Testing
1. Alarm Valve Installations
Refer to Alarm Valve Bulletins 407 or 408.
The mechanical sprinkler alarm may be tested without
disturbing the alarm valve by opening the alarm test valve
located in the piping line connecting it to the alarm valv e
inlet side.
To test the mechanical sprinkler alarm and the alar m
valve, open the 1 " (25mm) inspector's test connection.
This connection is usually located at the end or top line of
the system and its opening is equivalent to the fusing of
one automatic sprinkler.
2. Dry Pipe Valve Installations
Refer to Dry Pipe Valve Bulletins 350 or 353.
To test the mechanical sprinkler alarm, open the alarm
test valve located in the piping connecting the sprinkler
alarm to the dry pipe valve inlet side.
After testing, it is necessary to drain the water
Note:
from the alarm line – refer to the dry pipe valve inspection
and testing procedure.
3. Deluge valve installations
Refer to Deluge Valve Bulletins 501 or 503.
Test the mechanical sprinkler alarm by opening th
alarm test valve located in the piping line connecting the
sprinkler alarm to the deluge valve inlet side. After th
test is completed, push in on the plunger of th
mechanical ball drip valve until all water has drained from
the alarm line.
The equipment presented in this bulletin in accordance with the latest pertinent Standard of the N ational Fire Protection Association, Factory Mutual Researc h
Corporation, or other similar organizations and also with the provisions of governmental codes or ordinaire whenever applicable.
Products manufactured and distributed by Reliable have been protecting life and property for over 80 years, and are installed and serviced by the most highly
qualified and reputable sprinkler contractors located throughout the United States, Canada and foreign countries.
Manufactured by
Maintenance
1. Sprinkler System – See NFPA 25 pamphlet
2. Strainer – Refer to respective alarm, dry pipe or
3. Clean-out – The Clean-out Plug (98604402) shoul d
4. Bearings – These are nylon and do not requir
Inspection
1. Check inside of gong for accumulation of trash,
2. Be sure the gong bolt (91106601) is secure.
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3. Be sure that the Model B
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4. False alarms – Refer to Alarm Valve Bulletins 407
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Inspection Testing and Maintenance of Sprinkler
Systems.
deluge valve bulletins.
When a Model B ¾ " strainer is located in the alarm
line, periodic removal and cleaning of the strainer
will eliminate accumulation of trash and scal
which can impair the flow of water to prevent
proper operation of the sprinkler alarm.
be removed periodically to remove any accumulation
of trash and scale that may have passed through the
strainer.
lubrication.
nests, etc.
See "Maintenance."
Note:
or 408.
Revision lines indicate updated or new data.
E.G. Printed in U.S.A. 06/00 P/N 9999970060
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¾ " strainer is clean.
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