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1.
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
The Fire Alarm System of fire protection system is installed throughout this project.
Fire alarm system provides audible and visual alarm signals as a result of manual
operation of breakglass or automatic operation of protective equipment, such as heat
detector or smoke detector. Audible and / or visual alarm signal devices are commonly
known as alarm indicating or signaling devices. Breakglass, flow switches and smoke
detectors are commonly known as alarm initiating devices.
Usually the system consists of breakglass, smoke and heat detectors, audible alarm
devices like alarm bells, buzzer, sirens flash light connected to a fire alarm control panel
by electrical wiring, which is supervised for continuity. The supervision is performed by
passing a small current through the wiring and monitoring the current received at the
control panel. If the current is not received at the control panel, a trouble signal is
sounded. Fire alarm circuits can be arranged to operate under normal, open or closed
(group) condition, depending upon the sophistication of the system. Emergency Power
supply would be provided to main fire alarm panel and this would consists of batteries
complete with battery charger.
It is very important that this system should be tested and maintenance periodically and all
system inspection recorded in a log book and kept at the main fire alarm control panel.
The power supply for the main fire alarm panel (MFAP) is supplied directly from the
TNB supply. A set of sealed lead acid battery are provided in case of power supply failure
to backup the system for at least 72 hours during such failure.
All fire alarm detection systems have one basic purpose to get a PERSON or SYSTEM
to do something about fire. After detection, the system must transmit an alarm. The alarm
initiates an action to puts out the fire. Without the full circle detection, alarm,
extinguishment the system is of limited value.
A fire protection signaling system must be able to perform signification functions to
accomplish its intended purpose. First, the system must detect the fire rapidly, before
there is significant damage.
Secondly, it must start a sequence of events to intelligently evacuate occupants of the
building who might be endangered by the fire.
Thirdly, it must be transmit an alarm or signal to notify some responsible party (or an
automatic) to start extinguishment.

FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

Before start up the system, check the following:
1. Main on switch should be on at supply source and at the panel. The following LED
would only be lighted on normal condition.
2. Test LED switch to check for blown LED when there is no light indication.
3. Check reading on the volt and ammeter. For a fully charger set of battery, the voltage
should read between 24-28 volts at 0.2 amps.
4. Before any further test is conducted, please inform the personal in charge of the test.
Overview of MFAP and its Facility.
Green

colour

NORMAL or ISOLATE

Red

colour

EMERGENCY

Yellow

colour

FAULT or FAIL

This panel is provided with the following facilities:

1.

SYSTEM ON & FAIL

2.

MAINS ON & FAIL

3.

BATTERY LOW & FAIL

4.

CHARGER FAIL

5.

BELL ISOLATE

6.

BUZZER ISOLATE

7.

AUX. TRIP ISOLATE

8.

EVACUTATION

9.

SIGNAL TO BOMBA

10.

BELL LINE FAULT

11.

ZONE ALARM

12.

ZONE FAULT

13.

ZONE ISOLATE

14.

Rotary Switch for ISOLATE, NORMAL, ALARM TEST & FAULT TEST

15.

Push Button for ALARM RESET

16.

Push Button for BATTERY TEST

17.

Toggle Switch for LAMP / BUZZER TEST

18.

Toggle Switch for BELL ISOLATE

19.

Toggle Switch for BUZZER ISOLATE

20.

Toggle Switch for AUX / TRIP ISOLATE

21.

Toggle Switch for MAIN OFF

22.

Toggle Switch for EVACUATION

23.

MAINS FUSE

24.

SYSTEM FUSE

25.

CHARGER FUSE

26.

BATTERY FUSE

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OPERATION MANUAL
Fire Protection System

Functioning Test
(1)

All supervised circuit is in normal condition -

SYSTEM ON lighted

(2)

Power Supply mains 240V is supplied

MAINS ON lighted

(3)

Disconnect MAIN FUSE or Wire

-MAIN FAIL lighted

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

CHARGER FAIL lighted

BUZZER sound

Disconnect CHARGER FUSE

Disconnect SYSTEM FUSE

AMMETER indication 0 Amp

BUZZER sound

SYSTEM FAIL lighted

BUZZER sound

Disconnect BATTERY FUSE or Wire

Battery weak or not charge

BATTERY TEST

CHARGER FAIL lighted

BATTERY FAIL lighted

BUZZER sound

BATTERY FAIL lighted

VOLTMETER indicates below 20V

BUZZER sound

AMMETER indicates 0 Amp

(cut off charger)

