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P/N 38-KFSARG-000
September 2004
Argonite
®
Engineered Fire
Suppression Systems
Design, Installation, and
Maintenance Manual
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  • Page 1 P/N 38-KFSARG-000 September 2004 Argonite ® Engineered Fire Suppression Systems Design, Installation, and Maintenance Manual APPROVED LISTED...
  • Page 3 P/N 38-KFSARG-000 September 2004 Argonite ® Engineered Fire Suppression Systems Design, Installation, and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 5 ® FOREWORD This manual is written for those who are designing, installing or providing maintenance to a Kidde Fire Systems Argonite Engineered Fire Suppression System. ® Kidde-Fenwal assumes no responsibility for the application of any systems other than those addressed in this manual.
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  • Page 7 ® TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword ..........................i List of Appendices ........................vii List of Illustrations ........................viii List of Tables ..........................x Safety Summary ........................xiii CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INFORMATION ........................1-1 General ............................... 1-1 1-1.1 Introduction ..............................1-2 Use and Limitations ............................ 1-2 1-2.1 Use ................................
  • Page 8 Introduction ..............................7-1 General ............................... 7-1 Physical Properties of Argonite ........................7-1 7-3.1 Specification for Argonite AR/N2 50%/50% by Volume, Atmospheric ............7-2 7-3.2 Purity of AR and N2 ............................ 7-2 Evaluation of Hazard/Risk .......................... 7-2 Evaluation of Cylinder Storage Space ......................7-3 Inerting ................................
  • Page 9 Distribution Pipe Network and Nozzles ...................... 8-2 8-2.4 Protected Room ............................8-2 8-2.5 Pressure Testing of Argonite Cylinders ...................... 8-2 Argonite Cylinder Assembly ........................8-3 Pressure Gauge Units ..........................8-4 8-4.1 Pressure Gauge with Supervisory Pressure Switch Assembly for Slave Cylinders ......... 8-4 8-4.2...
  • Page 10 ® TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont.) CHAPTER 9 Filling Instructions ........................... 9-1 Introduction ..............................9-1 Responsibilities ............................9-1 Specification for Argonite Ar/N2 50%/50% by Volume, Atmospheric ............9-1 9-3.1 Purity of Gases ............................9-1 General Filling ............................9-2 9-4.1 Filling, Pressure Controlled ........................9-2 9-4.1.1...
  • Page 11 ® LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS Piping and Instrumentation Diagram for Single Hazard Argonite System ..........4-2 Piping and Instrumentation Diagram for Multi-Hazard Argonite System (Two Hazards Shown) ....4-3 Cylinder Assemblies ........................... 6-1 Argonite Cylinder Valve, P/N 06-220015-001 .................... 6-2 Primary Completer Kit ..........................6-3 Standard Primary and Slave Completer Kit ....................
  • Page 12 Rod Size As Determined by Pipe Size for Fire Protection ................ 7-18 Gas Pressure/Temperature/Weight Chart ....................9-2 Filling ................................9-3 Required Torque for Filling ......................... 9-4 Filling Check List ............................9-5 Filling List ..............................9-9 Argonite Cylinder Filling Labels ......................... 9-10 viii 38-KFSARG-000 September 2004...
  • Page 13 Fire suppression system service personnel must be thoroughly trained in the proper handling, installation and service of Argonite equipment and follow the instructions used in this manual and in the Safety Bulletin and cylinder name- plate contained in this Appendix.
  • Page 14 ® Refer to Paragraphs 8-4 and 8-5 in this manual. WARNING CAUTION See Appendix A. 38-KFSARG-000 September 2004...
  • Page 15 ® CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INFORMATION ® September 2004 38-KFSARG-000...
  • Page 16 ® Standard for Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems 38-KFSARG-000 September 2004...
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  • Page 19 ® CHAPTER 2 FIRE EXTINGUISHMENT METHODS ® September 2004 38-KFSARG-000...
