Man Hours .5
Special Instructions:
The work required by this procedure may cause the activation of an alarm and/or a
supervisory signal. The field office manager and the control center or fire
department that will receive the alarm and/or signal must be notified prior to
start of work. When cracking valve, do not stand directly in front of opening.
Items to Check & Initial Completion:
1.___ Remove obstructions to easy accessibility of hose connection.
2.___ Inspect cut off valves and check valves (usually located at base of
standpipe riser) for corrosion or leakage. Exercise cut off valve and
repack if necessary.
3.___ Remove cap from hose connection and check threads.
4.___ Crack valve until water weeps through valve. Then close valve and check
for leaks.
5.___ Screw cap onto valve until it is hand-tight.
6.___ Clean up work area and remove all trash.
Tools & Materials:
1. Standard Tool Kit
Plus Pipe wrenches to 24"
Tubing cutters
Flaring tool
Small acetylene outfit
Packing tool kit and packing
3/4" socket set
Crescent wrenches to 14"
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