General Air Products H2hOme User Manual
TM
Residential Fire Protection Pump & Tank System
For NFPA 13D Applications
Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual
Installation Date: Contractor:
Person Installing:
For Emergency Service Call:
Version 1.5
4-24-19
Table of Contents
Section 1 - Safety & Warnings
1.1 - Safety Guidelines
1.2 - Unpacking
1.3 - General Saf et y Information
1.4 - Water Tank Safety Information
1.5 - Water Tank Lid Safety Tie Down Instructions
Section 2 - System Description
Section 3 - Installation Instructions
3.1 - Initial Inspection
3.2 - Rigging & Moving
3.3 - Location & Installation
3.4 - Piping
3.5 - Wiring
3.6 - Start-Up & Maintenance
Section 4 - System Testing & Training
Section 5 - Start-Up Checklist
Section 6 - Filling the System
Section 7 - Water Inlet Connection Diagrams
Section 8 - Warranty Policy
IMPORTANT: ALL INFORMATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Consult factory for the most up to date version of this manual.
- Please take the time to complete the forms on the front and back of this manual.
- Additional information may be found attached to the back of this manual.
Section 1 - Safety & Warnings
1.1 Safety Guidelines
This manual contains information that is very i m port ant to know and understand. This information i s provided for SAFETY
and to PREVENT EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help rec ognize this information, observe the following symbols.
Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL
DANGER
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
CAUTION
Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided COULD
result in death or serious injury.
Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, MAY result
in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
Notice indicates important information, t hat if not followed may cause damage to
equipment.
1.2 Unpacking
After unpacking the unit, carefully inspect for any damage that may have occurred during transit, Mak e sure to tighten
fittings, bolts, etc., before putting unit into service.
Do not operate unit if damaged during shipping, handling or use.
1.3 General Safety Information
1. Read all manuals included with this product carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the
proper use of the equipment
2. Follow all local electrical and safety codes as well a s National Electrical Codes (NEC), Occupational
Safety and Health Act (OSHA), and National Fire P rotection Association (NFPA)
3. Only persons familiar with these rules of safe operatio n should be allowed to use the equipment.
4. Keep visitors away and NEVER allow children in the work area.
5. Wear safety glasses and use hearing protection when operating the unit.
6. Do not stand on or use the unit as a handhold.
7. Periodic inspection and test of this equipment is required. Consult your installer and local codes to meet
all requirements.
8. Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper tightness.
Section 1 - Safety & Warnings
1.3 General Safety Information (Continued)
- Motors, Electrical Equipment and Contro l s ca n cause electrical arcs that will
WARNING
NOTICE
WARNING
1.4 Water Tank Safety Information
- Confined spaces must be considered hazardous. DO NOT enter tank at any time.
- Fill tank with water and hold for at least 5 hours PRIOR to use to identify leakage through unsecured fittings, shipping
damage or manufacturing defects. The manufacturer's warranty of this tank is void unless upon installation of the tank, the
tank is water pre-tested as a final test of suitability. Manufacturer is not responsible for loss of materials. See manufacturer's
limited warranty.
- DO NOT use for vacuum or pressure applications. Tank is suppli ed properly vented.
- Continuous operating temperatures above 140°F (60 °C) are NOT RECOMMENDED. Consult factory for operating
temperature above 100°F (38°C).
- Protect tanks from impact (especially sharp blows).
- Installation sites for tanks should be on a reinforced concret e pad. Soil sites for smaller tanks must be solid, stable and
compacted. All sites must be level, flat, free of rocks or other objects, and above known flood plains.
- Weight of strainers, valves, hose or pipe must not be carried by the tank outlets.
- User is responsible for determining compatibility of chemicals with tank and fitting materials. TESTING IS
RECOMMENDED. Tank should not be used for anything other than water.
- Use expansion joints or other flexible connection methods at all tank fittings to prevent damage from differential expansion and contraction of piping and tank. The use of rigid piping or the failure to provide for the expansion of the tank will
void all warranties.
- Observe all local, state and federal codes.
ignite a flammable gas or vapor.
- Never operate or repair in or near a flammable gas or vapor.
- Never store flammable liquids or gases in the vicinity of the system.
- For up to date fire protection informatio n pl ease consult the National Fire
Protection Association at www.nfpa.org.
Use a backup wrench when adjusting the water inlet pipi ng on the tank. There
is a float and shutoff valve connected to the inlet bulk head. Moving the inlet
bulkhead without the use of a backup wrench will loosen the float and valve
out of position. This will cause possible overflow of t he tank.
Section 1 - Safety & Warnings
1.5 Water Tank Lid Safety Screw Instructions
Tank Lid
Safety Screws
Float Valve Assembly
- For safety reasons the tank lid is secured with safety screws.
Do not remove safety screws in the tank lid. If screws are removed for service reasons, they must be reinstalled when work is completed.
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