Patent ID: 6302146
Filing Date: 2001-10-16
Classification: A62C,F16K,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
An arrangement for remotely testing a fire suppression sprinkler system, comprising:conduit means for supplying a fire suppression fluid to a plurality of sprinklers;means for sensing a flow of said fire suppression fluid in said conduit means;means for providing a flow through a passageway corresponding to the flow of said fire suppression fluid through one of said sprinklers;remotely controlled valve means for selectively opening and closing said passageway, whereby said fire suppression sprinkler system may be remotely tested, said remotely controlled valve means having an inlet and an outlet:second valve means for selectively opening or closing a second passageway, said second valve means having an inlet and an outlet, at least one of said inlet and said outlet of said second valve means always being in communication with said inlet or said outlet of said remotely controlled valve means.