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SPU
Operating and
Maintenance Manual
Document number P31000 (27 Jan 2004)
Marioff Corporation Oy, P.O. Box 86, Virnatie 3, FIN-01301 Vantaa, Finland,
tel +358 9 870 851, fax +358 9 8708 5399, e-mail info@marioff.fi, www.hi-fog.com
In addition, Marioff cannot be held responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the system and its components if
unauthorised modifications have been made or service has been carried out by unauthorized persons.
Marioff Corporation Oy reserves the right to revise and improve its products and recommended system configurations as
it deems necessary without notification. The information contained herein is intended to describe the state of HI-FOG
products and system configurations at the time of its publication and may not reflect the product and/or system configurations
at all times in the future.
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Contents
1. Introduction .................................................................................... 1
1.1 Associated documentation ........................................................................... 1
2. Warnings and precautions ............................................................ 2
3. General SPU description ............................................................... 3
3.1 Unit Description ............................................................................................ 3
3.1.1 Main parts .................................................................................................... 4
3.1.2 Main Controls ............................................................................................... 5
3.2 Operating description ................................................................................... 6
4. Operating Instructions ................................................................... 7
4.1 System in stand-by mode ............................................................................ 7
4.2 Start.............................................................................................................. 7
4.2.1 Automatic start ............................................................................................. 7
4.2.2 Manual start remote .................................................................................. 7
4.2.3 Manual start local ...................................................................................... 8
4.3 Pump unit in operation ................................................................................. 8
4.4 Stopping and resetting the system ............................................................... 8
4.5 Clearing up after system operation .............................................................. 9
5. Service and Maintenance ............................................................ 10
5.1 Inspection and maintenance frequencies .................................................. 10
5.2 Inspection and maintenance procedures .................................................... 11
5.2.1 Check the valve positions ...........................................................................11
5.2.2 Check the stand-by pressure and pump operation .....................................11
5.2.3 Check the electric supply, test lamps ......................................................... 12
5.2.4 Visually inspect the pump unit and its fittings ............................................ 12
5.2.5 Check the oil level of the pumps ................................................................ 12
5.2.6 Check the drive chains and flexible coupling ............................................. 13
5.2.7 Check air pressure regulator and empty water lock .................................. 14
5.2.8 Check the water filter and separator .......................................................... 14
5.2.9 Check breather cap filter ............................................................................ 16
5.2.10 Test run the unit ....................................................................................... 16
5.2.11 Check the pump unit batteries and charger ............................................. 17
5.2.12 Clean and check setting values of the pressure and flow switches and ......
transducers ............................................................................................... 17
5.2.13 Test unit is accordance with the commissioning instructions ................... 17
5.2.14 Change pump oil ...................................................................................... 18
6. Trouble shooting .......................................................................... 19
Appendix A - Spare parts ................................................................. 21
Attachment ........................................................................................ 22
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1. Introduction
This manual describes how to operate and maintain the
HI-FOG Sprinkler Pump Unit (SPU). This manual de-
scribes the SPU at a general level and the illustrations
in this manual may not reflect exactly the SPU model or
version supplied.
The diagrams and parts lists supplied with each unit are
specific for the supplied unit.
- Water used with the HI-FOG system must be the equivalent of a potable
supply. In all cases the input water must be fed through a < 100 mm filter and
the chloride concentration MUST not exceed 50 ppm (= 50 mg/l). Under no
circumstances add suppression additives to the stored water supply.
- Only personnel who are appropriately trained are permitted to work on, test
and service the SPU, the sprinkler system and its associated equipment. In
case of doubt, contact the nearest Marioff representative!
- Check, test and service the SPU in accordance with the testing and servicing
instructions in this guide.
FAILURE TO CHECK, TEST AND SERVICE THE SPU IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS GUIDE CAN JEOPARDIZE THE
RELIABLE OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM
- If the SPU is switched off for maintenance or some other reason, take ad-
equate fire precautions, according to your safety procedures, to cover the
period that the SPU is out of operation.
