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Service & Maintenance

The Firetrace™ systems can operate in a harsh environment and are occasionally subjected to

high temperatures and extreme vibration. It is essential that the systems are regularly

serviced to ensure their correct operation.

In order to comply with British Standard BS 5306 (section three) the following maintenance

tasks should be carried out periodically.

The British standard recommends that each system is visually inspected every 3 months and

then fully serviced at maximum intervals of 12 Months by a competent engineer.

All Dry Powder and Foam systems require discharge testing at maximum 5 Year intervals

Firetrace™ Limited currently recommend that all systems are fully serviced

 Isolate the cylinder by means of the isolate valve. Remove discharge pipe work and fit blanking

cap(s) to the valve.

 Drain trace detection tube by way of depressing schrader valve in the end of line adapter.

 Inspect fume cabinet and ensure Firetrace™ detection tubing is correctly installed and

protecting entire risk area. Check for signs of wear/damage and tighten or replace fixings as

necessary.

 Locate cylinder and record size, type and serial number. Check date of manufacture and

record when discharge test is required.

 Remove the cylinder, check weigh and *agitate contents. (Invert cylinder a few times until

powder feels free flowing)

 Check external condition of cylinder. Replace if there is any sign of damage or wear.

 Check gauge is facing upwards (if applicable) and that cylinder is installed as upright as

possible. Where necessary reposition cylinder or highlight any required modifications for

return visit.

 Remove pressure switch (if applicable) Lubricate pressure switch O ring and replace switch.

 Remove cylinder gauge and ensure correct operation. Lubricate O ring and replace.

 Remove End of Line gauge and ensure correct operation. Lubricate O ring and replace

 Record details and date of service on cylinder label. Replace cylinder into bracket and ensure it

is secured by clamp / Tyrap.

 Remove gauge from End of Line, fit Schrader adapter and pressurise to 12 Bar / 175 psi using

a nitrogen cylinder or air pump.

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Remove Schrader adapter, refit gauge, check gauge is reading mid-green, mark the gauge and

leave system for a minimum of 10 minutes per metre of trace detection tube.

 When satisfied no leaks have occurred, open isolate valve slowly. System is now live.

 Remove blanking cap(s) from valve and re-connect discharge pipe work.

*Dry Powder systems ONLY

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Firetrace Limited, Unit 22 Knightsdale Road, Ipswich IP1 4JJ

Email. [email protected] Visit our Website www.firetrace.co.uk

every 6 Months by a competent engineer.

Tel. 01473 744090 Fax. 01473 744901