Wells Manufacturing WVPE30F, WVAE55F, WVAE55FS Operation Manual

WELLS BLOOMFIELD, LLC

10 Sunnen Dr., St. Louis, MO 63143

telephone: [phone]

fax: [phone]

www.wells-mfg.com

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SUPPLEMENTAL

OWNERS MANUAL

VENTILATOR HOOD

SECTION

FRYER MODELS

WVAE30F

WVPE30F

WVAE55F

WVAE55FS

Includes

INSTALLATION

USE & CARE

EXPLODED VIEW

PARTS LIST

WIRING DIAGRAM

IMPORTANT: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL

This manual is considered to be part of the appliance and is to be given to the OWNER or
MANAGER of the restaurant, or to the person responsible for TRAINING OPERATORS of
this appliance. Additional manuals are available from your WELLS DEALER.

THIS MANUAL MUST BE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BY ALL PERSONS USING OR
INSTALLING THIS APPLIANCE. Contact your WELLS DEALER if you have any

questions concerning installation, operation or maintenance of this equipment.

p/n 2M-301603 Rev. F M381 110429

LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT

Unless otherwise specied, all commercial cooking

equipment manufactured by WELLS BLOOMFIELD, LLC is

warranted against defects in materials and workmanship

for a period of one year from the date of original installation
or 18 months from the date of shipment from our factory,

whichever comes rst, and is for the benet of the original

purchaser only.
THIS WARRANTY IS THE COMPLETE AND ONLY
WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED IN LAW OR IN
FACT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND/OR FOR DIRECT,
INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN
CONNECTION WITH WELLS BLOOMFIELD PRODUCTS.
This warranty is void if it is determined that, upon inspection
by an authorized service agency, the equipment has been

modied, misused, misapplied, improperly installed, or
damaged in transit or by re, ood or act of God. It also

does not apply if the serial nameplate has been removed,
or if service is performed by unauthorized personnel.
The prices charged by Wells Bloomeld for its products

are based upon the limitations in this warranty. Seller’s
obligation under this warranty is limited to the repair

of defects without charge by a Wells Bloomeld factory

authorized service agency or one of its sub-service
agencies. This service will be provided on customer’s
premises for non-portable models. Portable models (a

device with a cord and plug) must be taken or shipped

to the closest authorized service agency, transportation
charges prepaid, for service. In addition to restrictions

contained in this warranty, specic limitations are shown in

the Service Policy and Procedure Guide. Wells Bloomeld
authorized service agencies are located in principal cities.
This warranty is valid in the United States and Canada and

void elsewhere. Please consult your classied telephone

directory, your foodservice equipment dealer or contact:

Wells Bloomeld, LLC

10 Sunnen Dr., St. Louis MO 63143 USA

phone [phone] or fax [phone]

for information and other details concerning warranty.

SERVICE POLICY AND PROCEDURE GUIDE and ADDITIONAL WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS

1. Resetting of safety thermostats, circuit breakers, over

load protectors, and/or fuse replacements are not
covered by this warranty unless warranted conditions
are the cause.

2. All problems due to operation at voltages or phase
other than specied on equipment nameplates are
not covered by this warranty.

Conversion to correct voltage and/or phase must be

the customer’s responsibility.

3. All problems due to electrical connections not made

in accordance with electrical code requirements

and wiring diagrams supplied with the equipment are

not covered by this warranty.

4. Replacement of items subject to normal wear, to

include such items as knobs, light bulbs; and, normal

maintenance functions including adjustments of

thermostats, adjustment of micro switches and
replacement of fuses and indicating lights are not
covered by warranty.

5. Damage to electrical cords and/or plug due to exposure

to excessive heat are not covered by this warranty.

6. Full use, care, and maintenance instructions supplied
with each machine. Noted maintenance and

preventative maintenance items, such as servicing and

cleaning schedules, are customer responsibility. Those
miscellaneous adjustments noted are customer
responsibility. Proper attention to preventative
maintenance and scheduled maintenance procedures

will prolong the life of the appliance.

