SECTION 4 – SYSTEM INSTALLATION
Page 18 of 21 Fike Clean Agent System w/ FM-200™ UL / ULC Ex4623
Revision Date: January, 2010 Manual P/N: 06-215 (Rev G) FM 3010715
4.7.1 GAS CARTRIDGE ACTUATOR (GCA) SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
Before proceeding with the Gas Cartridge Actuator (GCA) lead installation, all system components must be
installed, and the electrical and control systems thoroughly checked out by a factory-trained technician. The
following safety procedures must be observed when handling Gas Cartridge Actuators.
1. Disable the Control Panel and allow ten minutes for the ARM to bleed off all energy before disconnecting the
GCA leads.
2. Gas Cartridge Actuators MUST remain shunted at all times when they are not installed in the container
discharge valve.
3. Approved eye protection must be worn when handling and/or installing Gas Cartridge Actuators.
4. Never handle more than one gas cartridge actuator at any given time.
5. DO NOT handle this device when wearing static producing clothes or shoes.
6. DO NOT expose Gas Cartridge Actuators to high heat sources – this may greatly affect their service life.
7. DO NOT check Gas Cartridge Actuator continuity using any type of Ohmmeter or other device.
8. If a GCA is suspected of being defective, return it to the factory or to a Fike “Authorized” distributor for proper
disposal.
9. The Gas Cartridge Actuator fits all (3) Fike container valves.
10. DO NOT install gas cartridge actuators if ground faults are present on the control system.
11. DO NOT install gas cartridge actuators if voltage is present on conduit or equipment.
12. Connect GCA leads only after installing the device in the container discharge valve.
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