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  • Page 21 CHAPTER 3 DESIGN GUIDELINES Standard for Clean ® Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems Standard for Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems September 2004 38-KFSARG-000...
  • Page 22 38-KFSARG-000 September 2004...
  • Page 23 National Electrical Safety Code National Electrical Code ® Standard for Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems September 2004 38-KFSARG-000...
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  • Page 25 ® CHAPTER 4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ® September 2004 38-KFSARG-000...
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  • Page 31 ® CHAPTER 5 SYSTEM BASICS ® September 2004 38-KFSARG-000...
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  • Page 33 ® CHAPTER 6 SYSTEM COMPONENTS ® 68.81 in. (1747.77 mm) 64.41 in. (1636.01 mm) 39.07 in. (992.38 mm) 7.00 in. 10.49 in. 11.25 in. (177.8 mm) (266.45 mm) (285.75 mm) 15.9L 66.7L 80.0L CYLINDER CYLINDER CYLINDER ASSY ASSY ASSY Filled Weight Empty Weight Part Number Description...
  • Page 34 ® FRONT VIEW M25 X 1.5 M28 X 1.5 GAUGE PORT FILLING PORT (DISCHARGE PORT OUTLET) CONNECTION TO ARGONITE CYLINDER SIDE VIEW HANDLE FOR FILLING ONLY 1/4" BSP PILOT CONNECTION BURST DISC P/N 06-236376-001 FOR 2900 PSI (200 BAR) CYLINDER...
  • Page 35 ® PRESSURE GAUGE WITH PRESSURE SWITCH AND P/N 38-109891-001 1/2” DISCHARGE HOSE P/N 38-509819-001 1/2” FLEX CONDUIT P/N 38-509804-001 PILOT HOSE #1 P/N 38-509818-001 PILOT HOSE #2 P/N 38-509820-001 TEE FITTING P/N 38-509816-001 PILOT LINE BLEEDER VALVE TEE FITTING P/N 38-509840-001 P/N 38-509816-001 24 VDC SOLENOID P/N 38-509834-001...
  • Page 36 ® 1/2” DISCHARGE HOSE P/N 38-509819-001 PILOT HOSE #3 P/N 38-509817-001 PRESSURE GAUGE WITH PRESSURE SWITCH P/N 38-109891-001 1/2” FLEX CONDUIT P/N 38-509804-001 PILOT LINE BLEEDER VALVE P/N 38-509840-001 Rating Part Number Description Completer Kit includes: NEMA 4 38-109803-001 Pressure Gauge with Supervisory Pressure Switch, Hoses and Fittings 38-KFSARG-000 July 2004...
  • Page 37 ® 3 CYLINDER END OUTLET MANIFOLD WITH 1/2" BSP CHECK VALVES 8 CYLINDER CENTER OUTLET MANIFOLD WITH 1/2" BSP CHECK VALVES 3 OR 4 CYLINDER - 2 ROW END OUTLET MANIFOLD 7 OR 8 CYLINDER - 2 ROW CENTER OUTLET MANIFOLD July 2004 38-KFSARG-000...
  • Page 38 ® 3/4" NPT CONNECTION FOR MANIFOLD 0.79 2.24 1.06 0.59 CONNECTION FOR DISCHARGE HOSE 1/2" BSP 60° 38-KFSARG-000 July 2004...
  • Page 39 ® CYLINDER MANIFOLD PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE, OUTLET P/N 38-509836-001 REDUCING BUSHING* FITTING TYPICAL 3000# MIN. SELECTOR VALVE, 1/2” TO 2” NPT NIPPLE TYPICAL SCH. 160 MIN. RESTRICTOR 1/2” TO 2” NPT REDUCING BUSHING* PRESSURE REGULATOR WITH VENTED ELBOW, P/N 38-509803-001 OUTLET FROM RESTRICTOR TO HAZARD #2...
