Monthly Inspection; Semi-Annually - Broaster VF3iXP Installation & Operation Manual

Monthly Inspection

The fryer must be inspected on a monthly
basis. The inspection should be conducted
by the owner/operator or authorized
Broaster Company representative. The fol-
lowing items must be checked and verified
during the monthly inspection:
1. The Fire Suppression system is in its
proper location.
2. No obvious physical damage or condi-
tion exists that may prevent operation.
3. The pressure gauge is in green operat-
ing range.
NOTE: It is recommended that the pressure
gauge be checked more frequently. This
can be done without removing the Electrical
Control Access Panel by viewing through
the Fire Suppression Viewing Hole on the
panel.
4. The maintenance tag is in place and is
up to date.
5. The manual pull is unobstructed.
6. The nozzle blow-off caps are intact and
undamaged.

Semi-Annually

The Fryer must be inspected on a Semi-
Annual basis. The system must be
inspected by certified service personnel, as
per NFPA 17A and include the following:
Note: The fryer has a light that activates
when 6 months have passed to indicate the
semi-annual inspection is due.
1. A check to see that the hazard has not
changed.
2. Examination of the fusible link, cylinder
piping, nozzles, and all auxiliary equip-
ment. Fusible links must be replaced
at least semi-annually from the date of
installation with the proper rated link.
3. Examination of the fire extinguisher. If
it is low, recharge the system.
4. Verification that the agent distribution
piping is not obstructed. Remove
blow-off caps from nozzles to ensure
they are free of grease build-up and
inspect for deterioration. Replace
them as necessary. Blow-off caps
must be replaced at least annually
from the date of installation.
NOTE: All blow-off caps must be lubri-
cated semi-annually using Broaster
#16663 lubricant.
5. When semi-annual maintenance of any
wet chemical container or system com-
ponent reveals conditions such as but
not limited to corrosion or pitting in
excess of manufactured limits, struc-
tural damage or fire damage, repairs
by soldering, welding, or brazing. The
affected part(s) shall be replaced or
hydrostatically tested in accordance
with the recommendations of the man-
ufacturer or the original certifying
agency or both.
6. All fire suppression systems must be
tested for proper electrical operation.
A discharge of the extiguishing agent is
not normally part of the test. Simply
remove one lead from the pressure
switch to initiate appliance shutdown.
7. When the maintenance of the Fire
Suppression system reveals defective
parts that could cause an impairment
or failure of proper operation of the Fire
Suppression system, the affected parts
must be replaced or repaired.
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