Kidde Fire Systems 45-N1230M-002 User's Manual
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1. Kidde Fenwal Inc 400 Main Street Ashland MA 01721 Phone 508 881 2000 Toll Free 800 872 6527 Fax 508 881 8920 P N 45 N1230M 002 i February 2005 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK February 2005 ii P N 45 N1230M 002 TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1 1 Introduction zes DET 1 1 1 2 Moving Of Containers rero ie 1 2 1 2 1 MOVING DyTruckKS umi reine pen np 1 2 1 2 2 ROUGH Handling itur E ERE hen Anh 1 2 1 2 3 HU EN 1 2 1 3 Safety Cap ee eed is Waa es a nea 1 3 1 4 Functional Description EERE EERE nnn nn nnn 1 4 CHAPTER 2 OPERATION 2 1 amp 1 Rr 2 1 2 2 System Controls and Indicators 2 1 2 2 1 General E 2 1 2 2 2 Operating Procedures near 2 1 2 2 2 1 Automatic Operation o ca c cn CX C M C aan nee aa 2 1 2 2 2 2 Remote Manual Operation 2 1 2 2 2 3 Local Manual Operation cie Rn 2 1 2 2 3 Post Fire Operation ee dada 2 2 2 3 Cylinder Recharge ioc ette Ai 2 2 2 3 1 Special System Precautions nnne nnn nnn 2 2 2 3 1 1 Systems Actuated with a Master Kidde Engineered System Cylinder 2 2 2 3 1 2 Systems Actuated with Pilot Nitrogen 2 2 P N 45 N1230M 002 iii February 2005 THIS2. Detector e g Photoelectric Ion Figure 1 1 Typical Kidde Engineered System February 2005 1 4 P N 45 N1230M 002 2 1 2 2 P N 45 N1230M 002 Operation CHAPTER 2 OPERATION INTRODUCTION This chapter describes the controls and indicators for the Kidde Engineered Fire Suppression System designed for use with 3M Novec 1230 Fire Protection Fluid SYSTEM CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 General Compressed Novec 1230 fluid is held in the cylinder by a discharge valve When the discharge valve is actuated by a control head the valve piston is displaced and the compressed liquid escapes through the discharge port of the valve and is directed through the distribution piping to the nozzles The nozzles provide the proper flow rate and distribution of Novec 1230 fluid Operating Procedures AUTOMATIC OPERATION When a system is operated automatically by means of a detection and control system everyone must evacuate the hazard area promptly upon hearing the predischarge alarm Make sure no one enters the hazard area Call the fire department immediately REMOTE MANUAL OPERATION Operate as follows 1 Proceed to the appropriate remote manual pull station for the hazard 2 Operate the manual pull station 3 Leave the hazard area immediately 4 Allow no one to enter the hazard area Call the fire department immediately Note The above instructions must be displayed in
3. PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK February 2005 iv P N 45 N1230M 002 LIST OF FIGURES Figure Page Number 1 1 Typical Kidde Engineered 1 4 P N 45 N1230M 002 February 2005 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK February 2005 vi P N 45 N1230M 002 General Information CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1 1 INTRODUCTION The Kidde Engineered Fire Suppression System designed for use with 3M Novec 1230 Fire Protection Fluid is the newest addition to our vast product line Kidde Engineered Systems are designed to suppress fires in specific hazards or equipment located where an electrically non conductive agent is required where agent cleanup creates a problem where extinguishing capability with low weight is a factor and where the hazard is normally occupied by personnel Novec 1230 fluid is an acceptable alternative to Halon and is approved by the EPA and NFPA for use in fire suppression systems Key features of Novec 1230 fluid are e People safe at concentration levels required to suppress fire e Zero ozone depletion potential e Atmospheric lifetime of five days e Colorless with low odor with no particulate or oily residue allowing for minimal business disruption after a discharge e Electrically non conductive e Space saving quantity of agent needed to suppress fires typically required minimal cylinders thus minimal space required Kidde Engineered Systems
4. are intended to protect the following e Petrochemical Installations e Gas Turbines e Steam Turbine Generators e Railway Traffic Controls e Power Generation Plants e Electrical Equipment e Printing Facilities e Electric Furnaces e Food Packaging Facilities e Packaging Plants For hazards beyond the scope described above the designer must consult Kidde and NFPA 2001 on the suitability of a Kidde Engineered System using Novec 1230 fluid for the protection necessary design concentration and personnel exposure effects from that concentration Note IMPORTANT This owner s manual does not cover every detail of step by step installation procedures for the Kidde Engineered System The system consists of components tested within the limitations defined in the detailed design installation operation and maintenance manual P N 45 N1230M 001 which is available from Kidde The system designer must be consulted whenever changes are planned for the system or area of protection A certified Kidde distributor must be consulted after the system has been discharged The technical data contained herein is limited strictly for informational purposes only P N 45 N1230M 002 1 1 February 2005 General Information It is the owner s responsibility to read this manual and to ensure CAUTION proper system operation and personnel safety Follow the instructions in this manual and on the Kidde Engineered System cylinder nameplates Review this information
