Series 751 FireLock® Alarm Check Valve
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INSTALLER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General
1.
Read and understand all instructions and refer to the trim
diagrams before proceeding with the installation, maintenance,
and testing of this Victaulic Series 751 FireLock Alarm Check
Valve.
2.
Inspect the shipment.
Make sure all components are included
with the shipment and that all necessary tools are available for installa-
tion.
3.
Use only recommended accessories.
Use of accessories or
equipment that are not approved for use with this alarm check valve
may result in improper system operation.
4.
Wear safety glasses, hardhat, foot protection, and hearing
protection.
Wear hearing protection if you are exposed to long periods
of noisy job-site operations.
5.
Prevent back injury.
Larger and pre-trimmed valves are heavy
and require more than one person or mechanical lifting equipment to
position and install the assembly. Always practice proper lifting tech-
niques.
6.
Avoid using electrically powered tools in dangerous environ-
ments.
When using electrically powered tools for installation, make
sure the area is moisture-free. Keep the work area well lit, and allow
enough space to accommodate proper installation of the valve, trim,
and accessories.
7.
Watch for pinch points.
Do not place fingers under the valve
body where they could be pinched by the weight of the valve. Use
caution around spring-loaded components (i.e. clapper assembly).
8.
Keep work areas clean.
Cluttered areas, benches, and slippery
floors can create hazardous working conditions.
9.
PROTECT THE SYSTEM FROM FREEZING CONDITIONS. THE
VALVE AND SUPPLY PIPING MUST BE PROTECTED FROM
FREEZING TEMPERATURES AND MECHANICAL DAMAGE.
Maintenance and Testing
1.
Notify the authority having jurisdiction.
Always notify the
authority having jurisdiction before taking a fire protection system out of
service or before performing any maintenance that eliminates the fire
protection provided by the system.
2.
Follow NFPA requirements for system testing and inspection
schedules.
In addition, contact the authority having jurisdiction to verify
additional testing and inspection schedules required in your area.
3.
Depressurize and drain the system completely before per-
forming any maintenance.
Water under pressure can cause the cover
plate to blow off during removal if the system is not depressurized and
drained completely.
4.
Protect the valve from freezing temperatures, foreign matter,
and corrosive atmospheres.
Any condition that might degrade the
system or affect system performance must be avoided.
WARNING
• An experienced, trained installer must install
this product in accordance with all instruc-
tions. These instructions contain important
information.
• Depressurize and drain the piping system
before attempting to install, remove, adjust,
or maintain any Victaulic piping products.
Failure to follow these instructions can cause
product failure, resulting in serious personal
injury and/or property damage.