Chubb PEFS F3 User manual

Part Number 61445
Feb 2018
VEHICLE FIRE
SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
Fluorine Free Foam
Maintenance Manual

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PRE-FACE
Document History
Version
Summary of Change
1.0
Original
1.1
Minor formatting, typographical and grammatical corrections throughout manual. Updated filling instructions for adequate
foam mixing. Updated annual service instructions for manual actuators. Updated Cylinder Assembly details. Updated
C106 bracket dimensions.
1.2
Reduced low cylinder pressure switch from 1600kPa to 1550kPa
This manual is an uncontrolled document. Chubb Fire & Security Pty Ltd (”Chubb”) reserves the right to alter this
manual at any time in accordance with our policy of continuous development. Chubb welcomes feedback
regarding this manual and associated equipment.
For further information or feedback, contact Chubb on 13 15 98.

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Contents
PRE-FACE....................................................................................................................................................................2
Document History......................................................................................................................................................2
Contents....................................................................................................................................................................3
About This Manual ....................................................................................................................................................5
Warranty....................................................................................................................................................................5
Consumer Guarantees............................................................................................................................................................5
Intended use............................................................................................................................................................................6
Introduction................................................................................................................................................................7
MAINTENANCE ...........................................................................................................................................................8
General......................................................................................................................................................................8
Precautions ............................................................................................................................................................................8
Pre-Maintenance Review (Design Survey).............................................................................................................................8
Water Quality.........................................................................................................................................................................8
System Defects........................................................................................................................................................................9
Service Records......................................................................................................................................................................9
Recommended Tool List .......................................................................................................................................................10
Service Schedule ....................................................................................................................................................11
Daily Routine Service Schedule............................................................................................................................................11
Six-monthly and Yearly Routine Service Schedule...............................................................................................................11
Six Monthly Service Instructions.............................................................................................................................14
System pressure check (Item 1) ............................................................................................................................................14
System control and indicating equipment [where fitted] (Item 2)........................................................................................14
Distribution system (Item 3).................................................................................................................................................14
Actuation system (Item 4).....................................................................................................................................................14
Manual Actuators (Item 5) ...................................................................................................................................................15
Detection System (Item 6).....................................................................................................................................................16
Storage containers (Item 7)..................................................................................................................................................16
System Labels (Item 8) .........................................................................................................................................................16
After Maintenance Activities ................................................................................................................................................16
Yearly Service Instructions......................................................................................................................................17
Discharge Test [Optional] (Item 9)......................................................................................................................................17
Storage containers (Item 10)................................................................................................................................................17
Cylinder Valve –Service (Item 11) ......................................................................................................................................18
Cylinder Refilling (Item 12) .................................................................................................................................................19
Distribution System –Clear Passage Test (Item 13)...........................................................................................................21
Manual Actuators –Service (Item 14)..................................................................................................................................22
Detection system –Pneumatic (Item 15)..............................................................................................................................23
Actuation system –Pneumatic (Item 16)..............................................................................................................................23
Actuation system –Electrical [where fitted] (Item 17) ........................................................................................................23
Detection system - Electrical [where fitted] (Item 18) .........................................................................................................24
System interface and shutdown [where fitted] (Item 19)......................................................................................................24
System Pressurising..............................................................................................................................................................24
After Maintenance Activities ................................................................................................................................................25
MAINTENANCE REPORT .........................................................................................................................................26
SPARE PARTS...........................................................................................................................................................27
Cylinder Assemblies & Brackets.............................................................................................................................27
Cylinders Assembles.............................................................................................................................................................27
Cylinder Assembly Details:..................................................................................................................................................27
LOP Cylinder Valve .............................................................................................................................................................28
Siphon Tubes........................................................................................................................................................................28
Fill Kits.................................................................................................................................................................................28
Over-fill Tubes......................................................................................................................................................................28
Cylinder Brackets.................................................................................................................................................................29
Discharge Components...........................................................................................................................................30
Stainless Steel Tube..............................................................................................................................................................30
Discharge Hose....................................................................................................................................................................30
Nozzles..................................................................................................................................................................................30
Nozzle Kits............................................................................................................................................................................31
Discharge Hose and Tube fittings.......................................................................................................................................32

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Actuation Components............................................................................................................................................35
Loss of Pressure Detection Tubing.......................................................................................................................................35
Electric Solenoid Valve Assembly........................................................................................................................................35
Actuation System Fittings.....................................................................................................................................................36
Monitoring Components..........................................................................................................................................37
Pressure Switches.................................................................................................................................................................37
Identification & Instruction Labels ...........................................................................................................................38
APPENDIX.....................................................................................................................................................................39
SDS –Chubb PEFS F3 Foam Concentrate............................................................................................................39
AS2337 Cylinder Visual Inspection Damage Limits................................................................................................46