5. semi annually or as needed Place this manual in an accessible place near the Kidde Engineered System for ready reference Kidde believes this data to be accurate however it is published and presented without any guarantee or warranty whatsoever Kidde disclaims any liability for the information contained herein by any and all other parties NAME OF KIDDE DISTRIBUTOR IS ENTER EMERGENCY NUMBER FOR THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT HERE Before handling Kidde products all personnel must be thoroughly trained in the safe handling of the containers as well as in the proper procedures for installation removal filling and connection of other critical devices such as solenoids cable assemblies pressure switches and safety caps READ UNDERSTAND and ALWAYS FOLLOW the operation and maintenance manuals owner s manuals service manuals etc that are provided with the individual systems Pressurized charged containers are extremely hazardous and if not handled properly are capable of violent discharge This WARNING may result in serious bodily injury death and property damage 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 3 MOVING OF CONTAINERS Moving by Trucks Containers must be shipped in the upright position and properly secured in place Containers must not be rolled dragged slid or allowed to be slid from tailgates of vehicles A suitable hand truck fork truck roll platform or similar device must be used Rough Handling Containers mu
6. 1 2000 Fax 508 881 8920 P N 06 236557 001 Rev 2005 Kidde Fenwal Inc All Rights Reserved http www kiddefiresystems com Printed in USA
7. P N 45 N1230M 002 February 2005 Kidde Engineered Fire Suppression System Designed for use with 3M Novec 1230 Fire Protection Fluid Owner s Manual wW LISTED LISTED APPROVED UL Listing File UL Listing File FM Approvals No EX 4674 No EX 4674 Project ID 3020593 5 KiddeFire Systems P N 45 N1230M 002 February 2005 Kidde Engineered Fire Suppression System Designed for use with 3M Novec 1230 Fire Protection Fluid Owner s Manual THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK FOREWORD Note This Manual P N 45 N1230M 002 is to be used by qualified and factory trained personnel knowledgeable of NFPA standards and all local codes in effect This manual in no way supercedes the Kidde Engineered Fire Suppression System designed for use with 3M Novec 1230 Fire Protection Fluid Design Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual P N 45 N1230M 001 Kidde Fenwal assumes no responsibility for the application of any systems other than those addressed in this manual The technical data contained herein is limited strictly for informational purposes only Kidde Fenwal believes this data to be accurate but it is published and presented without any guarantee or warranty whatsoever Kidde Fenwal disclaims any liability for any use that may be made of the data and information contained herein by any and all other parties Any questions concerning the information presented in this manual should be addressed to
8. ial for a period of twelve 12 months from the date of purchase but not to exceed eighteen 18 months after shipment by Kidde Fenwal Inc For a full description of Kidde Fenwal s LIMITED WARRANTY which among other things EXCLUDES warranties of MERCHANTABILITY and FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE and liability for CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES please read the entire LIMITED WARRANTY on the Kidde Fenwal Quotation Acceptance of Order and or Original Invoice which will become part of your sales agreement Please contact Kidde Fenwal directly for a return material authorization RMA number before returning material to the factory at Ashland Massachusetts shipment prepaid Kidde Fenwal will repair or replace and ship prepaid Kidde is a registered trademark of Kidde Fenwal Inc 3M and Novec are trademarks of 3M All other trademarks are property of their respective owners va These instructions do not purport to cover all the details or variations in the equipment gt described nor do they provide for every possible contingency to be met in connection with e re YS el IS installation operation and maintenance All specifications subject to change without no 400 Main Street tice Should further information be desired or should particular problems arise which are not covered sufficiently for the purchaser s purposes the matter should be referred to Ashland MA 01721 KIDDE FENWAL INC Ashland Masssachusetts Ph 508 88
