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FM 3020541 Fike Explosion Protection System Page 21 of 32
P/N E06-051 Rev. 8 10/06
6.0 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: If assistance is needed before performing any maintenance or service work on the Fike
Explosion Protection equipment and/or systems, contact Fike for instructions. See
section 11.0 Repair and Return Authorization for contact information.
6.1 GENERAL
Routine system inspections shall be conducted
in accordance with the requirements of the
appropriate local authority having jurisdiction
and National Fire Protection Association
Standard Number 69, Explosion Prevention
System, current edition.
The inspection schedule and procedure set forth
below are provided as a minimum requirement
for Fike Explosion Protection System
Controllers, which operate in moderate
environments. These control panel instructions
are to be implemented in conjunction with
complete system inspection instructions.
During initial system checkout or start-up, the
Fike Factory Field Personnel, due to process
operational characteristics and/or historical
inspection data on the specific process, may
determine that an additional inspection is
required. If this occurs, it will be in addition to
the following maintenance schedule.
It is extremely important to closely monitor the
operational characteristics of your system during
the first few days and weeks after the initial
start-up.
6.2 INSPECTION PROCEDURE
The following is the recommended procedure to
follow when conducting an inspection.
Step 1: Disable the Control Panel
Step 2: Shunt the GCA’s and install jumpers
Step 3: Re-Arm the Control Panel and Disable
Step 4: Calibrate the pressure detectors
Step 5: Cycle the Explosion Isolation Valves – if
present
Step 6: Checkout the panel
Step 7: Reconnect the GCA’s and log the
container pressures and serial numbers
Step 8: Re-arm the system
6.3 ROUTINE INSPECTIONS
These inspections are to be performed by Fike
Field Personnel or personnel trained and
certified by Fike.
To perform an inspection, it is important to first
obtain all pertinent data that relates to the
specific system being inspected. The required
information includes:
System Engineered Drawings
Component Location Drawing No._________
Field Wiring Drawing No.____________
Copy of Manuals, Specifications or
Documents Referenced on Fike System
Engineered Drawings
Inspection Equipment
Operating Specifications on Each Component
Being Inspected
6.4 THREE-YEAR REPLACEMENT
Replace all system batteries.
6.5 TEN-YEAR REPLACEMENT
Replace all GCA actuators, following all safe
handling practices and recommendations.
Note: The ten-year replacement is based
upon a 20°C to 30°C (70°F to 80°F)
actuator temperature. The replacement
frequency may be more frequent when
exposure to higher temperature or harsh
environments is experienced.
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