AutomistTM Installer Manual
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1. a TM gt Automist UE ZA Installer Manual Automist should be installed and commissioned N by an Accredited Installer 7 Plumis Ltd Seamless Fire Protection www plumis co uk CONTENTS INTRODUOMONNS cameras 3 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENT S 4 1 Tap Compatible 5 2 Work Surface Compatibility 6 3 Wall Mount 7 4 Room Compatibility ortos 8 3 Detection SySEBTL nici eta pa br ett 8 CONTENTS OF THE n INSTALLATION PROCEDURE us 12 A PREPARING THE 5 13 B CONFIGURING THE SPRAY HEAD 15 C INSTALLING THE AUTOMIST HEAD 17 D CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY 21 Page 2 of 42 E CONNECTING THE ELECTRICS ntn 24 COMMISSIONING AND MAINTENANCE 27 MIEL nie siens 30 The commissioning procedure 3l REPAIR M 34 TROUBLESHOOSTIING torre ste ramen tan 35 WARRANTY poesi tema 39 CLEANING en ue 40 INTRODUCTION CAUTION Read all of these instructions 2 Retain this guide for later use 3 Follow all warnings cautions and instructions contained in this guide 4 Automist requires recommissioning at least annually to provide effective protection 5 When this product has reached the end of its serviceable life i2. nozzle A standard flat head screwdriver should be used to fasten the blanking caps in place A nozzle adjustment tool is supplied in the commissioning kit nozzle adjustment blanking cap Automist manifold Page 15 of 42 The table below shows the options of jets depending on the layout of the area to be protected Nozzles can be used in 2 manifolds running off one pump as long as the same total number of nozzles is respected Eg 4 x A8 can also be 2 x A8 2 x A8 in 2 different manifolds Standard configurations Nozzles 6 nozzle spray 6N 4 x A6 2 x A4 5 nozzle spray 5N 2xA8 2xA 6 x A4 4 nozzle spray 4N 3 nozzle spray 3N 2xAI2 x A8 2 nozzle spray 2N 2 xAl6 N b The lower the nozzle number the lower the flow litres per min Page 16 of 42 In the narrow kitchen below a wall mounted unit is used to protect the space with a 2 spray configuration The manifold is set up with 2 x Al6 nozzles and blank EU ll a EES ee ee eee ee See eee ee Wall mount kit with 2N configuration 16 Nozzle C INSTALLING THE AUTOMIST HEAD i Under tap installation six protective caps outer cover Shut off the water supply and remove the existing tap from the sink assembly Place the assembled Automist head in the 35mm hole Ensure the three o rings are correctly placed outer cover to seal the uni
3. approximately 20 seconds and the output pressure is monitored A rubber shield is provided to direct the resulting spray into the sink for under tap installations A IMPORTANT test shield Commissioning is required Once all the components of the system have been installed and the system is powered As part of a yearly maintenance cycle If plumbing or construction work takes places new alarms are installed or maintenance work occurs which could affect the system Commissioning must be performed by an Accredited Automist Installer Page 27 of 42 correctly ejected cap When the Automist head is installed on a flat work surface without a monobloc tap using a blanking plate see page 19 it may not be possible to adequately contain the water emitted during the procedure In these cases release the blanking plate and remove the outer cover for surface mounted units only Pull the connected Automist Manifold through the hole and place it in an adjacent sink or within a bucket The test shield can then be placed around the upturned manifold during the test procedure A WARNING Ensure you replace the spray head in its correct orientation with the active nozzles facing into the room centre once the unit is successfully commissioned Be careful not to snag the high pressure hose when pulling it through the mounting surface Page 28 of 42 Remove the outer cover and ensure all the caps can be pushed open from th
4. All high pressure hose should have a minimum working pressure of 150 bar High pressure hose left exposed in the protected volume particularly at height could be compromised in a fire Hose should be shielded within the wall whenever possible and laid along the floor If using a hose different from the one supplied please contact the Plumis Technical Team for verification The maximum hose length is 10m Page 21 of 42 A brass quick connector and locking pin is supplied to connect the high pressure end of the pump Connect the test point adapter between the high pressure hose and the quick connector The test point adapter is required as part of the commissioning procedure see page 31 locking pin Quick connector 1 4 BSP test point adapter brass 1 4 BSP 1 4 BSP high quick connector pressure hose A IMPORTANT Use PTFE tape to help seal all male threads and ensure the cap on the test point adapter is screwed close Page 22 of 42 The Automist pump unit should be housed close to a 3 4 water supply with an approved isolation valve to the check valve A synthetic rubber washer is supplied with each device to facilitate fitting to the flat faced outlet A WARNING To comply with water regulations an approved isolation valve must be used when connecting the check valve to the mains A cable tie is provided to tie the Automist supply pipe label to the isolation valve The warning label must be visible but