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About This Manual
This manual is written for those who maintain PEFS F3 Vehicle Fire Suppression Systems (“PEFS F3”). It contains
maintenance information for the system. While reasonable care has been used in the preparation of this manual,
Chubb Fire & Security Pty Limited (“Chubb”) does not represent or warrant that the information and data contained
in this manual is complete, accurate or up-to-date. Chubb reserves the right to make changes to the manual at any
time without notice.
PEFS F3 Systems are to be designed, installed, commissioned, inspected, maintained, and tested only by
qualified, trained personnel.
IMPORTANT
No part of this publication may be distributed, reproduced, modified, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in
any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise without the prior written approval of
Chubb.
Warranty
Chubb warrants to the original system purchaser (“Customer”) that each new PEFS F3 system is free from defects
in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of commissioning.
This warranty does not cover any fault, damage or malfunction resulting from:
a party’s negligence, fault, misuse, abuse, neglect (including lack of or improper maintenance) or incorrect
use of the PEFS F3 System;
fair wear and tear;
replacement of consumables;
modification of the PEFS F3 System after it has been installed and commissioned;
modification of the use, condition and environment of the PEFS F3 System after it has been installed and
commissioned;
use, alteration, repair or maintenance by any party that is not suitably authorised, trained and qualified; or
vandalism, fire, water, accidental damage, power surge or any other circumstance or event outside of
Chubb’s control.
This warranty is conditional upon documented evidence of proper maintenance, performed in accordance with the
PEFS F3 Owner’s Manual and Maintenance Manual by authorised, qualified and trained personnel, using
replacement parts that conform to original design specifications.
Where Chubb breaches its obligations under this warranty, Chubb may in its sole direction elect to re-supply the
PEFS F3 System, or to replace or repair the PEFS F3 System.
To the extent permitted by law, Chubb will have no liability for any statements, representations, guarantees,
conditions or warranties not expressly stated in writing by Chubb.
Consumer Guarantees
Nothing in this warranty excludes, restricts or modifies the application of the provisions of any statute (including the
Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) and the Australian Consumer Law contained therein) where to do so
would contravene that statute or cause any part of this warranty to be void. If the Customer is a “consumer” as
defined in the Australian Consumer Law, the following provisions will apply.
Chubb’s products and services come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer
Law. If the PEFS F3 System is believed to be defective, the Customer must notify Chubb as soon as possible and
provide a detailed explanation of the problem.
The Customer is entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and to compensation for any other
reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. The Customer is also entitled to have the PEFS F3 System repaired or
replaced if the PEFS F3 System fails to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
Chubb reserves the right to replace any PEFS F3 System under warranty with a new, refurbished or
remanufactured PEFS F3 System.
If Chubb elects to repair the PEFS F3 System:
goods presented for repair may be replaced by refurbished goods of the same type rather than being
repaired. Refurbished parts may be used to repair the goods; and

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if the goods are capable of retaining user-generated data, the repair of the goods may result in the loss of
the data.
The benefits given to the Customer under this warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies the Customer
has under the Australian Consumer Law and other laws applicable to the products and services. This warranty is
provided by Chubb Fire & Security Pty Ltd.
Intended use
The PEFS F3 Foam System is a fire suppression system, installed as part of an overall fire risk reduction strategy,
as defined in the fire system specifications and or risk assessment outcomes. As such, it is designed to suppress a
fire occurring in the specified risk area only within the documented coverage area of each installed nozzle.

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Introduction
Mining, Off-Road, Forestry and Construction equipment operating in harsh outdoor environments can be subjected
at any time to the threat of fire, which may spread rapidly through the equipment endangering life and resulting in
damage to major capital equipment and loss of production. The installation of a fire detection and suppression
system is essential to minimise the risk to both operator and equipment.
PEFS F3 is a pre-engineered aspirating foam spray suppression system designed specifically to cope with the
harsh operating conditions experienced by mobile and transportable equipment. PEFS F3 systems consist of
pressurised cylinders containing fluorine free foam solution, actuation devices to initiate discharge and a discharge
network containing aspirating spray nozzles to direct the foam spray on the hazard. PEFS F3 systems may be
configured for both manual and automatic operation.
PEFS F3 systems offer impressive fire suppression capabilities using fluorine free foam through specially
designed naturally aspirating spray nozzles that generate an improved foam application over standard foam spray
systems. Strategically positioned nozzles direct the aspirated foam spray and provide “three-dimensional”
firefighting properties, allowing the system to suppress pressure fires such as might occur from a ruptured fuel or
hydraulic line. The air aspirated droplets of foam are extremely efficient at absorbing large amounts of heat and
turn to steam which further enhances the three-dimensional firefighting properties of the PEFS F3 system.

