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Integrated Fire Protection System
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General Section - Dry-pipe Vacuum Sprinkler System - Electric Release
FM-060M-0-111B
1- General description
Dry-pipe vacuum sprinkler system uses closed vacuum
sprinklers specified for vacuum use with vacuum sprinklers
piping network.
This
F
IRE
F
LEX
®
VACTEC
®
integrated fire protection system
consists of a vacuum system trim totally pre-assembled,
pre-wired and factory tested. All electrical and mechanical
components of the system are contained in one single unit.
The only connections required for installation are the water
supply inlet, water discharge outlet, main drain, as well as
the AC power line(s) and alarm connections. The
discharge outlet is connected to a fixed vacuum sprinklers
piping network. Water is the extinguishing agent.
The
FLX-PC
®
VACUUM / PRESSURE CONTROLLER
allows the
release control panel to receive the appropriates alarm
and supervisory signals which supervises the vacuum
pressure and activates discharge condition. It also
controls the vacuum pump operation. For more
information, refer to
FLX-PC
®
VACUUM / PRESSURE
CONTROLLER
at section
F
.
Note:
Every
F
IRE
F
LEX
®
VACTEC
®
unit is identified with its
unique serial number. This number is located on an
adhesive label inside the main door panel and is used to
maintain a record in our computerized data base. Have
this serial number handy when calling for information on
your unit (format is VAC # # # # #)
.
2- Listings and approvals
In addition to being fabricated under tight ISO-9001
manufacturing and quality control procedures, your
F
IRE
F
LEX
®
VACTEC
®
unit by
F
IRE
FL
EX
Systems Inc
. has
also been tested and approved by recognized laboratories.
Here is the list of listings & approvals it meets:
- Pending
Factory
Mutual
Research
<FM>:
F
IRE
F
LEX
®
VACTEC
®
vacuum systems are FM Approved
under the heading: "Automatic Water Control Valves"
when installed with specific components.
Note:
Although most
F
IRE
F
LEX
®
VACTEC
®
units are listed
and approved, custom built units are sometimes supplied
on request. Components in these special units maintain
their individual listings/approvals but the units are not listed
as an assembled unit.
Warning !
Any unauthorized modification or addition made
on-site to a factory built listed unit will void this listing.
Such modifications or additions may void the unit's
warranty as well. Consult your nearest
F
IRE
F
LEX
Systems
Inc.
authorized distributor before proceeding with such
modifications or additions.
3- Applicable standards
The
F
IRE
F
LEX
®
VACTEC
®
complies with the following
standards:
- NFPA-72 Fire Alarm Systems
Before installation, the contractor installing the unit shall
also be familiar with the following documents and
standards:
- Applicable local & state building codes
- Any additional requirements of the local authority having
jurisdiction
4- Environment
The
F
IRE
F
LEX
®
VACTEC
®
unit shall be installed in a dry and
clean location. Verify that all equipment is properly heated
and protected to prevent freezing and physical damage.
The unit and its components must be kept free of foreign
matter, freezing conditions, corrosive atmospheres,
contaminated water supplies, and any condition that could
impair its operation or damage the components.
The frequency of the inspections and maintenance will
vary depending on these environmental conditions as well
as the condition of the vacuum supply to the system. The
owner is responsible for maintaining the fire protection
system and devices in proper operating condition. Refer to
section
B
MECHANICAL SECTION
for
maintenance
instructions.