5. STOP Button Pressing the STOP button during a fire condition will stop the Automist pump for 2 minutes If at the end of 2 minutes an alarm input remains active Automist will recommence mist operation If the alarm condition has ended Automist will return to stand by In error conditions pressing the STOP button temporarily hushes the error sounds In the SYSTEM OK stand by the STOP button may be used to enter ALARM TEST MODE In this mode you have a short time to test alarms in the home without activating Automist ALARM LED Lit red to indicate an ALARM condition FAULT LED Lit yellow to indicate a fault Please refer to the troubleshooting guide N B When Automist is powered up for the first time the yellow FAULT LED will be lit to indicate the system has not been commissioned SYSTEM OK LED Lit green when the system is OK and on stand by IMPORTANT Automist should never be left in a fault condition Error LEDs indicate that the system requires attention and may not operate in the event of an alarm Page 30 of 42 Commissioning Procedure Unscrew the cap and connect the test hose and gauge to the test point adapter Place the test shield around the tap mount spray head or place the wall mount spray head behind the maintenance tool or within a plastic bag 2 Press and hold the STOP button for more than 5 seconds A long beep followed by four short beeps indicate that you may release the button This COMMISS
6. and keep a note of the details for the online commissioning form Page 33 of 42 8 Carefully remove the test hose and gauge and re attach the cap on the test point adapter A IMPORTANT Leaving water in high pressure hoses following the commissioning servicing process can lead to dripping nozzles particularly if any part of the hose passes above the nozzles In order to prevent this the water should be expelled by attaching a Presta valve compatible bicycle pump to the brass quick connector fitting see page 22 Page 34 of 42 REPAIR N CAUTION Do not attempt to repair the Automist manifold or base unit Doing so will invalidate your warranty Automist should be serviced or replaced if it has been if any part of the system including any heat alarms have been exposed to fire conditions TROUBLESHOOTING Probable Cause Recommended Action Desired pressure Leakage between pump Check for leakage on the high pressure water path range not and Automist head 2 Re apply Plumber s PTFE tape on all male threads achieved during 3 Ensure the nozzles are securely fastened with o rings commissioning 4 Re run commissioning procedure 2 Blockage at the pump inlet Close off the water with the isolation valve 2 Disconnect the washing machine hose at the pump inlet and check for blockages on the pump strainer and within the washing machine hose 3 Incorrect Nozzle Check to see the correct
7. must not obstruct isolation valve operation A tee piece can be used to connect two spray heads to a single pump Secure all male connections with PTFE plumber s tape When using such a splitter ensure the nozzles used are selected appropriately see page 16 approved 3 4 outlet with isolation valve approved 3 4 check valve 3 4 stainless braided connection Automist supply label e Automist pump Automist pump 3 4 inlet Page 23 of 42 E CONNECTING THE ELECTRICS AN IMPORTANT The Automist pump should be positioned in a safe and dry location where it is easily accessible the button will not be pushed accidentally and the front panel remains visible when the access door is open For installations that require a wireless relay receiver position the relay base on the wall next to the Automist pump unit in location as close as possible to the front of the cupboard door Page 24 of 42 View of the system upon installation completion under sink Automist head relay base for wireless heat alarm installations only fused connection unit with flex outlet 4 IMPORTANT Connecting the power to the electrics requires a suitably qualified amp competent person Switch off electricity at the mains before working on existing circuits Standard installation alarm input 3 core wire red Normally open green Common blue Normally clos
8. warranty on any replacement units will last for the remainder of the period of the original warranty Plumis Ltd reserves the right to offer an alternative product similar to that being replaced if the original model is no longer available or in stock If the product is found to have failed for reasons outside our warranty cover Plumis may quote to repair the unit and return it Where products are replaced or repaired under warranty they will be returned to a UK address free of charge This warranty does not cover the removal or reinstallation of products or faults in installation Plumis Ltd shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any expressed or implied warranty Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration for two years This warranty does not affect your statutory rights Page 39 of 42 CLEANING Before cleaning the Automist under tap or worktop head make sure the caps are firmly in place The head may be cleaned with general purpose kitchen cleaners such as all purpose cleaners cream cleaners liquid soap or washing up liquid and should be rinsed and wiped dry with a soft cloth The Automist wall mounted head should be wiped clean with a damp cloth Do not attempt to clean with any other chemical cleaners or abrasives Page 40 of 42 NOTES Page 41 of 42 Plumis Lt
