TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL Page Preface Introduction Safety Operation in case of fire INSTALLATION Page Installation (general) ShieldControl 5k1 Heat detector set Spark detector set Smoke detector Sliding valves 10. Solenoid valve 11. FlameShield 12. Functional test and commissioning 13. Commissioning checklist 14.
ENGLISH INTRODUCTION PREFACE Using this manual General description This manual is intended to be used as a work of reference for This manual describes the following products. professional, well trained and authorised engineers to be able to safely install, use, maintain and repair the components of 1.1.1 Fire detection SHIELD fire safety solutions that are used for detection and...
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suppression system. In case of alarm, a fire alarm sounder System maintenance (K) will go off. Operational reliability in the event of a power The entire system including the ShieldControl panel must be failure is assured by a battery pack. To secure the overall tested periodically in accordance with the national fire functionality, ShieldControl monitors open or short circuit of protection association requirements or the authorities having...
Product combinations SAFETY Since the products are used in combination with other products and machines, the safety instructions in the documentation of General these products also apply. The manufacturer does not accept any liability for damage to the product or personal injury caused by ignoring of the safety Installation instructions in this manual, or by negligence during installation, - The installation of these products is exclusively reserved to...
OPERATION IN CASE OF FIRE The fire suppression system can be activated in two ways: - automatically by heat, sparks and/ or smoke detectors - manually at manual call point If there is a fire, the automatic sequence of events is as follows: - acoustic fire alarm goes off - fan motor is switched off - release of compressed air through...
ENGLISH SHIELDCONTROL 5K1 INSTALLATION (GENERAL) MDB filter system Scope of supply: - fire detection panel Before installing the components of SHIELD fire safety - battery pack (2) solutions, make sure the Cart-D filter cartridges of the - fire alarm sounder connected MDB filter system are properly installed.
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Electrical connection • Connect the ShieldControl panel to the mains in accordance Fig. 5.3 with the electrical diagram on page 29. ShieldControl (D) must be wired to: Maintenance - heat detector set(s) (J) - spark detector set (H) The ShieldControl panel itself does not require specific - smoke detector (I) maintenance except for cleaning.
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field wiring REOL terminal strip toggle switch Fig. 5.1 5.6.4 Reset Refer to paragraph 17.2.1 on page 24 for the reset procedure. 0507347110/160114/B SHIELD fire safety solutions (5k1) | INSTALLATION | EN - 8...
HEAT DETECTOR SET Scope of supply: - heat detector (2) with junction box (2) - cable gland M25 (2) - nut cable gland M25 (2) - cable gland M16 (4) Product description and operation Set of two temperature detectors to be installed in the filter Fig.
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Maintenance To be able to operate properly, the heat detectors must be kept clean. They should be tested periodically in accordance with the national fire protection association regulations or as directed by the authorities having local jurisdiction. • Clean the detectors regularly and gently. •...
and washer should be loose on the shaft of the tool. SPARK DETECTOR SET • Push the flange completely through the hole in the duct and insert the split washer by rotating it into the inside of the Scope of supply: duct.
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• Mount the spark detector “EOL” in parallel after the one WARNING without (“no EOL”) according to the electrical diagram on The FlameShield module(s) must be disconnected to page 29. avoid unintentional activation of the fire suppression system. The spark detectors are provided with the following coloured wires: To clean and test the spark detectors, proceed as follows.
Installation SMOKE DETECTOR ATTENTION Scope of supply: Particularly in case of a new installation, the inside of - smoke detector the duct can be polluted, e.g. by remainders of duct - air sampling tube mounting material. Before installation of the smoke - connection tube sensor, the duct must be flushed to avoid unnecessary - rubber bushing (T600: 1...
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Fig. 8.3 Fig. 8.4 • Bend the mounting bracket (C) to fit the duct diameter in question. • Install the smoke detector housing (A) on the mounting Fig. 8.4 bracket. • Put the rubber bushing (D) in the hole of the duct. WARNING! The airflow direction of the smoke detector must be Duct diameter <...