7. Travel mileage is limited to sixty (60) miles from an

Authorized Service Agency or one of its sub-service

agencies.

8. All labor shall be performed during regular working

hours. Overtime premium will be charged to the buyer.

9. All genuine Wells replacement parts are warranted

for ninety (90) days from date of purchase on non-

warranty equipment. This parts warranty is limited only

to replacement of the defective part(s). Any use of

non-genuine Wells parts completely voids any

warranty.

10. Installation, labor, and job check-outs are not

considered warranty and are thus not covered by this

warranty.

11. Charges incurred by delays, waiting time or operating

restrictions that hinder the service technician’s ability to

perform service are not covered by warranty. This

includes institutional and correctional facilities.

SHIPPING DAMAGE CLAIM PROCEDURE

NOTE: For your protection, please note that equipment

in this shipment was carefully inspected and packaged
by skilled personnel before leaving the factory. Upon

acceptance of this shipment, the transportation company
assumes full responsibility for its safe delivery.
IF SHIPMENT ARRIVES DAMAGED:

VISIBLE LOSS OR DAMAGE: Be certain that any

1.
visible loss or damage is noted on the freight bill or
express receipt, and that the note of loss or damage is
signed by the delivery person.
FILE CLAIM FOR DAMAGE IMMEDIATELY:

2.

Regardless of the extent of the damage.

3. CONCEALED LOSS OR DAMAGE: if damage is

unnoticed until the merchandise is unpacked, notify the

transportation company or carrier immediately, and le

“CONCEALED DAMAGE” claim with them. This

should be done within fteen (15) days from the date

the delivery was made to you. Be sure to retain the
container for inspection.

Wells Bloomeld cannot assume liability for damage or loss

incurred in transit. We will, however, at your request, supply
you with the necessary documents to support your claim.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

WARRANTY xi
SPECIFICATIONS 1
FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS 2
PRECAUTIONS & GENERAL INFORMATION 4

AGENCY LISTING INFORMATION 5
INSTALLATION 5

ANSUL® INSTALLATION & SETUP 8
OPERATION 11
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS 12
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 14

TROUBLESHOOTING SUGGESTIONS 15

EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST 16
WIRING DIAGRAM 19
OTHER DOCUMENTATION
MAINTENANCE LOG 26
MSDS for Ansulex® Low pH 27
PARTS & SERVICE 29
CUSTOMER SERVICE DATA 29

DIMENSIONS

Thank You for purchasing this Wells
Bloomeld appliance.

Proper installation, professional
operation and consistent
maintenance of this appliance will
ensure that it gives you the very best
performance and a long, economical
service life.

This supplemental manual contains
information and instructions pertinent
to the hood section of this ventless
appliance, and to its use and care.

For information regarding the
fryer section, please refer to the
associated fryer owners manual.

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MODEL WIDE DEEP HIGH

15.8” (402 mm)

ALL

20” (508 mm) including manual pull station

32” (812.8 mm) Including manual pull station and Ansul®

inspection window standoff

43.7”

(1110 mm)

76.4”

(1941 mm)

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL VOLTS WATTS AMPS

208 1ø 9,000 43.3

WFAE-30F 240 1ø 9,000 37.5
WVPE-30F 208 3ø 9,000 25.0 (L1, L2, L3)

240 3ø 9,000 22.0 (L1, L2, L3)

WVAE-30F EU

WVPE-30F EU 13.0 (L2 & L3) 3 (N)

WVAE-55F 208 3ø 17,000 47.8 (L1, L2, L3)

WVAE-55FS 240 3ø 17,000 41.0 (L1, L2, L3)

WVAE-55F EU

WVAE-55FS EU 24.0 (L2 & L3) 3 (N)

308-415V 9,300

380-415V 17,400

15.0 (L1)

26.0 (L1)

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FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS

