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TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT MANUAL
EQUIPMENT
307.005 SHUTGUN SPRINKLER SHUT-OFF TOOL
EFFECTIVE: JANUARY 2020
Current Revision Date: 01/23/20 Next Revision Date: 01/23/25
Author’s Name/Rank: Robert J. Garcia, Engineer Review Level: 1
Administrative Support:
Leslie Oulashian,
Management Analyst II
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PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to provide Fresno Fire Department (FFD or
Department) members an outline on the use of the Shutgun sprinkler shut-off tool.
APPLICATION
Shutgun is engineered to shut off sprinkler heads including standard, sheared or
broken, concealed, institutional, and semi-recessed style.
OPERATIONAL POLICY
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OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE
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PROCESS
1. Place the jaws of the Shutgun in the opening of the sprinkler head.
2. Squeeze the Shutgun trigger to spread jaws apart. The Shutgun jaws
should fit tightly between the deflector and the water source. This may
require the handles of the Shutgun to be squeezed multiple times
reducing or eliminating water flow from the sprinkler head.
3. Water flow from the activated sprinkler head is shut off/reduced by
Shutgun now. The sprinkler system must be shut off before removing
the Shutgun.
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4. After water in the sprinkler system is shut off, release the Shutgun by
holding the handles and pressing the release tab/fusible link.
INFORMATION
Shutgun (See Figure 1 will be carried in all sprinkler kits on Fresno Fire
Department Truck Companies.
Shutgun is engineered to shut off sprinkler heads including standard,
sheared or broken, concealed, institutional, and semi-recessed style.
One hand activation makes it safe and easy to use.
Shutgun is made from durable cast aluminum.
To view the “How to operate Shutgun” video, click here.
Figure 1
DEFINITIONS
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CROSS-REFERENCES
Training and Equipment Manual
Section 310.007a, Truck Company Inventory – Standard
Section 310.008, Tool Kit Inventory-Standard