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MAINTENANCE
General
The following maintenance schedule is a guide and sets out minimum requirements only. All maintenance carried
out on the PEFS F3 system should be carried out in accordance with this manual and Australia Standard AS5062.
In all cases, local conditions where the system is installed should be taken into consideration when setting
maintenance frequencies. For example, in harsh environments the yearly service may need to be carried out every
6 months.
Precautions
Prior to commencing any service activity, the following precautions shall be carried out as applicable:
(a) Inform the owner or agent that service is to be carried out.
(b) Where the system may be temporarily impaired, advise the responsible entity of the nature and expected
duration of the impairment.
(c) On equipment that is remotely monitored, advise the monitoring service provider where service activities
may cause a signal to be transmitted.
(d) Disable the system to prevent testing or other service activities from causing discharge of any extinguishing
agent.
(e) Set the detection and alarm system in the appropriate test mode and isolate ancillary facilities to avoid
inadvertent operation.
(f) “Lock-Out” the equipment to prevent its operation and movement whilst performing any maintenance
activities in and around the equipment.
On completion of any service, the system shall be restored to its normal operating condition.
Pre-Maintenance Review (Design Survey)
The design survey together with the inspection, test and preventive maintenance regime demonstrates that the fire
protection systems or equipment are functional and capable of performing to a standard not less than that to which
they were originally designed.
Prior to commencing any maintenance activities, a pre-maintenance review shall be undertaken to determine
whether:
(a) the system will perform as it is intended to the design at the time of commissioning or recommissioning;
(b) the date and level of the last scheduled maintenance that has been carried out. Where this cannot be
determined, the level of service is to be based from the cylinder date of manufacture.
(c) neither the fire protection system nor the equipment being protected has changed from the documented
system design (baseline data) as of the last commissioning. For example, obstructions to nozzles or fire
protection system component changes.
The pre-maintenance review shall include a check against the baseline data, including the approved design for
alterations, changes in use or operating environment, or other factors that could adversely affect the performance
of the fire protection system.
Any changes to the design of the system including changing the number and or location of nozzles, the number
and location of cylinders and or increasing or decreasing the length of discharge pipework shall require a system
recommissioning in accordance with the PEFS F3 Design, Installation and Commissioning Manual.
Water Quality
In many areas around Australia, whilst the water may be of drinking quality (potable), it may still contain high levels
of chloride salts that make the water unsatisfactory for prolonged contact under pressure in stainless steel
cylinders. The presence of salts in water that is used to fill PEFS F3 cylinders may have an impact to the
firefighting performance of the foam, can clog the pressure indicator, bind the valve actuation mechanism, inhibit
the removal of the cylinder valve and or lead to pitting corrosion of the cylinder.
The maximum limit of chloride ions in water used to fill PEFS cylinders is 150ppm. Only dry nitrogen (not
compressed air) shall be used to pressurise PEFS F3 systems.

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Where the water quality is in doubt at a particular location where filling activities are carried out, the use of water
from another location source should be used. Failure to do so may result in rapid deterioration of the cylinder
assembly, leading to leakage or failure to operate. Routine service shall be undertaken more regularly where:
(a) water quality has proved to be a problem, or is likely to be a problem;
(b) salts are deposited in the cylinder; or
(c) hard water is used.
System Defects
Defects, including faulty or defective components advised by public notices or manufacturers’ service bulletins,
shall be replaced, exchanged or repaired.
Critical defects shall be rectified with the minimum of delay. Unless alternative risk reduction measures are
implemented for the safety of personnel, equipment shall not be operated until the critical defects are rectified.
Critical defects shall be reported to the responsible entity and confirmed in writing within 24 h.
An ‘out-of-service’ tag system should be used to indicate that the system is temporarily impaired. Tags should be
attached to the affected equipment for the duration of the impairment. Evidence of the service level shall not be
applied to the service tag or label. The inspection and the outcome shall be entered in the service records.
Non-critical defects shall be rectified as soon as practicable and reported to the responsible entity.
Service Records
A service record at the completion of any scheduled maintenance should be provided to the equipment owner or
responsible entity. The service record should contain the following information:
1. Service activities.
2. Defects.
3. Rectifications and by whom.
4. Date conducted.
5. Where modification to the system has occurred:
a. Updated system baseline data or fire system specification
b. System re-commissioning report.
A service tag or label should be provided for each fire protection system to record the last level of inspection, test
and survey performed.
The level of service carried out shall be etched, embossed stamped, or indelibly marked on the tag or label in the
box corresponding to the year and month in which the routine was performed, with a figure representing the routine
as follows:
Punched hole = commissioned/placed in-service
1 = Six-monthly
2 = Yearly
3 = Five yearly
4 = Recharged after use
The figures shall be not less than 3mm high, and the markings shall be such that the figures are legible.
When a new service label is provided, the label shall be applied adjacent to the completed label so that the
previous service history is not obscured.

