Solo 365 User Manual English
Solo 365 User Manual English
Manual
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Warning Important
Information
This product is intended to be used at height.
Exercise great care and always wear appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment) when operating above head height in
order to avoid the risk of injury.
DO NOT OVER REACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control
of the equipment in unexpected situations. • Read this User Manual completely before using your • Do not use your Solo 365 if it is not operating
Pay particular attention to avoid contact with overhead items such as light ttings, overhead power cables and any other Solo 365. correctly (see fault nding guides) and consult
objects that could be accidentally dislodged which might cause danger to the operator or anyone else in the vicinity. Troubleshooting (Section 8) of this manual. If required
Avoid prolonged, direct exposure to the vapour generated by Solo 365. Safety Data Sheets for the Solo 370 battery pack and seek technical advice (Section 9).
Solo ES3 Smoke Cartridge are available. It is recommended to review the safety data sheets for Solo 370 Battery Pack and • Keep this User Manual - Save all safety and operational
Solo ES3 Smoke Cartridge before use (see www.detectortesters.com). instructions for future reference. • If the equipment is used in a manner not specied
by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the
Warning • Take note of the Warnings - Read carefully and follow equipment may be impaired and warranty invalidated.
This product contains hot parts. all warning labels on the product and those described
DO NOT TOUCH the heat element. It may be very hot immediately after use and may burn if touched. in this User Manual.
Symbols
• Solo 365 is electronic test equipment and care should
Caution be taken when handling and storing. Dropping the The following symbols are used throughout this
Contains Lithium Ion rechargeable batteries: unit on to a hard surface could damage it. Please look User Manual and on the product.
• Do not dismantle, open, shred or incinerate batteries. after it, treat it with care for lasting use.
• Do not expose batteries to heat or re. Avoid storage in direct sunlight.
This symbol on the product indicates that
• Do not short-circuit a battery. Do not store batteries loose in a box or drawer where they may short-circuit each other • This product is designed for indoor use only and there is a safety hazard or an operation
or be short-circuited by other metal objects.
should not be subject to harsh environments. It is not requiring care to avoid damage to the product
• Do not subject batteries to mechanical shock.
• Keep batteries clean and dry. designed for use in hazardous areas (those containing or environment. You must read the
• Do not use any charger other than that specically provided for use with the equipment. Refer to the manufacturer’s explosive vapour or dust). Do not use the equipment appropriate sections of the User Manual to
instructions or equipment manual for proper charging instructions. in places where temperatures and/or humidity are understand the nature and severity of all the
• Do not leave a battery on prolonged charge when not in use. high or go through rapid changes including: potential hazards present and the action you
• Do not use any battery which is not designed for use with this equipment. must take.
• Do not use the battery in any other application. - Direct sunlight
• Keep batteries out of the reach of children. - Near heat sources (stoves, radiators, etc.) This symbol on the product warns you of hot
• Dispose of properly. - Sandy or dusty environments surfaces or heat by convection.
- In the presence of strong magnetic fields
- Places prone to strong vibration
Warning - Restrictions detailed in the Technical This symbol on the product indicates that you
Contains precision parts which may be easily damaged and cause injury. DO NOT TOUCH the smoke uid intake pipe in Information (see Section 9.2). should read and understand this User Manual
the smoke cartridge area. before using this product.
• Solo 365 may be used in ceiling and floor voids but This symbol on the product indicates that
care must be taken to ensure that the unit and cup this part of the device is susceptible to static
can pass through gaps in both directions. damage.
• Stop using Solo 365 immediately if you notice any To comply with WEEE (Waste Electrical &
damage or unusual odours, liquids or sounds coming Electronic Equipment) Regulations the crossed
from the unit. Turn the power off immediately and out refuse container symbol on this product
consult technical support and troubleshooting (Section or literature indicates that it should not be
8 onwards). disposed with other business waste at the end
of its working life. To help ensure that valuable
• Use only approved accessories as described in this resources are reused and recycled, and to
manual that are recommended by the manufacturer prevent possible harm to the environment
for your Solo 365. or human health from uncontrolled waste
disposal, please separate this from any other
types of waste.