9. IONING MODE is indicated by four short beeps every 5 seconds accompanied by four short flashes of the ALARM LED If an alarm input is not received within minute Automist will revert to stand by AN IMPORTANT In COMMISSIONING MODE the system will trigger the Automist pump for a short time once the alarm input has been received Please ensure you have the test shield or plastic bag is secured 3 Test the heat alarm fire panel output as recommended in its user manual e g press the test button N B Some heat alarms take up to 10 seconds to trigger their alarm relays the alarm may have to be kept sounding for this period to activate Automist 4 Check the gauge and ensure that the output pressure reaches a stable 75 to 100 bar You may have to run the pump continuously for 30 seconds prior to commissioning to remove trapped air in the line Page 31 of 42 If the pressure does not reach the required range please refer to the commissioning troubleshooting guide see page 35 5 For the worktop and tap versions of Automist check that all active caps have popped out Make sure you replace the mist head with the active nozzles pointing into the centre of the room see page 16 Slight dripping from the head assembly itself may occur during testing This need not be addressed but may be remedied with silicone sealant under the head if desired Replace the caps in the Automist head Gently pinch the cap
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11. e inside and none are missing Place the connected manifold upturned in the sink or a bucket and cover with the test shield Place the maintenance tool over the spray head and fasten the screws When the Automist head is wall mounted see page 7 use the wall maintenance tool to prevent mist being sprayed into the room Use the standard screws to fasten the tool in place and put a bucket under the hose during the test procedure If you do not have a wall maintenance tool remove the single gang plate Pull the connected spray head through the hole and place it within a bucket The manifold should be placed within a plastic bag during the test procedure Be careful not to lift the pump or snag the high pressure hose when pulling it through the hole in the wall When commissioning two spray heads running off a single pump two people may be required one to securely cover each head Page 29 of 42 The Automist control panel Automist P N PUMPECU 2701 230V 1 7kW When SYSTEM OK press the STOP button to enter ALARM TEST MODE Press and hold the STOP button to enter the COMMISSIONING MODE Warranty voided if opened K Dno ALARM For use with Plumis specified equipment only Refer servicing and installation to an Accredited Installer only Before installation consult the instructions For information go to www plumis co uk Warning X SYSTEM OK
12. ed volt free contact relay Automist pump fused connection unit mains mains power supply power 3 core wire Auxiliary stop button signal loop Normally closed single core wire see page 26 for more details IMPORTANT The relay should be set to continuous not pulse mode Follow the electrical specification requirements on page 13 Page 25 of 42 The auxiliary stop button signal loop should only be cut when the pump is installed enclosed in a space where the stop button is inaccessible Each end of the wire should then be connected via FP200 cable to a momentary action normally closed push button switch The button should have an appropriate IP rating e g IPX5 if used in the room protected by Automist located as close to the pump as possible and should be clearly labelled Once installed the auxiliary button cannot be used to commission the unit but can be used to enter ALARM TEST MODE see page 30 Enclosed installation enclosure fused connection momentary unit mains action NC power push button switch Auxiliary stop button signal wire Normally closed single core wire Page 26 of 42 F COMMISSIONING AND MAINTENANCE When Automist is powered up for the first time the yellow FAULT LED will indicate that the system has not been commissioned Commissioning is a simple programmed procedure which allows Automist to be tested During commissioning the pump runs for
