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Appendix B: Checking for Proper Operation
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Appendix B: Checking your Sensaphone
for Proper Operation
We recommend that you test your Sensaphone weekly to be
sure it is functioning properly. This will ensure that when a
problem arises the Sensaphone will be ready to alert the
appropriate personnel.
There are several tests that can be performed:
1) Call the unit and listen to the Status Report. This will test
the unit’s ability to answer the phone and speak a mes-
sage. It will also verify that all of the inputs are reading
properly, the alarm conditions are OK, the electricity is
on, the microphone is functioning, and the batteries are
OK.
2) Create an alarm on each input and allow the unit to
contact all programmed telephone numbers. This will
make sure that the Sensaphone is programmed properly.
It will also prepare personnel to respond appropriately
when they receive a call from the Sensaphone.
3) Test the batteries by unplugging the AC adapter and
making sure that the Sensaphone continues to function.
Press WHAT IS, then STATUS on the keypad, and listen
to the status report. Make sure the report states that “the
electricity is off” and “battery condition OK”. Keep the
AC adapter unplugged so that a Power Failure alarm
occurs. Allow the unit to dial all programmed telephone
numbers while running on battery backup. Plug in the AC
adapter after the unit has finished dialing all of the
telephone numbers.
4) If you are using your Sensaphone to listen for a smoke
alarm, then be sure to test the smoke alarm to make sure
that the Sensaphone picks up the audible signal and
triggers a high-sound-level alarm. Allow the unit to dial
all programmed telephone numbers.