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3.6.1 Manual Release Rebuild Kit (600076)
A rebuild kit is available that contains a replacement burst disc, pull tab and anti-tamper seal along with guidelines of how to reassemble the device.
3.7 Discharge Network
3.7.1 Pipe, Fittings, and Pipe Supports
All piping must be installed in accordance with good commercial practices and applicable national standards.
3.7.1.1 Pipe Requirements
Recommended piping to be used for Firetrace ILP Units is copper. Piping shall be in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 2001 or the local
authority having jurisdiction.
The 2.5lb assembly, 940205 should only use copper discharge piping.
The 5lb (940555), 10lb (941055) and 20lb (942055) are able to use either copper discharge piping or the Firetrace supplied flexible discharge hoses.
NOTE: All piping must be thoroughly cleaned to remove burrs and swabbed with a degreasing solvent to remove all traces of cutting oils and chips.
3.7.1.2 Pipe Fittings and Pipe Joining
Piping, fittings, and pipe supports shall be in accordance with the latest edition of NFPA 2001 available from National Fire Protection Association.
Temperature and pressure ratings of the fittings must not be exceeded. The method of joining all pipe must be in accordance with the latest
requirements listed in NFPA 2001.
3.7.1.3 Pipe Supports
Piping shall be securely supported by listed and/or approved hangers. Pipe supports must be installed with allowance for expansion and contraction
and must be rated to support the dead weight of the piping and the thrust forces of the FK-5-1-12 discharge.
3.7.2 Flexible Hoses and Fittings
Flexible hoses and flexible hose fittings are available as an optional part for the system discharge network, for the 5lb through 20lb system sizes.
Flexible hoses and flexible hose fittings shall be in accordance with the latest edition of NFPA 2001 or the local authority having jurisdiction.
Temperature and pressure rating of the flexible hoses and flexible hose fittings shall not be exceeded.
3.7.2.1 Flexible Hoses
The flexible hoses are constructed with synthetic, high tensile textile cord reinforcement. Both ends are fitted with swivel adapters for easy
installation. The flexible hoses have a maximum operating pressure of 300 psig [20.7 bar] and a minimum bend radius of 4 in [10.2 cm]. The 940555,
941055 and 942055 unit assemblies use 1/2 in flexible hoses. Refer to Figure 6 – Flexible Hoses, and Table 10 – Flexible Hose Part Numbers for
940555/941055/942055 Unit Assembly for additional information.
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