Protec 6400

Protec 6400 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 Protec 6400 fire panel.

Weekly Fire Alarm Test

For further information on the weekly fire alarm test, please refer to guidance note ‘Fire Alarm Weekly Test’ on the Health and Safety service website. Ensure that Security are notified before the test begins and again once the test is complete.

Fire Alarm Test Guidance

1. Before the test begins

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

The panel is closed and locked shut. The green power light is illuminated, and the LED screen states ‘system status normal.’

2. Unlock the Panel

Unlock the panel using key 830.

The keypad controls are now accessible as is the plant isolation switch.

3. 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

Activate a manual call point using a black testing key.

5. Panel will be in Fire Mode

The red fire light is illuminated, along with the fire link light and the corresponding zone light to the location of the activated call point. The LED screen shows a description of the device that has been activated. The sounders will be audible

6. Reset the Alarm

Press 'Silence Alarms" Press 'Accept' Press 'Reset'

7. The Panel Should Return to Normal Mode

The panel is closed and locked shut. The green power light is illuminated, and the LED screen states ‘system status normal.’

 

8. Reset

• Enable any plant that was isolated during the test (if applicable). • Lock the panel using key 830.

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

  • Unlock the fire panel using key 830
  • The LED text on the panel will show the location of the activation. The red Fire light will be illuminated as will the red light of the activated zone. This can be cross referenced to the fire alarm zone floor plan adjacent to the panel.
  • Press the ‘Silence Alarms’ button.
  • Press the ‘Accept’ button.
  • Press the ‘Reset’ button.

The panel should return to normal mode.
 

  • Lock the fire panel using key 830.

 

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.