Installation, Operation & Maintenance Instructions; Installation; Preliminary Inspection - FireFlex Systems Inc. N2 BLAST Owner's Operation & Maintenance Manual

4. INSTALLATION, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

4.1 INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT The F F
IRE LEX
designed to be installed in area subject to freezing
conditions. Refer to section 1.3 ENVIRONMENT for
additional details.
1. Install the cabinet (refer to section 8 CABINET).
IMPORTANT THE CABINET
ANCHORED TO THE FLOOR USING ALL ANCHORING
HOLES.
2. Install the automatic sprinkler piping, detection and
signaling circuits (if applicable) in accordance with
applicable standards.
3. Connect all detection and signaling devices, where
applicable, according to electrical schematics (refer
to section 7 WIRING DIAGRAMS).
4. Connect the AC
compressor and the Corrosion Inhibiting System in
the electric distribution panel (refer to section 7
WIRING DIAGRAMS).
5. Conform to local municipal or other codes regarding
installations of fire protection systems.
6. Place the system in service (refer to chapters 4.2
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
SYSTEM IN SERVICE).
7. If the system does not operate as it should, make the
necessary corrections according to manuals issued
or consult your distributor or F
8. Make sure that building owner or a delegated
representative has received instructions regarding
the operation of the system.
FM-076B-0-6A
F F
IRE LEX
Integrated Fire Protection System
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4.2 PRELIMINARY INSPECTION

See figures 4.3 & 4.4 at the end of the current section.
1. Cabinet shall be firmly anchored to the floor.
2. Open door to mechanical section.
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3. N Blast
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shall be close
4. Main water supply control valve (D1) should be
closed.
5. Priming valve (B1) must be closed.
6. Air supply must be CLOSED (refer to section 5
PREACTION AIR SUPPLIES).
7. All indicating light shall be off, on the nitrogen
generator.
8. Drain test valve (B6) and main drain valve (D3) must
be closed.
9. Alarm test valve (B5) must be closed.
10. All gauges (B11, B12 and E3) should read 0 psi.
air
11. Using the built-in contractor's hydrostatic test ports
(see figure 4.3), fill sprinklers network with water and
maintain pressure as per NFPA-13 requirements.
WARNING Do not subject the air pressure gauges to
hydrostatic pressures above 250 psi (1724 kPa). Close
gauge valves before proceeding with hydrostatic test.
12. Correct leaks if any before completing test. OPEN
main drain valve (D3) to completely drain the
sprinklers network.
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ANUAL
air pressure maintenance device ball valve
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