Maintenance Manual 13
PEFS F3 Maintenance Manual, Version 1.2, Feb 2018
© Copyright 2017 Chubb Fire & Security Pty Ltd
System interface and
shutdown (where
fitted)
Test all fire suppression system activated equipment
shutdowns and record delay time.
Check for adequate clear space at nozzles and for
obstructions likely to impede discharge.
Nozzle location and
coverage
Check for the introduction of fixtures and bulkheads
shielding nozzle discharge and the presence of
unprotected hazard areas, particularly where a source of
fuel and heat exists.
Check for the presence of unprotected hazard areas,
particularly where a source of fuel and heat exists.
Check that the detector response and extinguishing
agent discharge or retention will not be adversely
affected by such things as enclosure openings,
ventilation airflows or high temperature protected areas.
Check that the fire system and its components are
suitable for the environmental conditions in which the
machine is operating, e.g. that components are suitable
for underground mining, and road gradient and slopes
are within container orientation limits.
Complete review of system to confirm it is in accordance
with the approved design and no changes have been
made which would impair performance.
Table 3 – Six-monthly and Yearly Service Schedule