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Integrated Fire Protection System
B
Mechanical Section - Non Interlock Preaction System - Pneumatic Release
FM-076A-0-41C
1- Installation, operation & maintenance
instructions
Note:
Numbers indicated between brackets refer to figure 1
DETAILED SYSTEM TRIM SCHEMATICS
from this section and
section
D
AIR SUPPLY
.
1.1 Installation
1. Conform to local municipal or other codes regarding
installations of fire protection systems.
2. Install the
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unit and connect the system
according to instruction manual and technical data
supplied.
IMPORTANT !
The cabinet must be firmly anchored to the
floor using all four (4) anchoring holes (see section
G
CABINET
).
Note:
The drain collector shall be connected to an open
drain. Do not restrict or reduce drain piping.
3. Install the system piping network and the pneumatic
release piping network (pilot line) in accordance with
applicable standards.
4. Connect all supervisory and alarm signals according to
electrical schematics (see section
F
ELECTRICAL
).
5. If applicable, connect the AC power to the air
compressor on a separate breaker in the electric
distribution panel (see section
F
ELECTRICAL
).
Notes:
AC power connections must be made by a qualified
installer according to national standards and equipment
specifications.
Do not apply AC power to the air compressor yet.
6. Perform preliminary inspection prior to put system in
service (see paragraph 1.2 of the current section).
7. Place the system in service (see paragraph 1.3 of the
current section).
8. Perform the annual inspection sequence (see
paragraph 1.8 of the current section).
9. If the system does not operate as it should, make the
necessary corrections according to manuals issued or
consult your distributor or
F
IRE
F
LEX
Systems Inc.
10. Make sure that building owner or a delegated
representative has received instructions regarding the
operation of the system.
WARNING !
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unit must be installed in an area
not subject to freezing temperatures or physical damage.
1.2 Preliminary inspection before placing the system in
service
1. Open door to mechanical section.
a) Main water supply valve
(D1)
must be
CLOSED
.
b) Priming valve
(B1)
must be
CLOSED
.
c) Air supply for system piping network and pneumatic
release piping network (pilot line) must be
CLOSED
(see section
D
AIR
SUPPLY
).
d) Flow test valve
(B6)
and main drain valve
(D3)
must
be
CLOSED
.
e) Alarm test valve
(B5)
must be
CLOSED
.
f) Gauges
(B11, B12, E3
and
F4)
should show 0 PSI
(0 kPa).
g) If applicable, the shut-off valve
(D4)
must be
OPEN
.
2.
OPEN
the manual emergency release valve
(B10)
and
make sure the deluge valve
(A1)
is tripped.
3. Using the built-in contractor's hydrostatic test ports (see
figure 1 of this section and section
D
AIR
SUPPLY
), fill
system piping network with water and maintain pressure
as per NFPA-13 requirements.
WARNING !
Do not subject the pressure gauges and
pressure transducer to hydrostatic pressure above 250 PSI
(1724 kPA). Close gauge valves before proceeding with
hydrostatic test.
4. Correct leaks if any before completing test.
5. Verify that main water supply valve
(D1)
is still
CLOSED
.
6.
OPEN
main drain valve
(D3)
to completely drain the
system piping network
.
7. If applicable, apply AC power to the air compressor.
The air supply must be
CLOSED
(see section
D
AIR
SUPPLY
).