VOLTMETER indicates over

26V

(Its

Mains

charger)
(9)

LAMP / BUZZER TEST

-All LED light up

-

BUZZER sound

Battery

Fully

(10)

(11)

FAULT TEST

FAULT lighted

BUZZER sound

ALARM TEST

(12)

(13)

ZONE ISOLATE

ALARM lighted & flashing

BELL ring
-ISOLATE lighted

BELL silence

ALARM light holding.

BUZZER sound

BELL ISOLATE

-BELL ISOLATE lighted

-

BELL silence

BUZZER sound

TRIPPING DEVICES are not still

functional.

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OPERATION MANUAL
Fire Protection System
(14)

BUZZER ISOLATE

BELL ISOLATE lighted

(15)

AUX. TRIP ISOLATE

BELL silence
-

AUX.

TRIP

ISOLATE

lighted

(16)

(17)

(18)

BUZZER sound

BELL wiring open circuit

EVACUATE ON

-EVACUATION lighted
-

All BELL ring

All TRIPPING DEVICES tripped

SIGNAL TO BOMBA lighted

BELL LINE FAULT ON

SIGNAL TO BOMBA ON

-BELL LINE FAULT lighted

-

BUZZER sound

BELL wiring open circuit

SIGNAL TO BOMBA lighted

BELL ring

Operation Condition
1.

The MAINS ON & SYSTEM ON are normally lighted

2.

When any red indicator are lighted, check the protection area to confirm that

everything
are normal, should the system be reset.
3.

Any damage detector will cause the control panel alarm not able to reset. Turn the

rotary
switch to ISO position, ISOLATE indicator on will bring BUZZER sound and
ALARM

indicated holding, BELL silence and other zones will be functioning. Switch on
the
BUZZER ISOLATE to silence BUZZER. Replace the detector immediately and
reset it
to normal.
4.

If the bell line is disconnected, the BUZZER sound and BELL LINE FAULT

indicator
will be lighted. Check the bell line immediately.
5.

For some reason, if the panels Yellow & Green indicators are still lighted, inform

the
technician for repair.
6.

Turn the switch for LAMP / BUZZER TEST to check the BUZZER whether it
can sound and all the LED are lighted.

When a detector received a fire signal senses to the control panel alarm circuit, the
appropriate zone alarm indication will light and flashed to indicate on original alarm on
the panel. If the panel is general alarm control, all alarm bells will ring continuously and
operate all the tripping devices.

Also signaling out a D.C 24V supply to the BOMBA STATION wire connection terminal.
If the panel is a two stage alarm control, only that particular zone at that floor alarm bell
will ring continuously. Only between this top and bottom zone floor zone ring

intermittently and operate their tripping device. Simultaneous all emergency responding
warning of fire given to all personnel immediately concerned.
B.

Manual Testing.

(1)

Check the control panel MAINS ON & SYSTEM ON is lighted and no buzzer

sound in
normal condition.
(2)

Turn any zone rotary switch to F/T (Fault Test) or disconnect end of line resistor.

That
ZONE FAULT will light up and the BUZZER sound.
(3)

Any Fault come in, the buzzer will sound immediately to isolate the buzzer is to

on the
ISOLATE SWITCH.
(4)

Turn one any rotary switch A/T (ALARM TEST) or active the detector. The alarm

light
at the zone will flash and ALARM BELL will ring. Simultaneously the
TRAPPING DEVICE will trip and signaling BOMBA is achieved automatically.
(5)

TO ISOLATE the ALARM is to turn the rotary switch to ISO position. The

ringing of the
ALARM BELL will be cancelled and the alarm indicator will be holding.
(6)

Switch on the EVACUATE TOGGLE SWITCH , the EVACUATION indicator

will be lighted, all the bell ring TRIPPING DEVICES will trip and signaling to
BOMBA is
provided.

(7)

Set all the switched to NORMAL position and press ALARM RESET to cancel
ALARM. The system is now backing to normal condition.

