‘The maintenance information listed inthis section deals withthe limitations and parameters of this pre-engineered system. Those individuals responsible for the maintonanco of the R-102 system must be trained and hold a current ANSUL cerifcate in an R102 ‘walning program, Maintenance is required semi-annually. At the 12 year interval, along with the normal maintenance exam, the tank(s) must be hhydro-tested and the regulators) must be flow tested. Prior to performing the required maintenance steps, verity that the R-102 system protection is designed and installed correctly for the ‘existing appliance and ventilation system configuration. If not, make corrections as required. ‘SEMI-ANNUAL MAINTENANCE EXAMINATION Semi-annual maintenance procedures for single, double, and muliple-tank systems aro as follows. NoTICE Under certain circumstances hood and duct leaning operations may tender the fire ‘suppression system inefoctive due to a coating ‘of cleaning chemical let onthe detection equi- ment or mishanding of the system by cleaning service personnel. Therefore, it Is strongly recommended that the A-102 system be completely Inspected and serviced by an authorized ANSUL distributor immediately following any such cleaning operations. 1. Remove the enclosure cover from the ANSUL AUTOMAN je2 assembly and each regulated actuator 2. Insert the lock bar (Part No. 14985) on the cocked regulated release mechanism, See Figure 1 FIGURE 1 3, Remove cartridge from regulated release assembly and each Tegulated actuator assombiy, instal safety shipping cap, and set aside in a safe location. 4. Chock to make certain the actuation line used to connect the regulated actuator assembly(s) to the ANSUL AUTOMAN regulated reloase assombly is connected tothe high pressure side (Fight side) of the cartidge receiver in the ANSUL AUTOMAN and that it is intact, with al fitings securely tight- ‘ened. This Includes any 1/8 in. copper tubing and fitings used to connect to the air evinder for the ANSUL mechanical gas. valve SECTION Vin — mat EXAMINATION ULEX3470 70 Page 8-1 74-09 | REVS. ete) I the actuation line leaks pressure, the regulated actuator assembly(s) may not operate. A severe leak can render the entire system inoperable. 5. To check for leaks in the actuation line, a hand held or electric, vacuum pump may be used: «8, Disconnect the actuation line trom the ANSUL AUTOMAN regulated release cartridge receiver and connect the pump to the line . The pump should pul a vacuum to 20 inches of mercury, as shown on the gauge. Leaks should not excead 5 inches of mercury loss within @ 30 second time frame, ©. Ht the gauge indicates a leak inthe line, examine for loose ‘connections or damage. Repair or replace as needed. 4. Hf leakage is not due to piping, cisassemble the pneumatic actuator assembiy(s) inthe regulated actuator(s) and inspect the actuator and the O-ring in the actuator. Repair or replace as needed. Note: Vacuum pumps can be obtained from automotive partsisupply stores. ‘Alternate Test Method: The actuation line can also be pressurized with either CO or [No from a cartridge or with dry air, Cp, or No from a larger oylinder. ‘a. Cock the ANSUL AUTOMAN regulatod reloase assembly nd carefully insert Lock Bar, Part No. 14985. See Figure 8. b. Make certain expellant gas ling hose andlor pipe from the regulator in the ANSUL AUTOMAN regulated release is ‘isconnected from agent storage tanks. . Connect Regulator Test Kit, Part No. 66972, to one of the ‘expollant gas line hoses and securely cap the remaining hose or pipe. See Figure 10. d. Verity that_no cartridges are installed in the ANSUL AUTOMAN or the regulated actuator assembiy(s). «2. To verty operation of the regulated actuator assembiy(s), Pressure Adapior, Part No. 427560, can be used to ‘connect to a pressurized CO2 or Ne cylinder, instead of using a CO. or No cartridge. Note: The pressure adaptor assembly comes with a 1/4 in, [NPT pipe plug that is required to be installed inthe side of the adaptor. f. Install a suitable 1/4 inch air pressure quick connect fiting (supplied by others) to the bottom of the adaptor. 9. Install and hand tighten the adaptor to the cartridge receiver and securely attach the corresponding connector ‘rom the gas cylinder hase assembly h. With the valve on the regulator test kit closed, remove the lock bar and operate the remote cable operated pull station to operate the regulated release. |. Open the pressure cylinder valve to verily that the regu: lated actustor assembiy(s) has operated properly and the air cylinder has unlatched the ANSUL mechanical gas valve, if used.SECTION Vill ~ MAINTENANCE EXAMINATION ULEX3470 ULC EX3470 Page 8-2 REV. 741-09 ‘SEMI-ANNUAL MAINTENANCE EXAMINATION (Continued) |. Once regulated actuator and gas valve operation is veri fied, close the valve on the pressurized cylinder, if used, land open the valve on the regulator test kit 0 relieve ary residual pressure. Note: Although only required at 12 year intervals, the regula- tor in the ANSUL AUTOMAN regulated release can also be Vetiied. See Maintenance steps on page 8-6. k, Re-cock the ANSUL AUTOMAN regulated release and remove the spent cartridge or pressure adaptor trom the cartridge receiver. |. there were leaks in the actuation ine or in the 18 inch ‘copper gas tubing for the air cylinder(s), re-tighten the fitings or replace damaged components. ‘nlf the cartridge puncture pin in the regulated actuator(s) di ‘ot fully extend, dismantie the actuator and inspect compo- ents ofthe actuator assembiy. + Once the pneumatic actuator is disassembied, remove the actuator piston assembly and check the interior walls fof the actuator body for signs of damage or corrosion, + Check the o-ring for elasticity or cuts. Replace, ifneces- ‘ay. Clean and coat o-ring wth a good grade of extreme temperature silicone grease and reinstall. + Re-assomble the actuator assembly(s), and reconnect all ‘actuation and all expellant piping or hose. 6. Remove gasket from cartridge receiver in regulated release mechanism and each regulated actuator. Check gasket for elasticty or cuts and replace if necessary, Clean and coat gasket lightly with a good grade of extreme temperature grease, Reinstall gasket into cartridge recelver(s). 