130311 ENG Draft Fire Hydrant Operating Instructions
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1. OUTDOOR RECREATION SQUAMISH a CAPITAL OF CANADA District of Squamish 37955 2nd Avenue PO Box 310 Squamish BC V8B 0A3 604 815 6868 www squamish ca Purpose of Use Backflow Prevention and Hydrant Key Fees Before You Operate A Hydrant Hydrant Operating Instructions Purpose of use must be provide by the permit holder and be specific to the intended application Hydrants are NOT issued for use as potable drinking supply or for filling swimming pools The permit holder must e provide the District with the backflow prevention assembly serial number for the hydrant e provide the District with a copy of the Backflow Device Test Report no older than one year for the backflow device that will be used e Provide the District with the exact location of the hydrant s and e havea hydrant key Both the key and the backflow prevention assembly can be rented The fee to use a hydrant is 100 00 per day per hydrant as outlined in Schedule 6 Fees and Charges Bylaw Due to the high pressure of hydrants the potential for a serious accident is very high Thus to minimize the requirement for hydrant repairs and the inconvenience to the public as well as ensure the safety of employees and contractors these instructions must be followed Before the hydrant is operated the following items must be checked e Inspect all hoses and connections prior to connecting to the hydrant e Push and pull the hydrant to make sure it2. alve to regulate the water flow 13 When loading is completed slowly close the control valve 14 Remove the hose from the control valve 15 Slowly close the hydrant turn clockwise 16 Open the control valve to drain the hydrant 17 Remove the control valve 18 Replace the outlet cap after the hydrant has fully drained approx 5 to 10 minutes 19 Do not use excessive torque to close the hydrant 20 Place the palm of your hand over the outlet suction will indicate the hydrant is still draining NOTE Opening or closing the hydrant too fast may cause a water hammer that could cause damage to the infrastructure Contact Details In case of problems or to report damaged and or inoperable hydrants call the District of Squamish Public Works Department at 604 815 6868 business hours or after hours on 604 815 4040 Copyright 2013 District of Squamish www squamish ca Last Updated 11 March 2013 Page 2 of 2
3. is firmly seated in the ground e Ensure all caps are tightly closed e Make sure the hydrant is in the off position before removing the cap and e When opening the hydrant with the key do not stand in front of the caps or the safety valve CAUTION Use extreme caution when removing the hydrant caps The hydrant must be turned off or the hydrant will be under high pressure Copyright 2013 District of Squamish www squamish ca Last Updated 11 March 2013 Page 1 of 2 How To Operate A Follow the steps below to operate a hydrant Hydrant 1 Ensure the hydrant is fully closed by turning the large operating nut on the top of the hydrant clockwise 2 Remove the cap from the 2 5 outlet that you will be using Do not stand in front of any outlet cap when removing the cap or operating the hydrant 3 Ensure all other caps are securely closed 4 A2 5 control valve must be installed on the open outlet 5 Fully open the control valve 6 Open the hydrant slowly by turning counter clockwise to let any air out of the barrel 7 Close the control valve when water appears Slowly open the hydrant to the full open position using a hydrant wrench Do not throttle the hydrant it must be fully opened to prevent undermining of the hydrant Do not use a pipe wrench 9 Open the control valve and let the water run until it is clear 10 Close the control valve 11 Install the fill hose on the control valve 12 Open the control v
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