of similar services on at least five projects of similar size and scope, at
least 2 weeks before submittal of other items required by this section.
1.4
COORDINATION OF TRADES
Each system shall be coordinated with the equipment, hood, and exhaust
ducts that it protects along with other construction in order to eliminate
any interference.
1.5
DELIVERY AND STORAGE
Equipment delivered and placed in storage shall be stored with protection
from the weather, humidity and temperature variations, dirt and dust, or
other contaminants.
PART 2
PRODUCTS
2.1
STANDARD PRODUCTS
System components shall be the standard products of a manufacturer
regularly engaged in the manufacturing of products that are of similar
material, design and workmanship. The standard products shall have been in
satisfactory commercial or industrial use for 2 years before bid opening.
The 2-year experience shall include installations of systems under similar
circumstances and of similar size. Systems shall be supported by a service
organization.
2.2
PIPING COMPONENTS
2.2.1
Pipe and Fittings
Pipe and fittings shall be Schedule 40 stainless steel. Stainless steel
tubing may be used in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.
Galvanized pipe shall not be used.
2.2.2
Nozzles
Nozzles shall be stainless steel and shall be equipped with an integral
strainer to prevent matter inside the distribution piping from clogging the
nozzle orifice. Each nozzle orifice shall be provided with a seal to
protect the nozzle from clogging by grease or other obstructions. This
seal shall detach upon actuation.
2.3
SYSTEM CONTROLS
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NOTE: The system will be connected to the building
fire alarm system. If the building has no alarm
system, the designer will consider connecting the
system to the base fire alarm system.
The remote manual actuation station and equipment
and wiring required for connection to building fire
alarm panel and to shut off fuel flow and power will
be shown on the drawings. Generally, the cable
length to a manual actuation will not exceed 15
meters (50 feet).
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