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 introduces 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. Establish that the system is working normally by observing the user interface. 2. 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 particulate meter is a successful measurement of transport time. (continued) 1 Product specifications subject to change without notice. FAAST Configuration and Validation Process (CONT.) c.Compare the observed transport time with the results on the Pipe Layout report from PipeIQ. If there is more than a 20% discrepancy, verify the sample hole quantity, sizes, location, and the integrity of pipe and that the installed pipe network is identical to the PipeIQ Pipe Layout report. d.Once transport times for the farthest sample points are verified, test the remaining holes for airflow by introducing smoke into each hole and verifying a response at the device or panel. Transport times are not required on each of the remaining holes, only a verification that air is flowing. 4.If it is required by the Authority Having Jurisdiction to verify the sensitivity of the a sampling port, a testing device that produces a controlled level of smoke such as TruTest by SDI or similar is needed to test and provide the %/ft sensitivity reading at the hole. 5.Make sure to re-connect the local fire panel and any automatic extinguishing or suppressant systems after successful completion of the test Appendix A 2 Product specifications subject to change without notice. FAAST Device (Air Sampling-Type Detector) Validation Form Customer Name: Project Name: Site Address: Installer Name/Contact information: Date: Testing Agent/Contact information: Date: Client Representative/Contact information: Date: Witness/Contact information: Date: Wiring Checked: Date: Yes / No Detector Settings Checked: Date: Yes / No Test Relays: Date: Yes / No Required Documents Copy of Detector Validation Form Yes / No FAAST system Bill of Material Yes / No Commissioning Form for each FAAST device Yes / No FAAST Layout Report Yes / No Smoke Test results (optional) Yes / No Locally required forms Yes / No Customer’s Signature: Date: Testing Agent Signature: Date: SPECIFICATIONS Application (circle one): Open Area Conditions: Under Floor Cold Area High Air Exchange Temperature: In-Duct – Capillary Standard Humidity: Number of Sample Points: Other: As-Built Installation Drawings Available? Yes / No Is the system installed in accordance with the design? Yes / No Is the power supply installed properly? Yes / No Is the pipe network installed and labeled properly? Yes / No Describe any Variations: Sensitivity: % Obscuration/ft.: Detector Address: 3 Product specifications subject to change without notice. FAAST Device Validation Form (CONT.) Threshold Day Time Delay Transport times Alert: Calculated: Actual: Action 1: Calculated: Actual: Action 2: Calculated: Actual: Fire 1: Calculated: Actual: Alert: Alarm outputs verified: Yes / No Action 1: Fault outputs verified: Yes / No Action 2: Isolate function verified: Yes / No Fire 1: Transport time from each pipe branch farthest hole verified: Yes / No Fire 2: Design calculations attached: Yes / No Alert: Piping airtight and permanently affixed: Yes / No Action 1: Piping labeled: Yes / No Action 2: Detector activation(s) tested proper desired operation at monitoring panel: Yes / No Fire 1: Detector trouble tested proper operation at monitoring panel (airflow or filter removed): Yes / No Fire 2: Verified airflow through all holes: Yes / No Fire 2: Night Weekend Acclimate Alert: Action 1: Action 2: Fire 1: Fire 2: Air Flow Fault Thresholds Low: High: Comments: systemsensor.com/faast ©2013 System Sensor. Product specifications subject to change without notice. ASFM16902 • 6/13