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Integrated Fire Protection System

 

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FM-060M-0-110A 

 

 

Manufactured by 

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IRE

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LEX

 Systems Inc. 

1935 Lionel-Bertrand Blvd 

Boisbriand, QC (Canada)  J7H 1N8 

Tel: (450) 437-3473  Toll free: (866) 347-3353 

Fax:  (450) 437-1930 

Web Site:  http://www.fireflex.com  -  E-Mail:  

[email protected]

 

Summary of Contents for VACTEC

Page 1: ...FM 060M 0 110A Advanced Integrated Fire Protection System Owner s Operation and Maintenance Manual DRY PIPE VACUUM SPRINKLER SYSTEM ELECTRIC RELEASE...

Page 2: ...OPERATION MAINTENANCE MANUAL FM 060M 0 110A Manufactured by FIREFLEX Systems Inc 1935 Lionel Bertrand Blvd Boisbriand QC Canada J7H 1N8 Tel 450 437 3473 Toll free 866 347 3353 Fax 450 437 1930 Web Si...

Page 3: ...tem in service 1 3 Placing the system in service 1 4 System operation 1 5 Emergency instructions 1 6 Placing system back in service after operation 1 7 Inspections and tests 1 8 Maintenance 2 Trim Sch...

Page 4: ...ble efforts have been taken in the preparation of this manual to assure its accuracy FIREFLEX Systems Inc assumes no liability resulting from any errors or omissions in this manual or from the use of...

Page 5: ...he list of listings approvals it meets Pending Factory Mutual Research FM FIREFLEX VACTEC vacuum systems are FM Approved under the heading Automatic Water Control Valves when installed with specific c...

Page 6: ...m section B MECHANICAL and section D VACUUM SUPPLY The vacuum sprinklers piping network is under vacuum pressure This dry pipe vacuum sprinkler system utilizes a Viking deluge valve A1 which opens by...

Page 7: ...gated representative has received instructions regarding the operation of the system WARNING FIREFLEX VACTEC unit must be installed in an area not subject to freezing temperatures or physical damage 1...

Page 8: ...n water supply valve D1 until gauge B11 shows stabilized pressure 8 When full flow develops from the flow test valve B6 CLOSE the flow test valve 9 FULLY OPEN the main water supply valve D1 Reset the...

Page 9: ...perate When a vacuum sprinkler opens water will flow through the piping network 1 4 4 Vacuum loss condition If a vacuum sprinkler opens or any time vacuum is lost in piping network the FLX PC G18 will...

Page 10: ...B5 is CLOSED and that all other valves are in their normal operating position refer to paragraph 2 2 NORMAL CONDITION of the current section for details 12 Check and repair all leaks 13 Notify the lo...

Page 11: ...se valve B10 and trigger the handle 3 The deluge valve A1 should open Water flow alarms should operate The piping network will be filled with water 4 OPEN the piping network inspector s test valve to...

Page 12: ...n and pump tests and trip test of the deluge valves Acceptance test records should be retained for the life of the system or its special components Subsequent test records should be retained for a per...

Page 13: ...and the system side port located on the riser trim Refer to figure 2 DETAILED SYSTEM TRIM SCHEMATIC of this section for exact location of these connections 2 2 Normal condition 1 Control panel of the...

Page 14: ...CTECd System Base shown without enclosure D4 G1 A1 D3 G18 C1 G20 G10 B11 B12 B7 B5 B1 B6 D1 B10 Trim components A Valve A1 Deluge valve B Deluge valve trim B1 Priming valve N O B5 Alarm test valve N C...

Page 15: ...ents A Valve A1 Deluge valve B Deluge valve trim B1 Priming valve N O B2 Strainer B3 1 16 Restricted orifice B4 Spring loaded check valve B5 Alarm test valve N C B6 Flow test valve N C B7 Alarm line d...

Page 16: ...Page 10 of 10 B Integrated Fire Protection System Mechanical Section Dry pipe Vacuum Sprinkler System Electric Release FM 060M 0 112B This page is left intentionally blank...

Page 17: ...ht The rest of the fittings are the same as usual with the main components being provided in the standard flanged grooved configuration The full flanged option is the same as above but goes a step fur...

Page 18: ...Page 2 of 2 C Integrated Fire Protection System Trim Options Vacuum Sprinkler System FM 060M 0 88A This page is left intentionally blank...

Page 19: ...ess malfunction a FLX PC G18 set to 140 mBAR 14 kPa for LOW PRESSURE supervisory condition b FLX PC G18 set to 220 mBAR 22 kPa for HIGH PRESSURE supervisory condition c FLX PC G18 set to 130 mBAR 13 k...