1.5

HOSE REEL SYSTEM

Hose reel system consists of two (2) pumps. One is arrange for duty operation, second is
for standby operation. 50mm diameter of G I C pipe are installed to supply the water to
the hose reel drum.
Each hose reel drum was equipped with 25mm diameter x 30meter rubber hose c/w Jet &
Spray nozzle. A ball valve is installing before each of hose reel drum for easy
maintenance. The valve must be kept in close position at all times. An adjustable nozzle
is fitted to each hose. The nozzle can be adjusted to vary the throw and flow rate of the
water supply. All the hose reel drums are mounted at designated location as shown in the
as built drawing.
Each hose reel pumpsets is connected to a 25mm diameter pressure sensing pipe. These
sensing pipes are connected to pressure switches. The pump operation is dependant on
the system pressure switches which are used to start (cut in) and stop (cut out) the pumps
to maintain the required water pressure.
A reserved water is stored in the tank at roof label available to be used in any contingency
of hose reel system has been used.
Pump starter panel has manual and automatic modes of operation to allow testing of the
pump to be carried out. Pump starter panel have externally mounted indicators for Phase
Indication, AC Fail, Start, Stop, Run, and AC On.
The pump starter panels are configured to provide duty and standby pump control in a
manner which prevents the possibility of two pumps running at the same time. The pump
operation is dependent on the pressure switch which used to start (cut in) and stop (cut
out) the pump to maintain the required water pressure.

A timer relay is also installed in each pump controller. This timer keeps the pump running
for a predetermined minimum time after each automatic start to prevent the pump from
starting and stopping too frequently.
The pumpset pressure setting has been labeled at the respective pressure switch to
indicate the cut in and cut out pressure. The pump RUN / TRIP / AC FAIL of the
pumpsets are also monitored to the main Fire Alarm panel.
It is noted that under no circumstances shall the hose reel to be used for cleaning and
washing. The hose reel is meant only for first aid fire fighting which manually operated
to defense again small fires.
The pipeline of the hose reel system is pressurized at all times. Turn on the 25mm
diameter hose reel gate valve, pull out the hose and discharge the water from the nozzle,
the pressure in the pipeline will drop.
Once the pressure in the pipeline drops below the present value of the pump pressure
switch, the pump will run automatically.
When the hose reel used is shut-off, the pressure in the pipe line wills build-up again and
when it reached the cut out pressure of the duty and standby pump. It will stop
automatically.
The hose reel drum is a swing type and the hose can be pulled out in any direction. The
nozzle can provide spray and jet discharge patterns and it can be done by adjusting the
nozzle head.
Standby generator set will back-up the power supply in the event of power failure from
TNB to make sure the pumpset are working during such failure.

HOSE REEL SYSTEM

Before the start up of the system, check the following as below:a)

All the isolation valves are fully close.

The hose reel system is designed to provide the first manual line of defense against fires
and is designed for use against small fires. The pipeline of the hose reel system is
pressurized at all times. Turn on the 1 diameter. Hose reel gate valve, pull out the hose
and discharge water from the nozzle, the pressure in the pipeline will drop. The hose reel
system can easily be operated by one person and required minimal operator instruction. It
is however, recommended that some instruction on the operation of fire hoses be
provided for at least some occupants on each floor of the building.
The correct procedure for operating a hose reel is as follows:a)

Proceed to the hose reel nearest the fire.

b)

Open the 25mm diameter valve located near the hose reel drum

c)

Swing the hose reel drum out and unreel the rubber hose by walking in the
direction in the fire approximately 20ft from the fire.

d)

Once the pressure in the pipeline drops below the present value of the pump
pressure switch, the pump will run automatically.

e)

When the hose reel used in shut-off, the pressure in the pipeline will build-up
again and when it reached the cut out pressure of the pressure of the sprinkler
jockey pump, the pump will stop automatically.

f)

The hose reel drum is a swing type and the hose can pulled out in any direction
for use.

g)

The nozzle can provide spray and jet discharge patterns and it can be done by
adjusting the nozzle head.

