What action is required after a discharge event?

• A. Manual reset
• B. Automatic reset
• C. 24-hour wait
• D. Replace the system

Answer: (A)

After a discharge event, the system must be manually reset to return it to a ready state. The discharge opens and depressurizes the system, and a manual reset re-arms the control panel and clears the discharged indication so the equipment can be relied on again. Automatic reset would hide that the system has been used and may require maintenance before it can protect again, while waiting for a period isn’t how readiness is restored. Replacing the entire system isn’t the immediate step unless there’s damage beyond repair; in most cases a service technician will recharge or replace the extinguisher and components, and then the manual reset makes the system operational again.