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Universal
3. Activation Devices (Fig. 4A, 4B, 4C)
Fogmaker International supply devices for manual activation with pull-cables, for electrical or
pneumatic activation, see sections 3.2 - 3.3.
3.1 Activation Pull-cables
Two activation pull-cables can be connected to the electrical/mechanical valve, see Fig. 4B and 4C. The
cables are fixed to a wall etc. with steel rubber clamps and sheet-steel screws. Clamps should be used
approximately every 30 cm along the wire casing.
It is important that you install the cable in such a way that there is no risk of fractures. You
should also make sure that any curves on the cable are not so sharp that activation is made
difficult or obstructed. The pull-handle should be installed in an easily accessible place outside the
area Fogmaker
Universal will protect in case of fire. When the extinguisher is installed in a vehicle,
one handle should be placed next to the operator's/driver's seat and the other on the outside of the
vehicle. The handles are equipped with a catch (see Fig. 4D).
The outside handle should be placed so that it can not be affected by, for example, a branch or any other
outer obstacle. If used in a competition car (racing/rally), the handles should be labelled with an (E)
sticker.
In order to ensure adequate function of the pull-cables, please follow these instructions:
1
Drill an 8 mm hole where the handle is to be placed. Unscrew the outer of the two M8 nuts and insert
the cable holder "from the back". Attach the safety catch, if this is to be used, and fasten the outer
M8 nut again and pull it tight. Then, pull the M8 nut "on the back" tight.
2
Attach the enclosed M5 nut and the T-handle to the cable. Lock the T-handle in a suitable position
with the M5 nut. It is particularly important, if the safety catch is used, to make sure that it can be
opened/closed with an adequate inertia.
3
Use clamps to secure the cable casing except for the last 50 cm closest to the valve.
WARNING
Make sure that the valve safety screw (7) is mounted, before you start installing the pull-cables, so
that Fogmaker
Universal is not accidentally activated during the installation.
4
Remove the valve protective cover by unscrewing the socket screw 19
5
Use the T-handle to pull the cable about 12-15 cm out of the casing. Cut the casing to a suitable
length.
Fig. 4B
Fig. 4A
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Fig. 4C
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Installation
Example of pipe and nozzle installation
6. Functionality Check after Installation
6.1 Fogmaker
Universal has been subjected to functionality and leakage tests for at least two weeks
as part of the production process and it will work when activated, provided that activation devices and
the piping have been correctly installed and that the safety screw has been removed. It is therefore not
necessary to test the extinguisher itself. If you are in any doubt about the functionality of the system,
you should contact an authorized service station for a check-up.
6.2 Check the piping for leaks using compressed air, which you connect to the pipe end where the
extinguisher will be connected. Then, apply leak spray to all couplings and joints and observe them.
6.3 Firetrace is checked after the valve has been pressurized with detector gas, after which all joints and
couplings should be tested with leak spray. Repair any leaks. The pressure gauge of the Firetrace system
should then be observed daily for at least a week. After this you make a new test using leak spray. Check
that the resistance of the alarm cable is correct, 0 ohm.
6.4 For electrical systems you should check that the wiring is OK and that there are no defective
connections. Check the detector circuit and the power supply inlet on the valve using a measuring
instrument. The resistance of the detector circuit should be 1 kohm. The power inlet should be between
1.5 and 2 ohm. Make a system test by pushing the test button of the central unit or control panel, (only
rus and 1717)
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