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Kit Contents
Solo 365 Electronic Smoke Detector
Tester Kit containing:
USB Lead x1
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Contents 1 General
Table Instructions
1.4 CE Declaration
Page 7 1 General Instructions Page 14 5 Removing & Replacing 1.1 Warranty This product and its associated components are designed
In addition to any other express warranty given in and manufactured to be fully compliant with the
1.1 Warranty 5.1 Removing the Smoke Cartridge writing by the Company in relation to the Goods, requirements of the following EU Directives for
1.2 Acknowledgement 5.2 Replacing the Smoke Cartridge the Company warrants that the Goods supplied CE marking:
under these terms and conditions will be in
1.3 Recycling Page 15 5.3 Removing the Smoke Generator accordance with the specication (if any) contained • Directive 2014/30/EU of the European Parliament and
1.4 CE Declaration 5.4 Replacing the Smoke Generator in the Purchase Order, and will be free from defects of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the
in workmanship and material for a period of 18 harmonisation of the laws of the Member States
Page 8 2 Solo 365 Introduction 5.5 Removing the Battery for Charging months from the date of delivery to the Buyer or relating to electromagnetic compatibility (recast).
Page 9 3 Preparation For First Use 5.6 Replacing the Battery for a period of 12 months after the date of sale by • Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC of the European
the Buyer to the nal customer whichever period Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006
3.1 Charging the Battery Page 16 6 Consumables & Accessories is the shorter. on the harmonisation of the laws of Member States
3.2 Installing the Generator Page 17 7 Spares relating to electrical equipment designed for use within
certain voltage limits.
Page 10 3.3 Inserting the Smoke Cartridge 7.1 Removing the Clear Cup
1.2 Acknowledgement • RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU of the European
3.4 Inserting the Battery 7.2 Replacing the Clear Cup Solo™ is a registered trade mark of No Climb Products Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2011 on the
Ltd. All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in
Page 11 4 Using Solo 365 7.3 Removing & Replacing the Membrane
registered marks of their respective holders, and are electrical and electronic equipment.
4.1 Attaching Solo 365 to Solo Access Poles Page 18 8 Troubleshooting hereby acknowledged.
©2017 No Climb Products Ltd.
4.2 Powering on Solo 365 Page 19 9 Support & Technical
All Rights Reserved.
Page 12 4.3 Carrying Out a Simple Test 9.1 Maintenance
1.3 Recycling
4.4 LED Indicator Reference Chart 9.2 Technical Information
The packaging can be easily separated into the following
Page 13 4.5 Delayed Start 9.3 Support Contact materials:
4.6 Clearing a Detector • Cardboard (outer box)
• Cardboard (inner buffers, boxes)
4.7 Using the LED Torch
• Polyethylene
4.8 Testing an ASD System • Plastic
4.9 Manual Purge Please dispose in line with local environmental
requirements.
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2 Solo 365 3 Preparation
Introduction For First Use
Thank you for purchasing the Solo 365 Smoke Detector Tester. Prior to rst use: 3.2 Installing the Generator
This manual is designed to assist you to get the best and most efcient use of the Solo 365 and provides all the Check contents provided. Do not charge the battery • Open the back cover
information required to perform routine service and maintenance tasks with ease. while it is fitted in the unit. Take care during installation of • Remove protective packaging of generator.
the product components not to touch exposed electrical
Do not touch exposed electrical contacts.
Solo 365 includes advanced technology that simplies functional testing of smoke detectors in the eld. By use contacts. Ensure that all components are securely tted.
of electronically generated smoke health, safety, environmental and technological advantages are gained. When replacing consumables, ensure that the unit is • Insert generator firmly into recess, engaging clips 1
switched off before opening back cover. and 2 (see Fig.1).
• Once the generator is inserted do not remove it until
indicated that a replacement is necessary.
3.1 Charging the Battery
• When replacing a generator, any dust or debris within
Design Features The battery is charged by connecting the battery pack to
the powered USB socket using the supplied mains adaptor. the Solo 365 housing can be removed using an air
Do not charge the battery while it is in place in the unit. duster. Any condensation can be removed by wiping
1. Clear cup Ensure the battery is fully charged before use. with a lint-free cloth
2. Smoke outlet • Empty generators may be returned to the
3. Proximity sensor 1 manufacturer via the reseller for environmentally
4. Automatic LED torch Warning
Read the cautions on Lithium Ion rechargeable
friendly disposal to comply with WEEE (Waste
5. Air inlet batteries before use (see Page 2). Electrical & Electronic Equipment) Regulations
6. Power button 2 3
7. Status indicator LEDs Figure 1
8. Locking button
9. Function button
10. Generator status LED 4 1
11. Cartridge status LED
12. Battery status LED
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Battery LED:
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4 Using
3.3 Inserting the Smoke Cartridge 3.4 Inserting the Battery
• Remove cartridge from bag. • Once the battery is charged clip the battery pack into
• Do not insert smoke cartridge until generator has the battery compartment. (Fig. 3).
been fully tted into the main unit. See installing the
Generator section 3.2 (Page 9).
• Do not force the battery into place.
• Close the back cover.
Solo 365
• Slide cartridge completely into generator housing
following the guide rails (Fig. 2).