  • Page 40 ® RELIEF DEVICE, 1/4” NPT 4351 PSI (300 BAR) ASSEMBLY MAX AT 70°F (21°C) INLET TORQUE 17 TO 19 LB.-FT. 1/4” NPT 1” NPT VENTED ELBOW ASSY. OUTLET 36 MM HEX INLET, 3/4” NPT Item Number Part Number Description Qty. 38-509830-001 Pressure Regulator preset at 120 PSI (8.3 bar) with gauge and relief valve 38-509825-001 Gauge Adapters (converts threads from BSP to NPT) 38-809826-001 Gauge Adapter Kits...
  • Page 41 ® MANUAL ACTUATION HANDLE DOUBLE ACTING PNEUMATIC ACTUATOR SOLENOID VALVE 24 Vdc BALL VALVE 1/2” TO 2” FNPT VENT With 24 Vdc 3-Way Solenoid (Weather-Proof)* Part Number Description 38-609800-001 1/2 in. NPT (15 mm) 38-609800-002 3/4 in. NPT (20 mm) 38-609800-003 1 in.
  • Page 42 ® 24 VDC SOLENOID P/N 38-509837-001 DOUBLE ACTION RACK AND PINION ACTUATOR “T” HANDLE LINKAGE 10.00 “T” HANDLE HANDLE NIPPLE CONNECTOR VENT 1/4” NPT INLET AFTER SYSTEM DISCHARGE HIGH PRESSURE VALVE MUST BE BALL VALVE MANUALLY CLOSED CLOSING INSTRUCTIONS NAMEPLATE P/N 38-509858-001 38-KFSARG-000 6-10...
  • Page 43 ® Dimensions Assembly Part Valve Size Nipple Connector Number 1/2 in. 38-509848-001 5.53 2.77 2.14 6.97 1.55 2.73 2.77 1.14 0.50 38-509813-001 3/4 in. 38-509848-002 6.24 3.12 2.46 7.29 1.92 3.50 3.27 1.42 0.88 38-509813-001 1 in. 38-509848-003 6.24 3.12 2.46 7.52 1.92...
  • Page 44 ® LIMIT SWITCH LOCKING HANDLE HIGH PRESSURE BALL VALVE NEMA 4 and 4X with Limit Switch, 2-SPDT Part Number Size 38-509835-001 1/2 in. 38-509835-002 3/4 in. 38-509835-003 1 in. 38-509835-004 1¼ in. 38-509835-005 1½ in. 38-509835-006 2 in. 38-KFSARG-000 6-12 July 2004...
  • Page 45 ® RELIEF DEVICE, 4351 PSI (300 BAR) MAX AT 70°F (21°C) TORQUE 17 TO 19 LB.-FT. 1” NPT 35 MM HEX INLET, 3/4” NPT July 2004 6-13 38-KFSARG-000...
  • Page 46 ® CONNECTION FOR DISTRIBUTION PIPE WORK STAMPED WITH PART NO. STAMPED WITH ORIFICE DIA. (IN MM) Part Number Description 38-050003-XXX 1/2" Brass Restrictor Code 3.5 to 7.5 38-100003-XXX 1" Brass Restrictor Code 5.0 to 13.0 38-150003-XXX 1½" Brass Restrictor Code 8.5 to 22.0 38-200003-XXX 2"...
  • Page 47 ® ORIFICE PLATE RESTRICTOR CLASS 1500# (P/N’S IN TABLE PROVIDE FLANGE * ONLY THIS COMPONENT) BOLT * NUT * GASKET * FLOW * PROVIDED BY INSTALLER Part Number Description 38-250001-XXX 2½ in. Orifice Plate Restrictor, Code 13.5 to 35.0 38-300001-XXX 3 in.
  • Page 48 ® BRASS NOZZLE BODY PART NUMBER STAMPED ON SIDE ORIFICE PLATE (PROJECT SPECIFIC) NPT THREAD ORIFICE DIAMETER STAMPED ON SIDE ORIFICE PLATE LOCKING RING Part Number Description 38-300502-XXX 1/2 in. Nozzle (NPT) available in codes 3.0 to 10.0 38-300752-XXX 3/4 in. Nozzle (NPT) available in codes 4.0 to 13.5 38-301002-XXX 1 in.