9. is manual 2 3 1 2 3 1 1 2 3 1 2 February 2005 Special System Precautions SYSTEMS ACTUATED WITH A MASTER KIDDE ENGINEERED SYSTEM CYLINDER In systems where a master Kidde Engineered System cylinder actuates a pressure operated control head on a slave cylinder the pressure in the flexible actuation hose line is vented into the discharge manifold following the system discharge The pressure drop in the pilot line allows the pressure operated control head to automatically reset However as a precaution before reinstating the system ensure that the control head actuating pin is in the retracted SET position SYSTEMS ACTUATED WITH A PILOT NITROGEN CYLINDER In systems where a pilot nitrogen cylinder actuates a pressure operated control head on a slave Kidde Engineered System cylinder nitrogen pressure is trapped in the pilot manifold when the system actuates and is not self venting Therefore before reattaching a pressure operated control head to a recharged Kidde Engineered System cylinder the following procedure must be performed to ensure that the pilot manifold is vented and the pressure operated control heads have returned to the SET position Vent any remaining pressure from the pilot line and remove the master control head from the nitrogen pilot cylinder s Reset the master control head and remove the pressure operated control head s from the slave cylinder s Recharge and reinstall the nitrogen pilot cylinders to the co
10. rrect charged pressure and reinstall the master control head Before installing a pressure operated control head on an Kidde Engineered System cylinder ensure that the actuator pin is in the retracted SET position 2 2 P N 45 N1230M 002 TECHNICAL MANUAL USER FEEDBACK FORM Use this report to indicate deficiencies user remarks and recommendations relating to the publication Fold on dotted line tape and mail to KIDDE FENWAL Inc 400 Main Street Ashland MA 01721 Attn Documentation Manager or FAX to 508 881 8920 DATE 1 PART NUMBER 2 VOLUME NO 3 TITLE NOMENCLATURE 5 SYSTEM EQUIPMENT MANUAL IS EXCELLENT GOOD FAIR POOR COMPLETE INCOMPLETE 4 CHANGE NO OR REV DATE 6 PRIORITY OF COMMENT 7 USER EVALUATION 8 PROBLEM QUESTION SUGGESTION COMMENT check one 9 RECOMMENDED CHANGE TO PUBLICATION PAGE PARAGRAPH LINE TABLE RECOMMENDED CHANGES AND REASON NO NO NO NO Use Blank Continuation Sheets as Required 10 ORIGINATOR 11 COMPANY NAME 12 ADDRESS 13 KIDDE FENWAL USE ONLY a Received b Action Necessity ME Comments 220423 FOLD KIDDE FENWAL Inc 400 Main Street Ashland MA 01721 FOLD 220423 LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Kidde Fenwal Inc represents that this product is free from defects in material and workmanship and it will repair or replace any product or part thereof which proves to be defective in workmanship or mater
11. st not be dropped or permitted to strike violently against each other or other surfaces Storage Containers must be stored standing upright and secured in place February 2005 1 2 P N 45 N1230M 002 General Information 1 3 SAFETY CAP These instructions must be followed in the exact sequence as written to prevent serious injury death and or property damage Each Kidde Engineered System cylinder is factory equipped with a safety cap installed on the cylinder outlet This device is a safety feature and will provide controlled safe discharge when installed in the event the container is accidentally actuated The safety cap must be installed on the container outlet AT ALL TIMES except when the containers are connected to the system piping For additional information on safe handling of compressed gas containers see CGA Pamphlet P1 titled Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Containers CGA pamphlets may be purchased from the Compressed Gas Association Crystal Square Two 1725 Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington VA 22202 P N 45 N1230M 002 1 3 February 2005 General Information 1 4 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION The Kidde Engineered System provides several modes of operation actuation to release the agent into the hazard which is being protected Figure 1 1 illustrates a typical application of the system Cylinder and Valve Assembly UL Listed Control Panel e g Kidde PEGAsys Pressure Switch Alarm Nozzle Q
12. the protected area LOCAL MANUAL OPERATION Manual control is not part of normal system actuation and should only be used in an emergency as a last resort 1 Proceed to appropriate Kidde Engineered System cylinder for the hazard 2 Remove the safety pull pin from the cylinder control head 3 Operate the lever following the instructions on the lever or control head nameplate 4 Leave the hazard area immediately Note Allow no one to enter the hazard area Call the fire department immediately 2 1 February 2005 Operation 2 2 3 WARNING 2 3 Post Fire Operation After an Kidde Engineered System discharge qualified fire suppression system maintenance personnel must perform post fire maintenance as directed in Chapter 6 of this manual Observe all warnings especially those pertaining to the length of elapsed time before entering the hazard area Do not enter a hazard area with an open flame or lighted smoking materials Flammable vapors may cause reignition or explosion Ensure the fire is completely extinguished before ventilating the area Ventilate the area thoroughly before permitting anyone to enter the hazard area or use a self contained breathing apparatus CYLINDER RECHARGE Recharge all Kidde Engineered System and nitrogen pilot cylinders immediately after use Return all cylinders to a Kidde Distributor or other qualified refill agency Refill in accordance with the procedures outlined in Chapter 6 of th
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