When the fire has been extinguished

1. Stop the flow of water by turning the adjustable hose nozzle.
2. Rewind the rubber hose onto its reel. Care should be taken not to kink or jam
the hose.
3. Swing the hose reel back into its Normal position.
4. Turn off the hose reel valve.
The isolate valve is installed in OPEN position at all time and a micro-switch is
installing to monitor the isolation valve position at the Fire Alarm Panel. Should any of
the sprinkler heads comes into operation, a signal after a time lag from the affected flow
switch would indicated a flow condition and this would monitor back to the main fire
alarm console panel. Action should be taken immediately and accordingly by the safety
personnel.
The purpose of the floor isolation valve is Temporary shut off for ease of possible
maintenance in future where only the particular floor concerned needs to be drained.
Note that in all circumstances, the isolation valve MUST BE KEPT IN OPEN position.
Any unauthorized and unwanted closure of these valves may render the sprinkler system
non operative and a total failure in case of fire. Test or drain valves are installed at a
distance after each flow switch for testing of flow condition or draining of the system.The
sprinkler pumpsets comprised of three pumps which are connected via pipe manifolds.
Two of these pumps have the same operating characteristics and are arranged for duty
and standby operation. These pumps are the main fire pumps and are designed to operate
when a sprinkler head is activated.

The third pump in each pumpset is designed for much smaller flow rate and is known as a
jockey pump. In the even of small leaks in the sprinkler system or small drop in system
pressure, the jockey pump will operate to increase the pressure to the correct operating
pressure; this prevents the main fire pumps from cycling on and off.
Each sprinkler pump set is connected to a 25mm diameter pressure sensing pipe. These
pressure sensing pipes are connected to pressure switches. Pump operation is dependant
on the system pressure switches which are used to start (cut in) and stop (cut out) the
pumps to maintain the required water pressure. The sprinkler galvanized pressed steel
tank is located at roof level and feeding with water supply from fire suction pumps at
warehouse.
Standby generator set was installed to back-up power supply in the event of power failure
from TNB to make sure the building are also protected for such failure. Pump starter
panel has manual and automatic modes of operation to allow testing of the pump to be
carried out. Pump starter panel have externally mounted indicators for phase indication,
AC Fail, Start, Run, AC On.
The pump starter panel is configuring to provide duty, standby and jockey pump control
in a manner which prevents the possibility of three pumps running at the same time. A
running period timer is also included in each jockey pump controller. This timer keeps the
jockey pump running for a predetermined minimum time after each automatic start to
prevent the pump from starting and stopping too frequently.
As duty and standby pumpset are to be turned off manually after the pump started, great
measures are to be taken whenever these pumps start automatically. The pump RUN / AC
FAILED of the pumpset are also monitored to the fire alarm system and it will printed
automatically.

1.4

AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM

The Automatic Sprinkler system consists of a network of water pipes distributed

throughout the building. Small discharge nozzle with liquid filled glass bulbs (sprinkler
heads) or solder strut heads are connected to the pipe work system so that there is at least
one sprinkler in every one room or area. When a fire occurs, Heat rising from the fire
expends the liquid in the glass bulbs of the sprinkler head causing the glass to break and
release water onto the fire. In the case of the solder strut heads, the solder melts and
releases water onto the fire.
Each sprinkler will activate individually when it is heated to its design temperature. The
activation temperature is stamped on the sprinkler link or the frame base. Sprinklers with
temperature ratings above 65 deg C are colour coded. Most sprinklers discharge
approximately, 75-95 liters per minute (L/m), depending on the system design. Sprinkler
for special applications are design up to 380 L/m. Sprinkler for office, kitchen, all burst at
68 deg C are red colour coded.
The sprinkler itself is a reliable device and required very little maintenance. Sprinklers
which have been serviced for 50 years do required sample testing and at 10 years
intervals thereafter. Fast response sprinkler and quick response sprinklers, should be
sampled after 20 years of service and at 10 year interval thereafter.
The fire department connection is of an approved type, readily accessible, and clearly
marked. Each connection is fitted with a check valve but not gate valve. There is a proper
drain and an approved drip device between the check valve and outside hose connection.
Basic of Design
This building is protected throughout by an automatic sprinkler system. This system is
hydraulically designed to provide a water spray density in accordance with the following
schedule, which is based on LPC requirements.
A breeching connection 4-way breeching inlet are installed at external ground level
along the drive way easy access for the Fire Brigade can pump in water directly into the
fire protection system. This connection is used by the fire department to supplement the
permanent sprinkler system water supply and provides a desirable auxiliary water
extinguisher during fire event.