Do Not Touch • Do not block air vents during use. Caution
• Once the cartridge is inserted into the generator do No more than 3 Solo 101 extension poles
Do not touch the contacts on the battery. • Use only cartridges and batteries specied
not remove it until indicated that a should be used at the same time.
Static electricity may cause damage and by the manufacturer.
replacement is necessary. Do not re-use old contamination of the contacts must be
cartridges. avoided. Warning
• Empty cartridges may be returned to the 4.1 Attaching Solo 365 to Solo Access Poles When working at height it is recommended
manufacturer via the reseller for environmentally Figure 3 Solo 365 is designed for use with the Solo range of access that a competent person carries out a suitable
poles. (purchased separately). The product is not risk assessment. This will identify any risk to the
friendly disposal to comply with WEEE (Waste user and/or the environment and hence any
compatible with alternative access poles.
Electrical & Electronic Equipment) Regulations. need for Personal Protective Equipment.
• Take the Solo access pole and press down the locking
button on Solo 365. Align it with the location hole and
push the Solo 365 handle further into the pole until
Do Not Touch the button springs up through the hole. Twist to lock. NOTE: A Solo 101 extension pole can extend the Solo
Do not touch the contacts on the PCB on the (Fig. 4) 100 and 108 telescopic poles, or may be used separately.
cartridge. Static electricity may cause damage
and contamination of the contacts must be
avoided. Figure 4 For further information on the correct use of poles, see
“Instructions for Solo Poles” document in the support
Figure 2 section of solo-tester.com
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4.3 Carrying Out a Simple Test 4.4 LED Indicator Reference Chart 4.5 Delayed Start 4.7 Using the LED Torch
Smoke generation will begin automatically once the smoke On occasion it may be necessary to test detectors that do In low light levels an LED torch will automatically illuminate
detector enters the cup. not easily t into the Solo 365 smoke cup or are obstructed from underneath the cup. This makes for easy alignment
Status Indicator LEDs in some way. To allow testing of such detectors or aspirating and testing of detectors in dark environments.
1) Raise Solo 365 up to the detector to be tested smoke detection systems, Solo 365 has the facility to allow
Solo 365 indicates events as follows:
2) Status indicator LEDs will flash fast blue once the a 20 second delayed start of a test. Upon alignment and the starting of the test the LED torch
detector enters the cup will switch off allowing a clear view of the detector LED
When Idle:
• This feature can be activated by pressing the through the cup.
3) Detector will enter alarm once sufficient smoke
has been generated
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Slow flashing Green: Power on function button on the front of the unit (Fig. 5)
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momentarily (<1 second). The status indicators
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Adaptor (Product Code: Solo 372-001).
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NOTE: For the best results the detector should be fully
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smoke generation for 20 seconds during which time
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1) With the unit facing you, remove cup by aligning
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Solo 365 should be in proximity to the detector and/or the notch on the left hand
The unit should not be forced through narrow gaps. If Solid Red: Consumable empty
aspirating sample point. side arm and disengage by squeezing the cup and
the unit will not pass through a gap easily with the cup
orientated 90° to the normal position there is a possibility gently pulling the arm outwards
When Active: • After 20 seconds of smoke generation the unit returns
it could become trapped. 2) Rotate the cup to free it from the other arm
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to idle state and the status indicator ashes slow green.
| Fast flashing Blue: Testing normally 3) Fit the adaptor by locating into both arms
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drop in performance. A manual purge should be carried out
Fast flashing Red: Consumable low
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Main status indicators flash fast Blue* in a well ventilated area as follows:
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Flashing Red: Consumable low 2) The Status Indicator LEDs will flash fast green
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Solid Red: Consumable empty status indicator LEDs are flashing fast green
4) The Status Indicator LEDs will flash fast white –
indicating clearing mode
After clearing, the unit will return to idle state ready for the
next test.
NOTE: Clearing mode is not available when using the
delayed start feature.
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5 Removing & Replacing
5.3 Removing the Smoke Generator 5.5 Removing the Battery for Charging
1) Ensure the unit is switched off and the Smoke 1) Ensure the unit is switched off and open the back
Cartridge is removed (Section 5.1) cover.
Consumables 2) Disengage clip ‘1’ and lift. Repeat for clip ‘2’ to
remove the used generator (Fig. 8)
2)
3)
Unclip and remove the battery
Charge the battery by connecting the USB lead to
the battery and the powered USB socket using
5.2 Replacing the Smoke Cartridge NOTE: When replacing the generator, any dust or debris the supplied mains adaptor or suitable source
All critical parts of Solo 365 can be replaced in the eld within the housing can be removed using an air duster. Any (minimum 1A) (Fig. 10)
1) Remove the cartridge form the bag
without having to return the unit for service. Ensure condensation can be removed by wiping with a lint-free
2) Slide cartridge completely into generator housing cloth.
that the unit is switched off during the replacement of NOTE: Do not charge the battery while it is fitted in the
following the guide rails (Fiig. 7) unit.
consumables. Do not touch electrical contacts.
