Page 1 ANSUL INERGEN 200 BAR SYSTEMS ® ® DESIGN, INSTALLATION, RECHARGE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ® 004439...
Page 2 REVISION RECORD 7-15-02 Page 1 DATE PAGE REV. NO. DATE PAGE REV. NO. 7-15-02 7-15-02 7-15-02 1-24 200 Bar System 7-15-02 Specification Data Sheet Extinguishing Agent 7-15-02 Data Sheet 7-15-02 MSDS 7-15-02 7-15-02 7-15-02 7-15-02 7-15-02 7-15-02 7-15-02 5-11 7-15-02 5-21 7-15-02 5-27...
Page 3 ANSUL INERGEN 200 BAR SYSTEM ® DESIGN, INSTALLATION, RECHARGE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ANSUL PART NO. 430149-1 UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES FILE NO. EX-4510 JULY 15, 2002...
Page 4 ® Form No. Pages I. COMPONENTS 1-1 – 1-33 CV-98 CYLINDER SHIPPING ASSEMBLY F-2001249 AUTOPULSE CONTROL SYSTEM F-2001250 ® ANSUL AUTOMAN II-C RELEASING DEVICE F-2001251 ® SELECTOR VALVES F-2001252-1 PRESSURE OPERATED STACKABLE ACTUATOR F-2001253 BOOSTER ACTUATOR F-2001254 HF ELECTRIC ACTUATOR...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
3-2 – 3-3 Flow Calculation Limitations 3-3 – 3-4 IV. PLANNING 4-1 – 4-2 INITIAL GENERAL INFORMATION HAZARD INFORMATION INERGEN Supply Requirements Actuation and Alarm Requirements Piping and Wiring Information Ventilation and Leakage Concerns V. DESIGN 5-1 – 5-27 APPLICATION METHOD 5-1 –...
Page 6 Distribution Manifold and Piping Installation 6-9 – 6-11 MAIN/RESERVE SYSTEM 6-11 INSTALLING DETECTION/ACTUATION SYSTEM 6-12 AUTOPULSE Control System with Electric Actuator 6-12 AUTOPULSE Control System with ANSUL AUTOMAN II-C Release 6-12 with Pneumatic Actuation INSTALLING ACTUATOR 6-13 – 6-14 Pneumatic 6-13 Manual...
Page 7 Form No. Pages VII. TESTING AND PLACING IN SERVICE 7-1 – 7-3 TESTING ELECTRIC DETECTION SYSTEM – AUTOPULSE CONTROL SYSTEM TESTING ELECTRIC DETECTION SYSTEM – ANSUL AUTOMAN II-C RELEASE TESTING SELECTOR VALVE DISCHARGE TEST 7-2 – 7-3 VIII. RESETTING AND RECHARGE 8-1 –...
Page 8 NOTE: Use Flexible Discharge Bend, Part No. 427082, when attaching valve to supply pipe or manifold. ANSUL and INERGEN are trademarks of Ansul Incorporated or its affiliates. ANSUL INCORPORATED, ONE STANTON STREET, MARINETTE, WI 54143-2542 715-735-7411 Form No.
Page 9 Refer to the Ansul Detection and Control Application Manual for detailed information concerning all AUTOPULSE Control Systems. 002195 ANSUL, AUTOPULSE and INERGEN are trademarks of Ansul Incorporated or its affiliates. ANSUL INCORPORATED, ONE STANTON STREET, MARINETTE, WI 54143-2542 715-735-7411 Form No. F-2001250 ©...
Page 10 32526 ANSUL AUTOMAN II-C Releasing Device, Explosion-Proof, 240 VAC 5373 LT-30-R Nitrogen Cartridge ANSUL, INERGEN, ANSUL AUTOMAN, and AUTOPULSE are trademarks of Ansul Incorporated or its affiliates. ANSUL INCORPORATED, ONE STANTON STREET, MARINETTE, WI 54143-2542 715-735-7411 Form No. F-2001251 © 2001 Ansul Incorporated...
Page 11 Selector Valves Description 1 1/8 – 18 UNEF Selector valves are used to direct the flow of INERGEN into a single hazard of a multiple hazard system. When pneumatic actuation is required for the 1 in. and 2 in. valves, a Stackable Actuator Assembly, Part No. 428566, must be ordered separately.
