C3)
used with
Smoke
Detector
Test
Applicator

Table 1 Summary of functional test procedures
*Note 1: For Orbis use ‘FastTest’
*Note 2: Discovery detectors may take up to 40 seconds to activate.
*Note 3: Discovery CO detectors may take over 60 seconds to activate dependent on setting.
Testifire (Smoke, Heat and CO)
204
-
0025, 204
-
0028 and 204
-
0029
Aerosol test Gas (Solo A3)
204
-
0014
Aerosol CO Test Gas ( Solo C3)
204
-
0020
Smoke Detector Test Applicator
204
-
0004
Cordless Heat Detector Tester
204
-
0017
Mains Powered Heat Detector Tester
204
-
0005

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3 Cleaning Instructions for Optical Smoke and Multisensor
Detectors
These cleaning instructions can be applied to Optical Smoke and Multisensor Detectors within all
the Ampac ranges.
Tools Required Detector Duster 204-0024.
General If a smoke detector is dirty it should be cleaned without disassembling. Use a commercial
vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment to remove exterior dust and dirt and an air pressure
canister (Detector Duster) to blow through the smoke entry points as illustrated in the image below.
The case can be cleaned with a dampened cloth with a solution of washing up liquid.
Image A - cleaning a detector with a air pressure canister
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Illustration shows Discovery
Multisensor Detector
Illustration shows Discovery Optical
Smoke Detector