Attach A - Sapphire Maintenance.pdf

This document is a maintenance procedures manual for the ANSUL Sapphire suppression system. It provides detailed guidance for annual maintenance examinations that must be performed at regular intervals, not more than one year apart, or as specifically indicated by inspections.

The annual maintenance examination is described as a "thorough check" of the system intended to provide maximum assurance of effective and reliable operation. The examination includes a comprehensive 20-step procedure covering: hazard survey; nozzle inspection and obstruction checks; piping condition and security verification; warning nameplate inspection; tank bracketing and corrosion assessment; tank condition and hydro service checks; tank discharge hose inspection; actuator condition verification; tank weighing to determine agent quantity (with two alternative methods provided); control panel inspection; detector and pull station checks; alarm device verification; gasket and cartridge inspection for ANSUL AUTOMAN releases; nitrogen cartridge installation and verification; and documentation of maintenance completion. The document specifies that maintenance must include notification of affected personnel such as owners, security personnel, and local fire departments. It references compliance with NFPA 2001 standards and includes technical diagrams for tank weighing procedures and liquid level measurement techniques. The maintenance procedures ensure system readiness and identify any necessary repairs, recharges, or replacements required to maintain operational effectiveness.