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CHAPTER IV
SYSTEM INSTALLATION
GENERAL
This chapter will detail the basic information necessary for proper installation of the Pyro-Chem Kitchen Knight II Restaurant Fire Suppression System. However, before attempting any installation it is necessary to attend a Factory Certification Training Class and become certified to install the Pyro-Chem Kitchen Knight II Restaurant Fire Suppression System. Because it is difficult to completely understand every aspect of an intricate pre-engineered system simply by reading the Technical Manual, Pyro-Chem will not be responsible for system installation or maintenance performed by any non-certified person(s).
Pipe and fittings for the discharge piping, conduit (EMT), pipe straps, pipe hangers, mounting bolts, and other miscellaneous equipment are not furnished as part of the Pyro-Chem Kitchen Knight II Restaurant Fire Suppression System. These items must be furnished by the installer.
Before attempting any installation, unpack the entire system and check that all necessary parts are on hand. Inspect parts for damage. Verify that cylinder pressure is within the acceptable range as shown on the gauge.
CYLINDER INSTALLATION
The cylinder and valve assembly is shipped with an anti-recoil plug in the valve discharge port.
CAUTION: The anti-recoil plug must remain in the valve discharge port until the discharge piping is connected to the valve.
The cylinder must be mounted vertically. The models PCL-300 and PCL-460 cylinders must be mounted using a Model MB-15 Mounting Bracket Kit. The Model PCL-600 cylinder must be mounted using a Model MB-1 Mounting Bracket Kit.
The bracket must be securely anchored to the wall using bolts or lag screws. The wall to which the bracket is attached must be sufficiently strong to support the cylinder. The bracket must be sufficiently strong to support the cylinder. The bracket should never be fastened to dry wall or similar material. If this type of wall is encountered, studs must be located and the bracket fastened to them. See Figure 4-1.
CONTROL HEAD INSTALLATION
1. Single Cylinder Installations.
For single cylinder system installations the Model MICH3/ECH3/NMCH3 Control Head can be installed directly onto the cylinder valve. When the control head is properly aligned in the desired position, tighten the knurled locking ring to secure the assembly. See Figure 4-2.
