FUSIBLE LINK O&M

1. For safety, when dispatched the Fusible Link is disconnected.

2. Mount the Fire Fail-Safe unit onto the valve or other load.
Note: The valve must be in its failed position.

3. To latch the fusible link turn the valve using a spanner at least 24” long connected to the
top square, turn anti-clockwise for more than 90 degrees and latch the ring of the fusible
link onto the lever as shown, gently release the spring tension and remove the spanner,
the unit is now ready for service.

4. No maintenance of the unit is required but spare fusible links are available. The standard
is 162 deg. F. other temperatures are 199 deg. F. and 286 deg. F.

5. WARNING: The spanner is dangerous if released in an uncontrolled manner, do not leave

it attached to the unit when the spring is cocked.

WARNING : These units contain springs, which harness a large amount of energy, do not attempt to
dismantle spring assemblies from mounting plates or to remove spring housing.

1. The units supplied have been fitted to the valves and are in the closet position. Binding cord has been used
to keep the fire-fail safe link and latch in position to prevent damage during transportation. Note: Position
of main latching arm between plates see figure 1.

2. When the fire fail-safe spring unit and valve is fitted into the pipeline the unit can now be latched. The task
requires two people, one to control the spring, the other to connect the links. The person connecting the
links MUST stand outside the spring release zone to prevent injury if the spring arm is accidentally released
before it has been latched.

3. Remove binding cord connecting link and fire-fail link and position latch to allow main link to be rotated past
the latch. See figure 2.

4. A) Using wrench and extension tube (or an AVCO lever), ensuring that the wrench is a good fit on the
square (see sizes below) and that you have a firm and secure stance, pull square round 90 degrees anti-
clockwise. While held in this position the second person should engage the latch and latch it to the fire-fail
link.

B) Gently release pressure on the wrench and extension tube, the spring is now held in position by the fire-
fail safe link with valve in the open position.

C) Remove wrench and extension tube immediately unit has been latched.

SQUARE SIZE SPRING TORQUE LEVER LENGTH

19mm 1015 lb.f.in 20”
25mm 2320 lb.f.in 45”

5. The unit requires no maintenance, although if the spring operation has to be checked, fit wrench extension
arm to square, pull anti-clockwise until fire-fail safe link can be disconnected, then SLOWLY walk around
clockwise holding the extension tube unit until the main latch locates on the stop. The same safety
precaution should be applied to releasing the unit as to latching it in position.

6. Check application using HSE Guidance on regulation for manual handling (Manual Handling Operating
Regulations 1992).