User's Manual

Maintenance
P/N 81-CO2MAN-001 6-1 September 2013
CHAPTER 6
MAINTENANCE
6-1 GENERAL
Fire suppression systems require proper care to ensure normal operation at all times. Periodic
inspections must be made to determine the exact condition of the system equipment.
A regular program of systematic maintenance is essential for proper operation of the carbon
dioxide system. A periodic maintenance schedule must be followed and an inspection log
maintained for ready reference. As a minimum, the log should record inspection interval,
inspection procedure performed, maintenance performed, if any, as a result of inspection, and
name of inspector performing task. If inspection indicates areas of rust or corrosion,
immediately clean and repaint the area.
6-2 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Perform preventive maintenance in accordance with Table 6-1. The inspection procedures and
intervals are recommended and can be modified to fit into normal facility schedules providing
the intervals do not exceed the time periods shown in the table.
WARNING
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and nitrogen cylinder assemblies must be stored, handled, transported,
serviced, maintained, tested, and installed only by trained personnel in
accordance with the instructions contained in this manual, NFPA-12, and CGA
pamphlets C-1, C-6, G-6, G-6.3 and P-1. CGA pamphlets may be obtained from
the Compressed Gas Association, 1725 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA
22202-4102.
Before performing maintenance procedures, refer to the material safety data
sheets and safety bulletins at: http://www.kiddefiresystems.com.
WARNING
All actuation devices (control heads, discharge heads, etc.) must be removed
from the system cylinders prior to performing system maintenance. Observe all
safety precautions applicable to handling pressurized equipment. Recharge of
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and nitrogen cylinder assemblies must be performed by personnel trained
in Kidde Fire Systems CO
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systems equipment. See the “Safety Summary” on
page iii for additional information.
CAUTION
To prevent operation of the Odorizer or damaging the Odorizer Cartridge,
remove the Odorizing cartridge(s) from all odorizer Assemblies prior to testing
the discharge piping or performing any system test.