{"product_id":"ansul-replacement-tension-spring-079094","title":"Ansul Replacement Tension Spring - 079094","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\n\u003ctitle\u003eAnsul Replacement Tension Spring | 079094 | For R-102 Detection Systems\u003c\/title\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .product-section { max-width: 100%; margin: 2rem 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #333; }\n  .accordion-item { border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; }\n  .accordion-header { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; padding: 2rem 0; cursor: pointer; background: none; border: none; width: 100%; text-align: left; color: #333; }\n  .accordion-header:hover, .accordion-header:focus { color: #333; background: none; outline: none; }\n  .accordion-title { font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 500; }\n  .accordion-icon { font-size: 1.5rem; }\n  .accordion-item.active .accordion-icon { transform: rotate(180deg); }\n  .accordion-content { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; }\n  .accordion-item.active .accordion-content { max-height: none; }\n  .accordion-content-inner { font-size: 1.4rem; line-height: 1.7; color: #555; padding-bottom: 2rem; }\n  .accordion-content-inner p { margin: 0 0 1rem 0; }\n  .accordion-content-inner ul { margin: 0 0 1rem 0; padding-left: 2rem; }\n  .accordion-content-inner li { margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }\n  .accordion-content-inner h3 { font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 600; color: #333; margin: 1.5rem 0 0.5rem 0; }\n  .specs-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; }\n  .specs-table th, .specs-table td { border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 0.75rem 1rem; font-size: 1.4rem; text-align: left; }\n  .specs-table th { background-color: #f5f5f5; font-weight: 600; color: #333; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton class=\"accordion-header\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"accordion-title\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"accordion-icon\"\u003e⌄\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-content\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-content-inner\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe Ansul Replacement Tension Spring (P\/N 079094) is an OEM component used within the detection and release hardware of an Ansul R-102 Restaurant Fire Suppression System. The system's automatic detection works by maintaining a precise, constant tension on a stainless steel cable that runs through conduit, pulley elbows, and pulley tees to the AUTOMAN release mechanism's trip lever. Springs in this hardware help maintain correct cable tension and lever position so the system stays reliably armed between the moment it is installed and the moment, possibly years later, when it actually needs to respond to a fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eBecause detection system tension is exactly the kind of close mechanical adjustment Ansul's own installation documentation flags as critical, a worn or fatigued spring is not something to leave in service simply because it has not yet caused a visible problem. Spring tension can degrade gradually with age and temperature cycling, which is why this hardware is inspected at every required service interval rather than only replaced after a failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton class=\"accordion-header\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"accordion-title\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"accordion-icon\"\u003e⌄\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-content\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-content-inner\"\u003e\n      \u003ctable class=\"specs-table\"\u003e\n        \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n        \u003ctbody\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnsul (A Johnson Controls Brand)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e079094\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComponent Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTension Spring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystem Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnsul R-102 Restaurant Fire Suppression System Detection and Release Hardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFunction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaintains Correct Cable Tension and Lever Position in Detection Hardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCertifications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUL Listed System Component (UL EX. 3470), ULC Listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton class=\"accordion-header\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"accordion-title\"\u003eInstallation and Compliance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"accordion-icon\"\u003e⌄\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-content\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-content-inner\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe R-102 system is a pre-engineered system under NFPA 17A, and any work involving detection system tension hardware must be performed by an Ansul certified distributor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSemiannual Professional Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e A qualified technician verifies correct cable tension throughout the detection run as part of the required NFPA 17A and NFPA 96 service interval, and inspects associated tension hardware for wear or fatigue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplacement Trigger:\u003c\/strong\u003e If a technician finds cable tension out of specification at the trip lever, or finds a spring showing visible corrosion, deformation, or fatigue, the spring should be replaced with this OEM part as part of restoring correct system tension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePost-Replacement Verification:\u003c\/strong\u003e After replacing a tension spring, the technician must verify the detection cable holds proper tension across its full run and that the release mechanism remains correctly armed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton class=\"accordion-header\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"accordion-title\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"accordion-icon\"\u003e⌄\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-content\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-content-inner\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eWhy does cable tension matter so much in this system?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe R-102 detection network relies on the cable holding precise tension against the AUTOMAN release mechanism's trip lever. If tension is too loose, a fusible link separating in a fire may not relax the cable enough to trip the lever reliably. If tension is too tight or uneven, components can wear prematurely or the system may be prone to false actuation. Tension hardware like this spring is part of what keeps that balance correct over years of service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eCan I replace this spring myself?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eNo. Detection system tension is a precisely engineered part of a certified fire suppression system. Replacement and the tension verification that follows must be performed by an Ansul certified distributor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eHow would I know if a tension spring needs replacement?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eYou generally would not know without a professional inspection. This is exactly why semiannual service exists. A certified technician checks cable tension and inspects this kind of hardware at every service interval, since tension can degrade gradually without any visible external sign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript\u003e\ndocument.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() {\n  document.querySelectorAll('.accordion-header').forEach(h =\u003e h.addEventListener('click', function() { this.parentElement.classList.toggle('active'); }));\n});\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n  \"@type\": \"Product\",\n  \"name\": \"Ansul Replacement Tension Spring | 079094 | For R-102 Detection Systems\",\n  \"description\": \"OEM tension spring for the detection and release hardware of Ansul R-102 Restaurant Fire Suppression Systems. Helps maintain correct detection cable tension and trip lever position. UL EX. 3470 listed. 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