Ansul R-102 Installation And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 8 – MAINTENANCE EXAMINATION
UL EX3470 ULC EX3470
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R-102 Restaurant Fire Suppression Manual
12-YEAR MAINTENANCE EXAMINATION (Continued)
Step 14 (Continued)
a. Regulated Release Mechanism
For First Tank: Disconnect expellant gas pipe or hose
from tank. Connect regulator test kit (Part No. 56972) to
hose. See Figure 8-11.
FIGURE 8-11
000369
For Second Tank: Disconnect expellant gas piping at
union. Remove union from expellant gas piping and install
pipe cap to prevent cartridge pressure from escaping
during test. See Figure 8-12.
FIGURE 8-12
000370
Pressure Switch: If an ANSUL supplied pressure switch
is still in good operating condition, it should remain
connected as part of system maintenance test.
NOTICE
For multiple-tank systems, one test kit
(Part No. 56972) is required for each
regulator in the system.
b. Regulated Actuator
For First Tank: Disconnect expellant gas hose from tank.
Connect regulator test kit (Part No. 56972) to hose. See
Figure 8-13.
FIGURE 8-13
000371
For Second Tank: Disconnect expellant gas piping at
union. Remove union from expellant gas piping and
install pipe cap to prevent cartridge pressure from
escaping during test. See Figure 8-14.
FIGURE 8-14
000372
NOTICE
Make certain valve is closed on regulator
test kit or pressure will escape before test
can be performed.

Ansul R-102 Specifications

General

Agent	Ansulex Low pH Liquid Fire Suppressant
Activation	Automatic or manual
Temperature Range	32 °F to 120 °F (0 °C to 49 °C)
System Type	Wet Chemical
Application	Commercial Kitchens
Nozzle Coverage	Varies based on hazard and configuration
Detection	Thermal or Manual
Approval	UL 300
Nozzle Types	Appliance specific nozzles
Capacity	Varies by cylinder size
Material	Stainless Steel
Standards	NFPA 17A
Cylinder Sizes	1.5 to 3 gallons