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Recommended Tool List
The following tool list is provided as a guide only.
PEFS F3 Tools
Description
Part Number
Pressurising Rig
87033
Charging Adaptor
130632
Nozzle Cap Removal Tool - Tee Handle
95003
Nozzle Cap Removal Tool - Socket
95004
Over-Fill Tube C23
36205
Over-Fill Tube C30
36206
Over-Fill Tube C45
36207
Over-Fill Tube C65
36208
Over-Fill Tube C106
36209
Over-Fill Tube O-ring
90127
Recommended Common Tools
Description
Tape measure (5m minimum)
Portable tube bender (to suit 12.7mm OD tube)
Flaring tool - 37° (to suit 12.7mm OD tube)
Hand / Drill type deburring tool 2-14mm
Angle grinder 100 mm
Drill (Heavy duty) - 12.7 mm chuck
Drill Set 1mm - 13mm x 0.5mm (high speed)
Socket set - metric 4mm - 19mm, A/F 3/16” - 15/16”
Spanner Set - metric 7mm - 22mm, A/F 1/4" - 1”
Adjustable Spanners 250mm & 450mm
Files - Round and Flat (medium bastard) 250mm
Hex Wrench set (Allen keys) Metric & Imperial
Portable drop saw
Hacksaw
Safety knife
Screwdriver set 13 Piece
Hammer - Ball Pein
Side cutters 250mm
Funnel and measuring jug
Digital scales
Pliers (combination) 225mm
Multigrips 250mm
Cable cutters
Lock-Out devices
Loctite 577 pipe thread sealant or Loctite 569 hydraulic thread sealant
Molykote 111 lubricant or equivalent silicon based o-ring lubricant.
Loctite C5-A Anti-Seize Lubricant
Table 1 –Recommended Tool List

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Service Schedule
The following maintenance schedule is based on the schedule detailed in AS5062 and those requirements
applicable to all the hardware and design features detailed in the PEFS F3 Design, Installation and Commissioning
manual. The maintenance schedule is ordered in the recommended sequence of maintenance activities for the
PEFS LOP System and does not follow the order given in AS5062.
Commencement of the routine service schedule should begin at the completion date of the initial system
commissioning. When carrying out the service on an existing installed system where the service history is
unknown the Yearly Service Schedule should be performed.
For more detailed maintenance instructions on electrical control systems, panels, detectors and auxiliary electrical
devices please refer to their respective product manuals.
Daily Routine Service Schedule
The following daily inspection items should be completed by the operator prior to equipment start-up, shift change
or operator change.
Item
Action
System pressure
check.
Check all cylinder valves and LOP manual actuator
pressure indicators are visible and read within normal
range.
Manual actuators
(a) Check that all anti tamper seals and pull pins are in
place and secure.
(b) Physically check that all manual actuators are secure,
clean, undamaged and accessible.
System control and
indicating equipment
where fitted
(a) Check that all indicators show normal condition.
(b) Check that all panels are secure, clean, undamaged
and accessible.
Table 2 –Daily Service Schedule
Six-monthly and Yearly Routine Service Schedule
Item
No.
Item
Action
6 Mthly
Yrly
1
System pressure
check.
Check all cylinder valves and LOP manual actuator
pressure indicators are visible and read within normal
range.


2
System control and
indicating equipment
where fitted
(a) Check that all indicators show normal condition.
(b) Check that all panels are secure, clean, undamaged
and accessible.
(c) Test all indicators and audible alarms.
(d) Test battery capacity (if fitted)


3
Distribution system
(a) Clean Nozzles and Shrouds. Check nozzle caps are
in place and foils are intact.
(b) Check nozzles are pointing at pre-determined aiming
points.
(c) Check distribution system, (hoses, tube, fittings and
supports) are intact and not damaged.


4
Actuation system
(a) Pneumatic actuation system - Check hoses, manifold
blocks, fittings and supports are intact and not damaged.
(b) Electric actuation system (if fitted) - Check wiring,
connections and supports are intact and not damaged.
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Item
No.
Item
Action
6 Mthly
Yrly
5
Manual actuators
(a) Check that all anti tamper seals and pull pins are in
place and secure.
(b) Physically check that all manual actuators are secure,
clean, undamaged and accessible.
(c) Test operation.


