Indicates a situation of potential danger. If this situation is not avoided, injuries or damage to the system or environment may occur. May also be used as a warning against improper use. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
Using the system with other mock-ups than with the mock-ups supplied. • Accessing the system without wearing the personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the respective tasks and dangers. Otherwise, the safe operation of the system is at risk. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
Take the fire simulation system out of operation immediately. Leaks in gas lines must only be an rectified by an authorized specialist company or by Dräger in accordance with the local regulations in force. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
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When operating the system, do not remain immediately next to or over a fireplace. CAUTION When using extinguishers other than water, the function of the system may be impaired. Only extinguish the fireplaces with water. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
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Before every exercise, remove all objects not required from the training areas and technical room. WARNING Danger of death due to blocked escape routes All escape routes must be freely accessible and the escape exit doors must be functioning correctly during an exercise. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
All work on the system must be carried out only by authorized and trained personnel. The initial instruction must be carried out by Dräger and confirmed in writing by the instructed persons. Only instructed persons are permitted to operate any of the control equipment. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
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There must be a permanent and an adequate extinguishing water supply available during operation of the fire simulation system. Extinguishing water that has already been used it not permitted to be re-used in exercises for health reasons. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
Pay attention to the proper use of the personal protective equipment. There is a risk of serious injury due to the negligent use of the personal protective equipment. Users of the system must be familiar with the handling of personal protective equipment. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
= Determination of the current status condition Maintenance = Measures to maintain the required status condition Repair = Measures to restore the required status condition Servicing = Inspection, maintenance, and repair if required Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
Solid-substance fireplace (ceiling) Function description This Fire Training System 8000 (FTS 8000) fire simulation system is used for simulation of the realistic deployment scenarios for fire and rescue services. The following chapters describe in more detail the component parts of the fire simulation system used to form the exercises.
Temperature sensors • X-zones • Wireless connection of the remote control to the receiver (not illustrated) Fig. 2 Emergency stop Fig. 5 X-zone button Fig. 3 Gas sensor Fig. 4 Temperature sensor Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
Systems comprised of only one area go completely into emergency stop operation. Temperature sensors are installed in each fire room to avoid personal injuries and damage to the system. The temperature sensors installed in the fire rooms protect the system against overheating. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
The touchscreen can be used to start things such as the igniters for the fireplaces. In addition, the status of the system with all safety devices, valves, temperature sensors, etc. is displayed. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
2-stage pushbuttons A switch for switching on the remote control can also be assigned to an exercise point via the control. Status LED 3-stage rotary dial (option) Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
Various valves required to supply the gas to the exercise points are actuated via the software. 2.5.2 Water supply The water supply is provided by the operator and is not supplied by Dräger. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
If the fire simulation system is in emergency stop mode or in the case of a power failure, the solenoid valve is closed automatically and interrupts the gas supply to the fire simulation system. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
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Gas filter The gas filter is used to keep out contamination and to protect the fittings. Main shut-off valve The main shut-off valve is used to open and close the gas supply. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
The safety blow-out valve is used to eliminate a excessively high pressure rise. After triggering the safety blow-out valve, the excess gas is diverted into the open air via the blow-out line. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
Fireplace gas supply solenoid valve Main flame solenoid valve Main flame motor regulation valve (option) Gas supply outlet to the main flame Pressure regulator Ignition transformer Igniters Combustion air ventilator Fig. 10 Main flame control path Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
Designation Igniter cable connection from ignition transformer Gas connection (gaseous gas) Fan for igniter air supply (optional) Ignition pipe (variable length) with diffuser Igniter pipe bend Fig. 12 Igniter (similar to diagram) Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
With the flash over fireplace (wood-fired), the fire basket can also be suspended on mounting devices in the side wall. Before operation, the fire basket must be filled with wood. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
This will then register as an unsuccessful ignition attempt. The flash over (gas-fired) should therefore not be triggered too briefly. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
The supplied fire basket can be suspended on mounts in the side wall or positioned centrally underneath the hardboard plates on the ceiling. Fill the fire basket with wood and use as an initial fire. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
Fig. 16 Pullcord with open smoke extraction flap 2.7.4 Linking door The linking door between containers 2 and 3 can be opened in both directions. To do this, fit the hinge in accordance with the desired opening direction. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
WARNING Danger of death due to gas leak Following setup at another installation site, the entire pipe system must be tested for leaks using a mobile gas detector. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
On container 1 the forklift straps are welded onto the critical container side with sheet metal to protect the media lines running underneath the container. It is prohibited to remove the sheet metal. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
