{"product_id":"srmkpin-buckeye-keeper-pin","title":"SRMKPIN Buckeye Keeper Pin","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\u003eBuckeye SRMKPIN Keeper Pin | Fire Suppression System Safety Pin\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 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 Buckeye SRMKPIN is a stainless steel keeper pin for Buckeye fire suppression system release mechanisms. The keeper pin secures the system's release mechanism in the armed standby position — preventing accidental actuation during normal kitchen operation, transport, or service. The large ring handle allows fast, one-motion removal when the system needs to be activated, serviced, or reset, making it an essential component in the Buckeye fire suppression system safety pin ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe cotter-pin style locking tab holds the SRMKPIN securely in position throughout the system's service life, resisting vibration and incidental contact that could otherwise cause unintended pin removal. Stainless steel construction provides corrosion resistance in the grease-laden, high-humidity environment of commercial kitchen hood installations — where carbon steel alternatives would corrode and potentially seize in place, preventing clean removal when the system needs to be accessed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eFor fire protection contractors servicing Buckeye kitchen fire suppression systems, the SRMKPIN keeper pin must be inspected at every semi-annual NFPA 17A and NFPA 96 service visit. Verify the pin is present, fully inserted, the locking tab is properly engaged, and the ring handle is free of deformation that could slow emergency removal. A missing keeper pin is a system safety deficiency — without it, the release mechanism is unprotected against accidental actuation. Replace immediately with a new SRMKPIN if any damage, corrosion, or deformation is found. Available through authorized buckeye fire distributors.\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\u003eBuckeye Fire Equipment Company\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSRMKPIN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeeper pin with ring handle and locking tab\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuckeye fire suppression system release mechanisms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFunction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecures release mechanism in armed standby position\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\"\u003eMaintenance \u0026amp; Compliance (NFPA 17A \u0026amp; 96)\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\u003eSemi-Annual Inspection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eAt every semi-annual NFPA 17A and NFPA 96 inspection, verify the SRMKPIN keeper pin is present and fully inserted in the release mechanism. Confirm the locking tab is correctly engaged and the ring handle is undamaged and free of deformation. Attempt to move the pin — it should be secure and require deliberate removal force to prevent accidental dislodgement. A loose, missing, or damaged keeper pin must be replaced immediately before signing off the inspection record. Document keeper pin condition in the fire suppression system inspection record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eRemoval and Reinstallation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eWhen removing the SRMKPIN for system service, reset, or testing, pull the ring handle firmly in a straight line with the pin axis — do not twist or angle the pull, which can deform the locking tab and damage the receiving hole in the mechanism. After service is complete and the system is returned to armed standby, reinstall the SRMKPIN and verify the locking tab is fully engaged before leaving the site. Never leave a Buckeye fire suppression system in the armed position without the keeper pin installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003ePost-Discharge Replacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eAfter any system discharge, inspect the SRMKPIN for deformation from the actuation event before reinstalling. Replace with a new SRMKPIN if any bending, tab damage, or corrosion is found — a compromised keeper pin that cannot be quickly and cleanly removed in an emergency reduces system accessibility. Stock replacement SRMKPIN pins as a standard service consumable alongside other Buckeye fire suppression system components.\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\"\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\u003eWhat happens if the keeper pin is missing during normal operation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eWithout the SRMKPIN keeper pin installed, the Buckeye release mechanism is unprotected against accidental actuation from incidental contact, vibration, or unauthorized handling. A missing keeper pin on an armed system is an immediate inspection deficiency under NFPA 17A and NFPA 96 — the system must not be left in service without the keeper pin properly installed. Replace immediately with a new SRMKPIN sourced through authorized buckeye fire distributors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eIs the SRMKPIN the same as a standard pull pin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eNo. A standard pull pin (like those used on portable fire extinguishers) is designed to be pulled out and discarded during an emergency discharge. The SRMKPIN keeper pin is a reusable retention device with a locking tab that holds it securely in the release mechanism and is reinstalled after each service event. The ring handle and cotter-pin style tab design make it suitable for repeated removal and reinstallation during the system's service life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eCan I use a generic cotter pin instead of the SRMKPIN?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eNo. The SRMKPIN is specifically dimensioned for the Buckeye release mechanism receiving hole geometry and manufactured in stainless steel for the commercial kitchen environment. A generic hardware store cotter pin of incorrect dimensions risks being too loose (providing inadequate retention) or too tight (requiring excessive force to remove in an emergency). 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