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How Our Simplified and Affordable Solution for Ember and Wildfire Protection for your Home and Property Works
System Maintenance
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Platypus Fire PL recommends you carry out regular maintenance to ensure reliable operation of your sprinkler system and associated equipment.
YEARLY – PRIOR TO WILDFIRE SEASON
• Remove, clean and inspect sprinkler shaft, bearing & heads
• Service engine according to manufacturer’s guidelines
• Test operation of back up generator and or power supply
• Change fuel in petrol engines
• Check & clean inline strainers
• Check water level in tank & level indicator
• Visual check of pipework
• Check controller using test function
• Check & clean gutters, downpipes & strainer basket
• Check operation of mains water top up
• Start pump & check operation of system
(flush system with clean water if using pool water and or bore water etc)
• Prepare, discuss and organize your wildfire survival plan
MONTHLY DURING WILDFIRE SEASON
Start pump and check operation of system
• Check controller using test function
• Start pump & check operation of system
(flush system with clean water if using pool water and or bore water etc)
• Check water level in tank & level indicator
• Visual check of pipework & sprinkler heads
• Check strainer basket in tank is clear
QUARTERLY
• Start pump & check operation of system
• Check controller using test function
• Visual check of pipework & sprinkler heads
The above guide is suggested as minimum requirements, a maintenance schedule specific to your system should be established at or before installation.
Due to the unpredictable nature and timing of wildfires it is important that you and your system are prepared at all times.
Product Warranty
12 month limited warranty.
For Warranty & Service Inquiries Contact Platypus USA sales@platypussprinklerusa.com Manufactured in Australia by Platypus Fire Pty Ltd info@platypussprinkler.com.au