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TFP1020 <br /> Page 18 of 20 <br /> Step 3. Verify that the DPV-1 Valve <br /> Care and <br /> has operated, as indicated by the flow Nominal Torque <br /> Maintenance of water into the system and that all Valve Sizes lb-ft <br /> waterflow alarms operate properly. in. (N•m) <br /> (DN) <br /> The following procedures and inspec- Step 4.Close the system Main Control <br /> tions should be performed as indicated, Valve. 2-1/2 30 <br /> in addition to any specific requirements (DN65) (41) <br /> Step 5. Reset the DPV-1 Valve in <br /> of the NFPA,and any impairment must accordance with the Valve Setting 3 30 <br /> be immediately corrected. Procedure. (DN80) (41) <br /> Before closing a fire protection system Note: It is recommended that the 4 30 <br /> main control valve for maintenance requirement of NFPA 25 to annually (DN100) (41) <br /> work on the fire protection system that inspect the inside of the valve be per- 6 55 <br /> it controls,permission to shut down the formed at this time and prior to reset- (DN150) (75) <br /> affected fire protection system must be ting the DPV-1 Valve. Refer to the <br /> obtained from the proper authorities Automatic Drain Valve Inspection sub- TABLE C <br /> and notify all personnel who may be HANDHOLE COVER BOLTS <br /> affected by action. section Steps 2 through 5 for ction of MAXIMUM TORQUE <br /> tions with regard to the inspection of <br /> The owner is responsible for the the Clapper Facing. <br /> inspection,testing,and maintenance of Quarterly Waterf low Alarm Test Gauge), and then after removing the <br /> their fire protection system and devices d roceure <br /> p Handhole Cover, perform the follow- <br /> in compliance with this document, as ing steps: <br /> well as with the applicable standards Testing of the system waterflow alarms <br /> of the National Fire Protection Associa- should be performed quarterly.To test Step 1. Make sure that the Seat Ring <br /> tion (e.g., NFPA 25), in addition to the the waterflow alarm, open the Alarm is clean and free of any nicks or signifi- <br /> standards of any authority having juris- Test Valve, which will allow a flow of cant scratches. <br /> diction. Contact the installing contrac- water to the Waterf low Pressure Alarm Step 2. Remove the Clapper Assem- <br /> tor or sprinkler manufacturer regarding Switch and/or Water Motor Alarm. bly from the valve by first pulling out <br /> any questions. Upon satisfactory completion of the the Hinge Pin. <br /> Automatic sprinkler systems are rec- test, close the Alarm Test Valve. Step 3. Disassemble the Clapper <br /> ommended to be inspected, tested, Water Pressure Inspection Facing Retainer from the Clapper <br /> and maintained by a qualified Inspec- The Water Pressure Gauge is to be so that the Clapper Facing can be <br /> tion Service in accordance with local inspected monthly (per NFPA 25) to removed and inspected. Make sure <br /> requirements and/or national codes. ensure that normal system water pres- that the Clapper Facing does not show <br /> sure is being maintained. signs of compression set,damage,etc. <br /> The operational test procedure and Clapper the lace <br /> waterflow pressure alarm test pro- Air Pressure Inspection Replace PP Facing if there is <br /> cedure will result in operation of the The Air Pressure Gauge is to be any signs of wear. <br /> associated alarms. Consequently, inspected monthly (per NFPA 25) to Step 4. Clean the Clapper Facing, <br /> notification must first be given to the ensure that normal system air pressure Clapper, and Clapper Facing Retainer, <br /> owner and the fire department, central is being maintained. and then reassemble the Clapper <br /> station,or other signal station to which Automatic Drain Valve Inspection Assembly. <br /> the alarms are connected. The Automatic Drain Valve should be Step 5.Reinstall the Clapper Assembly <br /> Annual Operation Test Procedure inspected monthly (per NFPA 25) by with its Hinge Pin. <br /> Note:Unless otherwise noted, refer to depressing the plunger and check- <br /> Figure 3, 4, or 5 to identify functional g <br /> in to ensure that the Automatic Drain Step 6. Install Handhole Cover: <br /> trim components. Valve is not discharging water and/or a. Align Handhole Cover Gasket and <br /> air. A discharge of water and/or air is Handhole Cover in proper orien- <br /> Proper operation of the DPV-1 Valve an indication that the air and/or water tation with valve body(Ref. Figure <br /> (i.e.,opening of the DPV-1 Valve during seats are leaking, which could subse- 1)and hold in place <br /> a fire condition) should be verified at quently cause a false operation should <br /> least once a year as follows: the intermediate chamber become b. Apply o Hex E It t rea s equiv- <br /> Step 1. If necessary, prevent water inadvertently pressurized. anent)to Hex Bolt threads <br /> Hand- <br /> from flowing beyond the riser by: If leakage is present, take the DPV-1 c. Insert Hex Bolts through Hand- <br /> • Close the Main Control Valve Valve out of service (i.e., close the hole Cover Gasket and le <br /> main control valve,open the main drain Cover, hand-tighten inttoo valve <br /> • Open the Main Drain Valve valve,close the air supply control valve, body <br /> • Open the Main Control Valve one turn remove the Dry Pipe Valve Accelerator d. Using crossdraw sequence to <br /> beyond the position at which water from service, as applicable, in accor- assure uniformity,wrench-tighten <br /> just begins to flow from the Main dance with its Technical Data Sheet Hex Bolts to appropriate torque <br /> Drain Valve (Refer to TFP1105 for the VIZOR or values(Ref.Table C) <br /> • Close the Main Drain Valve TFP1112 for the ACC-1), and open the e. Inspect to assure all Hex Bolts <br /> Inspector's Test Connection to relieve are securely tightened <br /> Step 2. Open the system Inspector's the system air pressure to 0 psig as <br /> Test Connection. indicated on the System Air Pressure <br />