f.
Test of each control circuit and device.
g.
Test of each alarm notification appliance.
h.
Test of the battery charger and batteries.
i.
Operational tests under emergency power supply, including
activation of connected alarm notification appliances for the
specified time period.
3.11.2
Trip-tests of Automatic Water Control Valves
Each water control valve shall be independently trip-tested in accordance
with the manufacturer's published instructions. Each valve shall be
electrically trip-tested by actuating a respective heat detector, a manual
actuation station connected to the system control panel and the manual
release which is part of the valve trim. Each valve shall be returned to
normal condition after each test. Prior to trip testing sprinkler deluge
system, precautionary steps shall be taken to prevent water damage to the
building and equipment from sprinkler discharge. [Control valves on deluge
systems shall [be shut off immediately after automatic water control valve
trips] [remain open until open sprinklers have discharged for a minimum of
[10] [_____] seconds].] [Control valves on preaction systems shall remain
open until piping is filled with water.]
3.11.3
Tests of Supervisory Air System
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NOTE: Delete this paragraph for deluge system
applications and preaction systems not requiring
supervisory air.
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Preaction system supervisory air pressure shall be reduced from the normal
system pressure to the point at which a low-pressure alarm is sounded. Air
pressure shall be restored to verify trouble signal restoration. Automatic
start/stop features of air compressor shall be tested.
3.12
ON-SITE TRAINING
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NOTE: The number of hours of instruction should be
determined based of the number and complexity of the
systems specified.
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The Fire Protection Specialist shall conduct a training course for
operating and maintenance personnel as designated by the Contracting
Officer. Training shall be provided for a period of [_____] hours of
normal working time and shall start after the system is functionally
complete and after the Final Acceptance Test. The On-Site Training shall
cover all of the items contained in the approved Operating and Maintenance
Instructions.
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