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WeeklyNorman Rider2018-10-03T12:36:27+01:00

Weekly routines
Testing and inspection at valvesets
- Check and record pressures above and below alarm valves before testing alarms.
- Test hydraulic alarm by opening 15mm test valve.
- NOTE: on alternate systems when filled with water the 15mm test valve above the dry pipe valve must be used. Hydraulic alarms should sound continuously for a minimum of 30 seconds
- Check and record pressures above and below alarm valves after testing alarms.
- Ensure main stop valve is locked open and that all ancillary valves are in the correct orientation.
- Carry out a visual inspection of system for leaks/defects etc.
Testing and inspection of fire pumps (where applicable)
- Ensure water storage tank is full prior to testing the pumps.
- Check oil levels.
- Check coolant level where applicable.
- Check fuel level before and after testing and top up where required.
- Check all pumphouse valves are in the correct orientation.
- Check battery electrolyte levels and specific gravity.
- Test jockey pump cut in and cut out pressures via the test facility and record the pressures.
- Test electric pump cut in pressure and record the pressure.
- Run pump for a minimum of 10 minutes checking to ensure water is flowing freely from the minimum flow line.
- Record delivery pressure and visually check pump for leaks, vibration and other defects.
- Stop pump and restart with manual start if applicable.
- Stop pump and ensure that supply healthy lamp is illuminated.
- Test diesel pump cut in pressure and record the pressure.
- Run pump for a minimum of 30 minutes checking to ensure water is flowing freely from the cooling line/minimum flow line.
- Monitor engine temperature, oil pressure and cooling system whilst pump is running.
- Record delivery pressure and visually check pump set for leaks, vibration and other defects.
- Stop pump and restart with manual start and run for a further 2 minutes.
- Stop pump and record hours run as detailed on the meter.
- Ensure that panel and battery chargers are functioning correctly.
- Check all pumphouse valves are in the correct orientation
- Please note it is not recommended to leave pumps running whilst unattended.
Ancillary equipment checks
- Check cut in and cut out pressures and oil levels of any air compressors.
- Check any heating systems (including trace heating systems) are working. (Note if TFIS carry out weekly testing only a visual check of operational lamps is made).
- Check any storage tanks, rivers, canals, lakes, reservoirs and priming tanks are full of water, any contents gauges are operational, any ball valves operational and infill valves are secured open.
- Check air/water levels and pressures of any pressure tanks and any sight glasses are redrained and isolated.
- Check any automatic monitoring signals received and reset.
- Check there is the correct clear space below sprinklers.
- Check the availability of spare sprinkler heads.
- Inspect all pump pressure relief valves.
- Check life safety monitoring panels are operating correctly.
- Check monitored fire brigade connections for continuity.
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