SDI SOLO Testing Guide

Quick Start Guide to the Solo range of detector test equipment
Solo 330 Aerosol Dispenser

1

2

Unscrew and remove
retainer cup.

3

Place aerosol canister
into cup.

4

Replace retainer cup and
screw upwards. Adjust until
aerosol activates and unscrew
slightly.

Solo 332 Aerosol dispenser
available for larger detectors.

Solo A4
Smoke Detector
Tester

Solo C6
CO Detector
Tester

Designed to be used only
with Solo 330 (332)
dispenser.

Designed to be used only for
testing CO Detectors with
Functional Speed-Up
Test Feature.

IMPORTANT
Read the instructions and
warnings before use and
dispose with care.

IMPORTANT
Read the instructions and
warnings before use and
dispose of with care, even
when empty.

Maintenance Excess liquid
deposits may be experienced
following extended periods of use.
To clean, use a lint-free cloth.
Wash the cup with a mild
detergent in warm water and dry
thoroughly.

If the detector has not
5 responded in 10 seconds,
repeat the test every 10 seconds.
Number of total sprays should
not exceed 5. If the detector fails
to activate, check equipment and
retest. If the detector does not
activate it will require further
investigation.

Insert the Solo 330 into
Solo pole. Place Solo 330
over the detector and press
upwards to activate the
aerosol (1 second burst).

TIP To prevent the possibility
of the aerosol discharging while in
transit, loosen the retainer cup by
unscrewing 2 full turns.

Solo A7
Detector
Duster

Insert straw into the nozzle.
Apply the gas using the straw
to the entry port of the
detector.

Designed for handheld use only.
Use a Solo 200 removal tool to
remove and clean high-mounted
detectors.

C6
CO

IMPORTANT
Read the instructions and
warnings before use and
dispose with care.

1Caution Do not use on
any other type of CO detector,
or with any type of aerosol
dispenser.

Solo 100

Solo 100 and Solo 108 Telescopic Access Pole

A Solo 101 1.1m extension pole
can extend the Solo 100 and 108
telescopic pole, or may be used by itself
with the Solo range of tools.
Tip A maximum of 3 extension poles is
recommended.

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Extend the Solo pole.

2
Twist to lock button.

Solo 101

Maintenance The Solo poles can be
cleaned with mild detergent in warm
water and a soft lint-free cloth.
Lubrication is not necessary.

3
Insert Solo tool into pole.

Solo 100: 4 sections
Solo 108: 2 sections

1Warning The use of Personal
Protection Equipment is recommended
when using tools at height.

Solo 760 Battery Baton Charging

Solo 461 Cordless Heat Detector Tester
The tool will automatically start testing
4 when infra-red beam in cup is broken.
The green LED will flash faster. Hold in place
until the alarm is activated*. When the detector
alarms, remove the tool from the detector.

1
Insert a charged battery
baton into the tool and pole.
1Caution Ensure correct
orientation when inserting
battery baton into tool and do
not use undue force to insert.

2
Press the red switch to turn
on. LED illuminates green.
Flash at slow rate indicates
normal STANDBY mode.

3
Position the latch and place
over detector.
Tip Ensure the
detector rests
firmly on
platform.

It will revert to standby mode (slow flashing
green LED), and the internal blower will cool
the heating element for a few seconds. After
testing, switch off at red switch to preserve
battery baton life.
(*If the detector fails to activate it may be faulty. Insert a
replacement detector and test again)

1 Caution
Remove battery baton when not in use.

Solo 423/4 Heat Detector Tester

1

2

<90min.

Connect charger to power
outlet or lighter socket in
vehicle using mains lead
supplied or the umbilical DC
connecting lead. Power LED
will illuminate.

Connect battery to charger.
Fast Charge LED will illuminate.

1Warning Do not attempt
to use or charge the battery
baton if either the charger
unit or the battery baton
connection point are damaged.

International power outlet cables are
available from your supplier.

When battery baton is fully
charged, Fast Charge LED will
extinguish. Trickle charge LED
will illuminate.

Trickle charge
Fast charge

Trickle charge
Fast charge

Tip Ideally, fully discharge battery baton
in normal use before recharging.

1 SAFETY INFORMATION
If detector does not
4 activate within 1 minute
it may be faulty.
Solo 423 (110v)
Solo 424 (230v)

1
Attach power cable, secure
clip, and if required, add
optional extension cable.

2
Insert the tool into Solo
pole.

3

Fitted with a thermal cut-out
protection system.

DO NOT TOUCH
METAL GRID.

DO NOT BLOCK AIR
VENTS.

NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS.

Connect to power and press
ON switch. Place over
detector.

Solo 200 Universal Removal Tool

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1
Pull and twist the Tri-grips
to adjust for different
detector sizes.

2
When inserting into a Solo
pole, locate lower button for
access to detectors at angles.

3
When inserting into a Solo
pole, locate lower button for
use vertically.

4
Grip detector, twist and
pull down to remove.

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