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The University of Adelaide
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AUSTRALIA
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Manual Call Points

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 Manual Call Point This device is provided to enable manual operation of the fire alarm system ie Where you discover fire/smoke and the fire alarm is not sounding.

All visible surfaces (except for the frangible elements) of the Manual Call Point shall be red.

They are usually located in corridors and at the Fire Indicator Panel.

To operate

They can be operated by snapping the glass element by pressing on its centre. 
This can also be done with a pen or coin. 
The snapped glass element releases the Manual Call Point’s switch, which signals an alarm to the fire indicator panel and will activate the fire alarm.

On activation

Activation of a Manual Call Point may, depending on configuration of the Fire Indicator Panel, also :

  • alert the Fire Service
  • alert Security
  • sound external bells
  • shut down air-conditioning
  • activate the Emergency Warning and Intercommunication System (where installed)
  • automatically close fire/smoke doors (where installed)
  • automatically release designated exit doors

Other Break Glass Alarms

In some areas of the University, other Break Glass alarms are installed.
It should be noted that they are not connected to the Fire Service.

White = Emergency Break Glass or door release.  Operation may sound the building’s evacuation system.

Green = Door release

They are usually labelled according to their function.

REMEMBER

If you discover fire/smoke and operate a Manual Call Point to follow “RACE” Procedures

Remove people from immediate danger
Alert others in the area and your Warden
Contain the emergency if possible eg by closing the door
Evacuate or extinguish the fire if trained and safe to do so