SECTION 6 – TESTING AND PLACING IN SERVICE
UL EX3470 ULC EX3470
2014-SEP-01 REV. 11 PAGE 6-1
R-102 Restaurant Fire Suppression Manual
After the system has been completely installed, and BEFORE
INSTALLING THE CARTRIDGE, the system must be tested at
the regulated release assembly. The testing information listed
in this section deals with the limitations and parameters of this
pre-engineered system. Those individuals responsible for the
testing of the R-102 system must be trained and hold a current
ANSUL certificate in an R-102 training program.
Note: AUTOMAN Release must be in the cocked position
before testing manual pull station. Make certain to remove lock
pin before performing pull station testing.
TESTING MANUAL PULL STATION
To test each remote manual pull station, complete the following
steps:
1. With the expellant gas cartridge removed, remove lock pin
from regulated release assembly cable lever.
2. On pull station, remove break rod from the pull station by
inserting a small screwdriver into slot at bottom of pull knob
to facilitate turning the pull knob. Push slightly on the screw-
driver and turn pull knob clockwise, then the pull knob can
be removed without breaking the glass rod.
NOTICE
Take care in removing the break rod from
the pull station side shields while rotating
the break rod/pull knob assembly.
3. Pull ring handle on pull station. If the regulated release
assembly is tripped easily, the remote manual pull station
is properly installed. If the regulated release assembly does
not trip, remove pulley tee (if provided) and each pulley
elbow cover to make certain wire rope is resting on the
pulley sheave. If this does not correct the problem, there is
too much slack in the line and it must be retightened.
4. Recock regulated release assembly using cocking lever
(Part No. 441042 or 441041) and reinstall lock pin (Part No.
438031).
5. On pull station, insert the break rod into the two holes
toward the top of the pull knob. Rotate the pull knob coun-
terclockwise.
NOTICE
Take care in snapping in the ends of the
break rod into the pull station side shields
while rotating the entire assembly.
NOTICE
If no other devices are being attached,
proceed to Page 6-3, Step No. 1, and test
the detection system.
TESTING MECHANICAL GAS VALVES
To test each mechanical gas shut-off valve complete the
following steps:
1.
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of explosion due to leaking gas, before
the gas line is turned on, make certain to extinguish any
open flames and turn off all burners and any electrical
or mechanical devices that are capable of igniting gas.
Failure to comply may result in serious personal injury or
death.
Turn gas line on.
2. Manually push each air cylinder rod to full ‘‘DOWN’’ posi
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tion. The gas valve should close. If mechanical gas valve
does not trip, remove each pulley elbow cover to make
certain wire rope is resting on each pulley elbow sheave.
If this does not correct the problem there may be too much
slack in the line and it should be retightened.
3. Test for gas leaks by painting connections with a soap
solution. Bubbles indicate a gas leak. Tighten connections
where leaks appear and repeat test again to make certain
no other gas leaks exist.
4. If no gas leak is found, pull air cylinder rod to full ‘‘UP’’
position.
5. Recock mechanical gas valve.
6. Check burners for gaseous odor. IF GASEOUS ODOR
EXISTS, MANUALLY PUSH THE AIR CYLINDER ROD
TO THE FULL ‘‘DOWN’’ POSITION IMMEDIATELY.
This
will cause the mechanical gas valve to shut the gas line off.
Open any doors and/or windows to clear the area of
gaseous fumes, then correct the gas leak before proceeding
any further.
7. If no gaseous odor exists, pilot light may be ignited at this
time.
8. Reinstall side covers to gas valve housing. Make certain roll
pin is positioned within both sides of the valve housing slot.
Connect visual inspection seals (Part No. 197) on ANSUL
type valves. See Figure 6-1 (next page).
9. Make certain the regulated release mechanism is cocked
with lock pin in place.
NOTICE
If no other devices are being attached,
proceed to Page 6-3, Step No. 1, and test
the detection system.
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