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TOTALPAC2 Integrated Fire Protection System
Cycling Deluge Systems
FM-072G-0-142 E
INSPECTIONS & TESTS
It is imperative that the system be inspected on a regular
basis. Refer to INSPECTIONS and TESTS recommended
in current Viking technical Data describing individual
components of the Viking Deluge System used.
The frequency of the inspections may vary due to
contaminated water supplies, corrosive or humid
atmospheres as well as the condition of the air supply to the
system. In addition to the instructions herewith, local
Authority Having Jurisdiction may have additional
maintenance, testing and inspection requirements which
must be followed.
Warning ! Any system maintenance which involves placing
a control valve or detection system out of service may
eliminate the fire protection capabilities of that system. Prior
to proceeding, notify all Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
Consideration should be given to employment of a fire patrol
in the affected areas.
Full Flow Trip test:
Performance of a Trip Test is recommended annually
during warm weather. Consider coordinating this test with
operation testing of the detectors.
CAUTION ! Performing this test will cause the Flow Control
Valve to open. Water will flow into the sprinkler piping and
from any open sprinkler and/or nozzles unless the Optional
Shut-Off Valve is installed and closed prior to the test. Take
necessary precautions to prevent damage.
Drain Test:
All sprinkler system trims need to be properly drained and
this is no different for the T
OTALPAC2 units. In order to
avoid back pressure in the trim, the drain manifold outlet
shall be piped to an open drain.
MAINTENANCE
Note: The owner is responsible for maintaining the fire
protection system and devices in proper operating
condition.
Refer to MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS provided in
current Viking Technical Data describing individual
components of the Viking Preaction System used.
Where difficulty in performance is experienced, the valve
manufacturer or his authorized representative shall be
contacted if any field adjustment is to be made.
The following requirements are based upon NFPA-25:
Records.
Records of inspections, tests, and maintenance of the
system and its components shall be made available to the
authority having jurisdiction upon request. Typical records
include, but are not limited to, valve inspections; flow, drain,
and pump tests; and trip tests of flow control valves.
Acceptance test records should be retained for the life of the
system or its special components. Subsequent test records
should be retained for a period of 1 year after the next test.
The comparison determines deterioration of system
performance or condition and the need for further testing or
maintenance.
Monthly:
.1 Inspection of gauges (water supply and system
pressure) to ensure good condition and normal water
supply pressure.
.2 Control valve shall be externally inspected. The valve
inspection shall verify the following:
.a The gauges indicate that normal supply water
pressure is being maintained.
.b The valve is free of physical damage.
.c All valves are in the appropriate open or closed
position.
.d There is no leakage from the alarm drains.
Quarterly:
.1 Alarm Device (pressure or flow switch). (Testing by
opening the inspector's test connection).
.2 Full flow trip test: to determine if change in water
supply or control valve position.
Test procedure:
.1 Record the pressure indicated by the supply water
gauge.
.2 Close the alarm control valve.
.3 Fully open the flow test valve.
.4 Record residual pressure.
.5 Close the flow test valve slowly.
.6 Record the time taken for supply water pressure to
return to the original pressure.
.7 Open the alarm control valve
.8 Low air pressure alarm switch
Semi-Annually:
.1 Valve supervisory switch shall be tested to verify the
operation of the switch upon movement of the hand
wheel.
Annually:
.1 Manual Pull station test
.2 Full trip test.
.3 Deluge system shall also be tested for flow pattern.
.4 Record indicating the date of the last trip, tripping time
and name of organization conducting the test shall be
maintain at a location available for review by the
Authority having Jurisdiction.
Every 5 years:
.1 Test on gauge (gauge precision required: less than
3% of the full scale)
.2 Test on control valves operation.
.3 Main drain test.
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