What is a remote test switch?

What is a remote test switch?

System Sensor RTS2-AOS is an automatic fire detector accessory designed to test remotely located duct detectors. Besides, these accessories include a key switch that can be used to select one of two connected sensors to be tested, reset or both by a push-button switch.

How do you test a duct detector?

Spray aerosol smoke* into the duct through the ¼ inch hole for five seconds. Wait two minutes for the duct smoke detector to alarm. If the duct smoke detector alarms, air is flowing through the detector.

What is duct smoke detector?

A duct smoke detector is a device or group of devices used to detect the presence of smoke in the airstream of ductwork sections of the HVAC air handling systems typically used in commercial buildings.

How do you reset a system sensor?

The detector must be reset by the system control panel, front cover Test/ Reset button, or remote accessory. 4. To reset using the Test/Reset button on the power board cover simply press and release.

What is the difference between smoke detector and duct detector?

So, while the NFPA 90A requires smoke detectors in the supply ducts, the IMC requires them in the return ducts. This makes sense because if the air-handling unit is not running, the duct smoke detector would not detect smoke. You still need area smoke detectors to meet life safety requirements.

What is code for fire alarms in home?

For many years NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, has required as a minimum that smoke alarms be installed inside every sleep room (even for existing homes) in addition to requiring them outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home. (Additional smoke alarms are required for larger homes.)

How do you test a smoke detector with a magnet?

Magnet Test vs Smoke Test The magnet only closes a magnetic reed switch in the electronics. This switch mimics the signal that indicates that the smoke chamber detects smoke. However, the magnet does not test whether or not the smoke chamber can detect any smoke. The smoke detector looks for particles in the air.

What is the difference between motorized damper and smoke damper?

Both Fire and Smoke Damper (FSD) Both a heat detector and a smoke detector are used to close the damper. Motor Shut-down – If the damper is automatically reset with a motor, the motor loses power and shuts the damper when either the duct smoke detector or when the duct heat detector is activated with smoke or heat.

Are battery smoke alarms legal?

Mains-operated alarms (with battery backup) are permitted and tamper proof/sealed/long life lithium battery alarms (not PP3 type or user-replaceable) are also permitted.

Is a smoke alarm a legal requirement?

From 1 October 2015, every private rented property needs to be fitted with smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms (if applicable). The requirement is to install at least one smoke alarm on every storey of the rental property on which there is a room used wholly or partly as living accommodation.