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Integrated Fire Protection System
B
Mechanical Section - Deluge System - F
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C
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®
III Release
FM-076A-0-52A
1- Installation, operation & maintenance
instructions
Note:
Numbers indicated between brackets refer to figure 1
DETAILED SYSTEM TRIM SCHEMATICS
from this section.
1.1 Installation
1. Conform to local municipal or other codes regarding
installations of fire protection systems.
2. Install the
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P
AC
®
3
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C
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III
unit and connect
the system according to instruction manual and
technical data supplied.
IMPORTANT !
The cabinet must be firmly anchored to the
floor using all four (4) anchoring holes (see section
G
CABINET
).
Note:
The drain collector shall be connected to an open
drain. Do not restrict or reduce drain piping.
3. Install the system piping network in accordance with
applicable standards.
4. Connect supervisory and alarm signals according to
electrical schematics and if applicable, all
F
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detection and signaling circuits (see section
F
ELECTRICAL
).
5. If applicable, connect the AC power to the release
control panel on a separate breaker in the electric
distribution panel (see section
F
ELECTRICAL
).
Notes:
AC power connections must be made by a qualified
installer according to national standards and equipment
specifications.
Do not apply AC power to the equipment yet.
6. Perform preliminary inspection prior to put system in
service (see paragraph 1.2 of the current section).
7. Place the system in service (see paragraph 1.3 of the
current section).
8. Perform the annual inspection sequence (see
paragraph 1.8 of the current section) and test each
detection device and alarm unit.
9. If the system does not operate as it should, make the
necessary corrections according to manuals issued or
consult your distributor or
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10. Make sure that building owner or a delegated
representative has received instructions regarding the
operation of the system.
WARNING !
T
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P
AC
®
3
F
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C
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III
unit must be
installed in an area not subject to freezing temperatures or
physical damage.
1.2 Preliminary inspection before placing the system in
service
1. Open door to mechanical section.
a) Main water supply valve
(D1)
must be
CLOSED
.
b) Priming valve
(B1)
must be
CLOSED
.
c) Flow test valve
(B6)
and main drain valve
(D3)
must
be
CLOSED
.
d) Alarm test valve
(B5)
must be
CLOSED
.
e) Gauges
(B11
and
B12)
should show 0 PSI (0 kPa).
f) If applicable, the shut-off valve
(D4)
must be
OPEN
.
2.
OPEN
the manual emergency release valve
(B10)
and
make sure the flow control valve
(A1)
is tripped.
3. Using the built-in contractor's hydrostatic test ports (see
figure 1 of this section), fill system piping network with
water and maintain pressure as per NFPA-13
requirements.
WARNING !
Do not subject the pressure gauges and
pressure transducer to hydrostatic pressure above 250 PSI
(1724 kPA). Close gauge valves before proceeding with
hydrostatic test.
4. Correct leaks if any before completing test.
5. Verify that main water supply valve
(D1)
is still
CLOSED
.
6.
OPEN
main drain valve
(D3)
to completely drain the
system piping network
.
7. If applicable, apply AC power to the release control
panel.
8. If applicable, connect the batteries to the release control
panel. Observe battery size and polarity.
For battery capacity calculations, see the VIKING VFR-400
INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL
provided with the
T
OTAL
P
AC
®
3
F
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C
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®
III
unit.
Note:
Batteries shall be installed with the release control
panel at hanged position. Battery compartment should
always stay closed while rotating the release control panel.
9. Reset the release control panel and silence the alarms
(see section
E
CONTROLS
).