Sprinkler System layout

The sprinkler pumpset is consisted of two (2) pumps located in pump room building. One
of it arrange for duty operation, second is for standby operation and third a much smaller
flow rate and is known as a Jockey Pump.
The sprinkler alarm control valves are located at near pump room.
These pump set pumping the water into main riser in the building. Every floor of the
buildings is provided with one (1) number of flow switch and one (1) number of isolation
valve c/w micro-switch. The flow switch and isolation valve are installed just outside the
main tee off from distribution pipe for their respective floor and it has been marked, via a
sign board for easy maintenance purpose.
Before the start up of the system, check the following as below:1.

Check that the main isolator is switch on position. The three phase lights would
be illuminated as:
a)
b)
c)

2.

If no light are indicated on any of the phases, check:

a)
b)
c)

3.

Red phase
Yellow phase
Blue phase

If AC failure light is illuminated.

If bulbs are blown
If main fuses are blown

Check auto / manual selector for indication.

The sprinkler installation is designed to operate automatically in the event or a fire.

When a fire occurs, heat rising from the fire is absorbed by a silicone based liquid
contained inside the glass bulb of the nearest sprinkler head. This causes an air bubble
inside the glass bulb to expend.

When the temperature surrounding the sprinkler risers above the rated temperature of the
sprinkler head, the glass bulb breaks and ruptures the seal between the sprinkler head
orifice and the system pipe work. This allows water from the sprinkler head in a

predetermined pattern. In the case of the solder strut type of sprinkler, the glass bulb is
replaced by a strut made of metal with a low melting point. When the strut melts in a
fire, the sprinkler released water extinguisher the fire. Each sprinkler head is designed to
operate individually, so in the event of a fire, only the sprinkler heads nearest the fire will
be activated.
Without the introduction of an accelerated fire, four sprinkler heads or less would
normally activate in a fire. When a sprinkler head is activated, the flow of water through
the sprinkler pipe work will be registered by the flow switch on the local sprinkler floor
control valve. The activate flow switch will send a signal to the fire alarm panel, which
will then send a visual and audible signal to the fire affected area and to the fire brigade.
As water flows through the sprinkler system, due to the activation of a sprinkler head, the
water pressure in the system falls. When this pressure falls below 90% of the standing
pressure, the sprinkler jockey pump will start.
If the system pressure continues to fall and falls below 80% of the standing pressure, the
duty sprinkler pump will start automatically and the jockey pump will stop. In the event
that duty pump fails to start, or the system pressure falls below 70% of the standing
pressure, the standby pump will start automatically.
Once started, both of the duty and standby sprinkler pump must be stopped manually at
the pump controller. When the fire has been extinguished, beyond all doubt, the following
procedure should be carried out under the control of the fire officer in charge:
1)
2)
3)
4)

Close the isolation or butterfly valve on the relevant sprinkler floor

control valve.
Manually
Replace activated sprinkler heads
Open the isolation or butterfly valve on the sprinkler floor control valve.

When the isolation valve on the sprinkler floor control valve is reopened after a fire, the
opened system standing pressure will fall as the local pipework fills up. This will cause
the sprinkler jockey pump to automatically cut in and boost the pressure until the required
system standing pressure is reached. Do not shut down any automatic fire extinguishing
system until instructed to do so by the officer in charge.

Operation in Manual Mode

Before any fire fighting services testing is being carried out by the local Fire Authorities,
Insurance or other bodies, the occupants in the building should be informed to avoid
confusion and also inform them once the testing is over.
Testing Sprinkler System
Check all delivery any suction valves located at pump room and main stop valve at alarm
valve are fully opened.
Open the 1 test valve at pump room until the sprinkler alarm gong sounds.
Check that the electrical pumpset is operation upon opening the test valve and the
sounding of the sprinkler alarm gong.
After about one minute close the test valve and manually stop the electrical pumpset at
control panel by pressing the stopped buttons.
Repeat the above again to test the change over to standby generator set.
Shut off the electrical incoming power supply at the control panel by moving isolator to
off position and the standby generator set should be operational immediately. Check
that the sprinkler alarm gong sounding at the alarm valve. Let it run for one minute, after
that close the test valve.
Check that the line is fully pressurized to the same reading as per cut-out pressure of
jockey pump before stopping the pumpsets.