  • Page 49 ® 5.37" July 2004 6-17 38-KFSARG-000...
  • Page 50 ® Part Number Number of Cylinders 38-109879-001 38-109880-001 38-109881-001 38-109882-001 38-109883-001 38-109884-001 38-109885-001 38-109886-001 38-109887-001 38-109888-001 38-109889-001 38-109890-001 Manifold Part Number Manifold Note Clamp Size 38-503073-001 1 in. A 1 in. manifold will typically flow from 2 to 6 cylinders. 38-503073-002 1½...
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  • Page 52 ® Part Number Rack Size 38-109809-001 2 Cylinders 38-109810-001 3 Cylinders 38-109811-001 4 Cylinders 38-109812-001 5 Cylinders 38-109813-001 6 Cylinders 38-109814-001 7 Cylinders 38-109815-001 8 Cylinders 38-109816-001 9 Cylinders 38-109817-001 10 Cylinders 38-109818-001 11 Cylinders 38-109819-001 12 Cylinders 38-KFSARG-000 6-20 July 2004...
  • Page 53 ® 2 Cylinder 3 Cylinder 4 Cylinder 5 Cylinder 6 Cylinder 7 Cylinder P/N 38-109809-001 P/N 38-109810-001 P/N 38-109811-001 P/N 38-109812-001 P/N 38-109813-001 P/N 38-109814-001 Item Description Number Qty. Part Number Qty. Part Number Qty. Part Number Qty. Part Number Qty.
  • Page 54 ® 6-9.3.2 ONE ROW/TWO SIDES CYLINDER RACKS Part Number Rack Size 38-109820-001 3 or 4 Cylinders 38-109821-001 5 or 6 Cylinders 38-109822-001 7 or 8 Cylinders 38-109823-001 9 or 10 Cylinders 38-109824-001 11 or 12 Cylinders 38-109825-001 13 or 14 Cylinders 38-109826-001 15 or 16 Cylinders 38-109827-001...
  • Page 55 ® 3 or 4 Cylinders 5 or 6 Cylinders 7 or 8 Cylinders 9 or 10 Cylinders 11 or 12 Cylinders 13 or 14 Cylinders P/N 38-109820-001 P/N 38-109821-001 P/N 38-109822-001 P/N 38-109823-001 P/N 38-109824-001 P/N 38-109825-001 Item Description Number Qty.
  • Page 56 ® 6-9.3.3 TWO ROWS/ONE SIDE CYLINDER RACKS 3 OR 4 11 OR 12 5 OR 6 7 OR 8 9 OR 10 17 OR 18 13 OR 14 15 OR 16 19 OR 20 21 OR 22 23 OR 24 Rack Size Part Number (Number of Cylinders)
  • Page 57 ® 3 or 4 Cylinders 5 or 6 Cylinders 7 or 8 Cylinders 9 or 10 Cylinders 11 or 12 Cylinders P/N 38-109831-001 P/N 38-109832-001 P/N 38-109833-001 P/N 38-109834-001 P/N 38-109835-001 Item Description Number Qty. Part Number Qty. Part Number Qty.
  • Page 58 ® 11 OR 12 13 OR 14 17 OR 18 19 OR 20 15 OR 16 21 OR 22 23 OR 24 25 OR 26 27 OR 28 29 OR 30 31 OR 32 33 OR 34 35 OR 36 37 OR 38 39 OR 40 41 OR 42...
  • Page 59 ® Part Number Rack Size 38-109842-001 11 or 12 Cylinders 38-109843-001 13 or 14 Cylinders 38-109844-001 15 or 16 Cylinders 38-109845-001 17 or 18 Cylinders 38-109846-001 19 or 20 Cylinders 38-109847-001 21 or 22 Cylinders 38-109848-001 23 or 24 Cylinders 38-109849-001 25 or 26 Cylinders 38-109850-001...