Page 12 1/4 IN. PRESSURE PORT 006036 1 1/8 – 18 UNEF ANSUL and INERGEN are trademarks of Ansul Incorporated or its affiliates. ANSUL INCORPORATED, ONE STANTON STREET, MARINETTE, WI 54143-2542 715-735-7411 Form No. F-2001253 © 2001 Ansul Incorporated Litho in U.S.A.
Page 13 1 1/4 – 18 UNEF Ø 2.50 3.025 1 1/8 – 18 UNEF 006037 ANSUL and INERGEN are trademarks of Ansul Incorporated or its affiliates. ANSUL INCORPORATED, ONE STANTON STREET, MARINETTE, WI 54143-2542 715-735-7411 Form No. F-2001254 © 2001 Ansul Incorporated...
Page 14 UL ......E91021 ANSUL and INERGEN are trademarks of Ansul Incorporated or its affiliates. ANSUL INCORPORATED, ONE STANTON STREET, MARINETTE, WI 54143-2542 715-735-7411 Form No.
Page 15 DEPTH: 3 7/8 IN. (7.6 cm) * Add 1 9/16 in. (3.9 cm) to height when lever is in the straight up position. ANSUL and INERGEN are trademarks of Ansul Incorporated or its affiliates. ANSUL INCORPORATED, ONE STANTON STREET, MARINETTE, WI 54143-2542 715-735-7411 Form No.
Page 16 12-1-01 Page 1-9 ® Manual Pull Box Description The pull box on an INERGEN ™ system is used to provide mechanical release of the system from a manually operat- Component Material Approvals ed remote station. Two types of pull boxes are available.
Page 17 BODY BRASS HAMMER (PAINTED RED) AND CHAIN SECURED TO BOX ANSUL and INERGEN are trademarks of Ansul Incorporated or its affiliates. ANSUL INCORPORATED, ONE STANTON STREET, MARINETTE, WI 54143-2542 715-735-7411 Form No. F-2001257 © 2001 Ansul Incorporated Litho in U.S.A.
Page 18 HAVING RED PAINT MARK 000689 NOTE: The strength of the end fitting exceeds the breaking point of the cable. ANSUL and INERGEN are trademarks of Ansul Incorporated or its affiliates. ANSUL INCORPORATED, ONE STANTON STREET, MARINETTE, WI 54143-2542 715-735-7411 Form No. F-2001258 ©...
Page 19 COPPER GASKET ADAPTOR 2 7/8 IN. (7.3 cm) 001815 00690 ANSUL and INERGEN are trademarks of Ansul Incorporated or its affiliates. ANSUL INCORPORATED, ONE STANTON STREET, MARINETTE, WI 54143-2542 715-735-7411 Form No. F-2001259 © 2001 Ansul Incorporated Litho in U.S.A.
Page 20 (8.2 cm) End View 000685 * Adaptors furnished for use with 1/2 in. EMT – Part No. 845780 ANSUL and INERGEN are trademarks of Ansul Incorporated or its affiliates. ANSUL INCORPORATED, ONE STANTON STREET, MARINETTE, WI 54143-2542 715-735-7411 Form No. F-2001260 ©...
Page 21 PULL BOX MOUNTING HOLES 001844 * Adaptors furnished for use with 1/2 in. E.M.T. – Part No. 845780 ANSUL and INERGEN are trademarks of Ansul Incorporated or its affiliates. ANSUL INCORPORATED, ONE STANTON STREET, MARINETTE, WI 54143-2542 715-735-7411 Form No. F-2001261 ©...
Page 22 Approvals Bleeder Plug Brass 1/4 in. NPT Male UL Listed (EX-4510) ANSUL and INERGEN are trademarks of Ansul Incorporated or its affiliates. ANSUL INCORPORATED, ONE STANTON STREET, MARINETTE, WI 54143-2542 715-735-7411 Form No. F-2001262 © 2001 Ansul Incorporated Litho in U.S.A.