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Functional test WARNING ATTENTION! Poor maintenance will lead to inadequate sensitivity of Notify all parties involved that you will be testing the the smoke detector. fire safety system; refer to paragraph 1.4. To verify its functioning, the smoke detector is fitted with an opening for test spray.
Fig. 9.1 SLIDING VALVES • In case of installation in an existing duct: cut away a piece of the existing duct as indicated in the table below. Scope of supply: Type of sliding valve Duct length to be removed - sliding valve incl. 5/2 solenoid valve, reed SV-10 11.6 in.
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Setting closing speed of the sliding valves The closing speed of the valves can be set by the air pressure. • Set the closing speed of the valves to 4-5 seconds arranged by the air pressure. Do not set the valves to faster than 4 seconds. If there is a fire alarm, the fan is switched off and the sliding valves are closed.
Framework MDB D Mounting bracket FlameShield FlameShield module 1. FlameShield is the name used by Plymovent for the use of FirePro aerosol generators in Plymovent filter systems. FirePro is a product of Celanova Ltd. Listing and certifications are registered under the name FirePro.
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• Check electrical activation of the FlameShield modules according to the above instruction. 11.5.2 True functional test A true functional check can be done by replacing the FlameShield module with the detonation simulator supplied and create a fire condition (e.g. by removing one of the spark detectors).
FUNCTIONAL TEST AND COMMISSIONING ATTENTION! Notify all parties involved that you will be testing the fire safety system; refer to paragraph 1.4. To avoid accidental fire alarms and activation of the FlameShield fire extinguishing generators always follow the following sequence for installation, commissioning and maintenance. WARNING Ensure that all functional tests are performed in accordance with the national fire protection...
13.4 Smoke detector COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST Check 13.1 ShieldControl Is the smoke detector placed in the filter outlet duct? Check Is the mounting bracket correctly installed in Is the ShieldControl panel connected to a clean relation to the airflow? electrical group or a group not subject to regular power failures by other equipment? Is the smoke detector connected to Zone 3 of ShieldControl?
13.7 Solenoid valve MAINTENANCE Check The entire system including the ShieldControl panel must be Is the 3/2 solenoid valve mounted between tested periodically in accordance with the national fire compressed air reducer (CAR kit) and filter? protection association requirements or the authorities having local jurisdiction.
The manual call point comes with a separate key. OPERATION 17.1 ShieldControl fire detection panel Features • Dual Action • Screw Terminal Connections • DC and AC Voltage Contact R • Gold Plated Alarm Contacts • Surface or Weatherproof Bac •...
• Disconnect the ShieldControl panel. FIRE ACTION PROCEDURE • Replace the FlameShield module(s). • Perform the post installation checks of all separate components as described in the relevant paragraphs. WARNING! • Go through the commissioning checklist as described in Always comply with the legal fire safety procedures chapter 12.
MAINTENANCE SPARE PARTS Periodic maintenance The following spare parts and consumables are available for the system. The system has been designed to function without problems for a long time with a minimum of maintenance. In order to guarantee this, some simple, regular maintenance, testing and Art.
CE DECLARATION An installation like SHIELD fire safety solutions is defined as a combination of several finished products or components that are assembled by an installer at a given place. The various parts of the installation are intended to operate together in a particular environment and to perform a specific task.
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Number and type of FlameShield aerosol fire extinguishing generators per MDB filter unit MDB-4 MDB-6 MDB-8/V MDB-8/H MDB-10 1x FS-200 1x FS-200 1x FS-500 1x FS-500 1x FS-500 MDB-12 MDB-12/V MDB-12/H MDB-16 MDB-16/H MDB-16/V 1x FS-500 1x FS-500 1x FS-500 1x FS-500 1x FS-500 1x FS-500...
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