[evlatests] [Fwd: Semi annual test/inspection of the EVLA Correlator room’s FM-200 system]

[Mark McKinnon]

Reminder from James Sullivan. Testing of the FM200 fire suppression
system in the new correlator shielded room will occur tomorrow (Wed,
Feb 25) at about 9am.


-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Semi annual test/inspection of the EVLA Correlator room’s 
FM-200 system
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:03:59 -0700
From: James Sullivan <jsulliva at aoc.nrao.edu>
To: Mark McKinnon <mmckinnon at nrao.edu>, Doug Gerrard 
<dgerrard at nrao.edu>,        Mike Revnell <mrevnell at nrao.edu>, Eugene 
Cole <ecole at nrao.edu>,        Bob Broilo <bbroilo at nrao.edu>, Guy 
Stanzione <gstanzione at nrao.edu>
CC: Peggy Perley <pperley at nrao.edu>, Lew Serna <lserna at nrao.edu>, 
  Steve Durand <sdurand at nrao.edu>

All,

It is time to prepare for the semi annual test/inspection of the EVLA
Correlator room’s FM-200 system and test/inspection of the Ana Laser II
system? The test/inspection will be conducted in accordance with the
testing/inspection requirements listed in NFPA 72 and 2001.

*(A.)*  The following is a list of the items to be tested and/or
inspected, but should not be considered complete.

Test control panels for proper operation
             Complete function test of all modules.
             Test the emergency switch over from AC power to battery power.
             Test battery condition (clean cables and connections).

Inspect all suppression cylinders for proper PSI and agent weight.

Inspect all hoes, nozzles, and piping.

Visually inspect agent area for unsealed penetrations and room integrity

Test Ana Laser II system for proper operation.

Test all smoke detectors, manual releases, rest (abort) buttons and any
other component of the system that falls into the inspection
requirements of the NFPA.

Upon completion of the inspection a report of the findings will be
provided to the NRAO safety officer or his representative.

*(B.)*  The following are the procedures that will be followed during
the testing and inspection process.

B.1. Disable GCA’s at tanks, inside and outside of Correlator room.

B.2. Inspect all suppression cylinders for proper PSI and agent weight

B.3. Engage the disable / maintenance by-pass switch

B.4. Test control panels for proper operation
             Complete function test of all modules.
             Test the emergency power switch over (AC power to battery
power).
             Test battery condition (clean cables and connections).

B.5. Inspect all hoes, nozzles, and piping

B.6. Test all devices- under floor and above
             Smoke detectors,
             Manual releases,
             Rest/abort buttons

B.7. Test Ana Laser II system

B.7. Inspect agent area for unsealed penetrations and room integrity

B.8. Re-enable GCA’s


     The electrical shunt trip at this point will not be tested during
this semi annual test/inspection, but plans for the accidental tripping
of the shunt should be visited. I have requested a meeting concerning
this semi annual test/inspection on 10-February-2009 @ 2:00 PM. I
submitted request for AOC conference room 280 and VLA video conference
room. I am planning to conduct the testing and inspection on
25-February-2009.

Best Regards,

James B. Sullivan
NRAO-NM Safety Officer
Environment, Safety and Security Divisions
Phone:    (505) 835-7344