GILES FSH-3.5, Operation & Service Manual

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FSH-4 Hood Cleaning and Maintenance
Place fire extinguishing system locking bar on fire system when inspecting or servicing.
1. Inspect storage tank for chemical level and charge pressure. Inspect release mechanism.
2. Check all nozzles to insure they are free of grease buildup. See Section 2-06.4, Extinguisher Nozzle
locations.
4. Test the remote manual pull station for activation and wear.
5. Install test link and cut to simulate automatic actuation.
6. Clean and inspect fusible links. See Section 2-06.2 for Fusible Link locations.
7. Inspect fusible link wire cabling for wear at pulleys and detectors ... replace if necessary.
8. Record maintenance date and service performed in a permanent file.
5-3. Semi-Annual Fire Suppression System Service
(Consult the Giles Enterprises Design Installation, Recharge and Maintenance Manual for complete
servicing guidelines).
Servicing and inspection of the fire suppression system must be performed by certified, qualified fire
protection equipment specialists. As a minimum, field inspection of the Fire Suppression System must be
conducted semi-annually. Such maintenance shall consist of the following:
5-4. Annual Fire Suppression System
Same as Semi-Annual with the exception that all fusible links must be replaced with new links. See
Section 2-06-2, Fire Suppression Fusible Links.
5-5. 12 Year Fire Suppression System
Same as Annual except for the following:
1. Replace R-102 fire suppressant chemical.
2. Hydrostatically test the holding tank and charging cartridge. Can be replaced with new components
that have current hydrostatic certifications.
3. Flow test the regulator.