7. From tank in regulated release assembly: Disconnect the ‘expellant gas hose from each tank adaptor assembly. From tank in brackotienclosure assembly: Disconnect the texpeliant gas piging union at each tank adaptor ile line. 8, Disconnect istrbution piping union at each tank adaptor outet line, ®8. From tank in enclosure: Remave tank. Kaop in upright position 10 avoid spiling the agent, From tank in bracket assembly: Loosen wingnut, disengage bracket band, and remove each tank. Keep tank in upright position to avoid sping the agent. 1. Remove tank adaptocfube assembly from each tank. See Figure 2. FIGURE 2 on 13, 14 +16, SN ‘Make certain that each tank is filed with 1.5 (5.8 L) or 3.0 (11.6 L) gallons of only ANSULEX Low pH Liquid Fire ‘Suppressant. Fill vel io be ONLY to the lovelincicated in tho “instalation” section. See Page 5.2.1, Figure 6, for delaled filing tolerances. Examine threads on each tank adaptor and tank collar for nicks, burrs, or cross-threading. Clean and coat O-ring with a (good grade of extreme temperature grease. See Figure 3. Remove 1/4 in. vent plug and clean and inspect for free move ‘ment and corrosion (replace if necessary). Reinstall vent plug. ‘Make certain bursting disc isin place and silver side Is away from tank. Clean seating surface and return adaptorfube assembly to each tank. Tighten securely. FIGURE 3 Place fully charged tanks in enclosures andlor brackets and Carefuly assemble and wrench tighten all expellant gas and ‘agent distnbution piping. Remove blow-off caps from nozzles. Inspect each biow-otf cap and replace if deteriorated. On older style metal blow-off caps, ‘make certain spring clip rotates freely on cap. On newer metal blow-off caps, make ‘cortain integral O-ing is intact and ‘undamaged. Replace cap(s) it necessary NoTIcE Rubber blow-off caps that have been installed in the system for one year or more must be replaced. Verity that all nozzle types are correct. Check all nozzles to ‘ensure that they are free of cooking grease build-up and have thin coating of clean silicone grease across the arfice, Note: Do not allow siicane grease to entor nazzle ofc. Note: If there is any evidence of cooking grease or other residue in the nozzles or distribution piping or agent or agent residue in the distribution piping, the entre piping network ‘must be inspected and thoroughly cleaned. Portions of piping that cannot be thoroughly cleaned must be replaced Utiizing the Nozzle Aiming Device, Part No. 431992, ensure that all nozzles are correctly aimed at the appropriate location ‘on the appliance. Reinstall blow caps. Remove the lock bar and manually test the regulated release ‘assembly by operating the remote manual pul station. Check pull station cover for damage or wear. Replace cover if cable thas worn a groove inthe cover as deep as the diameter ofthe ‘cable. If flexible conduit is used in instalation, check conduit for damage, cuts and sharp bends.‘SEMI-ANNUAL MAINTENANCE EXAMINATION (Continued) 18, Cock the regulated release mechanism using cocking lever (Part No, 14995 or 435603). See Figure 4. Betore proceeding with Step 18, test electric (snap-action) switches: ‘a. With the ANSUL AUTOMAN in the cocked or ready posi- tion, press the lever of each switch up. Ifthe switch is working propery, there should be an auclbie click, With the ANSUL AUTOMAN in the fired positon, press the lever of each switch up there should be no audible cick. . If an audible click is heard in the fired position several adjustments can be made. The trip lever extension pin can be rotated s0 the peak of one of the hex points is pointed Lup against the switch lovers. Tighton iin that position this doesn't resolve the problem, loosen the screws holding the ‘switches, apply a small counterclockwise torque on the switches and retighten the screws. I necessary, a final adjustment can be made by removing the snap action ‘smh and bending the lever sigh 4d. After adjustments, repeat Steps a and b. Then, recock ‘ANSUL AUTOMAN and insert lock bar. A FIGURE 4 serum wf Salk esa ULEX3470 70 Page 8-3 74-09 | REVS. » 19, Raise tension lever to “UP" position, See Figure 5. Re 6 i + rcuRE 5 20, Install tet link (Part No. 15751) in terminal detector. » 21. Lower tension lever to “DOWN” position. See Figure 6 FIGURE 6 22. Using wire cutter, cut test link at terminal detector to simulate automatic actuation. NOTICE It regulated release mechanism does not actuate, refer to Steps 2 and 3 of “Testing Detection System’ in “Testing and Placing in Service” Section 6, Page 6-3. 23. After successtul actuation, raise the tension lever to "UP" position, #24. Remove and destroy all existing fusible links from the terminal land series detector brackets and replace with propery-rated | ANSUL approved, fusible links in accordance with NFPA 17A,