Sprinkler Systems were installed in magazines, gun
turrets, gun turrent ammo handling spaces and spaces
where inflammable materials are stowed, and in some
ships aircraft hangars. Water for these systems is piped
from the firemain. The system was not automatic, except
for magazine sprinkler systems, which was heat
activated. All the valves must be operated by hand. In
mose cases however, the could be operated at remote
distance by reach rods installed to the vlave wheels, or
electric, hydraylic or pneumatic controls. Weekly tests
were conducted on all asystems using a test casting and
test valve.
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