4.8 Product and documentation requirements
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4.8 Product and documentation requirements

 The fire test report should identify the critical parameters to be incorporated into the design, installation and operating instruction manual. The instruction manual should reference the limitations of each device and should include at least the following items:

  • .1 description and operating details of each device and all accessory equipment, including identification of extinguishing system components or accessory equipment by part or model number;

  • .2 nozzle design recommendation and limitations for each fire type;

  • .3 type and pressure rating of pipe, tubing and fittings to be used;

  • .4 equivalent length values of all fittings and all system components through which water flows;

  • .5 discharge nozzle limitations, including maximum dimensional and area coverage, minimum and maximum installation height limitations, and nozzle permitted location in the protected volume;

  • .6 range of filling capacities for each size storage container;

  • .7 details for the proper installation of each device, including all component equipment;

  • .8 reference to the specific types of detection and control panels (if applicable) to be connected to the equipment;

  • .9 operating pressure ranges of the system;

  • .10 method of sizing pipe or tubing;

  • .11 recommended orientation of tee fittings and the splitting of flows through tees; and

  • .12 maximum difference in operating (flowing) pressure between the hydraulically closest and most remote nozzle.

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