3) Once the cartridge is inserted into the generator Figure 8
do not remove it until indicated that a Figure 10
replacement is necessary.
5.1 Removing the Smoke Cartridge
1) Ensure the unit is switched off and open the back 1
cover NOTE: Do not re-use empty cartridges.Empty
cartridges may be returned to the manufacturer via the
2) Remove the smoke cartridge from the generator
reseller for environmentally friendly disposal to comply
by placing your thumb in the recess and sliding
with WEEE (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
the cartridge along the guide rails (Fig. 6).
Regulations. 2
(Do not remove the generator).
Figure 6 Figure 7
Figure 9 Figure 11
Do Not Touch 1
Do not touch the contacts on the cartridge.
Static electricity may cause damage and
contamination of the contacts must be
avoided.
2
Do Not Touch
Do not touch the contacts on the generator. Do Not Touch
Static electricity may cause damage and Do not touch the contacts on the battery.
contamination of the contacts must be Static electricity may cause damage and
avoided. contamination of the contacts must be
avoided.
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6 Consumables 7 Spares
& Accessories
7.1 Removing the Clear Cup 7.3 Removing & Replacing the Membrane
Consumables 1) Align the notch on the left hand side arm and 1) Ease the membrane off the clear cup gently
ES3-12 PACK-001 Solo 365 Smoke Cartridges x12 disengage by squeezing the cup and gently 2) Take the replacement membrane and stretch it
pulling the arm outwards. (Fig. 12) over the clear cup (Fig. 13)
SOLO370- Solo 365 Lithium Ion Battery
2) Rotate the cup to free it from the other arm
1 PACK-001 Pack x1
Figure 13
SOLO370- Solo 365 Lithium Ion Battery
4 PACK-001 Pack x4 Figure 12
Accessories
SOLO372-001 Solo 365 ASD Adaptor
Spares
SPARE1058-001 Clear Cup & Membrane
for Solo 365
SPARE1059-001 Membrane for Solo 365
SPARE1060-001 Solo Charger & USB Lead
NOTE: Ensure the cup vent is the same side as the back
of the unit
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8 Troubleshooting 9 Support
& Technical
If when testing, a detector does not activate, repeat the 9.1 Maintenance
test every10 seconds for up to 2 minutes by keeping the Unit does not switch on The Solo 365 unit contains no user serviceable parts. Do not disassemble. In the case of a build-up of dust or dirt on the surface
unit at the detector. If the detector still does not activate it of the product, wipe with a slightly damp lint-free cloth. The area around the smoke duct and within the cup should be cleaned
may be faulty and need replacement. Should the status periodically to remove any dirt or fluid. This can also be done using a slightly damp lint-free cloth. Do not use detergents, cleaning
indicator LEDs turn purple, an internal fault has Check the battery indicator. If solid red, remove materials or solvents such as petroleum spirit, benzene or methylated spirit to clean the product.
occurred and the following steps should be taken: the battery from the unit and recharge it.
2) If the problem remains ensure that Solo 365 is Smoke not being generated Operating features - Colour coded LED user information
powered off before performing any of the - Proximity sensor starts test
following steps: - Suitable for detectors up to 110mm diameter
- 5 seconds of stimulus, 5 seconds off repeat cycles
3) Remove and re-insert the generator, at the same If the cartridge indicator shows red change the
time check the PCB contacts for any debris. cartridge.Check the generator indicator. If this is
solid red then change the generator. Safety features - Battery over current cut out
- Over temperature cut out
4) Power the unit off, remove the battery. Check - 2 minutes maximum duration time-out
the fan moves freely, if not remove the smoke - Auto power off after 10 minutes
cartridge and generator from within Solo 365. Fan is not rotating
Fan faults may occur due to debris getting inside Power source Lithium Ion battery pack nominal 3.63V 9.5Wh,
the unit. Carefully use an air duster and apply to with USB charger connection
the fan or rotate the fan gently. The use of an air Battery charging time ~2 hours
Check for obstructions. Use an air duster to
duster such as Solo A7 normally frees the fan of
clear debris. Operating temperature range +5°C to 45°C (+41°F to 113°F)
debris. Re-insert the battery and power the
unit on.
Operating humidity range 0 to 85% RH non-condensing
5) If the problems remain, please contact Storage temperature range -10°C to 50°C (+14°F to 122°F)
[email protected]
Storage humidity range 0 to 90% RH non-condensing (up to +35°C/95°F)
Weight 860g
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