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  • HOLLAND BROS PLUMBING (NSW) PTY LTD

  • 2/14 Chicago Ave, Blacktown NSW 2148

  • Phone: 9764 2790 Mobile: 0414 244 635

  • ABN: 51 003 968 616 LIC NO: 223351C

  • Email: martin@hollandbrosplumbing.com.au

  • Website: www.hollandbrosplumbing.com.au

6 Monthly maintenance

Fire hose reel

  • ACCESSIBILITY. Check that the hose reel is readily accessible with no obstacles restricting its access. where a hose reel is installed in a recess or cabinet, Check that the clearance around the hose reel comply with the requirements of AS 2441

  • Fire hose reel Photo

  • SIGNAGE. Where a location sign is required by As 2441, Check that it is correctly located and visible.

  • OPERASTING INSTRUCTIONS. Check that the operating instructions are legible.

  • DAMAGE. Check for any damage or corrosion of components that could adversely affect the operation of the hose reel

  • CABINET. Check that any hose reel cabinet is accessible, clear of extraneous material, clearly and correctly marked and in good repair

  • NOZZLE INTERLOCK. Check that the nozzle is retained in the nozzle interlock

  • SWING ARM. Where fitted, Test the swing arm to ensure it operates correctly and allows the hose to be run off in its intended direction

  • UNWIND. With the nozzle closed and stop valve open, TEST that the hose reel can be unwound freely in its intended direction by unwinding at least 5M of hose.

  • LEAKAGE. With the nozzle closed, pressurize the reel by opening the stop valve. DETERMINE if there are any leaks from the reels waterway, including glands, nozzle, stop valve, hose or any fittings.

  • FLOW. Test water to ensure it is able to flow through the reel by opening and closing the nozzle.

  • SERVICE TAG OR LABEL. Check that the service tag or label is firmly attached to the hose reel.

Yearly test

  • Complete all six-monthly service activities, as listed above

Fire hose reel

  • ANCHOR POINTS. Check that the hose reel is securely mounted and that the anchor points are tight.

  • HOSE GUIDE. Check that any hose guide fixed to the hose reel supply pipe is not able to move upward and cause the hose to jamb.

  • HOSE FITTINGS. Check that all hose fittings and connections are tight.

  • BEARINGS. Check that the hose reel bearings are not damaged or excessively worn.

  • FLOW RATE. Minimum acceptable is 0.33l/s for 19mm hose and 0.41l/s for 25mm hose

  • FLOW RATE @ 0.33l/s with 19mm hose in KPA

  • PHOTO of flow gauge

  • FLOW RATE @ 0.41l/s with 25mm hose in KPA

  • PHOTO of flow gauge

  • HOSE. Check hose for kinking, excessive damage or wear, or collapse

  • ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT. Check that any foam branch pipe or other equipment is in good repair and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.

  • FIRE HAZARD. Check that the hose reel is appropriate protection for the fire hazard/risk

  • OBSTRUCTIONS. Check that no alterations have been made to the building, which impede access to the hose reel or restrict the running out of the hose, ans that the hose can reach the fire hazard/risk in accordance with AS2441

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