NOTES:
1.
2.
3.
4.

All sprinkler heads must be free from painting, white wash or other coatings.
All spare sprinkler heads must be available at all times.
storing of goods should be 0.5m away of the level of the deflector of the sprinkler
heads.
To see that the pump room and alarm control valves are not obstructed and free
access available at all times.

1.3

GAS SUPRESSION SYSTEM

MANUAL INSTRUCTION FOR AUTOMATIC GAS FIRE EXTINGUISHING

CONTROL PANEL
GENERAL
This Gas Fire Extinguishing control panel are designed to discharge the gas cylinders
automatically or manually to areas where required. This panel should be installed in
readily accessible, dry and unobstructed location. It should be securely fixed to a vertical,
vibration free wall and preferably 1.5m (5 ft) above finished floor lever. This panel is a
24 volts D.C. operated with a 240 volts, 50Hzs. A.C power supply provided
independently from any other equipment which is required to charge a set of 24 volts
nickel cadmium battery as a secondary supply. The panel is designed to suit various range
of detectors, breakglass (key switch type), alarm bells and able to discharge one or more
gas extinguishing actuators.
OPERATION
This control panel is designed when first zone activate the red LED alarm indicator
flash, alarm bell sound (intermitted) and trip all ventilation unit. On second zone
activation, the alarm bell sound continuously and energize a built-in timer set 30 second
time delay for gas discharge. This 30 second time delay is to warn any personnel inside
premises to evacuate immediately.
PANEL FACILITIES
This control panel is provided with the following facilities:-

1) Test alarm
2) Test fault
3) Reset alarm push button
4) Test led
5) Test battery
6) Gas isolate switch
7) Battery fail unit
8) Charger fail unit
9) A/C fuse
l0) Charger fuse
11) Buzzer silence switch
1) TEST ALARM
Alarm condition can be tested from the panel by turning the rotary switch to Test Alarm
(T.A) position. The particular zone will flash and sound the external bell.
NOTE : 1) Isolate gas switch before carry out test alarm.
2) Restore rotary switch to normal position before resetting.
2) TEST FAULT
Fault condition can be tested from the panel by turning the zone rotary switch to Test
fault (T.F) position. The fault indicator lighted and buzzer sound. Or can be tested by
removing the end of line resistor provided in the last detector. This indicators required to
supervise the wiring to the detectors, are in healthy condition.
Note : After test, restore the end of line resistor and rotary switch to normal position, and
observe the indication and buzzer cancel automatically.
3) RESET ALARM
To cancel an alarm condition, push reset button provided and observe the zone alarm light
distinguish.
4) TEST LED (LIGHT EMITTING DIODE)
Push to make button or toggle switch provided on the panel to check that all LED are in
condition. Push or On switch and observe all LED lighted, if any malfunction LED
change immediately.
5) TEST BATTERY

Check battery condition, push text battery button and observe voltmeter indicates 24 volts
and the ammeter fluctuate to indicate the charging current. If voltmeter drops rapidly
check battery immediately.
6) GAS ISOLATE SWITCH
Throw switch to downward position the indicators lighted and buzzer sound. This is to
avoid accidental discharge of gas during servicing or maintenance to the panel. This
switch must be in normal position.
7) BATTERY FAIL UNIT
This unit is supervising the battery terminal to the panel. Any disconnection of battery,
fail indicator lighted and buzzer sound. Check battery terminal connection immediately.
8) CHARGER FAIL UNIT
This is unit to supervise the condition of charger unit. Malfunction of this will overcharge
or damage the battery. To avoid this happening audio and visual provided to notify
personnel for immediate action.
9) A/C FUSE
A/C fuse (2 amps) is to govern the incoming supply to panel. Any direct short circuit
might damage the component. When A/C fuse is disconnected or removed the buzzer
sound A/C fail and charger fail indicator lighted. Toggle switch provided is to test the
operation of this two indicators. This switch must be in normal position, unless power
failure the battery will automatically and instantaneously be switch into use.
10) CHARGER FUSE
Charger fuse (5 amps) is to govern the charger unit from overcharging of battery. Remove
charger fuse both Visual and Audio indicates on the panel. Check charger unit
immediately.
11) BUZZER SILENCE SWITCH
This switch is provided inside the panel, which is use to silence the buzzer during any
services and maintenance to the panel. When buzzer is cancelled the indicator lighted but
it must be on normal position when panel on normal position.

