Amtrol fpt-1 Sprinkler User Manual


 
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.
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.
FIRE-X-TROL
®
WET PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEM EXPANSION CHAMBER
INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Models FPT-1(C) through FPT-210V(C)