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Automist Smartscan Hydra ® Design, Installation, Operation and Maintenance (DIOM) Manual Version 2.00.0 The Smartscan Hydra DIOM Manual is designed to provide stakeholders with essential information regarding specification, installation, maintenance, and commissioning of the Automist fire protection device.
The Automist Smartscan Hydra System ........................ 7 Water Supply Components (in required order) ....................8 Automist Smartscan Hydra Compliance and Fire Performance ................. 9 Automist Smartscan Hydra vs Traditional Fire Sprinklers Summary ............... 10 DESIGN AND SPECIFICATION ............................. 11 Introduction to Design ............................12 Use and Specification of Automist Smartscan Hydra ..................
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DIOM Manual - version 2.00.0 ® Repair ..................................61 Troubleshooting ..............................61 Returning equipment to Plumis - RMA ........................ 66 Warranty .................................. 66 APPENDIX A ................................. 67 What does Approved Document B (2019 Edition) say? ..................68 Is Automist covered by British Standards? ......................68 What are the performance standards of BS 8458? ....................
The content in this manual may differ from the product and is subject to change without prior • notice. It is recommended to check you have the latest version of DIOM from Plumis website before proceeding. Follow all warnings, cautions and instructions contained in this manual.
® Automist Smartscan Hydra Operation When triggered by a Plumis multi-sensor wireless alarm or a wired detector, all the linked spray heads will begin scanning. They start measuring the temperatures within the room using an infrared (IR thermopile) sensor. The scan is looking for an exceptionally high temperature reading, or a differential increase between scans.
Where guidance or fire engineering principles indicate that suppression must be deployed in a particular part or parts of a property, Automist Smartscan Hydra must be installed to protect exactly the same areas, whether the purpose is to compensate for means of escape problems or to extend the available time for firefighters to arrive.
Room Compatibility Summary A single Automist Smartscan Hydra spray head kit can protect an area within a 6m radius from the spray head location. The spray head must therefore have approximate line of sight of any possible fire hazards within this range. The spray head must be positioned at least: 1.5m away from any hob...
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Smartscan Hydra outside these guidelines without confirmation in writing from Plumis could make you responsible for deaths or injuries. A layout specification tool is available on the Plumis Partner Site (https://plumis.co.uk/partner.html) to help designers meet the Plumis guidelines and follow the Automist Smartscan Hydra specification rules.
RCBO or an RCD protected circuit. The MCB+RCD circuit (C type) or RCBO (C type) circuit must protect only the Automist Smartscan Hydra system and not be incorporated with any other circuit in the property or have any spare ways for future circuits.
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This is because mounting the hose in a conduit or narrow groove within joists makes it more susceptible to perforation when subsequent building works are carried out. IMPORTANT! Before installation ensure the hoses are in line with Plumis guidelines. See Appendix C •...
® Spray Head Placement The Automist Smartscan Hydra Head is designed to be affixed into a rectangular hole (89+/-2mm wide x 117mm high) that is at least 57mm deep when using the “old work” clips provided. If you are installing Smartscan Hydra using a Back box, the hole dimensions are as following: 94mm wide x 119mm high and 60mm deep.
Detection System Automist Smartscan Hydra’s reliability is partially dependent on the detection system. The system is designed to be triggered by a correctly installed and positioned Plumis wireless alarm or a compatible hardwired detector (see page 32). In its default setting, Automist Smartscan Hydra is programmed to run continuously for 30 minutes •...
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• IMPORTANT! This version of Automist Smartscan Hydra may not function correctly if activated by a detector not sanctioned (see page 31) by Plumis. Use with other types of detection could lead to death or injury. Ensure Automist Smartscan Hydra is only paired to the desired detector(s) in the volume it protects. You can check these associations using the product’s ALARM TEST MODE (see page 52).
• Electrical cable • PTFE tape During second fix: • A pressure gauge kit (CM01) (available from Plumis) • A commissioning kit (CM06) (available from Plumis) • A suitable tool for tightening BSP hoses, e.g. wrenches • A set of screwdrivers including Torx bits •...
C type breaker (C10’ or ‘C16’ for one unit (per pump), or ‘C20’ / ‘C32’ for two Automist Smartscan Hydra units). This must be on a C-type breaker, on an RCBO or an RCD protected circuit.
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1.5 – 6 bar pressure static water pressure • IMPORTANT! Before installation ensure the hoses are in line with Plumis guidelines. See Appendix C for high pressure hose specification. The maximum total length of high-pressure hoses is 60 m. The maximum allowable hose with a nominal diameter of ¼”...
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An Apollo heat detector should only be chosen over and above a multisensory detector if it is not possible to use a multisensor detector as the type of substance encounter causes frequent false alarms. Use of heat detectors for code compliance should be verified with Plumis as this type of alarm is slower to react than multisensory detectors.
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Automist system. Many options for such an alarm are available and Plumis recommends the purchase of an inexpensive alarm like the one in the following link:...
