Pre Action System Testing and Commissioning

Method Statement
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Following tools shall be arranged before starting the

testing and commissioning of pre action system.

Valve opening keys

Screw drivers
Smoke agent
Digital multi meter
Communication Devices

Pre-Commissioning Checks

Before commissioning the system the following shall be

ensured:

The system has been checked against the approved installation drawings.
The pressure testing or the pipes arc completed.
The installation or Deluge Valve Assembly, Isolation valves.
Compressor, associated pipe works, and Control panel completed.
The installations of pre Action/ water sprinklers are completed.
The termination to all devices pressure switch, solenoid etc is completed.
Cabling and interface connection to main line alarm panel is completed.
Make sure the entire above test / installation is approved by consultant.
Check and con rm that deluge valve and accessories are ready for putting the system in service.
Con rm that the pressure control valve set to the system required pressure.
Check that all sprinklers are free from obstructions.
Con rm that check valves are installed at the correct ow direction.

Commissioning Procedure

Setting Procedure:
 Close the system main control valve, di erential chamber supply control panel and if the system is
equipped with dry pilot release, close the dry pilot air supply control valve.
Operate the manual control station to assure that the deluge valve di erential chamber is vented.
Open the main drain valve and all auxiliary drains in the system piping. Check to see that the discharge of
drainage water will not cause damage or result in dangerous conditions.
After water ceases to drain close all auxiliary drains in the system piping.
Clean out the strainer in the connection to the deluge valve di erential chamber. Reassemble the
strainer after cleaning.
Remove the hand hole cover and then carefully clean the seating surface of the clapper arm and
the water seat disc. Verify that the retaining lever as well as the di erential valve plunger assembly
move freely to the left.
With your left hand holding the clapper arm and your right hand pushing the latch pawl, unlatch
the clapper arm and carefully lower the clapper arm into the set position with the nose of the
clapper arm under the retaining lever.
Reach into the hand hole opening and while holding onto the di erential valve plunger rotate
the di erential valve plunger and pull it towards the retaining lever. As the di erential valve disc seats
against the di erential valve seat within the di erential valve housing some resistance to rotation
should be felt to indicate adequate seating.
Inspect the handhold cover gasket for breaks and replace the hand hole cover and its cover
gasket. Tighten the hand hole cover bolts with a cross-draw sequence.
Service the air dryer if applicablc in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
Reset the release system.
Check and ensure the auto start air compressor was connected with permanent power supply and
the compressor was started immediately, when the system air pressure goes below 40 psi Pressure
and maintain it same.

Functional Test Procedure (Automatic Operation)

The functional test sequence oft he double interlock  (Automatic) pre action system is as  follows:

Step 1: The system is shown ready for operation.

Step 2: When the smoke detector gets activated cross zoned the smoke detector sends a signal to the pre-
action control panel.

Step 3: The pre-action control panel turns into alarm condition and sends a signal to open the solenoid valve.
Simultaneously FACP and BMS receives the re signal (Trouble signal goes to the FACP/BMS at power failure,
battery failure and low system pressure in the pre-action control panel) from pre action panel.

Step 3a: Immediately the control signal goes from FACP/BMS to lift control panel at the same time the lift will
come down to respective default level within 90 sec., door will open and lift power supply will be shut o .

Step 3b: When the re sets o a sprinkler pneumatic pressure drops in the dry pilot trim, the Actuator opens
which permits water to ow through the drain. This will drain water from the diaphragm Chamber.
Step 4: The open Solenoid valve and dry pilot actuation will release water from the Diaphragm Chamber faster
than it can be replenished through the drain restriction in the Automatic Shut-O Valve.

Step 5: The rapid pressure drop in the Diaphragm Chamber forces the Diaphragm open, allowing air to come
out of the sprinklers when the sprinkler bulb breaks open due to the temperature caused frorn re.

Step 6: The rapid pressure drop in the Diaphragm Chamber forces the Diaphragm open allowing water to
enter the system.

Step 7: Water ows through the system to the Water ow pressure alarm switch activating the alarm. Water
passes through the trim to the Automatic Shut-o valve to close this valve. Once closed it will prevent the
Diaphragm Chamber from becoming inadvertently “Re-Pressurized”, the Automatic Drain Valve is also closed.

Step 8: Water ows through the rest of the system allowing water to spray from the open sprinklers.

Step 9: After re is under control, Main Control Valve is manually closed  to cut out the water supply. The
Diaphram chamber supply Valve is also closed.

Step 10: Then the Main Drain Valve, Alarm Test Valve and the System Drain Valve are opened to drain water
from the system.

Step 11: Once the system stops discharging water, close all drains except the Main Drain Valve. Depress the
plunger of the Automatic Drain Valve to verify that it is open and the system is drained.

Step 12: Reset the Manual and/or Electric actuation systems. Reset the Solenoid Valve. Clean the Y-strainer in
the Diaphragm Chamber Supply connection trim.

Step 13: Open the Diaphragm Chamber Supply Valve so the

Diaphragm Chamber can return to full pressure.

Step 14: The Diaphragm will completely close once the

Diaphragm Chamber returns to full pressure.

Step 15: Close the Alarm Test Valve. Finally slowly open the main
Supply Valve and close the Main Drain Valve once water begins
to discharge from the drain.

Step 16: The system is then ready to return for bene cial use.
Functional Test Procedure (Manual Operation)

The functiona l test sequence of the DOUBLE INTERLOCK (Manual ) pre-action system is as follows:

Release the water from the diaphragm by using manual actuator and release the air pressure through
system drain valve con rms the Water ows through the system to the Water ow pressure Alarm
Switch activating the alarm. Water passes through the trim to the Automatic Shut-o valve to close this
valve. Once closed, it will prevent the Diaphragm Chamber from becoming inadvertently “Re-
Pressurized”. The Automatic Drain Valve is also closed.
Water ows through the rest of the system allowing water to spray from the open sprinklers or Nozzles.
Repeat the steps 9 to 15 to con rm the step 16 in above section.

Dry Pilot Actuator Function

The function of the dry pilot actuator is as follows:

When the dry pilot actuator is in service, the pilot line or sprinkler line pressure holds the diaphragm
depressed and the disc seated against the water pressure from the di erential chamber of the Deluge
valve.
Operation of a sprinkler relieves the air pressure from the diaphragm.The spring and water pressure
from the di erential chamber of the Deluge valve then combines to force the dry pilot open. which
permits water to begin owing through the 1/8 inch diameter holes located in the dry pilot wall.
As the air pressure continues to decrease from 40psi, the ow out of the DP increases to a rate
which is greater than can be replenished through the restricted water supply to the di erential chamber
of the deluge valve, which in turn permits the deluge valve to open and allow a   ow of water into the
system piping.

Battery Autonomy Test

The pre action panel battery autonomy test was carried out for 24 hrs by removing the permanent AC power
supply and keeps the panel alive by battery power.

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