  • Page 60 ® 11 or 12 Cylinders 13 or 14 Cylinders 15 or 16 Cylinders 17 or 18 Cylinders 19 or 20 Cylinders 21 or 22 Cylinders P/N 38-109842-001 P/N 38-109843-001 P/N 38-109844-001 P/N 38-109845-001 P/N 38-109846-001 P/N 38-109847-001 Item Description Number Qty.
  • Page 61 ® 35 or 36 Cylinders 37 or 38 Cylinders 39 or 40 Cylinders 41 or 42 Cylinders 43 or 44 Cylinders P/N 38-109854-001 P/N 38-109855-001 P/N 38-109856-001 P/N 38-109857-001 P/N 38-109858-001 Item Description Number Qty. Part Number Qty. Part Number Qty.
  • Page 62 ® 38-KFSARG-000 6-30 July 2004...
  • Page 63 ® CHAPTER 7 SYSTEM DESIGN ® Property Units Value Molecular Weight 33.95 Boiling Point at 760 mm Hg °C -190.1 Freezing Point °C -199.7 Critical Temperature °C -134.7 Critical Pressure 4,150 Specific Heat, Vapor at Constant Pressure (1 atm) and 25°C kJ/kg°C 0.782 N2 (Nitrogen)
  • Page 64 ® 38-KFSARG-000 7 - 2 September 2004...
  • Page 65 ® Inerting concentrations shall be used where conditions for subsequent reflash or explosion could exist. September 2004 7 - 3 38-KFSARG-000...
  • Page 66 ® 38-KFSARG-000 7 - 4 September 2004...
  • Page 67 55.00 0.72 9000 2.74 10.22 52.80 0.69 10000 3.05 9.77 50.50 0.66 Note: Multiply the correction factor by the seal level design quantity of Argonite to obtain the correct quantity for a given altitude. September 2004 7 - 5 38-KFSARG-000...
  • Page 68 ® Typical Design Concentration (% by Volume) Temperature From NFPA 2001 (°C) 0.8566 0.9856 1.0532 1.1231 1.2703 1.4290 1.6009 0.8224 0.9461 1.0110 1.0781 1.2196 1.3719 1.5369 0.7899 0.9093 0.9711 1.0352 1.1710 1.3182 1.4768 0.7602 0.8741 0.9338 0.9960 1.1259 1.2670 1.4193 0.7316 0.8417 0.8986...
  • Page 69 ® Typical Design Concentration (% by Volume) Temperature From NFPA 2001 (°F) 0.02404 0.02765 0.02955 0.03151 0.03565 0.04010 0.04492 0.02295 0.02642 0.02827 0.03013 0.03407 0.03829 0.04294 0.02199 0.02529 0.02706 0.02883 0.03259 0.03668 0.04109 0.02107 0.02422 0.02586 0.02759 0.03123 0.03513 0.03936 0.02019 0.02323 0.02479...
  • Page 70 ® Nominal System Maximum System Minimum Clearance Voltage Voltage Design BIL(2) (kV) (kV) (kV) 13.8 14.5 23.0 24.3 34.5 36.5 46.0 48.3 69.0 72.5 115.0 121.0 1067 138.0 145.0 1270 161.0 169.0 1473 1930 230.0 242.0 1050 2134 1050 2134 345.0 362.0 1300...
  • Page 71 ® September 2004 7 - 9 38-KFSARG-000...
  • Page 72 ® 38-KFSARG-000 7-10 September 2004...
  • Page 73 ® Nominal Filling Cylinder Volume Gas Used Gas Remaining 2900 PSI During Release After Release (200 bar) 15.9 4.4 kg 4.3 kg 0.1 kg 66.7 18.4 kg 18.2 kg 0.2 kg 80.0 22.1 kg 21.8 kg 0.3 kg Nominal Protected Volume 2900 PSI (200 bar) Cylinder Volume NFPA...
  • Page 74 ® 38-KFSARG-000 7-12 September 2004...
