Elkhart Brass ELKHART UP VALVES - Manual (Page 3)

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IV. Valve Care & Maintenance
Elkhart model UP valves require minimal maintenance, and can normally serve reliably for twenty years
or longer in fire protection systems. However, a routine inspection and testing program is essential for any
fire protection system to insure that it is in proper operating condition. NFPA 25, Standard for the
Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems should be consulted for a
determination of the required test frequency and methods. This standard requires standpipe pressure
regulating hose valves to be inspected quarterly, and flow test at least once every five years. Flow test
results should be compared to previous test results, and to system performance criteria. If valve
adjustments are necessary, follow setting procedure in Section III B of this document.
For repair parts, please contact:
Elkhart Brass Mfg Co
PO Box 1127
Elkhart, IN 46514
574-295-8330