IL2110

FRYER

OFF

FILTER

BACK VIEW SIDE VIEW

FRONT VIEW

v.10

FRYER
WVAE-30,
WVAE-55 or
WVPE-30

WELLS

VENTILATOR
POWER ON

CHECK
FILTERS

REPLACE
FILTERS

SERVICE

REQUIRED

VENTILATOR WARNINGLIGHT PANEL

v.2

v.3

v.4

v.5

f.1

v.6

v.15

v.22

v.14

f.9

v.7

v.8

v.13

v.12

v.11

f.19

f.20

v.7

v.16 v.16

v.17

(ALTERNATE

LOCATION)

f.21

f.18

NOTE: Items beginning with “f. …” are part of the FRYER

Items beginning with “v. ...” are part of the VENTILATOR

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FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS (continued)

ITEM DESCRIPTION FUNCTION

POWER SWITCH

f.1

(FILTER-OFF-FRYER)

v.2

v.3

v.4

v.5

v.6 VENTILATOR BLOWER Provides ventilation airow.
v.7 FUSIBLE LINK LOCATION

v.8

f.9

v.10

VENTILATOR POWER

LIGHT (green)
CHECK FILTERS LIGHT

(amber)

REPLACE FILTERS

LIGHT (amber)

SERVICE REQUIRED

LIGHT (red)

FIRE SUPPRESSION
NOZZLE(S)

FILTER PUMP MOTOR Provides over-temperature protection for the FILTER PUMP MOTOR.
OVERLOAD RESET Reset manually by pressing the red button.

VENTILATOR EXHAUST
COLLAR

FRYER position energizes VENTILATOR POWER LIGHT and BLOWER. If,

within 10 seconds, there is sufcient airow for proper operation, POWER

LIGHT will remain ON and fryer will operate.

Glows when FRYER POWER SWITCH in pressed to FRYER and adequate

airow has been proven.

Glows when GREASE BAFFLE and/or HEPA FILTER are not properly

installed. When this light is lit, fryer is disabled.

Glows if either CHARCOAL FILTER or HEPA FILTER are due for

replacement. Fryer will continue to operate, but lters must be changed in a
timely manner before they clog and disable the fryer.

Glows when there is insufcient airow for proper operation (either
CHARCOAL FILTER or HEPA FILTER, or both, plugged). When this light is lit,
fryer is disabled.

FUSIBLE LINKS provide re protection by melting at a pre-set temperature and
activating the re suppression system.

Disperse the re suppression media.

Ventilator discharge. DO NOT BLOCK.

Contains re damper with pre-installed 285ºF (141ºC) fusible link.

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v.11 CHARCOAL FILTER

v.12 HEPA AIR FILTER See page 10.

v.13 GREASE BAFFLE

v.14

v.15

v.16 MANUAL PULL STATION

v.17 GREASE CUP Catches drippings from GREASE BAFFLE.
f.18 DRIP PAN Catches any liquid draining from top of fryer section.
f.19 STABILIZER Prevents unit from tipping backwards.
f.20 RIGID (REAR) CASTERS Allows unit to be easily positioned by slightly lifting front of unit.

If a remote pull station is installed, both rear casters must be replaced with xed legs in order to deter movement of unit.

MOVING AN APPLIANCE EQUIPPED WITH A REMOTE PULL STATION WILL DISCHARGE THE FIRE SUPPRESSION

f.21 FIXED (FRONT) LEGS Allows the unit to be leveled.

v.22

ANSUL® SYSTEM STATUS
INDICATOR

ACCESS TO AUTOLIFT
MOTOR

ANSUL® INSPECTION
WINDOW

Indicates status of Ansul® re suppression system

(i.e. COCKED or FIRED).

On fryers with automatic basket lifting device (WVAE-series) allows
servicing of lift mechanism.

Allows manual discharge of re suppression system. Shown on left side, may
also be mounted on right side. IMPORTANT: PULL STATION must be eld
installed by an ANSUL® technician.

IMPORTANT

SYSTEM.