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  • Page 76 ® PIPING CEILING PIPING CEILING NOZZLE 7.50 IN. (191MM) NOZZLE 38-KFSARG-000 7-14 September 2004...
  • Page 77 ® Flow (kg/Minute) Pipe Size Schedule 40 Schedule 80 Schedule 160 Schdule XXS min. max. min. max. min. max. min. max. 1/2 in. (15 mm) 1.30 26.90 0.80 15.30 0.20 3.70 3/4 in. (20 mm) 3.00 60.10 2.30 46.10 1.30 25.60 1 in.
  • Page 78 ® SHALL NOT BE USED 38-KFSARG-000 7-16 September 2004...
  • Page 79 ® Nominal Pipe Size Maximum Span 1¼ 1½ 2½ September 2004 7-17 38-KFSARG-000...
  • Page 80 ® Pipe Size Rod Size 1½ to 3 40 to 80 12.7 4 and 5 100 and 125 15.8 19.0 22.2 38-KFSARG-000 7-18 September 2004...
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  • Page 82 ® 38-KFSARG-000 7-20 September 2004...
  • Page 83 UNLESS VENTILATED THIS AREA PROTECTED BY AN ARGONITE FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM WARNING DO NOT ENTER AREA WHEN ALARM IS SOUNDING THIS AREA IS PROTECTED BY AN ARGONITE FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AREA MUST BE VENTILATED PRIOR TO RE-ENTRY September 2004 7-21 38-KFSARG-000...
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  • Page 85 ® CHAPTER 8 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ® September 2004 38-KFSARG-000...
  • Page 86 ® 38-KFSARG-000 September 2004...
  • Page 87 ® PNEUMATIC ACTUATOR PRESSURE GAUGE OR PRESSURE GAUGE/SOLENOID VALVE ASSEMBLY CYLINDER VALVE PILOT HOSE (TO SLAVE CYLINDERS) DISCHARGE HOSE BRACKET ARGONITE CYLINDER September 2004 38-KFSARG-000...
  • Page 88 ® GAUGE WITH SUPERVISORY PRESSURE SWITCH P/N 38-109891-001 130°F (54°C) 70°F (21°C) 3000 3500 4000 2500 Overcharged 2100 4500 -20°F (-29°C) Recharge SWIVEL NUT, 36 MM HEX KI1,6 EN 837-1 (CONNECTION TO VALVE) 15-8021-0001 35/01 S/N 38-109891-001 REPLACEMENT O-RING P/N 38-509870-001 RELEASE ASSEMBLY INLET STEM TEE FITTING, 19 MM HEX...
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  • Page 93 ® CHAPTER 9 FILLING INSTRUCTIONS ® September 2004 38-KFSARG-000...
  • Page 94 ® Nominal Argon Argonite Temperature Nitrogen kg/L Pressure kg/L kg/L 2900 PSI 70°F 0.114 to 0.119 0.156 to 0.163 0.272 to 0.274 (200 bar) (21.1°C) 38-KFSARG-000 September 2004...
  • Page 95 2900 PSI (200 BAR) CYLINDER (DISCHARGE (COLOR CODE GREY, STAMPED 4350 PSI [300 BAR] PORT OUTLET) BURST PRESSURE) CONNECTION TO ARGONITE CYLINDER Part Number Description 38-509801-001 Filling Adapter, Valve Discharge Port to 1/4" NPT 38-509802-001 Filling Adapter, Valve Discharge Port to CGA-580...
  • Page 96 ® Torque to Open Torque to Close Pressure in.-lb. in.-lb. 22.1 13.3 2900 PSI 53.1 44.3 (200 bar) FILLING ADAPTER WITH 1/4 IN. 2.75 INLET P/N 38-509801-001 1.25 0.75 INLET, 1/4—1BNPT SECTION A-A CONNECTION TO FILLING ADAPTER WITH CGA-580 INLET VALVE DISCHARGE P/N 38-509802-001 PORT...
