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March 2, 2-007 , • D y tote <br />DRY" DATA <br />PIPENKW <br />SPRINKLER SYSTEM <br />The Viking Corporation, 210 N Industrial Park Drive, Hastings MI 49058 <br />Telephone: 269.945.9501 Technical Services: 877.384.5464 Fax: 269-818-1680 Email: techsvcs@vikingcorp.com <br />D. SEMI-ANNUAL TEST <br />1 Complete a weekly lest of the system. <br />2. Water flow test. Observe the water pressure gauge, open the test dram valve fully, record the pressure drop Check the <br />reading against the previously recorded reading If reading differs greatly, a supply valve may be partially closed, or there <br />may be an obstruction In the supply line Correct the problem immediately. <br />3. Close lest drain valve slowly <br />E. ANNUAL TEST <br />1 Complete a semi-annual test <br />2 Open the Inspector's test valve The dry pipe valve and accelerator should trip, and water must flow from the inspector's <br />test Alarms will sound and the system will fill with water <br />3 Re -set the system See Placing The System In Service. <br />F. TROUBLESHOOTING <br />1 If the alarm fads to sound on test clean strainers in the alarm line and water moto• If the alarm still fails, call your Viking <br />representative <br />2 If there is excessive dripping from the drip check. Follow those precautions in the emergency procedure and turn off water <br />and remove hand -hole cover. Trip the valve, clean the water seat and reset If the valve still leaks. call your Viking repre- <br />sentative <br />3 If the accelerator does not trip on test, or will not set Call your Viking Representative <br />4. If the valve trips without the sprinkler opening remove and dean the drip check. Check for excessive water hammer in the <br />supply by using an indicating gauge If water hammer is indicated. increase the air pressure in accordance with the char: <br />using the maximum pressure indicated in the water hammer Check the dependability of the air supply, and make sure air <br />supply valves are open A maintenance air compressor or a maintenance device is highly recommended for maintaining <br />system au pressure regardless of climatic conditions <br />5 If the supply pressure gauge drops on the flow test Immediately check roadway valve and pest indicator or control valve <br />If both are open, immediately call your Viking r:pfesentative, because a line obstruction is and sated <br />6 If the system pressure is low Make sure proper valves are closed Add maintenance device or maintenance air compres- <br />sor. <br />7 if the dry valve will not latch. Check to see that the water seat is clean and that there are no stones or foreign objects in <br />the valve. If the valve still will not latch, immediately call your Viking representative. <br />8 If the valve trips when the aiarm is tested Open and clean the check valve in the alarm line <br />G. MAINTENANCE <br />1 Dry Valve Conduct system tests as described and see the appropriate device page <br />2 Accelerator. Trip annually and see the appropriate device page <br />3 Water Motor Alarm <br />a Clean alarm tine strainer <br />b Clean water motor alarm strainer. <br />c Check condition of alarm by operating <br />d Check bell for obstructions <br />4. Air Maintenance Device. Inspect. replace of clean filter, and see the appropriate device page. <br />5 Air Compressor See manufacturer's maintenance instructions <br />6. Sprinklers <br />a Maintain a supply of replacement heads <br />b Sprinklers should be kept free of debris <br />c Never suspend objects from sprinkler heads <br />d Sprinklers must not be painted or coated except by the manufacturer or an authorized representative <br />e Check sprinklers for mechanical damage If the lever mechanism is loose or the frame is damaged, replace the sprin- <br />kler <br />f Fused or damaged sprinklers cannot be repaired. They must be replaced. <br />q Use the special sprinkler wrench wnen replacing heads to prevent. damage <br />H. EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS <br />1. Make sure fire is OUT' Make a complete inspection of ell areas covered by the system including areas not involved in fire <br />Place a fire watch throughout the entire area until the system is back in service <br />2. Close the water supply control valve and drain the system piping Open dry pipe test drain valve <br />3 Replace all operated and damaged sprinklers with the same type and temperature rating as were removed <br />s�31 <br />