System Sensor FAAST Configuration and Validation Process - Manual

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FAAST Configuration and Validation Process
Intelligent Device Guidelines
The correct power up sequence for an Intelligent FAAST device is to first apply external power to the FAAST device, followed
by connecting the signaling line circuit connection. Set the address on the device using the Fire Alarm Control Panel menu
or through the configuration tab in PipeIQ. All other installation instructions should be followed per the installation manual
included with the device.
Preparation for Testing
Prior to any test of a building’s fire alarm system, all occupants should be notified, in accordance with NFPA 72. This ensures
that everyone is aware of what is going on and the testing can be conducted efficiently. Typically, a team of two performs
testing of a FAAST device, with one technician remaining at the detector to verify test results, while the other technician intro-
duces the canned smoke Before these tests are carried out, ensure that the room or area being protected is in its operational
state in terms of airflow, temperature and cleanliness. Any air handling units should be running, all floor and ceiling tiles
should be installed and any equipment producing a heat load should be in its normal operating mode.
• Ensure compliance to the relevant standard is being achieved and that sample holes meet the minimum requirements.
• Ensure the installation matches the design created in PipeIQ.
• Perform a visual inspection of the physical installation checking adequate size batteries are used, piping is securely
connected and installed, and all holes are correct in number, spacing, orientation, and size. Hole size can be verified
using a drill bit or ruler.
• Be aware of the local codes and standards as applicable to the customer site.
Items Required for Testing:
• PipeIQ Pipe Layout Report for unit under test
• Aerosol smoke for general smoke detector testing (Home Safeguard Industries Model 25S or equivalent)
• Stopwatch capable of measuring 1 second intervals
Testing Procedure for FAAST:
1. Ensure that the local fire panel and any automatic extinguishing or suppressant systems are either disconnected or
isolated from external reporting equipment Introducing smoke will cause relays and signals to activate those systems,
unless the system is in isolate mode.
2. Establish that the system is working normally by observing the user interface.
3. Locate the ‘Layout Details’ table from the PipeIQ Pipe Layout Report noting the transport time for the farthest hole on
each pipe network on the FAAST commissioning form (see screenshot in Appendix A on page 2). The farthest hole
needs to be tested for transport time. All other holes need to be verified for airflow.
a. Introduce canned smoke (Home Safeguard Industries Model 25S or equivalent) directly into the sampling hole in to
farthest sample hole for a duration of 2 seconds at a distance of 6 inches from the sample hole. Start the timer once
the smoke has been introduced.
b. Stop the timer once the first particulate bar is illuminated on the front of the device above what was displayed during
normal device operation. The device need not go into alarm to verify the transport time – an increase on the particu-
late meter is a successful measurement of transport time.
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