6
Detection system
(a) Pneumatic detection system (LOP Tubing) - Check
detection hoses, LOP tubing, fittings and supports are
intact and not damaged and are in position.
(b) Electric detection system (if fitted) - Check detectors,
wiring, connection and supports are in intact, not
damaged and detectors are in position.

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7
Storage containers
(a) Check cylinders and valves are not damaged.
(b) Check cylinders and mounting brackets are secure.

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8
System Labels
Check Cylinder, LOP Manual Actuator and system
warning and instruction labels are securely in place,
visible and legible.


9
Discharge test
(optional)
(a) Conduct discharge test and record result
(b) Check fire suppression system nozzle area coverage.

10
Storage containers
(a) Remove cylinder and inspect mounting bracket and
cylinder for damage and condition.
(b) Check date of test or manufacture on storage
container. If over 5 years old –subject the cylinder to an
inspection and hydrostatic pressure test in accordance
with AS 2030.5 and AS2337.1
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11
Container valves
Service and lubricate the LOP Valve

12
Extinguishing agent
solution
Replace foam solution in cylinders

13
Distribution system
Conduct clear passage test using dry nitrogen and
physically check distribution system, (i.e. that hoses,
tube, fittings and supports are secure).

14
Mechanical actuator
Service and lubricate the LOP Manual Actuators

15
Detection system -
Pneumatic
Pneumatic detection system (LOP Tubing):
(i) replace the LOP Detection Tubing
(ii) test pneumatic circuits for leaks
(iii) check hoses, LOP tubing, fittings and supports are
secure

16
Actuation system –
Pneumatic
(a) test pneumatic circuits for leaks
(b) check hoses, manifold blocks, fittings and supports
are secure

17
Actuation system –
Electrical (where
fitted)
(a) Function test all actuation circuits. Ensure LOP
Electric Actuator opens and closes correctly.
(b) check all wiring for earths
(c) check wiring, connections and supports are secure
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18
Detection system -
Electrical (where
fitted)
Electric detection system (if fitted)
(i) function test all detectors
(ii) check all wiring for earths
(iii) check wiring, connections and supports are secure
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Item
No.
Item
Action
6 Mthly
Yrly
19
System interface and
shutdown (where
fitted)
Test all fire suppression system activated equipment
shutdowns and record delay time.

20
Nozzle obstructions
Check for adequate clear space at nozzles and for
obstructions likely to impede discharge.

21
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.

22
Detector coverage
Check for the presence of unprotected hazard areas,
particularly where a source of fuel and heat exists.

