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Econo Residential Fire Protection Pump System Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual version 1.0 03-2010 Installation Date: Contractor Name and Person Installing: For Emergency Service Call:...
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Section 5 - Start-Up Checklist 5.1 - RFP System Start-Up Checklist - Pump Only Units 5.2 - RFP System Start-Up Checklist - Pump & Tank Units Section 6 - Filling the System Section 7 - Water Inlet Connection Diagrams (for Optinal Tank Systems Only) 7.1 - For Systems Supplied with Optional Float Valve Installed...
Section 1 - Safety & Warnings 1.1 Safety Guidelines This manual contains information that is very important to know and understand. This information is provided for SAFETY and to PREVENT EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help recognize this information, observe the following symbols. Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL DANGER result in death or serious injury.
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Section 1 - Safety & Warnings 1.3 General Safety Information (Continued) - Motors, Electrical Equipment and Controls can cause electrical arcs that will WARNING ignite a flammable gas or vapor. - Never operate or repair in or near a flammable gas or vapor. - Never store flammable liquids or gases in the vicinity of the system.
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Section 1 - Safety & Warnings 1.5 Optional Narrow Water Tank Lid Safety Tie Down Instructions Safety Screw Tank Lid Safety Screw Narrow Water Tank 1 - On Complete RFP Systems, remove narrow water tank lid to remove shipping tie down string on float assembly.
Section 2 - System Description This unit is a pump/tank or pump only package specifically designed for installation in residential/light commercial installations. This system is used on the sprinkler system to supplement, or provide, from the tank, NOTICE a sufficient volume of water to meet the system design limits (at the time of installation).
Section 3 - Installation Instructions 3.4 Piping All fluid piping practices should be in accordance with local codes. The systems are NOTICE constructed using non-ferrous piping. Whenever components made from different material are piped in a system, use dielectric isolation of the material to help prevent galvanic corrosion.
10.) Secure all valves. 11.) Post warning signs as required by local codes. 5.2 RFP System Start-Up Checklist - Pump & Tank Units System consists of pump, base, control box (optional) and tank (optional). Check that the motor is securely fastened to the base.
Section 6 - Filling the System When first filling up the system, ensure that all of the air is bled out of the pump and piping. The pump is supplied with a hex bolt on the housing (see below) that allows the pump casing to be vented. Loosen the hex bolt to allow air to escape. Once the pump casing is filled with water, tighten the hex bolt.
All costs of transportation of product, labor or parts claimed not to areas. While General Air Products, Inc. attempts to assure that its be as warranted and, of repaired or replaced parts to or from products comply with such codes, it cannot guarantee compliance, factory shall be borne by purchaser.
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Design Limits Information Flow Rate: System Pressure: Pressure Switch Setting: On Service Sheet Piping Assembly Date Inspected By Date Date Inspector Date Tested By Tested By...
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