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April 2024 – Technical Note – UFS-24-01

TRUE ADVANCED PURGE™ MODEL TAP-G3 RECENT ISSUES AND RESOLUTIONS  As part of our program of continuous improvement, UNITED Fire Systems has implemented improvements to the TRUE ADVANCED  PURGE™  Model  TAP-G3…

FSSA 2024 Annual Forum

  UNITED Fire Systems will be in Arizona next month for the 2024 FSSA Annual Forum! When: February 22nd-26th Where:  The Wigwam 300 E. Wigwam Blvd. Litchfield Park, Arizona 85340…

NFPA Conference & Expo

UNITED Fire Systems will be in Las Vegas for the 2023 NFPA Conference & Expo! This year's conference program will offer over 110 live educational sessions, workshops, General Session and on demand educational…

AFSA Southern Fire Sprinkler Summit

UNITED Fire Systems is heading to Alabama to participate in the AFSA Southern Fire Sprinkler Summit! Seminars, Welcome Reception, Vendor Expo, and an added event, The Bazaar, will be a part of…

Come see us at the 2022 NFPA Conference & Expo!

    June 6th - 9th Boston Convention & Exhibition Center 415 Summer St. Boston, MA 02210 Booth #415 Exhibit Hours: Monday, 3:00pm - 6:00pm Tuesday, 11:00am - 3:00pm Wednesday,…

NFSA National Feature:

United Fire Systems is on the Cutting-Edge of Innovation

  United Fire Systems President, Frank Savino, was approached by the National Fire Sprinkler Association for an interview: his reputation for industry excellence, particularly his dedication to innovations in technology,…

New Product Alert: PREACTION-PAC™ with Integrated Nitrogen!

    UNITED Fire Systems quality for BOTH the preaction system and nitrogen generator.   ● ONE data sheet... ● ONE set of installation and commissioning instructions... ● ONE source…

Introducing: PREACTION-PAC™ – Generation 3!

    See a full list of features and documentation here.

Come see us at the NAFED Expo!

June 23rd Harrah’s Atlantic City 777 Harrah’s Blvd. Atlantic City, NJ 08401 Booth #30 Exhibit Hours: 10:00am-12:00pm & 5:00pm - 7:00pm   Come see UNITED Fire Systems at the NAFED…

Get the Bid Advantage!

    Our cost effective PREACTION-PAC™ cabinets and Nitrogen Generators meet or exceed specifications of competing units.   Quote them! We can get them approved.  

Introducing the SC-W:
our NEW FM-Approved wall-mounted NITROGEN-PAC™!

    ● Completely wall-mounted – no floor space needed ● FM Approved ● Internal compressor within enclosure ● Compressed air drying intercooler inside enclosure ● Up to 900 gallons…

Nitrogen / Air Maintenance Device, Model NAMD-1

Avoid costly call back service calls, and save time and money with quick initial set-up with this FM Approved, NFPA 13-compliant, high-quality product! After your first experience with the NAMD-1,…

NFPA 25-2020
CHAPTER 14 -INTERNAL PIPING CONDITION

  Do your sprinkler systems look like THIS inside?     Then you haven't been doing the REQUIRED internal inspections!   Many people do not realize that NFPA 25-2020, Standard…

TRUE ADVANCED PURGE™ Model TAP-G3 with Active Drift Control™

    The UNITED Fire Systems Model TAP-G3 with ADC™ - Active Drift Control Automatically: •    Displays your nitrogen purity •    Controls the nitrogen system purge cycle •    Adjusts for sensor drift to maintain accuracy…

The FM Approved Model AR-1 is the answer to your corrosion problem!

  The FM Approved UNITED Fire Systems Model AR-1 Wet-Pipe Fire Sprinkler System Air Release is the answer for avoiding wet-pipe system internal corrosion AND complying with NFPA 13. Features…

Product Spotlight: our FM-Approved PREACTION-PAC™!

Why choose our PREACTION-PAC™? We offer unsurpassed field technical support – not available from any other manufacturer, quick delivery time – we can build your unit in about one week,…

Happy Holidays from UNITED Fire Systems!

  We value each and every one of our customers, and cannot express our gratitude enough for your ongoing support.   May your holiday be blessed with the love and…

Check out our innovative, FM-Approved solution for corrosion: the NITROGEN-PAC™ SC!

Happy Thanksgiving from UNITED Fire Systems!

Without your patronage and confidence in us, we would not be where we are today. We are incredibly thankful for all of your support throughout the year, and look forward…

CORROSION SOLUTION: The FM Approved Model AR-1!

  The FM Approved UNITED Fire Systems Model AR-1 Wet-Pipe Fire Sprinkler System Air Release is the answer for avoiding wet-pipe system internal corrosion AND complying with NFPA 13. Features…

Free NICET and AIA certified training seminars!