1 and push against container 1. 5. Fully open the doors of container 2 and secure on the container wall. Fig. 20 Alignment of C2 with Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
Containers 2 and 3 are connected to one another. 11. Lift the flues for containers 1 and 2 separately using a suitable crane on the crane lug and carefully set down on the corresponding flue mount of the container roofs. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
Fig. 29 Assemble the ceiling transition between C1 and C2 14. Close the cover transition between containers 1 and 2 with 2 cover plates with L-profile. Fasten the cover plates using bolts by hand. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
Push the cover plate against the wall of container 2. Re-tighten the nuts by hand. Fig. 33 Wall transition between C2 and C3 opposite fire pan Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
The grounding or the grounding pin for equipotential bonding must be mounted and fixed before connecting any lines. Fig. 35 Connection on main earthing bolts. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
1. Connect the Harting plug. 4. Connect the red CEE plug to the red socket in the power supply box. Power supply is connected. Fig. 40 Alarm lamp with acoustic alarm Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
4. Establish a gas connection between containers 1 and 3. To do this, fasten the gas line to the corresponding hose connections. Gas supply is connected. Fig. 43 Gas line between C1 and Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
The gas sensors require a warm-up phase of 15 minutes to achieve its full functional capability. No correct measured values are displayed during this time and the gas sensors are not yet fully functional. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
Check and ensure that all safety devices are fitted and functional. • Check the fire simulation system for visible damage. Correct any faults determined immediately and the operator. It is only permitted to operate the when in perfect condition. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
There must be a permanent and an adequate extinguishing water supply available during operation of the fire simulation system. In the exercise containers, the used extinguishing water is conveyed to the outside via floor openings. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
3 to 4 cm of water. 3. Checking the electrical connection. To do this, open the cover door for the power connections and check the plugs and cables for visible damage. Fig. 48 Electrical Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
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8. Switch on the remote control. To do this, switch the emergency stop switch up. Establish the connection. To do this, tap the on/off button and then press and hold until "Dräger" is shown on the display. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
Fig. 57 Open the main ball valves Checklist - Daily commissioning NOTICE A checklist for the daily commissioning process is given in the "Forms" chapter of this customer documentation. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
During the exercise, the personal protective equipment is to be put on and worn correctly. • During operation it is not permitted for any forklifts or similar vehicles to be parked in the safety zone (radius 5 m) around the gas supply and system. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
3 minutes during which the system is being forcibly cleared, the system is not cleared for an additional 1 minute. • Main switch is switched on. • "System on" key switch is switched on. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
The modem for the remote maintenance is switched on. Specially-trained personnel can access the controls for remote maintenance. • Main switch is switched on. • "System on" key switch is switched on. • "Remote maintenance" key switch is switched on. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
Reset switch The reset switch is used to acknowledge the stored emergency stop warnings and alarms and place the system back into operation normal mode after the flushing time has elapsed. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
Logoff Pressing this button logs the user off and shuts down the system control program. The Windows interface is displayed. 5.6.2 Status displays in the software Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
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New alarm present Lit red background and red icon: Acknowledged alarm present Red background and gray icon or red/yellow emergency stop switch icon: Trigger for the alarm is no longer present Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
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The operation locks are not alarms or errors, but safety precautions to ensure hazard-free operation of the system. No emergency stop mode is implemented. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
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Red lit background Acknowledged alarm present/ measured values in alarm range Violet frame Safety lock of devices and functions, for example during emergency stop mode Orange frame Operation lock on devices and functions Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
Operator user. • Operator: The operator has no rights to change the main flame size or to manage users. Password: Enter the password. The passwords are provided as separate information. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
Measured values of the respective gas detectors in % LEL (lower explosive limit) • GasTR: Measured value for gas detector Fig. 64 Gas detector Warning between 15 % and 25 % LEL Alarm from 25 % LEL Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
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Fig. 66 Ignition selection • Start igniter via the remote control • Start the igniter via the touchpanel The ignition can only be started via the selected device (remote control or touchscreen). Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
Warning between 15 % and 25 % LEL Alarm from 25 % LEL Parameters Buttons to access the overview screen - exercise point parameters. Only the administrator can access the exercise point parameters. Fig. 70 Parameters Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
Remaining runtime: Displays the remaining runtime of the fireplace in seconds and visually underneath in a bar. Remaining cooling time: Displays the remaining cooling time in seconds and visually underneath in a bar. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
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FO: Displays the current temperature at the measuring point in the fireplace in °C. After starting the flash over (gas-fired), the temperature sensor must show a defined temperature rise within a defined time, otherwise the fireplace is deactivated. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
Level 3 here is the highest flame level and level 1 is the lowest flame level. Every Fig. 76 Flame height value change must be confirmed and therefore saved by pressing the Enter key on the keyboard. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
