Determine What Components Are Required; Locate Nozzles; Locate Cylinders; Locate Piping - Kidde Fire Systems ECS Manual

4-2.2.3

Determine What Components are Required

• Cylinder size, quantity and fill requirements. Refer to Table 4-4 and Table 4-5.
• Cylinder framing, mounting brackets, etc.
• Detection and control equipment required.
• Other system requirements, such as reserve supply, pressure switches, etc.
4-2.2.4

Locate Nozzles

Locate nozzles based on the following:
• Ceiling height (16 ft [4.87 m] maximum, 1 ft [0.30 m] minimum).
• Nozzle area coverage.
• Special hazard area layout considerations.
4-2.2.5

Locate Cylinders

Locate cylinders based on the following:
• Number of cylinders required.
• Storage temperature/environmental considerations, such as weather, area classification
and corrosive environment.
• Accessibility.
• Floor loading.
4-2.2.6

Locate Piping

Locate piping based on the following:
• Nozzle location.
• Structural members for bracing the pipe.
4-2.2.7

Pipe Size and Layout

Determine pipe size and layout for the following factors:
• Draw piping isometric.
• Dimensions of all pipe sections.
• Locate all fittings.
• Note all elevation changes.
The preceding information will be entered into the computer program.
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October 2014