Clymac and Gent Xenex

Climac & Gent Xenex Silence and Reset

Fire Alarm Panel Operating Instructions

This document provides operating instructions for performing the weekly fire alarm test and resetting after a fire alarm activation on the Clymac & Gent Xenex fire panel. If you are unsure of the code for your fire alarm panel, please contact the Fire Safety Team (222182 or 222184).

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:

Fire Alarm Test Guidance

1. Before the test begins

Before the test begins, the fire panel will be in normal mode:

The green power light is illuminated.

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).

3. Input the Code

Input the code for your panel. The amber light will come on and enable the panel.

The amber light is illuminated.

4. Activate a Manual Call Point

Activate a manual call point using a black testing key. The Fire Panel will now be in fire mode.

The red fire light is illuminated, as is the corresponding zone light to the zone of the activation.

4. Press "Silence Alarms"

5. Press "Reset"

6. Press "Shift 0"

This will lock the fire panel

7. Re-enable any Plant

Enable any plant that was isolated during the test at the plant isolation switch.

Once an investigation has been undertaken and it has been confirmed there is no fire:

  • Input the code for your panel. The amber light will enable the panel
  • The red fire light will be illuminated. The red fire zone light will be illuminated and will show the location of the activation.
  • Press the ‘Silence Alarms’ button.
  • Press the ‘Reset’ button.
  • Press ‘Shift 0’.  This will lock the fire panel.

Remember to reset any plant linked to the fire alarm as it may have tripped or isolated when the fire alarm activated.

If the alarm will not reset, investigate the area again. If the alarm is confirmed to be false, silence the alarm but do not reset it. Call Security and request that they contact the duty electrician.