- Media supply. The sequence on the screen corre- sponds to the sequence of the devices installed on-site. The overview screen - Media supply helps to locate errors and faults more quickly. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
Red: There is an alarm on the safety and monitoring device marked in red. The alarm can have been activated due to an emergency stop button being pressed or the gas concentration being too high, for example. • Gray: The "System on" key switch is deactivated. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
The list of HMI messages lists all current alarms, warnings and system errors present. A warning is displayed if the system message is marked in yellow. A alarm is displayed if the system message is marked in red. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
The Project information screen is used to display information on the fire simulation system. The buttons can be used to call up other functions, such as change or log off users and change the language. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
Faraday cage and heavily reduces the signal strength between the remote control and receiver preventing fault-free operation. This can be avoided by moving the remote control into the metal construction and the exercise points are operated from inside. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
2. To start the fireplace, press the corresponding switch on the remote control (+). 3. The flame level (1 to 3) is increased by pressing the (+) button and reduced by pressing the (-) button. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
The operator is responsible for cordoning off the system effectively during standstill times. CAUTION After each day of exercises, the entire system must be cleaned of residues of extinguishing agents and exercise materials. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
11. Close the container doors. 12. If necessary, close the external supply equipment. Fig. 85 Switch off the main switch The system is ready according to daily shutdown. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
16. Close the side doors on container 1 and secure using straps. Close the container doors completely. Close the technical room doors completely. Load container 1 onto the transport vehicle using suitable lifting gear. If necessary, remove StabPack blocks and shim plates. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
Sharp-edged, heated or iced components may cause injury while working on the system. Wear proper protective clothing and only start work when all parts of the system have cooled down to under +40 °C or have warmed up to over 10 °C. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
6. Ensure that all system components have cooled down to below +40 °C or have warmed up to +10 °C. 7. All work must be carried out by authorized and trained personnel only. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
All moving parts (bolts, Visual and functional inspection for wear, Trainer doors, platforms, etc.) deformations and proper fit and seals Temperature monitoring Function test Trainer Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
Regular inspections: annual basis Section Inspection Target group Burner lines in the water Visual inspection, if necessary cleaning Specially trained bath of the gas outlets personnel Visual inspection and function test Specially trained personnel Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
• Do not clean electrical equipment with water or other conductive liquids. Operating the system can cause contamination and deposits. The water bath pans and the fireplaces must be cleaned regularly using soap-free water to ensure the safe operation of the system. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
Danger of death and risk of equipment damage due to faulty system components All system parts and components not in perfect condition must be replaced without delay. Until that point, the system is not permitted to be operated. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
3. The alarm lamp on the outside of the system is lit up and the acoustic alarm is sounded. 4. Emergency lighting in the system is switched on. 5. On the cabinet, the emergency stop operation signal lamp lights up. The software displays which errors have occurred. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
Fault in the electrics/ Contact DrägerService Technical electronics personnel Cooling time not yet Check cooling time, Trainer elapsed perform any necessary maintenance Support fire is not burning Turn off igniters and re- Trainer start. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
5. Then move the brass nut back to the original position by unscrewing the brass nut and screwing it back on hand-tight the other way around. Fig. 89 Pull out the brass nut Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
They are therefore marked with the symbol opposite. Further information can be found on the Internet at www.draeger.com. Dräger takes back waste electrical and electronic equipment for the purpose of recycling or disposal. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
They are therefore marked with the symbol opposite. Used batteries and rechargeable batteries must be recycled or disposed of at local battery collection points or through the manufacturer. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
Technical data Technical data Description Scale Inlet pressure 15.6 bar Temperature range -5 °C to +40 °C Line voltage AC 400 V Fluid Propane 15.6 bar Frequency 50 Hz Power 3 kW Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
(e.g. electrical engineers or people with such training) and the necessary approval from the operator may perform work. Unauthorized persons are not permitted to enter the marked working areas or to open the marked cabinet. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
Access to the correspondingly marked areas is only permitted for special groups of persons. Read the operating instructions! The system is only permitted to be operated when the operating instructions are read and followed. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
Index 2 PEX 1000 Dräger Index 2 X-zone 5500 Dräger Index 2 remote control Index 2 MDR 817 Müller Gastechnik Index 2 Miniature Radial Blower Micronel Index 2 remote control Teletec Index 2 Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
Appendix 4 - Approvals and certificates Appendix 4 - Approvals and certificates Title of certificate Component Reference Declaration of conformity System Index 4 Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
Visual and audible test The rotors on the ventilator are running concentrically and there are no unusual noises. Emergency lighting Clean soiling Emergency lighting is working and clean. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
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Carry out a test run prior to Test run has been carried simulation system starting an exercise and check out successfully and the and the related all main systems. system is free of faults and equipment visible damage. Edition 03 / 69 06 898 FTS 8000...
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