Maintenance Manual 12
PEFS F3 Maintenance Manual, Version 1.2, Feb 2018
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(a) Check that all anti tamper seals and pull pins are in
place and secure.
(b) Physically check that all manual actuators are secure,
clean, undamaged and accessible.
(c) Test operation.
(a) Pneumatic detection system (LOP Tubing) - Check
detection hoses, LOP tubing, fittings and supports are
intact and not damaged and are in position.
(b) Electric detection system (if fitted) - Check detectors,
wiring, connection and supports are in intact, not
damaged and detectors are in position.
(a) Check cylinders and valves are not damaged.
(b) Check cylinders and mounting brackets are secure.
Check Cylinder, LOP Manual Actuator and system
warning and instruction labels are securely in place,
visible and legible.
Discharge test
(optional)
(a) Conduct discharge test and record result
(b) Check fire suppression system nozzle area coverage.
(a) Remove cylinder and inspect mounting bracket and
cylinder for damage and condition.
(b) Check date of test or manufacture on storage
container. If over 5 years old – subject the cylinder to an
inspection and hydrostatic pressure test in accordance
with AS 2030.5 and AS2337.1
Service and lubricate the LOP Valve
Extinguishing agent
solution
Replace foam solution in cylinders
Conduct clear passage test using dry nitrogen and
physically check distribution system, (i.e. that hoses,
tube, fittings and supports are secure).
Service and lubricate the LOP Manual Actuators
Detection system -
Pneumatic
Pneumatic detection system (LOP Tubing):
(i) replace the LOP Detection Tubing
(ii) test pneumatic circuits for leaks
(iii) check hoses, LOP tubing, fittings and supports are
secure
Actuation system –
Pneumatic
(a) test pneumatic circuits for leaks
(b) check hoses, manifold blocks, fittings and supports
are secure
Actuation system –
Electrical (where
fitted)
(a) Function test all actuation circuits. Ensure LOP
Electric Actuator opens and closes correctly.
(b) check all wiring for earths
(c) check wiring, connections and supports are secure
Detection system -
Electrical (where
fitted)
Electric detection system (if fitted)
(i) function test all detectors
(ii) check all wiring for earths
(iii) check wiring, connections and supports are secure