23
Operational conditions
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.

24
Environmental
conditions
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.

25
Survey
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

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Six Monthly Service Instructions
System pressure check (Item 1)
1. Check the reading on the pressure indicator located on the cylinder valve of each cylinder assembly installed.
The pressure should read within the green segment of the indicator.
2. Check the reading on the pressure indicator located on each LOP manual actuator installed. The pressure
should read within the green segment of the indicator.
3. If system is low on pressure, the source of the leak should be identified and rectified prior to re-pressurising the
system.
4. If the system pressure shows 0kPa, it is likely the system has been discharged and will need to be refilled.
5. If a pressure indicator reads differently to all of the other pressure indicators, this pressure indicator is most
likely faulty or out of calibration. Replace the faulty pressure indicator. Refer to section on valve service and
actuator service located later in this manual.
System control and indicating equipment [where fitted] (Item 2)
Note: Refer to Control System / Panel product manuals for detailed operational and maintenance requirements.
1. Check that all indicators show normal condition:
a. Power on indicator light illuminated
b. Fault indicators are not illuminated
c. System Discharge indicators are not illuminated
d. Fire Alarm indicators are not illuminated
e. System Isolation indicators are not illuminated
f. Audible alarms not sounding
2. Set control panel (where applicable) to its “Isolation / Test” mode.
WARNING: System Control Panels must remain in there “Isolation / Test” mode during the remainder of
the scheduled maintenance activities to prevent accidental discharge of the system.
3. Check that all status indicators and audible alarms function correctly.
4. Check that all panels are secure, clean, undamaged and accessible.
5. Test battery capacity (if fitted).
Distribution system (Item 3)
1. Clean Nozzles and Shrouds.
2. Check nozzle caps are in place and foils are intact. Replace foil caps if required.
a. Foil Caps should only be fitted and removed using the Nozzle Cap Tool
b. Always screw on the Foil Caps by hand for the first couple of turns before using the Nozzle Cap Tool to
tighten the cap to prevent cross threading.
3. Check nozzles are pointing at pre-determined aiming points. Refer to system design data (baseline data) as of
last commissioning.
4. Check distribution system is intact and not damaged:
a. Hoses are not worn, split, cut or kinked.
b. Hoses have protective sleeves fitted along locations where rubbing can occur.
c. Tubing is not dented, kinked or otherwise damaged
d. Fittings do not show signs of excessive corrosion
e. Fittings are secure.
f. Clamps are adequately secured to the equipment and firmly hold the discharge hoses and or tubing in
place.
g. Nozzle brackets (where fitted) are adequately secured to the equipment and firmly holds the nozzle kit
fittings.
Actuation system (Item 4)
1. Check pneumatic actuation system is intact and not damaged:
a. Hoses are not worn, split, cut or kinked.
b. Hoses have protective sleeves fitted along locations where rubbing can occur.
c. Fittings do not show signs of excessive corrosion
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e. Manifold block is adequately secured to the equipment.
f. Clamps are adequately secured to the equipment and firmly hold the actuation hose in place.
2. Check electric actuation system (if fitted) is intact and not damaged:
a. Electrical cabling is not worn, split, cut or kinked.
b. Electrical cabling has protective sleeves fitted along locations where rubbing can occur.
c. Electrical connectors are intact and not damaged.
d. Separate connectors and check to ensure they are free from ingress of dirt, water and corrosion.
Replace if required. Re-connect all electrical connectors.
e. All cabling clamps and supports are adequately secured to the equipment and firmly holds the cabling
in place.
Manual Actuators (Item 5)
WARNING: The cylinder and actuation pipework contains high pressure. Do not remove any parts from
the cylinder or actuation pipework unless it is depressurised first.
Note: The LOP Manual actuators are designed to “fail to safe”. That is any fault causing leakage will activate the
system. As such the LOP Manual actuators may be considered operational if the below listed checks are carried
out.
1. Check that all actuators are intact and not damaged.
2. Check that all actuators are accessible and access has not been restricted by equipment modification.
3. Check that all pull pins and security ties (anti tamper seals) are in place and secure. Replace security ties if
missing or broken.
4. Check that the pull pin retainer wire is correctly securing the pull pin to the actuator.
5. Check to ensure pressure is reading in the green sector of the pressure indicator
6. Remove the front housing cover and check that all actuators are:
a. Clean and undamaged.
b. Foil is intact on outlet port nozzle. Replace if required.
c. Schrader Valve has cap fitted to protect against ingress of dust and dirt.
7. Check that all actuators are adequately secured to the equipment.
8. Leak Test all connection points (refer figure below) with a liquid leak detection solution. If actuator shows any
signs of leakage, carry out service on actuator.
Figure 1
9. Re-fit housing cover and ensure it is securely bolted on and label is intact and readable.

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Detection System (Item 6)
WARNING: The cylinder and actuation pipework contains high pressure. Do not remove any parts from
the cylinder or actuation pipework unless it is depressurised first.
1. Check LOP Tubing is intact and not damaged:
a. LOP Tubing is not worn, split, cut or kinked.
b. LOP Tubing is located in correct position. Refer to system design data (baseline data) as of last
commissioning.
c. Check to ensure any modifications to equipment has not subjected LOP Tubing to possible heat
exposure greater than 90°C.
d. Fittings do not show signs of excessive corrosion.
e. Fittings are secure.
f. Clamps are adequately secured to the equipment and firmly hold the LOP Tubing in place.
2. Check electric detection system (if fitted) is intact and not damaged:
a. Electrical cabling is not worn, split, cut or kinked.
b. Electrical cabling has protective sleeves fitted along locations where rubbing can occur.
c. Electrical connectors are intact and not damaged.
d. Separate connectors and check to ensure they are free from ingress of dirt, water and corrosion.
Replace if required. Re-connect all electrical connectors.
e. All cabling clamps and supports are adequately secured to the equipment and firmly holds the cabling
in place.
f. Detector locations are in correct position. Refer to system design data (baseline data) as of last
commissioning.
Storage containers (Item 7)
1. Check all cylinder valves are not damaged.
2. Check all cylinder burst disk assemblies are not damaged. Use of a vinyl protective cap over the burst disk
assembly is recommended to prevent ingress of dirt and wear on the burst disk surface.
3. Visually inspect exterior of all installed cylinders. Where a cylinder is dented, scored, pitted or otherwise
damaged by corrosion and it cannot be determined if the damage is within the limits as detailed in AS 2337.1,
then the cylinder shall be condemned.
4. Check the manufacture date and or last pressure test date of all installed cylinders. If this exceeds five years
old then the cylinder will require an inspection and hydrostatic test in accordance with AS2030.5 and
AS2337.1.
5. Check cylinders and mounting brackets are secure.
System Labels (Item 8)
Check Cylinder, LOP Manual Actuator and system warning and instruction labels are securely in place, visible and
legible.
After Maintenance Activities
After all 6 monthly maintenance activities have been completed:
1. Ensure all pressure indicators are reading in the green zone.
2. Ensure control panel (where fitted) is reset to its normal operation mode and is no longer in its “Isolation / Test”
mode.
3. Complete routine service records in accordance with AS5062
4. Stamp Service Tag with the number “1” in the corresponding Year/Month location.

