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3.
Open the water supply main drain valve fully to flush
the water supply of any contaminants.
4.
Close the water supply main drain valve.
5.
ACTIVATE THE ELECTRICAL PORTION OF THE
SYSTEM TO ENERGIZE THE SOLENOID.
5a.
Open the remote system test valve (inspector’s test
connection) to simulate the operation of a sprinkler.
6.
Record the following:
a.
Time between opening the remote system test valve
(inspector’s test connection) to the operation of the
preaction valve
b.
System air pressure when the valve operated
c.
Time from opening the remote system test valve
(inspector’s test connection) to when water flows from
the test connection’s outlet
d.
All information required by the authority having juris-
diction
7.
Confirm that all alarms operate properly.
8.
Continue to run water until it is clear.
9.
Close the water supply’s main control valve.
10.
Close the piston charge line ball valve.
11.
Close the slow-fill ball valve.
12.
Close the remote system test valve (inspector’s test
connection).
13.
Perform all steps in the “Placing the System in Ser-
vice” section, starting on page 11.
Water Supply
Main Drain
Valve
Water Supply
Main Drain
Valve
Water Supply's
Main Control
Valve
Piston
Charge Line
Ball Valve
Slow-Fill
Ball Valve
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