SECTION 6 – SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Page 2 of 3 Fike Clean Agent System w/ FM-200™ UL / ULC Ex4623
Revision Date: January, 2010 Manual P/N: 06-215 (Rev G) FM 3010715
Every six months:
Verify the weight of the agent in each container matches the agent weight stamped on the label. If the weight
indicates a shortage exceeding five percent of required weight, the container must be removed from service for
repair and/or recharge.
NOTE: If the container has a liquid level indicator installed, weight verification can be made without the need for
cylinder removal.
WARNING: The control panel must be disabled and the GCA must be shunted – BEFORE removing any
container to be weighed.
After system discharge:
The containers should be removed and sent to the factory or an “authorized” Fike distributor for valve
reconditioning and container recharge.
6.4 GAS CARTRIDGE ACTUATORS
WARNING: Gas Cartridge Actuators are pyrotechnic devices that can cause bodily injury and equipment
damage if improperly handled. Refer to Section 4.6.1 for proper handling of these devices.
Before checking or servicing GCA’s, disable the system control panel or interface firing module releasing circuit.
Allow ten minutes for the capacitor(s) on the agent release module(s) to dissipate their electrical charge.
Every six months:
Check gas cartridge actuator leads and wiring to agent release modules for corrosion. Check for loose or broken
wires.
Every Ten Years:
Replace gas cartridge actuators. Refer to 4.6.1 for gas cartridge actuator installation procedures.
6.5 CONTAINER TEST AND INSPECTION
Containers shall not be recharged without a retest if more than five years have elapsed since the last test. The
retest consists of a complete external and internal visual inspection in accordance with the Code of Federal
Regulations, Title 49, Section 173.34(e)(10). The CFR requirements also refer to the Compressed Gas
Association (CGA) Pamphlet C-6, Section 3.
Cylinders continuously in service without discharging shall receive a complete external [visual] inspection every
five years. The cylinder does not need to be emptied for this inspection.
All visual inspections must be performed according to the regulations of CFR Title 49 and CGA Pamphlet C-6,
Section 3. All inspections are to be done by CGA / DOT approved inspectors only.
(Reference: NFPA No. 2001, Section 4)
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