Page 23 MALE COUPLING WASHER CHECK SWAGE ON MANIFOLD/END VALVE END 000658 ANSUL and INERGEN are trademarks of Ansul Incorporated or its affiliates. ANSUL INCORPORATED, ONE STANTON STREET, MARINETTE, WI 54143-2542 715-735-7411 Form No. F-2001263 © 2001 Ansul Incorporated Litho in U.S.A.
Page 24 840860 1/2 in. check valve vents pressurization of the reserve system manifold by 840852 3/4 in. check valve blocking the flow of INERGEN agent from the main ® 841470 1 in. check valve system to the reserve system. The check valve allows gas 841549 1 1/4 in.
Page 25 5 3/4 (14.6) 2 1/2 in. (20.3) 6 3/4 (17.1) ANSUL and INERGEN are trademarks of Ansul Incorporated or its affiliates. ANSUL INCORPORATED, ONE STANTON STREET, MARINETTE, WI 54143-2542 715-735-7411 Form No. F-2001264 © 2001 Ansul Incorporated Litho in U.S.A.
Page 26 1/2 IN. NPT 29/32 IN. 7/8 IN. (2.3 cm) (2.2 cm) 000707 ANSUL and INERGEN are trademarks of Ansul Incorporated or its affiliates. ANSUL INCORPORATED, ONE STANTON STREET, MARINETTE, WI 54143-2542 715-735-7411 Form No. F-2001265 © 2001 Ansul Incorporated Litho in U.S.A.
Page 27 Male Tee (7/16-20 x 7/16-20 x 1/4 in. NPT) 832338 Male Straight Connector (7/16-20 x 1/4 in. NPT) ANSUL and INERGEN are trademarks of Ansul Incorporated or its affiliates. ANSUL INCORPORATED, ONE STANTON STREET, MARINETTE, WI 54143-2542 715-735-7411 Form No. F-2001266 ©...
Page 28 NOTE: Refer to “Nozzle/Pressure Reducer Range Chart” in Design Section for detailed orifice range information. * Orifice diameter must be specified when placing order. ANSUL and INERGEN are trademarks of Ansul Incorporated or its affiliates. ANSUL INCORPORATED, ONE STANTON STREET, MARINETTE, WI 54143-2542 715-735-7411 Form No.
Page 29 Component Material Approvals The flanged pressure reducer assembly is required to Flange Forged Steel UL Listed restrict the flow of INERGEN agent thus reducing the ® Flange Gasket Stainless Steel (EX-4510) agent pressure down stream of the pressure reducer. The...
Page 30 Weld Neck 003653 003654 Threaded Slip-On 003655 003656 ANSUL and INERGEN are trademarks of Ansul Incorporated or its affiliates. ANSUL INCORPORATED, ONE STANTON STREET, MARINETTE, WI 54143-2542 715-735-7411 Form No. F-2001269 © 2001 Ansul Incorporated Litho in U.S.A.
Page 31 3 1/2 NOTE: Refer to “Nozzle/Pressure Reducer Range Chart” in Design Section for detailed orifice range information. 002199 ANSUL and INERGEN are trademarks of Ansul Incorporated or its affiliates. ANSUL INCORPORATED, ONE STANTON STREET, MARINETTE, WI 54143-2542 715-735-7411 Form No. F-2001272 ©...
Page 32 Design Section for detailed orifice range information. 22.5% 002743 * Orifice diameter must be specified when ordering nozzle. ANSUL and INERGEN are trademarks of Ansul Incorporated or its affiliates. ANSUL INCORPORATED, ONE STANTON STREET, MARINETTE, WI 54143-2542 715-735-7411 Form No. F-2001273 ©...
Page 33 (6.4 cm) NOTE: There are no deflector shields available for the 2, 2 1/2, or 3 in. models. 003651 ANSUL and INERGEN are trademarks of Ansul Incorporated or its affiliates. ANSUL INCORPORATED, ONE STANTON STREET, MARINETTE, WI 54143-2542 715-735-7411 Form No. F-2001274 ©...
Page 34 Cylinder Bracketing Description The cylinder bracketing is designed to rigidly support the and back frame assemblies can be bolted or welded installed INERGEN agent cylinders. The bracketing compo- together, whichever makes the installation more ® nents are constructed of heavy structural steel. Bracket convenient.
