This exceptionally produced trainee guide features a highly illustrated design, technical hints and tips from industry experts, review questions and a whole lot more! Key content includes Deluge/Preaction Systems, Standpipes, Water Supplies, Fire Pumps and Application-Specific Sprinklers and Nozzles.
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Table of Contents:
(Total Level Hours: 147.5)
18301-07 Deluge/Preaction Systems (40 Hours) Describes deluge and preaction systems and explains installation techniques and troubleshooting. Covers hydraulic and pneumatic release mechanisms, non-interlocked and interlocked preaction systems and Firecycle® Systems.
18302-07 Standpipes (25 Hours) Describes standpipe classifications and explains flow capabilities of each type. Covers requirements for sizing and installation of standpipes. Explains pressure reducing valves, under flow and no flow conditions. Also covers LINK-SEAL® installations.
18303-07 Water Supplies (15 Hours) Covers basic water chemistry and properties. Discusses methods of determining water supply requirements and considerations for supply systems. Discusses infrastructure, measurement of water supply capability, water supply appurtenances, fire department connections, and typical city water pits.
18304-07 Fire Pumps (40 Hours) Covers fire pump categories and components. Describes fire pump controller requirements and fire pump performance and alignment. Explains pump and driver characteristics and performance curves as well as. controllers, sensing lines, supervision, and starting methods. Outlines project requirements, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
18305-07 Application-Specific Sprinklers and Nozzles (27.5 Hours) Describes application-specific sprinkler types and requirements. Discusses area of coverage, positioning, and obstruction requirements and explains system selection.