  • Page 97 If filling by weight, check weight against Table 9-1. When filling is completed and both gases filled, check the Argonite pressure. Close the valve by turning the handle clockwise until firm resistance is met. Leak test all connection points; no leaks are to be accepted.
  • Page 98 ® 3500.0 3400.0 3300.0 3200.0 3100.0 3000.0 2900.0 2800.0 2700.0 2600.0 2500.0 2400.0 2300.0 2200.0 2100.0 2000.0 38-KFSARG-000 September 2004...
  • Page 99 ® 1800 1750 1700 1650 1600 1550 1500 1450 1400 1350 1300 1250 1200 1150 1100 1050 1000 September 2004 38-KFSARG-000...
  • Page 100 ® 1700 1650 1600 1550 1500 1450 1400 1350 1300 1250 1200 1150 1100 1050 1000 38-KFSARG-000 September 2004...
  • Page 101 ® Filling List Number: Order Number: Client: Cylinder Size Cylinder Number (15.9 L, 66.7 L Argonite Pressure Fill Date Filler’s Signature or 80 L) September 2004 38-KFSARG-000...
  • Page 102 ® Part Number Cylinder 38-641800-001* 80 L 38-641667-001* 66.7 L 38-641159-001* 15.9 L *Note: All cylinder lables are for 2900 PSI (200 bar), and are DOT (Department of Transportation) and TC (Transport Canada) Versions 38-KFSARG-000 9-10 September 2004...
  • Page 103 EMPTY WEIGHT LBS. THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PROCEDURES MUST BE FOLLOWED, IN EXACT SEQUENCE SHOWN, BEFORE HANDLING, SERVICING, OR TRANSPORTING PRESSURIZED ARGONITE CYLINDERS TO PREVENT SERIOUS FULL WEIGHT INJURY, DEATH AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. SEE SERVICE MANUAL FOR FURTHER DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS. CYLINDER REMOVAL FROM SERVICE...
  • Page 104 ® 38-KFSARG-000 9-12 September 2004...
  • Page 105 ® APPENDIX A ® ARGONITE SAFETY DATA ® September 2004 38-KFSARG-000...
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  • Page 111 __________________ cu. ft./m ________ ________ __________________ cu. ft./m ________ ________ __________________ cu. ft./m Total __________________ cu.ft./m Argonite Required (Refer to Tables B-3 and B-4) ________ ________ Vol. __________________ (concentration factor) ________ ________ __________________ Total Kilograms Required __________________ Storage Required ________...
  • Page 112 ® Design Concentration Temperature (% by Volume) (°C) 0.8566 0.9856 1.0532 1.1231 1.2703 1.4290 1.6009 0.8224 0.9461 1.0110 1.0781 1.2196 1.3719 1.5369 0.7899 0.9093 0.9711 1.0352 1.1710 1.3182 1.4768 0.7602 0.8741 0.9338 0.9960 1.1259 1.2670 1.4193 0.7316 0.8417 0.8986 0.9582 1.0840 1.2193 1.3656...
  • Page 113 ® Design Concentration Temperature (% by Volume) (°C) 0.02404 0.02765 0.02955 0.03151 0.03565 0.04010 0.04492 0.02295 0.02642 0.02827 0.03013 0.03407 0.03829 0.04294 0.02199 0.02529 0.02706 0.02883 0.03259 0.03668 0.04109 0.02107 0.02422 0.02586 0.02759 0.03123 0.03513 0.03936 0.02019 0.02323 0.02479 0.02648 0.02991 0.03365 0.03770...
  • Page 114 ® 38-KFSARG-000 September 2004...
  • Page 115 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.
  • Page 116 FOLD Place Stamp Here KIDDE-FENWAL, Inc. 400 Main Street Ashland, MA 01721 Attn. Documentation Manager FOLD...
  • Page 118 Ashland, Massachusetts, shipment prepaid. Kidde-Fenwal will repair or replace and ship prepaid. Kidde is a registered trademark of Kidde-Fenwal, Inc. Argonite is a registered trademark of Ginge Kerr. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.