Allows the Ansul® components to be viewed without removing the back cover

(optional)

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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION

WARNING:

SHOCk HAzARD

All servicing requiring
access to non-insulated
electrical components must
be performed by a factory
authorized technician.
DO NOT open any access
panel which requires the use
of tools. Failure to follow this
warning can result in severe

electrical shock.

CAUTION:

RISk OF
DAMAGE

DO NOT connect or
energize this appliance
until all installation
instructions are read and
followed. Damage to the
appliance will result if these
instructions are not followed.

CAUTION:

HOT SURFACE

Exposed surfaces can be hot
to the touch and may cause
burns.

IMPORTANT:
The fryer is disabled when

the lters are plugged to the
point of insufcient airow

for proper operation. Also,
the fryer is disabled if either

the HEPA lter or grease
bafe is removed.

It is the responsibility of
the store management to

maintain sufcient spares
of HEPA air lters to avoid

prolonged shutdown of

the fryer when this lter is

expended. Charcoal and

HEPA air lters cannot be
cleaned. Wells Bloomeld

assumes no liability for loss

of business due to lter

related shutdown.

This ventilator hood is part of an engineered system and is
intended for use in commercial establishments only.

This ventilator and attendant fryer are intended
human consumption. No other use is recommended or authorized by
the manufacturer or its agents.

Operators of this appliance must be familiar with the appliance use,
limitations and associated restrictions. Operating instructions must be
read and understood by all persons using or installing this appliance.

This ventilator hood system is designed to reduce odor emissions,

but will not completely eliminate all cooking odors. Air exchange

rates at the installation site must comply with the requirements of the
local jurisdictional authority. To ensure that odors do not accumulate,
recommended minimum air exchange is 400 cfm into and out of the
site.

Cleanliness of this appliance is essential to good sanitation. Read and
follow all included cleaning instructions and schedules to ensure the
safety of the food product.

Disconnect this appliance from electrical power before performing any
maintenance or servicing.

This appliance is not jet stream approved. Do not direct water jet
or steam jet at this appliance, or at any control panel or wiring. Do
not splash or pour water on, in or over any controls, control panel or

wiring. Do not wash oor around this appliance with water or steam
jet. Do not attempt to wash charcoal or HEPA air lters. Water will

cause their immediate failure and disable the fryer.
Exposed surfaces of this appliance can be hot to the touch and may

cause burns.

Cooking oil will be very hot when in use. Contact will cause severe

injury. Wear appropriate heat protective apron and gloves when using
this fryer.

Do not operate this appliance if the control panel is damaged. Do not

operate solid state versions of this appliance if the keypad section of
the control panel is torn or broken. Call your Authorized Wells Service

Agent for service.

Avoid storing ammable or combustible materials in, on or near the

appliance.
The technical content of this manual, including any wiring diagrams,

schematics, parts breakdown illustrations and/or adjustment
procedures, is intended for use by qualied technical personnel.

Any procedure which requires the use of tools must be performed by a

qualied technician.

This manual is considered to be a permanent part of the appliance.
This manual and all supplied instructions, diagrams, schematics, parts

breakdown illustrations, notices and labels must remain with the

appliance if it is sold or moved to another location.
This appliance is made in the USA. Unless otherwise noted, this

appliance has American sizes on all hardware.

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AGENCY LISTING INFORMATION

This appliance conforms to NSF Standard 4 for sanitation only if
installed in accordance with the supplied Installation Instructions and
maintained according to the instructions in this manual.

This appliance is and Listed under UL File E146882.

INSTALLATION

STD 4

E146882

E146882

UNPACkING & INSPECTION

Carefully remove the appliance from the carton. Remove all

protective plastic lm, packing materials and accessories from the

appliance before connecting electrical power or otherwise performing
any installation procedure.

Carefully read all instructions in this manual before starting any
installation.

Read and understand all labels and diagrams attached to the
Fryer and to the ventilator.

Carefully account for all components and accessories before

discarding packing materials.

COMPONENTS

1 ea. Grease bafe
1 ea. HEPA air lter
1 ea. Charcoal lter

1 ea Grease cup

1 ea. Fire suppression agent tank
1 ea. Fire suppression agent (Ansulex® Low pH) 1.5 gal.

