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

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TO PREPARE THE ANSUL SYSTEM FOR PLACEMENT IN
SERVICE
1. Remove all cord, wrapping, and banding ties. Examine entire
system and component parts for concealed shipping damage
before placement or securement on site.
2. Install AUTOMAN II-C releasing device enclosure on cylinder
rack. Install control unit at desired location. Refer to drawings
(if provided), AUTOMAN II-C Releasing Device Manual, and
control unit manual.
3. If Required: Assemble and connect cylinder actuation line to
outlet on AUTOMAN II-C cartridge receiver. Refer to drawings
(if provided).
4. Install nozzles and distribution piping from hazard(s) to
system. Place a blow-off cap on each nozzle, where used.
Refer to drawings (if provided).
5. Install detection system, alarm(s), and pressure switch(es) (if
provided) to the control unit and/or releasing device. Make
connections from the control unit to the AUTOMAN II-C
releasing device. Refer to manufacturer’s instructions (if
provided), control unit manual, AUTOMAN II-C Releasing
Device Manual, and drawings (if provided).
6. Connect line power source to control unit in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions and drawings (if provided).
7. When Provided: Install remote manual electric actuation
station(s). Refer to drawings (if provided).
8. When Provided: Connect actuation line tubing and fittings
from each remote actuator to system.
9. Pull ring pin and close RED Tank Valve.
10. Install bursting disc by completing the following steps:
a. Handle the bursting disc carefully. It is a precision product.
Do not bend or kink it. Install only one bursting disc per
tank.
b. Disconnect the union elbow.
c. Disassemble the SILVER bursting disc flange(s) or union.
d. Clean mating surface of bursting disc flange(s) or union.
e. Install bursting disc so that dome is directed away from
tank.
NOTICE
If bursting disc requires replacement, order as
follows:
System Model No. Disc Part No.
________________ ____________
PS-150 1568
PS-300 1568
PS-500 1905
PS-1000 3117
PS-2000 (3 inch) 3117
PS-3000 (3 inch) 3117
PS-2000 (4 inch) 13355
PS-3000 (4 inch) 13355
f. Tighten bursting disc flange(s) or union carefully to prevent
damage to the disc.
g. Reassemble union elbow.
11. Fill agent tank by completing the following steps:
a. Remove fill cap and place funnel in opening.
b. Fill tank to rated capacity with only the ANSUL
extinguishing agent specified on the nameplate.
c. Clean fill opening threads and gasket seating surface.
(Make certain gasket is in place before reinstalling fill cap.)
d. Secure fill cap and hand tighten.
12. Remove safety shipping cap from each nitrogen cylinder, and
make certain that pointer on pressure gauge is in the BLACK
operating range. (Retain shipping cap for future use.)
13. Install each pneumatic valve actuator by completing the
following steps:
a. Extend pneumatic valve actuator rod fully and slide
actuator arm on cross-shaft, engaging pin in hole on Quick-
Opening lever.
ASSEMBLY
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WARNING
!
Do not install cartridge at this time.
WARNING
!
Do not install cartridge at this time.
WARNING
!
Do not install cartridge at this time.
CAUTION
!
RED Tank Valve must be closed to prevent accidental
agent discharge when assembling the system.
CAUTION
!
All electrical connections should be performed by a
QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
WARNING
!
Make certain safety plug is in place in cylinder valve outlet
before completing the following steps.
CAUTION
!
Flow of agent in piped system is critical. Use only the
ANSUL extinguishing agent specified on nameplate.
Failure to do so may result in system malfunction.
CAUTION
!
Be careful when removing fill cap as tank may have
elevated pressure. Attempting to remove fill cap when
tank has elevated pressure could result in personal
injury or damage to property.