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Yearly Service Instructions
Discharge Test [Optional] (Item 9)
An annual discharge test can be used to confirm the complete PEFS F3 system operates and performs as that
intended as when originally commissioned.
Please refer to the Chubb PEFS F3 Vehicle Fire Suppression System SDS prior to carrying out the Discharge Test.
Discharge of foam solution must be handled according to national or local waste regulations. Permission must be
granted from the site representative before carrying out the discharge test.
1. Check system pressure is reading in the green sector on the pressure indicators located on the cylinder valves
and manual actuators.
2. Discharge the PEFS system using the furthest located LOP manual actuator
3. Confirm all nozzles discharge and produce conical spray pattern.
4. Check that the nozzle discharge patterns cover the fire hazard area as specified in the commissioning
documentation.
5. Check that all monitoring and control panel alarms, shutdown and ancillary functions operate as intended
6. Record the Effective Discharge Time (EDT) and compare it to the EDT recorded during commissioning.
Storage containers (Item 10)
1. Remove discharge hose (3) from cylinder valve (4).
2. Fit end cap to discharge outlet port to prevent accidental discharge.
3. Remove Schrader valve cap from filler port assembly (1).
4. Depress Schrader valve core to release cylinder pressure.
5. Check that the pressure indicator on LOP Cylinder Valve (4) shows 0kPa.
6. Reinstall Schrader valve cap.
7. Remove actuation hose (2) from top of cylinder valve (4).
8. Remove filler port assembly (1)
9. Remove foam solution from the cylinder.
10. Check all cylinder burst disk assemblies are not damaged. Use of a vinyl protective cap over the burst disk
assembly is recommended to prevent ingress of dirt and wear on the burst disk surface.
11. Visually inspect exterior of all installed cylinders. Where a cylinder is dented, scored, pitted or otherwise
damaged by corrosion and it cannot be determined if the damage is within the limits as detailed in AS 2337.1,
then the cylinder shall be condemned.
12. Visually inspect interior of all installed cylinders. Where a cylinder is damaged by corrosion and it cannot be
determined if the damage is within the limits as detailed in AS 2337.1, then the cylinder shall be condemned.
13. Check the manufacture date and or last pressure test date of all installed cylinders. If this exceeds five years
old then the cylinder will require an inspection and hydrostatic test in accordance with AS2030.5 and
AS2337.1.
14. Check brackets are not damaged and secure.
15. Re-fit and secure cylinders into brackets.
Figure 2
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Cylinder Valve –Service (Item 11)
WARNING: The cylinder is a pressure vessel. Do not remove any parts from the cylinder prior to
depressurising the cylinder.
Figure 3
A Valve Service Kit (Part No: 28037) is available for the purpose of servicing the LOP valve.
1. Remove cylinder valve (4) from cylinder.
2. Remove Syphon Tube (5) and Cylinder Neck O-ring (6)
3. Remove the 4 screws and washers (7).
4. Remove the cap (8) and o-ring (9).
5. Remove the piston assembly (10).
6. Inspect and clean piston o-rings (11) and sealing o-ring (15). Replace if they shows signs of wear or damage.
Check to ensure check valve (16) moves freely inside piston, clean and or replace if required. Lubricate
outside diameter o-rings (11) and outside diameter of piston assembly (10) with Molykote 111. Do not lubricate
sealing o-ring (15) and check valve o-ring (16). If retainer (12) was removed, re-fit using Loctite 569 or Loctite
577 on thread.
7. Clean inside of valve. Check for scratches and scoring. Re-install piston assembly (10).
8. Inspect and clean o-ring (9) and replace if it shows signs of wear or damage. Lubricate o-ring (9) with Molykote
111 and fit to cap (8).
9. Re-install cap (8), washers and screws (7) to cylinder valve.
10. Inspect syphon tube (5). Replace if tube has become stiff or is damaged.
11. Inspect and clean Cylinder Neck O-ring (6) and replace if it shows signs of wear or damage. Lubricate with
Molykote 111.
12. Inspect and clean Pressure Indicator (13) and Schrader Valve (14). Replace if faulty or damaged. Use Loctite
577 or Loctite 569 on threads
13. Re-install cylinder valve (4) to cylinder.
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Cylinder Refilling (Item 12)
WARNING: The cylinder is a pressure vessel. Do not remove any parts from the cylinder prior to
depressurising the cylinder.
Cylinders must only be filled with clean potable water (chloride ion content <150ppm). The fill quantities for each
size cylinder are detailed in the table below.
Please refer to the Chubb PEFS F3 Foam Concentrate SDS prior to handling the foam concentrate.
Cylinder Size
Total
Fill
Water
quantity
Foam
quantity
Fill Kit
Part No.
C23 cylinder assembly
18 lt.
16 lt.
2 lt.
51010
C30 cylinder assembly
24 lt.
21.5 lt.
2.5 lt.
51011
C45 cylinder assembly
35 lt.
31 lt.
4 lt.
51012
C65 cylinder assembly
50 lt.
44 lt.
6 lt.
51013
C106 cylinder assembly
85 lt.
75 lt.
10 lt.
51014
Table 4 Cylinder Filling Volumes
Method 1: Pre-Mixing (scales recommended)
C23 Cylinder
1. Remove Filler Plug Assembly.
2. Fill system cylinder with 10 litres of water
3. In a 10 litre bucket:
a. Fill with 6 litres of water
b. Add the full quantity of foam from the C23
Fill Kit bottle.
c. Stir slowly until mixed
d. Do not over agitate the foam to prevent it
from foaming up.
e. Foam should mix in about two to three
minutes
4. Pour the pre-mixed foam solution from the
bucket into the system cylinder
5. Refit Filler Plug Assembly.
C30 Cylinder
1. Remove Filler Plug Assembly.
2. Fill system cylinder with 9.5 litres of water
3. In a 10 litre bucket:
a. Fill with 6 litres of water
b. Add half (1/2) of the quantity of foam
from the C30 Fill Kit bottle.
c. Stir slowly until mixed
d. Do not over agitate the foam to
prevent it from foaming up
e. Foam should mix in about two to
three minutes
4. Pour the pre-mixed foam solution from the
bucket into the system cylinder
5. Repeat steps 2 –3 above.
6. Refit Filler Plug Assembly.
C45 Cylinder
1. Remove Filler Plug Assembly.
2. Fill system cylinder with 19 litres of water
3. In a 10 litre bucket:
a. Fill with 6 litres of water
b. Add half (1/2) of the quantity of foam
from the C45 Fill Kit bottle.
c. Stir slowly until mixed
d. Do not over agitate the foam to
prevent it from foaming up
e. Foam should mix in about two to
three minutes
4. Pour the pre-mixed foam solution from the
bucket into the system cylinder
5. Repeat steps 2 –3 above.
6. Refit Filler Plug Assembly.
C65 Cylinder
1. Remove Filler Plug Assembly.
2. Fill system cylinder with 26 litres of water
3. In a 10 litre bucket:
a. Fill with 6 litres of water
b. Add one third (1/3) of the quantity of
foam from the C65 Fill Kit bottle.
c. Stir slowly until mixed
d. Do not over agitate the foam to
prevent it from foaming up
e. Foam should mix in about two to
three minutes
4. Pour the pre-mixed foam solution from the
bucket into the system cylinder
5. Repeat steps 2 –3 above until all the foam
concentrate has been pre-mixed and added to
the system cylinder.
6. Refit Filler Plug Assembly.