1 ea. Fire suppression system charging cartridge

1 ea. Manual pull station kit

(includes mounting hardware - must be installed by an

authorized ANSUL® distributor only)

(as req’d) Components and accessories specic to the fryer. Store

these components in a convenient place for later use

.Optional Ansul® inspection window and equipment standards.

NOTE: DO NOT discard

the carton or other packing

materials until you have
inspected the appliance for
hidden damage and tested it
for proper operation.
Refer to SHIPPING DAMAGE
CLAIM PROCEDURE on the
inside front cover of this
manual.

WARNING:

RISk OF INjURY

Installation procedures must

be performed by a qualied
technician with full knowledge

of all applicable electrical
codes. Failure can result in
personal injury and property
damage.

IMPORTANT:

Fire suppression system must

be charged and certied by an

authorized Ansul® distributor.
Fryer will not operate until the

re suppression system has

been charged.

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INSTALLATION (continued)

WARNING:

SHOCk HAzARD

All servicing requiring access
to non-insulated electrical
components must be
performed by a factory
authorized technician.
DO NOT open any access
panel which requires the use
of tools. Failure to follow this
warning can result in severe

electrical shock.

CAUTION:

RISk OF
DAMAGE

DO NOT connect or energize
this appliance until all
installation instructions are
read and followed. Damage
to the appliance will result
if these instructions are not
followed.

SERVICE TECHNICIAN INSTALLATION NOTES
Installation and start up must be performed by an Authorized

Installation Company.
Installer must complete the WARRANTY REGISTRATION / FRYER

CHECKOUT form, and record fryer installation particulars on the
CUSTOMER SERVICE DATA form in this manual.

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INSTALLER TO verify that
this FRYER and VENTILATOR installation is in compliance with

the specications listed in this manual, with local code requirements,

and in accordance with the STANDARD FOR VENTILATON
CONTROL AND FIRE PROTECTION OF COMMERCIAL COOKING
OPERATIONS as detailed in N.F.P.A 96 (current edition).

Certain codes require fryers to be restrained with a TETHER or
other RESTRAINT DEVICE. It is the RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
INSTALLER to check with the AUTHORITY HAVING jURISDICTION,
in order to ascertain the applicability of this requirement to THIS
SPECIFIC FRYER INSTALLATION. Any restraint device must allow

access to the back and sides of the unit to provide for servicing and
maintenance, and must not interfere with the operation of the re

suppression system.

SETUP

Setup the appliance only on a rm, level, non-combustible surface.

Verify local codes for requirements. Concrete, tile, terrazzo or metal
surfaces are recommended. Metal over combustible material may not
meet code for non-combustible surfaces.

IMPORTANT:
If a remote pull station is to
be used, replace the rear

casters with xed legs.

Verify vertical clearances. Ventilator fryers require a minimum of 96”

(oor to overhead) to allow or adequate air circulation.

Verify that the VENTILATOR HOOD ASSEMBLY is properly and
securely assembled to the FRYER before beginning the installation
procedure. Ventilator may have become dislodged during shipping or

unpacking.

Verify that the unit sits rmly ON ALL FOUR LEGS / CASTERS.

With a spirit level, check that the appliance is level front-to-back and

side-to-side. With the adjustable legs, adjust as required to level the
appliance. In order to prevent tipping, legs must be adjusted such

that all four legs / casters are in rm contact with the oor.

Adjust rear stabilizer bars (see item f.19, page 2) to within 1/4” (6

mm)of oor to allow unit to be moved without tipping backwards.

Refer to the Installation Instruction Sheet for required clearances.
Maintain required clearances between the appliance and adjacent
combustible surfaces.

Inspection Window

For units equipped with the Ansul® component inspection window,

install the equipment stand-off bracket

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INSTALLATION (continued)

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
Refer to the nameplate on the front of the fryer. Verify ELECTRICAL

SERVICE POWER. Voltage and phase must match the nameplate

specications, and available electrical service amperage must meet or
exceed the specications listed on page 1 of this manual.