Page 20: ...mponents G Vacuum supply G1 Liquid ring vacuum pump G2 240VAC N C solenoid valve G3 Pre regulator G4 Fine adjust regulator G5 0 125 restricted orifice G6 Float check valve G7 2 way check valve G8 Stra...

Page 21: ...em A field wiring electrical junction box is integrated within the cabinet for connection of applicable detection system auxiliary contacts and signaling devices All inputs outputs are factory wired f...

Page 22: ...to increase the hours or use SET button to decrease hours 7 Press the FUNCTION button to get to the DAY sub menu DAY 01 21 2000 02 58 04 8 Use SELECT button to increase day or use SET button to decre...

Page 23: ...NC TROUBLE COM NO NC ALARM COM NO SUPV COM NO WTRFLW RUN SET ZONE 3 ZONE 2 ZONE 1 OUTPUT 2 OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 3 OUTPUT 4 RESETTABLE POWER SW5 5 DISABLE SWITCH SYSTEM DISABLED SYSTEM NORMAL RELEASING CIR...

Page 24: ...Optional ARM 44 Relay Module Location Figure 5 Detail of wiring routing TBB TBA TBC OPTIONAL ARM 44 RELAY MODULE Refer to Electrical Section for Wiring Diagrams Vacuum Pump AC POWER 220 240VAC 50 60Hz...

Page 25: ...he electrical contactor G17 actuating the vacuum pump needs a reset or the fuse protecting the 240VAC solenoid valve G2 feeding the water ring of the vacuum pump needs a replacement The vacuum pump G1...

Page 26: ...Page 6 of 6 E Integrated Fire Protection System Control Section Vacuum Sprinkler System FM 060M 0 90B This page is left intentionally blank...

Page 27: ...und The opening of a vacuum sprinkler head will cause water to be discharged On activation of supervisory zone 1 low high pressure or zone 2 valve tamper supervisory audible devices will sound Refer t...

Page 28: ...EOLR 5 1K EOLR 5 1K EOLR DO NOT USE 5 1K EOLR 24VDC RESETTABLE NC NC ALARM TROUBLE SUPERVISORY WATER FLOW CONTACTS RATED 3A 30VDC RESISTIVE 24VDC NON RESETTABLE SHIELD RS485 All devices are shown in...

Page 29: ...allows the release control panel to activate the release solenoid valve when either Zone 2 via FLX PC or Zone 4 is activated WARNING Only the pre configured programs above are listed approved with th...

Page 30: ...RDS JUNCTIONS BOX 3 1 Display in Normal Condition The system pressure is displayed in real time on the first line see PRESSURE UNITS CONVERSION section for a list of other units of pressure 0 1 8 0 B...

Page 31: ...gnal is transmitted to the release control panel in the following situations 0 1 4 0 B A R D L O W P R E S S When the vacuum level reaches 0 140 BAR This can happen if the vacuum pump does not work Re...

Page 32: ...hange the unit press and hold the push button for 10 seconds then release the push button B A R The current unit will be displayed Press the push button momentarily to scroll through the various units...

Page 33: ...one Set the selector switch at the VFR 400 accordingly VFR 400 Selector switch must be set according to the total number of devices installed on the RS 485 terminals Increment for each device being ad...

Page 34: ...4 SUP1 ABORT SUPERVISORY 2 RED OUTPUT LED STEADY ABORT WARNING Connect the drain wire of the shielded cable to terminal 5 of TBC only DO NOT connnect the drain wire to any device The drain wire must m...

Page 35: ...water supply pressure priming water pressure and vacuum pressure are all visible through clear Lexan windows Multiple unit installations are easily achieved by jointing manifold sections together at t...

Page 36: ...D E F G H J K L M N P Q R S 3 4 100mm 3 75mm 2 50mm 46 1170mm 25 635mm 77 1955mm 4 100mm 10 255mm 11 290mm 13 350mm 3 950mm 2 65mm 2 65mm 22 565mm 11 290mm 57 1465mm 50 1270mm 4 4 100mm 4 100mm 2 50mm...

Page 37: ...size 3 4 6 8 A 48 1220mm 48 1220mm 48 1220mm 56 1422mm B 15 380mm 15 380mm 15 380mm 21 530mm C 25 635mm 25 635mm 25 635mm 29 735mm Figure 3 Cabinet doors clearance detail C min B min TYPICAL MECHANIC...

Page 38: ...50mm Figure 5 Open drain details for multiple units refer to dimensions in table 4 FM 061H 0 231A Drain Collector running between wall and units pipe diameter per drain flow calculations A B Water Su...

Page 39: ...profits inconveniences transportation charges or other damages suffered by anyone There are no other warranties expressed or implied with regard to the products other than those contained herein Some...

Page 40: ...Page 2 of 2 H Integrated Fire Protection System User Notes FM 060M 0 93A User Notes...

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