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

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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 manufacturers.
1. Raise the release manual reset lever up to the armed
position. DO NOT INSTALL CARTRIDGE.
FIGURE 6
001803
2. Energize the detector/alarm control system.
3. Activate a detector in accordance with procedures as
recommended by the detector/alarm control system
manufacturer. Check that the ANSUL AUTOMAN
release has operated – reset lever should be in the
down (Fired) position as illustrated in Figure 6.
FIGURE 7
001801
4. Return detector/alarm control system to normal supervi-
sory operation, reset the ANSUL AUTOMAN release
and install ring pin as illustrated in Figure 7 to safety the
release puncture pin mechanism.
TEST ACTIVATION OF EXTINGUISHER(S)
Depending upon the hazard’s requirements, the activation
system design for the agent tank assembly will differ. For
this reason, the operational test of the actuation/activation
system must be performed by an authorized ANSUL
distributor.
1. Refer to the installation, operation and maintenance
instruction manual(s) furnished with the ANSUL Fire
Suppression System and prepare the agent tank
assembly activation mechanism for test firing.
Note: Precise execution of each step is necessary to
avoid discharge of the agent.
2. Check ANSUL AUTOMAN release – reset lever should
be in the (Armed) position and ring pin inserted in the
puncture pin assembly shaft.
3. Weigh and install the proper cartridge in the release.
Hand tighten.
Note: Be certain when replacing cartridges that the
proper type is used, and that it meets the weight
requirements outlined in the instruction manual
for that type of system. The pressure relief device
in the actuation line may be either the actuation
line vent (which relieves automatically) or the
pressure relief valve (pull ring to effect total pres-
sure relief).
4. Pull ring pin, close and lock the release cover.
5. Operate the release by depressing the STRIKE button.
6. Confirm that the detector/alarm control system
performed all of its associated functions and that the
agent tank assembly activation system functioned
properly.
7. 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 your system has a relief valve in the actua-
tion line, pull the ring to release pressure. If your system
has an actuation line vent plug, the pressure will be
relieved automatically.
9. Restore the agent tank(s) activation mechanism to
operation.
10. Rearm release and insert ring pin.
11. Replace spent cartridge with fully-charged cartridge.
12. Remove ring pin, close cover.
13. Insert ring pin in STRIKE button and attach lead and
wire seal.
MAINTENANCE
ANSUL AUTOMAN Il-C release is a mechanical device. It
requires periodic care. Maintenance to provide maximum
assurance that your release will operate effectively and
safely should be conducted at six month intervals in accor-
dance with Steps 1 through 13 listed under “Test Activation
Of Extinguisher(s).” Inspection to provide reasonable assur-
ance that your release is charged and operable should be
conducted at more frequent intervals by visually determining
that the ring pin is properly inserted and sealed in the
STRIKE button and that the reset lever is in the up (Armed)
position.
Note: Every ANSUL engineered fixed nozzle system is
subject to a mandatory inspection upon completion of
your system’s installation. This inspection must be
performed by an authorized ANSUL distributor to
ensure that the complete system is installed properly
and is ready for service.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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ARMED
FIRED
RESET LEVER
RING PIN