13. gang mounting box 85mm x 85mm with fixing centres offset centre to centre by 60mm A IMPORTANT The Automist head must be located where the spray pattern will not be obstructed and 750mm clearance is provided adjacent to each of the active nozzles The nozzles must be installed between 600 1200mm from the ground Single gang mounting box 600 1200mm Page 7 of 42 4 Room Compatibility A single Automist pump unit was tested by BRE in an area of up to 32 square metres 2 5m ceiling height with fire hazards up to 5m away The spray head should therefore be within 5m of and in the approximate line of sight of any possible fire hazards Small potentially blocked or shadowed floor areas shall be permitted on a horizontal plane in compartments of 64 two pump units or less as long as the total area of all individual contiguous shadowed floor areas regardless of geometric configuration does not exceed 2 m Page 8 of 42 A IMPORTANT Do not install Automist outside this specification without first discussing the design with Plumis Installing Automist outside these guidelines without properly documenting and agreeing such variations could make you responsible for deaths or injuries The maximum ceiling height must not exceed 5m More information on Automist s appropriateness for a given space is available Please refer to our technical area online or contact our technical team 5 Detection S
14. igh pressure hose outlet placed inside a container with volume markings 3 If volume of water is less than 1 6 litres the pump is not providing adequate pressure Please contact Plumis Page 37 of 42 Cap s do not open Page 38 of 42 technical support 3 Manifold blocked Please contact Plumis technical support 4 High pressure hose blocked I The Automist manifold has only or 2 nozzles open 2 Cap locked with dirt limescale Disconnect high pressure hose between the Automist head and the pump 2 Check whether the hose is blocked 3 If hose is blocked call Plumis technical support The Automist manifold may have only or 2 nozzles for improved mist targeting see page 16 Remove the unopened cap with a blunt knife to check if there is a nozzle behind Gently pop out the unopened cap with a fingernail screwdriver or blunt knife 2 Remove any accumulated limescale from cap and or cover using a sponge and limescale remover 3 Carefully re fit the cap 4 Re run pump test and verify all the caps protecting nozzles pop out 3 Blocked nozzle Please contact your Automist technical support WARRANTY Plumis Ltd warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal residential use for a period of two years from the date of original purchase This warranty is limited to repair or replacement of units returned to Plumis Ltd according to our return procedure The
15. it gauge nozzle tool PTFE plumber s tape Wall mount only A single gang wall mounting electrical box suitable for your wall type Page 12 of 42 Example of an under tap kit installation A PREPARING THE SITE A IMPORTANT Connecting the system to the mains requires a competent electrician with 17th Edition Electrical Qualifications The Automist circuit should be clearly labelled a sticker is provided for this purpose Automist requires independent 230V a c 50Hz electrical supply not shared with other devices Components of the fire detection and alarm system may use this circuit which must remain powered in the event of a fire Power to Automist must be provided via an unswitched fused connection unit FCU Automist should be supplied using FP200 cable or better ideally inside conduit or protected 50mm deep within a wall and with no RCD or RCBO protection RCD or RCBO protection may be required however by applicable electrical installation regulations in which case the circuit design must be such that the operation of any other RCD RCBO or safety device does not affect the operation of Automist Typically on a split load board Automist should be connected to the non protected side of the board Where there are no spare ways in the existing consumer unit or there are no available non RCD protected ways in the existing consumer unit the electrician may wish to use a Henley Block t
16. o provide new tails to a second distribution board typically a 2 or 4 way unit TheAutomist unit presents a part inductive load and is therefore not suitable for type A or B miniature circuit breakers Type amp D may be suitable Because Automist is often used for life safety applications installers should add a suitable safety margin to the MCB ratings The circuit supplying a single Automist unit would commonly be protected by a type CIO MCB for example or C20 for two Automist units Page 13 of 42 If the consumer unit is located in the protected area it should be protected by an electrical cover tested to BS476 Part 22 1987 and ENI364 1 1999 Example 13 amp fused unswitched connection unit 24 T located close to the Automist pump s location uj YT EL a separate circuit FP200 fire resitant cable Page 14 of 42 B CONFIGURING THE SPRAY HEAD Only the Plumis technical team a Fire Engineer or an Accredited Installer Reseller can specify appropriate locations and configurations for Automist Whilst referring to the layout specification adjust the nozzle configuration to suit the space Use the nozzle adjustment tool provided with the commissioning kit to gently but firmly tighten each nozzle Nozzle o rings are provided to form a good seal at the interface Silicone grease should be used for lubricating and preserving o rings D pr o ring OY d o