The above item must be check periodically by Authorized Personnel.

GAS FIRE EXTINGUISHING CONTROL PANEL CHECK INSTRUCTION

1) Power supply (A.C.240 volts)

- Main On Lighted

2) Battery source (D.C. 24 volts)

- D.C. On Lighted

3) Disconnect charger fuse toggle switch

to downward position
- A.C. Fail Lighted
- Charger Fail Lighted
- BUZZER sound
4) Disconnect charger fuse

- BUZZER Sound
- Charger Fail Lighted

5) Disconnect battery terminal

- Buzzer Sound
- Battery Fail Lighted

6) Battery not charge or weak

- Buzzer Sound
- Battery Fail Lighted

7) Test Lamp (Downward position) - All Lamps Lighted

8) Test Battery

- Buzzer Sound
- Voltmeter Reads 24 volts
- Ammeter Reads 2.5 amps

9) Buzzer Silence Switch

(downward position)

- Buzzer Silence Lighted

- Buzzer Cancelled

10) Bell Silence Switch

(Downward position)

- Buzzer Sound
- Bell Silence Lighted

11) Fire Alarm Panel Isolate Switch - Buzzer Sound

(Downward position)
- FAP Isolate Lighted

12) Test Fault

- Buzzer Sound
- Fault Lighted

13) Test Alarm (1st zone)

- Alarm Lighted
- Bell Ring (on and off)

14) Isolate

- Buzzer Sound
- Isolate Lighted
- Alarm Light Holding

15) Reset switch

- Cancel all zone light

16) Gas Isolate Switch

(downward position)

- Buzzer Sound
- Gas Isolate Lighted

The above items are to indicate the operation and conditions.

1.7

PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER

Many fire are small at origin and may be extinguisher by the proper use of fire
extinguisher, fire extinguishers represent an important segment of any overall fire
protection program. However, their successful functioning depends upon the following
conditions having been met:
1.

The extinguisher is properly located in working order.

2.

The extinguisher is a proper type for a fire which may occur.

3.

The fire is discovered at an initial stage which is still small for the usage of
extinguisher.

The collect procedure for opening a portable fire extinguisher is as following:

1.

Remove safety pin.

2.

Aim nozzle at base of fire.

3.

Squeeze lever to extinguish the fire.

Health and Safety Hazard in Use of Fire Extinguisher

1.

Dry Chemical (ABC) extinguisher when used in a small unventilated area may
reduce visibility for a period of up to several minutes and may clog the nostrils.

2.

Extinguisher not rated for Class C hazards may present a shock hazard if used in
fires involving energized electrical equipment.

3.

Co2 extinguisher contains extinguisher agents which will not support life when
used in fires involving energized electrical equipment.

4.

For all portable fire extinguishers, there is a safety pin to prevent premature
discharge. Before the nozzle using, remove the safety pin and squeeze the
discharge level of trigger and direct the nozzle at the base of fire.

A.

ABC Dry Chemical Extinguisher

The operating lever is held in a locked position to prevent accidental discharge. A
safety ring pin must be pulled out before the operating group and while loosely
holding the combination handles in one hand, pull the ring with the other hand.
Then grasp the hose and nozzle and squeeze the discharge lever.

B.

Carbon Dioxide
The Co2 is retained under its own pressure in a fluid condition at room
temperature. The agent is self expelling and is discharged operation of a valve
which causes the carbon dioxide to be expelled thought a horn its vapor and solid
phase. To operate the extinguishers is held in an upright position, the locking ring
pin is pulled and the operating level is squeeze. The minimum charged time varies
from 8 to 3 sec, depending upon the size. The maximum rang of the discharge
streams is 1m to 24m.