Wiring must be no less than12 ga. solid copper wire, rated for at

•

least 75ºC.

Wire gauge, insulation type and temperature rating , as well

•

as type, size and construction of conduit, must meet or ex-

ceed applicable specications of local codes and of the National

Electrical Code.

Fryers are shipped from the factory wired for 3Ø electrical service.
Refer to the three-phase wiring diagram included with this fryer, and

verify that eld wiring conforms to this diagram .

NOTE: 30# FRYERS are FIELD CONVERTIBLE to 1Ø.
If single-phase operation is required, refer to the 3-phase to 1-phase
Instructions included with the FRYER, and verify that both internal

wiring and eld wiring conform to the included single-phase wiring

diagram.

WARNING

SHOCK HAZARD

Electrical connections must
be made by a licensed
electrician.

CAUTION:

SHOCk HAzARD

The ground lug of this
appliance must be connected
to a suitable building ground.

IMPORTANT:

WVAE-55F and WVAE-

55FS units MUST NOT BE

CONVERTED TO SINGLE
PHASE OPERATION.
Conversion of these units to
single phase operation
invalidates the UL listing and
will void the warranty.

IMPORTANT:

Contact a licensed electrician
to install and connect
electrical power to the
appliance.

IMPORTANT:

Damage due to being
connected to the wrong
voltage or phase is NOT
covered by warranty.

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INSTALLATION (continued)

DANGER

FIRE HAZARD

Fire suppression system

must be charged and certied

by an authorized Ansul®
distributor.
DO NOT attempt to modify or

bypass the re suppression

system.

An uncontrolled re can

cause serious injury or death.
NOTE:

If the re suppression system

is discharged, a buzzer will
sound continuously. The
fryer will remain inoperable

until the re suppression

system is serviced, recharged
and reset by an authorized
Ansul® distributor.
Charging of the Ansul®
Fire Suppression system
must be in accordance with
Ansul® Design, Installation,
Recharge and Maintenance
Manual, #418087.

NOTE:
If a REMOTE MANUAL PULL
STATION is installed, moving
the FRYER for servicing may
cause the Ansul® system to
discharge. In this case, the
unit must only be installed

with four xed legs

(i.e. remove rear casters and
replace with legs). Additional
legs may be ordered through
an Authorized Wells Service
Agency. See page 19.

FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM INSTALLATION

FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM is comprised of a container

of Ansulex® Low pH liquid re suppression media, a system

pressurization canister and associated plumbing and controls.
Two FUSIBLE LINKS are utilized for automatic actuation, and a

MANUAL PULL STATION for manual actuation. Two NOZZLES

disperse the re suppression media.

The hood is supplied with a eld installed MANUAL PULL STATION,

which must be set-up at the time of the fryer installation by an
authorized Ansul® distributor. See below and following page for
installation details.

If the fryer is installed such that the supplied manual pull station cannot
be installed, a REMOTE MANUAL PULL STATION may be required by
local codes. Any such remote manual pull station must be installed by
an authorized Ansul® distributor in accordance with the AUTHORITY
HAVING jURISDICTION.

When the re suppression system discharges, fryer heating element(s)
and controls are de-energized, and re suppression media discharged.

Fire supression media will form an emulsion designed to both smother
and cool the oil.

The PRIMARY 450ºF FUSIBLE LINK is located on the frypot. This

link will melt and discharge the re suppression system should both

the TEMPERATURE CONTROL THERMOSTAT and the HIGH LIMIT
CONTROL fail. The

in the lter plenum, and will protect against a re in the plenum.
Either link melting will discharge the re suppression media through

both NOZZLES, and cause a buzzer to sound.
The MANUAL PULL STATION and any similar REMOTE MANUAL

PULL STATION will activate the re suppression system when the ring

on the pull station is pulled to its full extent.

SECONDARY 280ºF FUSIBLE LINK is located

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