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Vapor Pipe Shield
™
ENGINEERED VAPOR-PHASE CORROSION INHIBITOR SYSTEMS
For Dry Pipe & Pre-Action Fire Sprinkler Systems
Maintenance Manual
Models: VPS-500A / VPS-1000A / VPS-1500A / VPS-2000A
Technical Assistance:
800-345-8207
Additional Product Information:
generalairproducts.com
Maintenance Video
Version 1.16
Sept-2024
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Summary of Contents for General Air Products Vapor Pipe Shield
- Page 1 Vapor Pipe Shield ™ ENGINEERED VAPOR-PHASE CORROSION INHIBITOR SYSTEMS For Dry Pipe & Pre-Action Fire Sprinkler Systems Maintenance Manual Models: VPS-500A / VPS-1000A / VPS-1500A / VPS-2000A Technical Assistance: 800-345-8207 Additional Product Information: generalairproducts.com Maintenance Video Version 1.16 Sept-2024...
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Page 2: Maintenance Schedule
AINTENANCE CHEDULE The Vapor Pipe Shield (VPS) unit requires Annual Maintenance, ideally when the sprinkler system is inspected. Maintenance Kits are available with all necessary materials for each Annual Maintenance Period. The adjacent table shows the specific Maintenance Kit required for each VPS unit. - Page 3 3) After the VPS unit is depressurized to atmospheric pressure (0 PSIG), open the Upper Clamp, and remove & separate each Module from the assembly. A 5/8” wrench can be used to remove all Bolted Clamps securing the Module(s), as shown in the adjacent figure.
- Page 4 7) If a Single Module (VPS-500) is used, take the 10” Module with the Cap; and with the cap-side up, line up the I/O Manifold’s inlet / outlet ports with the center of each of the Cartridge’s chambers. If Multiple Modules (VPS-1000 +) are used, stack the 8”...
- Page 5 10) If an Air Storage Tank(s) is present before the VPS unit, the Tank(s) should be completely drained of water prior to start, and ensure all fittings are installed and tightened properly. Failure to check all pressurized fittings may result in a potentially hazardous situation WARNING which COULD result in death or serious injury.
- Page 6 14) Once the pressurization of the VPS unit is complete, perform a leak test and fix any leaks found, then slowly open the VPS discharge Shutoff Valve, as shown in the diagram below. Failure to perform a leak test or check all parts & fittings for tightness may result in WARNING a potentially hazardous situation which COULD result in death or serious injury.
- Page 7 General Air Products, Inc. 118 Summit Drive Exton, PA 19341 P: 610-524-8950 F: 610-524-8965...
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