Gent 3260

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 a Gent 3260 fire alarm panel.

Weekly Fire Alarm Test

Ensure that Security are notified before the test begins and again once the test is complete.

For further information on the weekly fire alarm test, please refer to guidance note:

Fire Alarm Test Guidance

1. Before the test begins

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

The green power light is illuminated.

  • Isolate any plant (e.g., boilers, hot water systems) linked to the fire alarm at the plant isolation switch (if applicable)
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2. Remove Cover

Unlock (if applicable) and pull down the grey cover.

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3. Activate

Activate a manual call point using a black testing key.

The fire panel will now be in fire mode:

The red fire light is illuminated along with the zone light to show the location of the activation.

  • Press ‘Silence Alarms.’
  • Press ‘Reset.’
  • Enable any plant that was isolated during the test at the plant isolation switch.
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Once an investigation has been undertaken and it has been confirmed there is no fire:

  • Unlock (if applicable) and pull down the grey cover.
  • The red fire light will be illuminated. The zone light will be illuminated and will show the location of the activation.
  • Press the ‘Silence Alarms’ button.
  • Press the ‘Reset’ button.

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.