Amtrol Sprinkler fpt-1 User's Manual
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1. FIRE X TROL WET PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEM EXPANSION CHAMBER INSTALLATION amp OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Models FPT 1 C through FPT 210V C APPROVED NOTE Inspect for shipping damage and notify freight carrier or store where purchased immediately if damage is present To avoid risk of personal injury and property damage if the product appears to be malfunctioning or shows signs of corrosion call a qualified professional immediately Current copies of the Product manual can be viewed at www amtrol com Use proper safety equipment when installing HAZARDS OBEY ALL SAFETY MESSAGES THAT FOLLOW THIS SYMBOL TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL A THIS IS THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL IT IS USED TO ALERT YOU TO POTENTIAL PERSONAL INJURY AND OTHER INJURY AS WELL AS PROPERTY DAMAGE READ CAREFULLY THE PRODUCT WARNING INSTALLATION amp OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY AND OR PROPERTY DAMAGE AND WILL VOID THE PRODUCT WARRANTY THIS PRODUCT MUST BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL FOLLOW ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL AND STATE CODES AND REGULATIONS IN THE ABSENCE OF SUCH CODES FOLLOW THE CURRENT EDITIONS OF THE NATIONAL PLUMBING CODE AND NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE AS APPLICABLE A WARNING Excessive pressure can cause tank to explode Exercise care when filling a tank with air so the pressure does not exceed that required or does not exceed the working pressu2. ol Models One 1 Year Limited Warranty Visit www amtrol com for complete warranty details Fill cup or filling connection Backflow preventer with control valves Water supply Unheated area FIRE X TROL FPT 1 C through FPT 12 C PLUMBING HEATING COOLING CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION Fill cup or filling connection Backflow preventer with control valves FIRE X TROL FPT 20V C through gt FPT 210V C Unheated area Heated area A AMTROL 1400 Division Road West Warwick RI USA 02893 T 800 426 8765 F 800 293 1519 o Mark of the Originator www amtrol com 2014 AMTROL Inc Part 9017 123 01 14 MADE IN USA
3. re of the tank as stamped on the nameplate Failure to follow these instructions will result in serious personal injury or death and property damage CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING This product contains a chemical known by the State of California to cause cancer and to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm California Installer Contractor California law requires that this notice be given to consumer end user of this product For more information www amtrol com prop65 html AWARNING This Product like most Products under pressure may over time corrode weaken and burst or explode causing serious or fatal injury leaking or flooding and or property damage To minimize risk a licensed professional must install and periodically inspect and service the Product A drip pan connected to an adequate drain must be installed if leaking or flooding could cause property damage Do not locate in an area where leakage of the tank or connections could cause property damage to the area adjacent to the appliance or to lower floors of the structure EXPLOSION OR RUPTURE HAZARD A relief AWARNING valve must be installed to prevent pressure in excess of local code requirement or maximum working pressure designated in the Product Manual whichever is less Do not expose Product to freezing temperatures or temperatures in excess of 200 F AWARNING Do not adjust the pre charge or re pressure this Product except for any adjustments required a
4. t the time of initial installation especially if Product is corroded damaged or with diminished integrity Adjustments to pre charge must be done at ambient temperature only Failure to properly size the Product or follow these instructions may result in excessive strain on the system and lead to Product failure serious or fatal personal injury leakage and or property damage PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY IMPORTANT GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY ALERTS APPEAR IN THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS AWARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD Failure to follow instruc tions in the accompanying product manual can cause rupture or explosion possibly causing serious or fatal injury leak ing or flooding and or property damage Location of the FIRE X TROL 1 The FIRE X TROL should be installed on the water supply line to the unheated area at a point between the backflow preventer and fill cup connection Figure 1 2 Once the FIRE X TROL is installed check the system for any leakage Make repairs if necessary Installation AAWARNING THIS PRODUCT MUST BE INSTALLED BY A AWARNING QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL Visually inspect FIRE X TROL for any damage 2 Hydraulic system pressure must be at zero Attach nitrogen or dry air 50 F 46 C dew point or lower supply to expansion chamber charging valve Pre charge with nitrogen or dry air 50 F 46 C A WARNING dew point or lower only AWARNING Do not use Ox
5. ygen Explosion Hazard 4 Pre charge to 2 psig 0 14 bar below system static pressure at tank location Never pre charge below 25 of the system A WARNING maximum rated pressure 5 Remove charging hose Carefully test charging valve for leakage 6 Replace plastic cap 9 Figure 1 Protect against freezing temperatures A WARNING Can cause damage and or product failure Isolate expansion chamber during system WARNING hydro test Operating Istructions 1 The FIRE X TROL is installed in the supply line between the backflow preventer and the fill cup connection Its sealed in air pre charge chamber prevents water from entering it until the system pressure exceeds the pre charge pressure The FIRE X TROL is precharged to 25 psig 1 7 bar As the water antifreeze solution temperature rises expanded system fluid enters the FIRE X TROL s non corrosive reservoir The pre charge air chamber absorbs the pressure increase keeping system pressure below maximum system rating As the water antifreeze temperature decreases pressure in the air chamber forces system fluid back into the system 4 In antifreeze systems this sequence allows the system antifreeze percentage to stay constant Additional supply of water antifreeze is not needed to replace fluid that would have escaped through a relief valve Maintenance 1 Sprinkler system must be maintained and inspected per NFPA 25 N S Warranty Fire X Tr
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