  UNITED Fire Systems is pleased to offer FREE webinars to the engineering community to help you understand the most important topics in fire protection today. Learn about the latest…

TRUE ADVANCED PURGE™ Model TAP-G3 with ADC™

Advanced Technology for Nitrogen Generator-Based Sprinkler Corrosion Inhibiting Systems You’ve chosen the most advanced technology to protect your preaction or dry-pipe fire sprinkler system from interior corrosion - 98% nitrogen…

NEW PRODUCT: Nitrogen / Air Maintenance Device, Model NAMD-1

  UNITED Fire Systems is proud to announce the launch of the Nitrogen / Air Maintenance Device NAMD-1.   Avoid costly call back service calls, and save time and money…

Wet-Pipe Fire Sprinkler System Air Release (Model AR-1)

The UNITED Fire Systems Wet-Pipe Fire Sprinkler System Air Release (Model AR-1) is a device for automatically releasing the trapped air from the high point(s) of a wet sprinkler system.…

AFSA 2020 Annual Convention & Exhibition – Cancelled

AFSA39 was intended to occur September 13-16, 2020 at the Hilton Bonnet Creek in Orlando, Florida. However, because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the AFSA Board of Directors has postponed…

NFPA 2020 Conference & Expo – Cancelled

The annual NFPA Conference & Expo was intended to occur June 15-18, 2020 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. However, because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the…

AFSA 2019 Annual Convention & Exhibition

October 1-4, 2019 Manchester Grand Hyatt, San Diego, CA Booth: TBD Event Website:  AFSA 2019 Convention & Exhibition

NFPA 2019 Conference & Expo

June 17-20, 2019 Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, TX Booth #:  TBD Event Website: NFPA 2019 Conference & Expo

NFSA 2019 Seminar & Expo

May 15-18, 2019 Omni Hotel Nashville, Nashville, TN Booth #: TBD Event Website: NFSA 2019 Seminar & Expo

April 2018 – Technical Note UFS-18-02B

We have also experienced numerous instances of electricians trying to wire additional horn strobes to our Boston-version STANDPIPE-PAC™s, and missing things or causing damage that requires a service call. What…

January 2018 – Technical Note UFS-18-02N

We have experienced numerous instances of electricians trying to wire additional horns to STANDPIPE-PAC™s, and missing things or causing damage that requires a service call. What we have come to…

January 2018 – Technical Note UFS-18-01

Last month, we issued Technical Note UFS-17-07 regarding operation of STANDPIPE-PAC™ in cold weather. Further discussion with several technicians identified that far too many dry standpipe installations are not set…

December 2017 – Technical Note UFS-17-07

This Technical Note has been released to make users aware of some difficulties involving the operation of STANDPIPE-PAC™ in cold weather and to provide important information for users during these…

AFSA 36th Annual Convention & Exhibition

The Bellagio, Las Vegas, NV Booth: TBD Event Website: AFSA 36th Annual Convention & Exhibition

NJAFED 2017 Annual Summer Meeting

Golden Nugget, Atlantic City, NJ Booth: TBD Event Website: NJAFED 2017 Annual Summer Meeting

Jonathan Kleber promoted to Quality Manager

UNITED Fire Systems is pleased to announce the promotion of Jonathan Kleber to Quality Manager.  Jonathan joined the company as Lead Manufacturing Technician in January of 2014, and has demonstrated…

NFPA 2017 Conference & Expo

Boston Convention and Exposition Center, Boston, MA Booth: 248 Event Website: NFPA 2017 Conference & Expo

NJSFPE-AFAANJ 8th Annual Symposium

The Hanover Manor, East Hanover, NJ Booth: TBD Event Website: NJSFPE-AFAANJ Event Page

May 2017 – Technical Note UFS-17-05

This Technical Note has been released in hopes to clarify some of the misunderstandings regarding the supervisory pressure requirements for standpipe systems in New York City and addresses how STANDPIPE-PAC™…

NFSA 2017 Annual Seminar & North American Fire Sprinkler Expo

Red Rock Resort, Spa & Casino, Las Vegas, NV Booth: 707 Event Website: NFSA 2017 Annual Seminar & North American Fire Sprinkler Expo

SFPE – Philadelphia Delaware Valley Spring 2017 Trade Show & Seminar

DoubleTree by Hilton, Philadelphia – Valley Forge, King of Prussia, PA Booth: TBD Event Website: SFPE – Philadelphia Delaware Valley Spring 2017 Trade Show & Seminar

February 2017 – Technical Note UFS-17-03

This Technical Note covers sprinkler air and nitrogen requirements in NFPA Standards. Provide this Technical Note to any user that has questions about sprinkler air and nitrogen requirements in NFPA…

January 2017 – Technical Note UFS-17-02

This covers condensate drainage from NITROGEN-PAC™ systems. Provide this Technical Note to any user that has questions about draining the condensate from their NITROGEN-PAC™ system, including what to do if…

January 2017 – Technical Note UFS-17-01

This covers oil “leakage” from NITROGEN-PAC™ M Series Compressor / Tank Assemblies (CTAs). Provide this Technical Note to any user that has a concern about oil appearing on or around…

True Advanced Purge (TAP)

UNITED Fire Systems is proud to announce the release of our new True Advanced Purge (TAP), designed to automatically purge air from within a dry-pipe or preaction sprinkler system and…

October 2015 –Technical Note UFS-15-02

STANDPIPE-PAC™ Technical Note Regarding Lessons Learned About Temperature & Required Maintenance – UFS-15-02 Rev 1.01 – Technical Note – STANDPIPE-PAC™ Lessons Learned

January 2015 – Technical Note UFS-15-01

STANDPIPE-PAC™ Technical Note Regarding Location, Inspection, and Maintenance – UFS-15-01 Rev 1.00 – Technical Note – STANDPIPE-PAC™ Location, Inspection & Maintenance

December 2013 – Technical Note UFS-13-01

Victaulic Company Technical Service Bulletin regarding inspection of the Firelock NXT Deluge and Preaction Actuated Valves – Series 769 (All Sizes) – UFS-13-01 Rev 1.00 – Technical Note – Victaulic…