Fike DuraQuench, Design, Installation, Operation, And Maintenance Manual

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Detector Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 40
Remote Manual Activation ..................................................................................................................... 40
3.9. Protected Enclosure ........................................................................................................................................ 41
3.10. Pump Room ..................................................................................................................................................... 41
3.11. Water Supply ................................................................................................................................................... 41
Water Supply Source .............................................................................................................................. 41
Water Quality ......................................................................................................................................... 42
Water Supply Capacity ........................................................................................................................... 42
3.12. Design Process ................................................................................................................................................ 43
Determine Nozzle Layout ....................................................................................................................... 43
3.12.1.1. Determine Nozzle Quantity ................................................................................................................ 43
3.12.1.2. Determine Nozzle Spacing .................................................................................................................. 43
3.12.1.3. Nozzle Obstructions ........................................................................................................................... 44
Determine Nozzle Flow Rate .................................................................................................................. 44
Determine System Flow Rate ................................................................................................................. 44
Determine Size of Fire Pump Required .................................................................................................. 45
3.12.4.1. Ambient Temperature and Altitude ................................................................................................... 46
Determine Distribution Piping Layout .................................................................................................... 46
Hydraulic Calculations ............................................................................................................................ 46
4. INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................................................................... 47
4.1. Pump Skid ........................................................................................................................................................ 47
Site Preparation ...................................................................................................................................... 47
Inspection ............................................................................................................................................... 47
Handling ................................................................................................................................................. 47
Mounting ................................................................................................................................................ 48
Pump Skid Dimensions ........................................................................................................................... 49
Power Supply Connection to Pump Controller ....................................................................................... 50
4.1.6.1. Power Supply Reliability ..................................................................................................................... 50
4.1.6.2. Power Supply Capacity ....................................................................................................................... 50
Detection and Releasing Panel Connections to Pump Controller .......................................................... 50
Pipe Connections .................................................................................................................................... 51
4.1.8.1. Circulation Relief Valve Connection ................................................................................................... 52
4.1.8.2. Water Supply Connection .................................................................................................................. 52
4.1.8.3. Test Header Connection ..................................................................................................................... 53
4.1.8.4. Fire Department Connection .............................................................................................................. 54
4.1.8.5. Pressure Maintenance (Jockey) Pump Connection ............................................................................ 56
4.2. System Piping and Components ...................................................................................................................... 58
Electrical Potentials ................................................................................................................................ 58
Pipe Joints ............................................................................................................................................... 58
Pipe Supports ......................................................................................................................................... 58
Frost Protection ...................................................................................................................................... 59
4.3. Wet Alarm Control Valve ................................................................................................................................ 59
4.4. Automatic Bypass Valve .................................................................................................................................. 59