Victaulic FireLock NXT 768 Series User Manual

INSTALLER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Anexperienced,trainedinstallermustinstallthisproductinaccordancewithallinstructions.These•
instructionscontainimportantinformation.
Depressurizeanddrainthepipingsystembeforeattemptingtoinstall,remove,adjust,ormaintainany•
Victaulicpipingproducts.
Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscancauseproductfailure,resultinginseriouspersonalinjuryand/or
propertydamage.
GENERAL
1. Readandunderstandallinstructionsandrefertothetrim
diagramsbeforeproceedingwiththeinstallation,maintenance,
andtestingofthisVictaulicSeries768FireLockNXTDryValve.
2. Inspecttheshipment. Make sure all components are included
in the shipment and that all necessary tools are available for
installation.
3. Useonlyrecommendedaccessories. Accessories and equipment
that are not approved for use with this dry valve may cause
improper system operation.
4. Wearsafetyglasses,hardhat,footprotection,andhearing
protection. Wear hearing protection if you are exposed to long
periods of noisy job-site operations.
5. Preventbackinjury. Larger and pre-trimmed valves are heavy and
require more than one person or mechanical lifting equipment to
position and install the assembly. Always practice proper lifting
techniques.
6. Avoidusingelectricallypoweredtoolsindangerous
environments. When using electrically powered tools for
installation, make sure the area is moisture-free. Keep the work
area well lit, and allow enough space to accommodate proper
installation of the valve, trim, and accessories.
7. Watchforpinchpoints. Do not place fingers under the valve
body where they could be pinched by the weight of the valve. Use
caution around spring-loaded components (i.e. clapper assembly).
8. Keepworkareasclean. Cluttered areas, benches, and slippery
floors can create hazardous working conditions.
9. PROTECTTHESYSTEMFROMFREEZINGCONDITIONS.THE
VALVEANDSUPPLYPIPINGMUSTBEPROTECTEDFROM
FREEZINGTEMPERATURESANDMECHANICALDAMAGE.
10. IFTHEINLETWATERSUPPLYISINTERRUPTEDFORANY
REASON,ANDSYSTEMSUPPLYPRESSURETOTHEVALVE
DECREASES,MAKESURETHEDIAPHRAGMCHARGELINEIS
FULLYPRESSURIZEDBEFOREPLACINGTHESYSTEMBACK
INSERVICE.
MAINTENANCEANDTESTING
1. Notifytheauthorityhavingjurisdiction. Always notify the
authority having jurisdiction before performing any maintenance
that eliminates the fire protection provided by the system.
2. FollowNFPArequirementsforsystemtestingandinspection
schedules. The building owner or their representative is
responsible for inspecting the system in accordance with current
NFPA-25 requirements or in accordance with the requirements of
the local authority having jurisdiction (whichever is more stringent).
3. Depressurizeanddrainthesystemcompletelybeforeperforming
anymaintenance. Water under pressure can cause the cover plate
to blow off during removal if the system is not depressurized and
drained completely.
4. Protectthevalvefromfreezingtemperatures,foreignmatter,
andcorrosiveatmospheres. Any condition that might degrade the
system or affect system performance must be avoided.
I-768_2
FireLockNXT™DryValve
SERIES768
I-768
INSTALLATION,MAINTENANCE,ANDTESTINGMANUAL
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Victaulic FireLock NXT 768 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Victaulic
Model	FireLock NXT 768 Series
Category	Control Unit
Language	English