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- a break-water tank
NOTE: Units may also be supplied without a break-
water tank
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1 2 3
4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11
2. Emergency Switchboard
Power supply indication lamp
9. Out of water
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4. Operating Instructions
4.1 System in stand-by mode
In normal use the system MUST be in the stand-by
mode. The system is in the standby mode when:
- the SPU is connected to the electric supply and the
main power switch is on
4.2 Start
4.2.1 Automatic start
The SPU will automatically start to operate if it detects a
water flow and/or if the water pressure drops below 17
bar for more than 10 - 20 seconds (depending on sys-
tem size).
NOTE
Starting the pump with these switches will override all
other protection. Before carrying out a local manual
start, check that no fault alarms are on.
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Press and hold down for one (1) second the RESET
button on the pump unit or, if fitted, on the release or
mimic panels. The pump motors will stop (if started
automatically), the stabilisation valve will open (de-
creasing the system pressure) and the alarms will clear.
Annually
Monthly
Weekly
No Action
*
5.2.1 Check the valve positions X X X X
5.2.2 Check the stand-by pressure and pump X X X X
5.2.3 Check electric supply, test lamps X X X X
5.2.4 Visually inspect unit and its fittings X X X X
5.2.5 Check oil level of the pumps X X X
5.2.6 Check the drive chains and flexible coupling X X X
5.2.7 Check air pressure regulator and empty water X X X
lock
5.2.8 Check water filter and separator X X X
5.2.9 Check breather cap filter X X X
5.2.10 Test run the unit X X X
5.2.11 Check pump unit batteries and charger X X
5.2.12 Clean and check the setting values of the X
pressure and flow switches and the transducers
5.2.13 Test unit in accordance with the commissioning X X
instructions
5.2.14 Change pump oil every 2 years or 200 hours X
* other frequencies may be specified in local laws and regulations or in the system
specific instructions
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Sight glass
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CAUTION
REMOVING THE COVER!
Cover
Chain
Flexible coupling
Cover 2. Open the drain plug and allow the water to drain out
3. Open the filter cover and pull out the filter cartridge
and check it visually; change if contaminated
Drain plugs
(underside)
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Extension spring
Extension spring
NOTE 1
Starting the pump with the manual switches on the
starter cabinet will override all protections. Make sure
that there is water and that no fault alarms are on.
NOTE 2
If a water accumulator unit is fitted, remove the plug
from the solenoid release valve or close the gas cylin-
der valves to prevent unintentional release. Remember
to reset the accumulator unit after testing.
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6 Trouble shooting
FAULT REASON REMEDY
General
Unit will not start No electric supply Connect supply
No control voltage Connect supply
No water Ensure feed water availability
Stabilisation phase on Wait for completion of
stabilisation phase
Stabilisation phase not Check reason and rectify.
completed for > 5 min, see Contact Marioff if problem
below persists
Unit starts Pressure switch SP27 faulty or Adjust or replace pressure
unintentionally incorrectly adjusted switch (must be correctly
adjusted, contact Marioff)
Flow switch SP29 faulty or Adjust or replace flow switch
incorrectly adjusted (must be correctly adjusted,
contact Marioff)
Small leakage in system Ensure system is tight
False start signal Check system wiring and
signals
System pressure drops due to Ensure system is tight. Check
system leakage or standby air supply to stand-by pump.
pump problem Check pump, clean and
grease (refer to
manufacturer’s instructions.
Replace if faulty
Water accumulators Operational fault caused by The water accumulator will
released unintentionally • opening main switch (control release if the start signal is on
(if fitted) voltage still on, start signal and the pressure stays below
active, pressure decreasing 30 bar (or set value) for more
=> water accumulator than 15 seconds (or set
released) value). Before testing or
• test valve kept open so that servicing the unit the water
pressure stays below 30 bar accumulator solenoid valve
for more than 15 seconds should be disconnected
Pressure switch SP25 faulty or Adjust or replace pressure
incorrectly adjusted switch (must be correctly
adjusted, contact Marioff)
Stabilisation phase not Pressure switch SP28 faulty or Adjust or replace pressure
completed incorrectly adjusted switch (to be correctly
adjusted, contact Marioff)
Stabilisation valve faulty Replace valve
Stand-by pump striking Small leakage in system Ensure system is tight
frequently
Fuses blown Establish reason for disengaged If problem rectified or reason
fuses – and rectify. not found – re-connect. If
problem persists, contact
Marioff
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Attachment
Typical HI-FOG fire protection system
pressurised air
Connection to
pump 25 bar
Pneumatic
stand-by
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