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C106 Cylinder
1. Remove Filler Plug Assembly.
2. Fill system cylinder with 51 litres of water
3. In a 10 litre bucket:
a. Fill with 6 litres of water
b. Add one quarter (1/4) of the quantity
of foam from the C106 Fill Kit bottle.
c. Stir slowly until mixed
d. Do not over agitate the foam to
prevent it from foaming up
e. Foam should mix in about two to
three minutes
4. Pour the pre-mixed foam solution from the
bucket into the system cylinder
5. Repeat steps 2 –3 above until all the foam
concentrate has been pre-mixed and added to
the system cylinder.
6. Refit Filler Plug Assembly.
Method 2: Post-Mixing (requires mixing tool)
1. Remove Filler Plug Assembly.
2. Filling by Scales:
a. Remove Over-fill tube (if fitted) from filling port.
b. Fill cylinder with water to required volume as per Table 4 Cylinder Filling Volumes
c. Add complete contents of foam from the Filling Kit.
3. Filling by Over-fill tube (LOP valve must be fitted to cylinder in closed position):
a. Ensure Over-fill tube is correctly seated in filling port.
b. Add water to cylinder until it initially over-flows. (Do not insert water supply hose below the bottom of
the Over-fill tube.)
c. Remove Over-fill tube from filling port.
d. Add complete contents of foam from the Filling Kit.
4. Insert mixing tool and mix for at least 10 minutes.
a. Ensure mixing tool reaches the bottom of the cylinder
b. Ensure to keep the mixing tool near the sides of the cylinder away from the syphon tube.
5. Refit Filler Plug Assembly.