SECTION 5 – FINAL SYSTEM CHECKOUT
Page 2 of 2 Fike Clean Agent System w/ FM-200™ UL / ULC Ex4623
Revision Date: January, 2010 Manual P/N: 06-215 (Rev G) FM 3010715
5.2 CONTAINERS
Check to make sure all containers and brackets are securely fastened. Check the mounting position of all
horizontally-mounted containers. The brass fill valve [located on the discharge valve] must be pointing down.
Check all container pressure gauges. They should be reading 360 PSIG at 70
o
F (24.8 bar at 21
o
C). For
temperatures other than 70
o
F(21
o
C), consult Table 6.3, Section 6.
The container firing circuit should be checked by connecting an AG1 flashbulb [or equal] in place of each valve
initiator or gas cartridge actuator. Activate the control system automatically. All flashbulbs should flash. This
procedure should be repeated for manual actuation of the control system.
5.3 DISCHARGE PIPING
The discharge piping should be checked to see that it is securely supported and free from any lateral movement.
All joints should be checked for mechanical tightness. Discharge piping shall be pressure tested in accordance
with NFPA 2001, latest eition.
5.4 NOZZLES
Check to see that all nozzles are installed in the proper locations, according to system plans. Refer to Section I.5
for nozzle identification. Make sure all nozzle set screws are in place and that 180
o
nozzle discharge orifices are
properly oriented.
Check all nozzle orifices for obstructions and make sure large objects have not been placed in front of the
nozzles that would block the discharge.
If the piping system was changed from the original system plans, make sure the nozzles calculated were done so
using the "as installed" piping configuration.
5.5 AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS
Operation of auxiliary functions such as door closures, damper closures, air handling shutdown, etc. should be
verified when the control system is activated, both manually and automatically.
WARNING: If the air handling system is NOT being shut down during system discharge, it must be of the
recirculating type, and enough agent should have been added to compensate for the duct and
plenum volumes.
After all checkout functions have been performed, and the control system checked out according to the
manufacturer's recommendations, proceed with the gas cartridge actuator installation and arming of the system,
as outlined in Section 4.
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