TM 55-1905-219-14-2
OPERATING AND TESTING PROCEDURE
FOR
MAGAZINE SPRINKLER
1.
Operating
a.
Pressurize fire main as per Item 2 of Fire Pump Modes of Operation.
b.
Open sprinkler valve to wet down magazine.
2.
Testing
a.
Pressurize fire main as per Item 2 of Fire Pump Modes of Operation.
b.
Attach fire hose to angle hose valve and run it overboard or in bilge.
c.
Close gate valve in line above sprinkler valve.
d.
Open angle hose valve.
e.
Test sprinkler valve for operation. This should also sound alarm with water switch.
f.
After test, drain water flow switch and pipe down below sprinkler valve.
g.
Close sprinkler valve and angle hose valve and open the gate valve in the line above the sprinkler valve.
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