Kidde TM0098 manual Operation, Preparation and Connection of the Test Wire, Smoke Test

It is recommended that the accuracy of the burn period is confirmed using a stopwatch with the red indicator on the timer before conducting any live tests.

Applicable code wire burn recommendations:

•BS6266:1992 recommends a burn time of 60 seconds for one metre wire lengths and 180 seconds for 2 metres

•The NFPA 76 standard also recommends the same tests with an additional test with a burn time of 60s using 2 x 1m wires connected in parallel.

4.0Operation

a)Connect the IDE power cable (supplied) to the power input socket at the rear of the unit.

b)Switch on using the rocker switch above the power input socket. This will illuminate red when in the “on” position. The green “Power” indicator on the timer will illuminate continuously.

c)Set the timer to the required test period.

d)Press the green push-button switch to the left of the timer. The red “Out” indicator will illuminate continuously and the green “Power” indicator will flash. 6V AC will be delivered to the two screw terminals on the front of the unit.

e)At the end of the time period, the “Out” indicator goes out and the green ”Power” indicator will become steady.

f)To repeat the process press the green push-button switch again, having set a different test period if required.

g)On completion of the tests, switch the unit off using the rocker switch above the power input socket and remove the power cable.

5.0Preparation and Connection of the Test Wire

The test wire samples should be carefully measured and cut to the required length. The ends should be stripped at approximately 15mm using a suitable tool. If in doubt, please seek guidance from a qualified electrician. Only use the recommended test wire. Under no circumstances should test wires be shorter than 60cm or 2x1m in parallel. This is likely to age (or blow) the inlet fuse and may cause damage to the unit.

Ensure that no power is connected to the Test Box. Insert the test wire between the output terminals and lay it on a supporting non-combustible platform. It is important to ensure that there are no cross overs of the wire. It may be helpful to first coil the wire using a pen or pencil as a temporary former and then lay it out. Alternatively, an arrangement to support the wire may be used with the precaution of a fire blanket positioned beneath the wire. If the equipment is in a high airflow area then it may be required to shield the wire from the airflow. At no time is it appropriate to open the Test Box.

There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

6.0Smoke Test

Ensure that the local fire panel is isolated from the external fire reporting equipment and that any automatic extinguishing or suppressant systems are similarly isolated. Connect power to the Test Box and press the green push button switch. At this point, 6V AC is applied across the test wire, the red “Out” indicator will illuminate continuously and the green “Power” indicator will flash. The test wire will become hot and a quantity of smoke will be generated. The test wire becomes very hot during the test and will cause burns if in contact with skin. Care must be taken throughout this test process to protect both personnel and property from the hot wire.

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