The Flameshield fire shutter range is installed as 'Life Protecting Equipment' in accordance with the overall Fire Engineering of any Building and therefore must be maintained by qualified personnel on a regular basis. This is a legal requirement under the 2005 Regulatory Reform Order (see regulatory responsibility section).
PLEASE NOTE COMPONENTS ARE CLOSED PROTOCOL AND ANY PART REPLACEMENT MUST BE FROM CERTIFIED A1S STOCK PARTS
Fire Shutter Service and Maintenance Checklist
Planned preventative maintenance is in accordance with our recommendations and comprises the following key tasks:
Monthly Testing (by Client)
• Ensure Service Staff have received training from Shutter Manufacturer and/or Supplier i.e. A1S Group.
• Check that all shutter curtains are free of obstructions within their descent path.
• Check that there have been no additions to walls or surfaces in the vicinity or in the descent path, which could interfere with the shutter deployment.
• Operate all units from the Control Unit(s).
• Ensure all shutters deploy to their Fire Operational.
• Visually inspect shutters for signs of damage including guide and lath.
• Reset system and ensure all shutters retract to their fire ready position.
• Enter test time, date, and inspectors name on record sheet.
• Report any operational difficulties or failures to A1 Shutters Limited t/a A1S Group.
Six Monthly Inspection (by A1S Fire Shutter Engineer Only)
Repeat monthly operation
• Check condition of all bottom bars, and the interface with the ceiling.
• Inspect integrity of all shutters in the down position, for dents, etc.
• Check correct operation of all LEDs at all controls.
• Check mechanical action in the side guides etc.
• Check additional controls operational (where applicable).
• Indicate alarm signal source.
• Visual inspection of all wiring, connections, and control equipment for evidence of damage, wear, interference etc.
• Complete inspection report and issue to client.
• Video/Photograph Shutter Drop Test, Shutter Open, Shutter Deploy, Shutter Close for internal A1S records
Caution:230V ac input voltage. Qualified personnel to BS7671. IEE Regulations only.
Quotations for installations by the A1S Group are submitted as standard as part of our legal responsibilities as well as our internal ISO 9001 2015 systems. For any discussion or quotation for service, maintenance, repair, or replacement of fire shutters that were either not manufactured or not installed by the A1S Group, please contact:
info@a1sgroup.com
01204 383839