See Figure 2 for installation sequence. • WRAS approved isolation valves are required so that the Automist Smartscan Hydra system can be shut off from the water main. All such valves must be labelled with the included warranty void anti-tamper sticker. This enables clear identification of any tampering with the water valve (note: spare stickers can be ordered from Plumis) Place sticker over valve body &...
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O-ring, and locking pin after removal. The Automist Smartscan Hydra pump unit must be housed close to a 3/4” BSP water supply with an approved isolation valve to the check valve. A synthetic rubber washer is supplied with each device to facilitate fitting to the flat-faced outlet.
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Washer Pump Figure 39: Automist Smartscan Hydra Water Assembly Order IMPORTANT! Do not install the filter directly to the pump. You must maintain the Assembly order as described above! The new hose-sets supplied with the appliance are to be used and that old hose-sets must not be reused.
Figure 40 : The Automist Controller STOP Button: Pressing the STOP button during a fire condition will stop the Automist Smartscan Hydra pump for 2 minutes. After activation, the system will alarm for 12 minutes. During this time if at the end of the first 2 minutes (during the last 10 minutes), an alarm triggers the system will reactivate.
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RED FLASHING: Indicates a fault where the flashes indicate the error code. Please refer to the troubleshooting guide. N.B. When Automist Smartscan Hydra is powered up for the first time the YELLOW LED with remain solid to indicate the system has not been commissioned.
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By leaving an installed system with pressures outside the specified range, you might become liable for deaths or injuries. If the achieved output pressure is outside the specified range, refer to the commissioning troubleshooting guide (see page 61) and contact Plumis if the situation cannot be resolved.
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The high pressure hose must be cleared of water by connecting a bicycle pump or a suitable compressor pump (see page 52) to the Plumis supplied attachment that is connected to the test point. IMPORTANT! Leaving water in high pressure hoses following the commissioning/servicing process can lead to dripping nozzles, particularly if any part of the hose passes above the nozzles.
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Place the two warning stickers and the commissioning label: Label the separate circuit on the distribution board • Label the heat alarm that triggers Automist Smartscan Hydra, preferably near the test • button Complete the installer commissioning label and affix to your Automist Smartscan Hydra •...
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Once the system is commissioned ALARM TEST MODE allows you to test the alarms in the home without activating Automist Smartscan Hydra, by causing the paired heads to begin scanning. Alarm testing is a normal part of detector maintenance as part of the manufacturer’s guidelines (see page 57). If the detector...
50mm deep within a wall • Automist Smartscan Hydra may be protected by an RCD or RCBO but this protection must not be shared with other circuits. Therefore, Automist Smartscan Hydra must be connected to the non- protected side of the consumer unit.
Please be patient and wait for the 12 minutes to end before trying to recommission the system. Maintenance Automist Smartscan Hydra must be serviced by an Accredited Installer annually. The annual service consists of the following steps: Visual inspection Ensure that each head is clear from obstructions (1.5m on each side) and advise the client that if...
Take care not to touch the PCB. Do not over tighten the terminals. The latest version of the software is uploaded to the datalogger once a year by Plumis. Locate the controller within the customers house. Common locations include near the RCD. Check that only the controller green LED is lit, showing the controller is powered with no errors.
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Note: If the red "ERROR" is displayed, please check your connection and retry. If it still persists, contact Plumis R&D for advice. Note: The Hydra heads will lock and start flashing red x4. The heads will remain like this until we reset the controller in the next section.
(see page 42). Cleaning The Automist Smartscan Hydra wall-mounted head must be wiped clean with a damp cloth. Do not attempt to clean with any other chemical cleaners or abrasives To clean your alarm, remove it from the mounting base. N.B. This will trigger a tamper error on the controller.
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1.5 bar. If the flow is close to or below 8 lpm, the mains pressure may be too low for Automist Smartscan Hydra to operate correctly, or there may be constrictions in the water supply.
Plumis Ltd offers a parts only warranty for its products to be free from defects under normal residential use for a period of two years from the date that the installation is approved by Plumis. If annual servicing is kept up to date, then this warranty is extended to four years. This warranty is limited to repair or replacement of units returned to Plumis Ltd according to our return procedure.
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Multiple hose pieces can be connected by tees or connectors with 1/4” BSP fittings. The total length of 1/4" hose in one Hydra system must NOT exceed 20 meters. Plumis supplied hose lengths of 2m or 4m: Minimum curvature working radius: 40mm •...
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This alarm is designed to provide protection with 21 meters spacing capability. The detector can send alarm, tamper and battery condition messages to the Automist Smartscan Hydra’s controller. Refer to the wireless system’s instruction for the maximum number of transmitters that can be supported.
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Type Code compliance or elective e.g. BLU234 e.g. Ms Smith e.g. 01/01/2020 upgrade Address e.g. Plumis Ltd, Unit 4, Phoenix Trading Estate, Bilton Rd, Perivale, Greenford UB6 7DZ Property Type New Build 1-2 Storey 3 Storey 4+ Storey Flat Other...
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