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Appendix A: Checking for Proper Operation
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APPENDIX A: Checking Your Sensaphone 1400
for Proper Operation
We recommend that you test your Sensaphone 1400 weekly to be
sure it is functioning properly. This will ensure that when a problem
arises the 1400 will be ready to alert the appropriate personnel.
Phonetics, Inc. also recommends you keep a log of performed tests,
and has provided you with a Test Log template at the back of this
manual.
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 message. It
will also verify that the inputs are reading properly, the alarm
conditions are OK, the electricity is on, the microphone is
functioning(optional),andthatthebatteriesareOK.
2. Create a test alarm on each input and allow the unit to contact
all programmed telephone numbers. This will make sure that the
1400 is programmed properly. It will also prepare personnel to
respond appropriately when they receive a call from the 1400.
Listed below are suggestions on how to trip test alarms:
 •Temperaturesensors:Heatorcoolthesensor.
 •Motionsensors:Havesomeonewalkinfrontofthesensor.
 •Door/windowsensors:openthedoor/window.
 •Watersensors:Applyasmallamountofwaterbeneaththe
sensor or use a wet towel and touch it to the sensor probes.
 •Humiditysensors:Raisethehumidityaroundthesensorby
holding a cup of very hot water beneath the sensor.
 •NO/NCContacts:Openorclosethecontact.
Allow the unit to contact all programmed telephone numbers. This
will make sure that the 1400 is programmed properly. It will also
prepare personnel to respond appropriately when they receive a call
from the 1400.