17. on the grub screw is postioned above the union Single gan Spray head A face Bde Grub screw 0 e gt Z Union with nut Seal thread with AN IMPORTANT Plumber s tape should be wrapped approximately three times around the hosetail threads to ensure a tight seal and to prevent leaks Page 19 of 42 Cut a hole in the appropriate location of the mounting box for the high pressure hose An elbow connection is included in the kit for use when necessary Face plate High pressure hose Make sure the hose is slack enough to allow easy removal of the head for commissioning This may require use of a conduit in some wall types Single gang 50mm deep mounting box Assembled wall mount spray Ensure allthreads are wrapped with plumber s tape Page 20 of 42 D CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY Position the pump unit as closely as possible to the mains water supply pipes VAN WARNING Leave a 100 mm gap without obstruction at both the front and back of the pump The unit must be housed in a volume of at least 0 124 m Do not cover the pump with any products or materials Aerial view 100 mm VAN IMPORTANT If new pipe has been fitted remember to flush out any contaminants before connecting to Automist to avoid clogging the nozzles Connect the high pressure hose from the assembled head to the outlet on the pump
18. onately higher flow will be required A dedicated electrical supply circuit in FP200 cable as specified in the preparing the site section see page 13 If the consumer unit is located in the protected area it should be protected by an electrical cover unit tested to BS476 Part 22 1987 and ENI364 1 1999 Flexible high pressure hoses should be mounted as close to the ground as possible and within the wall For cases where the hose is exposed conduit sleeves must be used Where the hose is surface mounted more than l 2m from the floor in a protected room or where the hose passes above within the ceiling of a protected room a suitable thermally insulating sleeve may be required Contact Automist technical support for more details Operating ambient temperature above 0 C 1 Tap Compatibility Automist has been designed to be compatible with the majority of monobloc taps 45 60 mm diameter base that fit into a standard 35 mm sink or work surface hole Monobloc taps are affixed to the worktop using a stud bar which may be at the front or rear of the tap dependent on the tap model a Front stud configuration Automist with active nozzles on the front of the manifold under a tap with a front facing stud bar Monobloc tap water supply manifold Water inlet connections at the back and the stud bar at the front b Rear stud configuration Automist with active nozzles on the back of the manifold under a tap wi
19. ries since they significantly increase the reliability of the detection system Wireless battery powered heat alarms are an acceptable alternative when installing a wired alarm and relay causes unacceptable disruption and where a scheduled maintenance programme is in place Alarms that use standard replaceable PP3 batteries are not recommended for consumer properties A IMPORTANT Do not overlap house coding when connecting to Automist Automist should use an independent detector receiver pair to avoid false alarms after servicing or recoding Page 9 of 42 Heat alarms should supplement smoke alarms which Do not site the alarm in an area where water or provide an early warning of fire other liquids may enter the alarm DO NOT install heat alarms Directly over the cooker stove or oven A IMPORTANT n areas with high humidity like bathrooms or Ensure Automist is only connected to the shower rooms or areas to close to dishwashers main heat alarm s in the volume it protects or washing machines Install heat alarms at least You can check these interconnections using 3m away from these areas if possible the product s ALARM TEST MODE see page 30 In this mode the alarm lamp will light to indicate a functioning alarm input Ensure that e Adjacent to or directly above heaters air conditioning vents or ceiling fans Automist has been successfully returned to the e In an area where the temperature may fall belo
20. s and push the caps into place slotting in the bottom tab followed by the top tab Check that there has been no leakage from the base of the head and that the stem has been well sealed to the head using PTFE tape 6 Once you have successfully commissioned your unit complete the online installation and maintenance form and attach a layout picture Page 32 of 42 caps covering active nozzles should pop out gently pinch and replace the caps 6 Place the three warning stickers 7 Complete the installer label and affix to your Label the separate circuit on the circuit breaker Automist unit AUTOMIST FIRE PROTECTION POWER SUPPLY DO NOT SWITCH OFF 1 Automist Pluvia 02 Plumis H Seamless Fire Protection cold water inlet only Installer Mr Adam Smith Installation date 1 5 2012 Installation Company Accredited Fire Company i Person responsible for maintenance Mr Adam Smith Label the heat alarm that triggers Automist preferably near the test button Tel O208 645 7803 ext 17 Email asmith fire com LINKED TO AUTOMIST N TRIGGER FOR ACTIVE FIRE PROTECTION Label the wall mounted spray head single gang face AUTOMIST FIRE PROTECTION SPRAY HEAD DO NOT COVER Contact details for person responsible for maintenance Annual maintenance log dates www plumis co uk VAN IMPORTANT Record the output pressure from the plate commissioning gauge on the Installer Label as shown above
