Tyco Fire Protection Products ANSUL PS-1000, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
UL R5998 6-16-95 Page 5
RELEASE CIRCUIT TESTS
RELEASING CONTROL UNIT (Detection/Alarm Control
System)
Refer to the Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
provided by the releasing control unit manufacturer for
release circuit test procedures pertaining to the releasing
control unit. Tests should be conducted to verify that the
releasing control unit is operating properly prior to conducting
release circuit testing on the ANSUL AUTOMAN II-C release.
TEST OF WIRING
Electrical tests should be conducted jointly by the installer
and the technical representatives of both the detection/alarm
control system and the fire suppression system manufactur-
ers.
1. Raise the release manual reset lever up to the armed
position by using the cocking lever (Part No. 26310). Do
not install ring pin. See Figure 8.
2. Energize the detection/alarm control system.
3. Activate a detector in accordance with procedures as
recommended by the detection/alarm control system
manufacturer. Check that the ANSUL AUTOMAN II-C
release has operated — reset lever should be in the
down (FIRED) position as illustrated in Figure 8. If the
release does not operate refer to the SOLENOID
CHECKOUT PROCEDURE on page 6.
FIGURE 8
001803
4. Return detection/alarm control system to normal super-
visory operation, reset the ANSUL AUTOMAN II-C
release and install ring pin as illustrated in Figure 9.
FIGURE 9
001801
TEST ACTUATION OF FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
Depending upon the hazard requirements, the actuation sys-
tem design for the agent tank assembly will differ. For this
reason, the operational test of the actuation system must be
performed by an authorized Ansul representative.
1. Refer to the Installation, Operation and Maintenance
Manual(s) furnished with the Ansul Fire Suppression
System and disarm/remove the agent tank assembly
actuation mechanism before test firing.
2. Check ANSUL AUTOMAN II-C release — reset lever
should be in the ARMED position and ring pin inserted in
the puncture pin assembly shaft.
3. Weigh the proper cartridge (replace cartridge if weight is
1/4 oz (7.1g), or more, below weight stamped on car-
tridge). Install fully charged cartridge in the release and
hand tighten. (Refer to the Installation, Operation and
Maintenance Manual provided with the Ansul Fire
Suppression System for selection of proper cartridge.)
4. Remove ring pin from release mechanism and close the
release cover.
5. Operate the release by depressing the STRIKE button.
6. Confirm that the detection/alarm control system per-
formed all of its associated functions and that the agent
tank assembly actuation system functioned properly.
7. If the actuation piping contains a relief valve, leak test
the pneumatic pipe and fittings between the release and
agent tank assembly.
8. Verify that the actuation pressure has been fully relieved.
If the system has a relief valve in the actuation line, pull
the ring to release all pressure. If the system has an
actuation line vent plug, the pressure will be relieved
CAUTION
!
Fire suppression systems contain agents under high pres-
sure. Make certain electric actuators are removed from
valve and gas cartridges are removed from release mech-
anism before performing release circuit wiring or checkout.
Failure to comply could result in accidental agent dis-
charge.
CAUTION
!
Do not install cartridge until all testing has been completed
and the system is ready to be armed as instructed on the
following pages.
CAUTION
!
Failure to disarm/remove actuation device will result in
agent discharge upon operation of the release.
ARMED
FIRED
RESET LEVER
RING PIN