FIRETRACE FTILPINTHTBI, Operating Manual

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Commissioning Instructions
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Locate cylinder and firmly secure with the bracket provided as specified in section 4.
Install detection tubing, discharge pipework and any accessories according to the procedure in section 4.
Remove black transportation cap from the top of the cylinder. Connect the Firetrace® detection tubing to the
top of the cylinder valve, tighten spring nut/nut using the appropriate sized spanner then secure the Firetrace®
detection tube with appropriate methods of fastening.
Remove the gauge from the top section of the cylinder
valve, this reveals the integrated ballvalve which will
be in the off position (horizontal position).
A regulator and calibrated pressure gauge shall be
used to pressurise the detection tubing with dry
nitrogen through the filling adapter (FT0172),
pressurise to 12bar (174psi)
It is recommended to have a portable dry nitrogen
cylinder or Firetrace Nitrogen Fill Kit (FSCK) for on-site
use.
Remove the filling adapter and thread the pressure gauge & o-ring into its place to verify that
the tubing is pressurised to at least 12bar (174psi)
(pressure may have to be adjusted for temperatures higher or lower than 20°C (68°F)).
Using tape, mark the location of the needle on the pressure gauge (High Green) and leave
system for a minimum of ten minutes per metre of Trace detection tube .
In the event of a leak go back to section 4 and check the installation of all fittings and
accessories
If the ball valve is opened abruptly, activation of the cylinder valve may occur, causing the system to discharge.
After confirming that there is no leakage within the detection tubing, remove the gauge from the top section of
the cylinder valve and using the key provided SLOWLY rotate the ball valve
counter clockwise to the “ON”
position (vertical position)
The system is now live
An optional Pressure Switch Adapter can be fitted in either gauge adapters otherwise the gauges can be
returned.
Please note that the system will not operate with the isolator valve in the closed position, an optional status
indicator module (FTSIMI) can be used to determine whether the valve is isolated or activated.