21. small MCB used for Please refer to page 13 trips out as soon Automist circuit as pump starts No mist is Loose High pressure hose 1 Check for leakage on the high pressure hose between produced leakage between pump and the pump and the Automist head although pump Automist head 2 Ensure there is an appropriate synthetic rubber washer runs during on the flat face of the outlet commissioning 3 Re run commissioning test 2 Water supply is Verify the isolation valve is open and there is a water interrupted supply to Automist Page 36 of 42 Pump pulses or stutters during commissioning test 3 Blockage in the pump inlet 4 Pump malfunction Incorrect Nozzle specification 2 Pump malfunction Close off the water with the isolation valve 2 Disconnect the washing machine hose at the pump inlet and check for blockages on the pump strainer and within the washing machine hose Disconnect the high pressure hose from the Automist head 2 Re run the commissioning procedure with the high pressure hose outlet placed inside a container with volume markings 3 If volume of water is less than 1 6 litres the pump is not providing the correct flow Please contact Plumis technical support Check to see the correct specified nozzles have been installed 2 Please contact your Automist supplier Disconnect the high pressure hose from the Automist head 2 Re run the commissioning procedure with the h
22. specified nozzles have been specification installed N b The splitter tee requires special nozzles 2 Please contact your Automist supplier 3 Mains pressure or flow is 1 Close off the water with the isolation valve and too low disconnect the washing machine hose 2 Verify that the inlet can supply at least 6 litres per minute lpm of flow 3 If the flow is lower than 6 Ipm either the mains pressure is too low for Automist to operate or there may be constrictions in the water supply A professional plumber should be called to verify the issue 4 Pump not providing Re run the commissioning procedure with the high enough pressure pressure hose outlet placed inside a container with Page 35 of 42 volume markings 3 If volume of water is less than 1 6 litres the pump is not providing adequate pressure Please contact Plumis technical support Pump does Trigger alarm not Verify that alarm is connected properly by placing the not run during connected to Automist test shield around head and sounding the alarm for at commissioning least 10 seconds Automist should be triggered Once although there is activated cancel the alarm condition by pressing STOP on power to control the control unit unit although 2 If Automist is not triggered verify alarm connection to there is power to Automist relay receiver location Automist unit 2 Pump or control unit Please contact Plumis technical support malfunction Power circuit I Too
23. t o ring VAN IMPORTANT top o ring When installing an Automist head with four manifold base o ring nozzles you must make sure the active nozzles are pointing into the room and not towards the manifold with four active nozzles that point towards wall wall 1 8 BSP stem apply plumber s PTFE tap on both the centre of ends D AE the room 1 8 to 14 BSP adapter Page 17 of 42 spray faces inwards into the room Pass the hot and cold tap water feed pipes through Screw in the stud bar and tighten the nut to clamp the the Automist head and connect them to your tap Automist head and tap in place Certain installations may require an extended stud bar Ensure the tap and monobloc tap manifold are correctly aligned before tightening Section view under sink hot and cold water feed pipes 13mm threaded stud washer Automist SF a head 68 stud bar nut Page 18 of 42 ii Surface mount installation A worktop head should be connected in a similar way to tap head Screw in the stud bar and tighten the nut to clamp the Automist head in place A worktop converter kit can be used to enable a tap head on a worksurface Place the blanking plate on top of the Automist head and tighten the nut to clamp it to the surface So Stud bar ee iii Wall mount installation Assemble the spray head In the correct orientati