1.6

WET RISER SYSTEM

Wet riser is a form of internal hydrant for the firemen to use and is always charged with
water. Wet risers are only required for buildings where the topmost floor is higher than
30.5 meters above the fire appliance access level.
Basic of Design
Wet riser system comprises duty fire pump with standby pump discharging into a 150mm
diameter riser pipe with landing valves at each floor and to which rubber-lined hose with
nozzles can be connected to direct the water jet at the fire. A jockey pump is usually
provided to maintain system pressure. For high rise buildings, each stage of the wet riser
should not exceed 71 meters.
Design Requirements
The requirements for wet riser systems are described under By-laws 231, 232 and 248 of
the Uniform building By-laws 1984 and the applicable standard are:
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B.S.5306: Part 1, or the equivalent Malaysian Standard

M.S.1210: Part 1 landing Valves for Wet Risers
M.S.1210: Part 3 Inlet Breeching for Riser Inlets
M.S.1210: part 4 Boxes for Landing Valves for Dry Risers

Wet Riser Layout

Landing Valves are provided on each floor and should comply with M.S.1210: Part 1.
They are usually located within fire fighting access lobbies, protected lobbies, and
installed at not more than 0.75 metres from the floor. To protect the landing valves, boxes
can be provided and these should comply with M.S.1210: Part 4.
The pressure at the landing valve should not less than 4 bars and should not more than 7
bars. To achieve this, there are two types of landing valve is pressure reducing type with
or without relief outlet.
Fire hose of the rubber lined type of not less than 38mm dia. 30 meters in length,
complete with 65mm dia. quick coupling and jet and spray nozzle should be provided in a
hose cradle beside each landing valve.

The wet riser mains are usually located within smoke free lobbies or protector areas and
such that each wet riser should cover no more than 900m of floor area. Where more than
one riser is required for each floor, the distance apart between the risers should not
exceed 60 meters. The distance between the lowest and topmost landing valve in any riser
should not exceed 71 meters. The riser pipe diameter should be 150mm galvanized iron
to B.S.1387 (Heavy gauge) or Class C. Where a relief pipe is required, this return pipe
shall be minimum 100mm dia. galvanized iron to B.S.1387 (medium class) or Class B,
discharge back to the wet riser tank wherever possible. An air release valve should be
installed at the top of the riser to relieve air trapped in the system.
All wet riser pipes should be coated with primer and finished with red gloss paint.
Alternatively, the pipe can be colour coded with red bands of 100mm width and the
elbows and tees painted red. The riser pipe should be electrically earthed to achieve
equipotential with the building.
The wet riser pumps draw water from wet riser storage tank and two sets of pumps, one
on duty and the other on standby, are provided. The pump capacity is usually sized to
deliver a flow rate of 1500 1/min at a running pressure of not less than 4 bars but no more
than 7 bars, when any three landing valves are in use at the same time.
The standby wet riser pumpset should be supplied with power from the emergency
generator if this is available. Otherwise, the standby pumpset should be diesel engine
driven. Fuel supply should be adequate for minimum 2 hours of continuous operation.
Electrical cabling to supply power to the wet riser pumps should be of MICC or fire rated
type. Batteries for the diesel engine should be maintenance-free type.
The wet riser pumpsets should be protected from fire and away from locations likely to
be flooded. Sumps pumps shall be installed where the fire pump room is located in the
basement below external drainage levels. It should also be ventilated by natural or
mechanical means and provided with the necessary signage. A carbon dioxide type
portable extinguisher should be provided as well.

Pump Starter Panels and Controls

Pump starter panel should be complete with indicator lights. Ventilation slots should be
provided with insect screen to prevent entry of vermin. Power supply cables to the panel
should be of mineral insulated copper core (MICC) or fire rated type routed within areas
with low fire risk. The pump starter panel should be placed within the same room as the
fire pumps it controls.
Wet riser pumps are automatically started upon actuation of the pressure switches.
Usually three pressure switches are provided for:
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starting and stopping the jockey pumpset

starting and stopping the duty pumpset and
starting and stopping the standby pumpset

The pressure switches are normally installed in the test and drain line on the pump
discharge side. The pressure settings should be clearly labeled on tags attached to each
pressure switch.
For diesel pumpsets, these should be capable of starting automatically but should be
stopped manually.
Flow Test
A three way landing valve should be provided on the roof or topmost floor for testing
purpose. Means should be provided to measure the water flow rate.
Inspection and Testing
A flow test should be carried out to ensure that the pumps are in proper working
condition. The pipe work should be checked for leakage and the breeching inlets, landing
valves and hoses, drain valves and cabinets should be inspected.