Amtrol Sprinkler fpt-1 User's Manual

FIRE-X-TROL®
WET PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEM EXPANSION CHAMBER
INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Models FPT-1(C) through FPT-210V(C)
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.
THIS IS THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL. IT IS USED TO ALERT YOU TO POTENTIAL PERSONAL INJURY AND OTHER
HAZARDS. OBEY ALL SAFETY MESSAGES THAT FOLLOW THIS SYMBOL TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL
INJURY AS WELL AS PROPERTY DAMAGE.
READ
CAREFULLY
THE
PRODUCT
INSTALLATION & 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.
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
pressure 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
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
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.
Do not adjust the pre-charge or re-pressure this
Product except for any adjustments required at
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.
Protect against freezing temperatures.
Can cause damage and/or product failure.
EXPLOSION HAZARD. Failure to follow instructions in the accompanying product manual can
cause rupture or explosion, possibly causing serious or fatal injury, leaking or flooding and/or property damage.
Location of the FIRE-X-TROL
Isolate expansion chamber during system
hydro test.
®
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
THIS PRODUCT MUST BE INSTALLED BY A
QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL.
1. Visually inspect FIRE-X-TROL for any damage.
2. Hydraulic system pressure must be at zero.
3. 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
dew point or lower) only.
Do not use Oxygen - 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
maximum rated pressure.
5. Remove charging hose. Carefully test charging valve for leakage.
6. Replace plastic cap.
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).
2. As the water/antifreeze solution temperature rises, expanded system
fluid enters the FIRE-X-TROL’s non-corrosive reservoir. The precharge air chamber absorbs the pressure increase, keeping system
pressure below maximum system rating.
3. 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.
Warranty
Fire-X-Trol Models: One (1) Year Limited Warranty
Visit www.amtrol.com for complete warranty details.
Figure 1
Fill cup or
filling connection
Fill cup or
filling connection
Backflow preventer
with control valves
Backflow preventer
with control valves
Water
supply
Water
supply
Heated area
Drain
valve
FIRE-X-TROL®
FPT-1 (C) through FPT-12 (C)
© 2014 AMTROL Inc.
Unheated area
FIRE-X-TROL®
FPT-20V (C)
through
FPT-210V (C)
Drain
valve
Unheated area
Heated area
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Part #: 9017-123 (01/14)