24. t should be disposed of in a safe manner 6 The content in this manual may differ from the product and is subject to change without prior notice A IMPORTANT Once installed complete and submit an installation and commissioning form to Plumis AN WARNING To avoid hazards all installation procedures and maintenance must be supervised by an Accredited Automist Installer Page 3 of 42 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Before installing ensure that the following have been provided at the installation site Sufficient space to install the pump in accordance with these installation instructions The pump is 385 mm height by 216 mm length by 151 mm width and weighs 6 0 kg The system may not operate correctly if a clearance of 100 mm is not left at both the front and rear of the pump If the pump is to be housed in a volume of less than 0 124 m Plumis approved ventilation holes must be provided 3 4 water supply washing machine connection with an approved isolation valve located inside the cupboard and positioned so that the connection point will not be obstructed when the pump is installed see page 21 A cold water supply which can deliver 6 litres per minute flow at a minimum of bar 100kPa and a maximum of 10 bar IMPa flow dynamic pressure Automist requires a reliable water Page 4 of 42 supply in a constant state of readiness If multiple Automist units are to operate simultaneously a proporti
25. th a back facing stud bar Monobloc tap stud bar water supply Water inlet connections at the front and the stud bar at the back Automist is compatible with either tap configuration but manifold must be configured to suit Monobloc taps which have two studs instead of one at either the front or the back can also be used with either configuration Page 5 of 42 The Automist tap head fits over a standard 35 mm hole Ensure your selected sink or work surface has sufficient clearance around the hole so that the head can mate uniformly with the surface A scale drawing of theAutomist head s footprint can be downloaded at www plumis co uk A4footprint pdf Automist footprint sink contour standard 35 mm hole Page 6 of 42 2 Work Surface Compatibility Automist can be installed on a flat work surface A IMPORTANT The head must be positioned at least 100mm from the edge of the work surface 750mm clearance must be provided adjacent to each of the active nozzle and 100mm clearance provided around the head The standard nozzle positions should be orientated parallel and perpendicular to the work surface edge A standard three nozzle setup is an Al2 pointing into the room centre and two 85 parallel to the work surface Aerial view Work surface edge Worktop head 3 Wall Mount Compatibility The Automist wall mount kit is designed to be affixed to a standard 50mm deep single
26. w System OK state following this test and that the freezing or rise above 37 C water supply remains open and the nozzles are Near fluorescent lights Electrical noise amp unobstructed flickering may affect the operation of the heat alarm Please refer to BS 5839 for further information on e Closer than 300mm to light fittings the installation of heat alarms e n such a position that it is difficult or dangerous to reach for testing or maintenance Page 10 of 42 THE AUTOMIST SYSTEM on Assembled Automist head Under tap kit Surface mounted kit includes blanking cap not shown Wall mounted kit not shown 2 Automist Pump Unit 3 High pressure hose 4 34 stainless steel braided connection 5 3 4 single check valve 6 Automist supply label amp cable tie 3 7 Heat alarm and relay base not included 8 Test shield where applicable 9 Commissioning gauge where applicable 6 10 Sticker set not shown I Tee piece where applicable Example of an under tap kit installation Page 11 of 42 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE A Preparing the site B Configuring the spray head C Installing the Automist Head D Connecting the water supply E Connecting the electrics F Commissioning and maintenance NOTICE Equipment you will need Locking pliers adjustable wrench set of screwdrivers an electric drill Electrical cable Stud extender or nut wrench A commissioning k
27. ystem Automist s reliability is dependent on the detection system The system is designed to be triggered by a correctly installed positioned and CE marked heat alarm or fire panel e Any wired or wireless fixed point heat alarm that offers a normally open relay output may be used If a normally closed terminal is not provided by the relay unit the Automist pump must be customised by Plumis before shipping A trigger point of 57 degrees approx is recommended for normal use It is also possible to add a wireless manual call point In its default setting Automist is programmed to run continuously for 30 minutes on activation This is designed to prevent interruption of mist even if a heat alarm is damaged by extended exposure to fire Where multiple Automist units are used each must take its input from its own dedicated relay module e g the relay base of a heat alarm Where multiple Automist units are used in a single space the alarm system should activate all relay units in that space simultaneously This can be achieved by interconnecting wired heat alarms or associating multiple wireless relay modules with one or more wireless heat alarms Fire alarm panels can add Automist by connection to a relay output If desired SLAVE MODE can be ordered at time of purchase This sets Automist to operate only while its alarm input remains active Plumis recommends the use of mains powered heat alarms with back up batte
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