Monthly Inspection; Semi-Annually - Broaster VF-2 Installation & Operation Manual

Monthly Inspection

The fire suppression system must be
inspected on a monthly basis. The inspec-
tion should be conducted by the owner/
operator or authorized Broaster Company
representative. The following 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.
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-Annual Inspection
The fire suppression system must be tested
and maintained on a Semi-Annual basis.
The system must be inspected by certified
service personnel, as per NFPA 17A and
include the following:
The fryer has a light that
activates when 6 months
have passed to indicate the semi-annual
maintenance is due.
1. A check to see that the hazard has not
changed.
using Broaster #16663 lubricant.
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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 or high, 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. Silicone blow-off
caps must be replaced at least annu-
ally from the date of installation.
All blow-off caps must be
lubricated semi-annually
5. When semi-annual maintenance of any
wet chemical container or system
component 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 extinguishing 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.