Page 35 WITH NUT CLAMP RIGHT BRACKET FOOT CHANNEL LEFT 002200 BRACKET FOOT ANSUL and INERGEN are trademarks of Ansul Incorporated or its affiliates. ANSUL INCORPORATED, ONE STANTON STREET, MARINETTE, WI 54143-2542 715-735-7411 Form No. F-2001275-1 © 2002 Ansul Incorporated Litho in U.S.A.
Page 36 1/4 IN. PIPE FROM CYLINDERS 000716 BAKELITE is a trademark of Union Carbide Corp. ANSUL and INERGEN are trademarks of Ansul Incorporated or its affiliates. ANSUL INCORPORATED, ONE STANTON STREET, MARINETTE, WI 54143-2542 715-735-7411 Form No. F-2001276 © 2001 Ansul Incorporated...
Page 37 NOTE: Suitable for hazardous locations, Class I, Division I, Groups C, D, and Class II, Division I, Groups E, F, G. ANSUL and INERGEN are trademarks of Ansul Incorporated or its affiliates. ANSUL INCORPORATED, ONE STANTON STREET, MARINETTE, WI 54143-2542 715-735-7411 Form No.
Page 38 “A” SECTION “A” – “A” 000715 BAKELITE is a trademark of Union Carbide Corp. ANSUL and INERGEN are trademarks of Ansul Incorporated or its affiliates. ANSUL INCORPORATED, ONE STANTON STREET, MARINETTE, WI 54143-2542 715-735-7411 Form No. F-2001278 © 2001 Ansul Incorporated...
Page 39 (9.5 cm) 1/4 IN. NPT 3 IN. (7.6 cm) 000452 ANSUL and INERGEN are trademarks of Ansul Incorporated or its affiliates. ANSUL INCORPORATED, ONE STANTON STREET, MARINETTE, WI 54143-2542 715-735-7411 Form No. F-2001279 © 2001 Ansul Incorporated Litho in U.S.A.
Page 40 Part No. Description brated gauge, adaptor, and handwheel. The assembly is attached to the fill port of the INERGEN valve. As the hand- 427953 Pressure Test Assembly – CV-98 wheel is turned in, the fill port is opened and the pressure is read on the gauge.
Page 41 (4.7 cm) PART NO. 41942 4 – 13/64 IN. (.5 cm) DIAMETER HOLES ANSUL and INERGEN are trademarks of Ansul Incorporated or its affiliates. ANSUL INCORPORATED, ONE STANTON STREET, MARINETTE, WI 54143-2542 715-735-7411 Form No. F-2001283 © 2001 Ansul Incorporated...
Page 42 (4.8 cm) PART NO. 41943 4 – 13/64 IN. (.52 cm) DIAMETER HOLES ANSUL and INERGEN are trademarks of Ansul Incorporated or its affiliates. ANSUL INCORPORATED, ONE STANTON STREET, MARINETTE, WI 54143-2542 715-735-7411 Form No. F-2001284 © 2001 Ansul Incorporated...
Page 43 AGENT 7.00 ™ BEING RELEASED ® LABEL NO. 416265 002746 ANSUL and INERGEN are trademarks of Ansul Incorporated or its affiliates. ANSUL INCORPORATED, ONE STANTON STREET, MARINETTE, WI 54143-2542 715-735-7411 Form No. F-2001285 © 2001 Ansul Incorporated Litho in U.S.A.
Page 44 Shipping Assembly hazard area to warn the personnel that the space is pro- Part No. Description tected by an INERGEN ™ system and no one should enter after a discharge without being properly protected. The 416266 Warning Plate – outside...
Page 45 When auxiliary shutdown or functions. suppression or alarm system based on INERGEN agent is discharged into a room, it When INERGEN agent is discharged into a inputs received from fire detection devices. introduces the proper mixture of gases that...
Page 46 INERGEN/Detection and Control System pressure reducer is available in nine sizes: charges prepaid. and must approve the cost of INERGEN gas 1/2 in., 3/4 in., 1 in., 1 1/4 in., 1 1/2 in., 2 in., and recharge service in advance.
Page 47 Class C fires occurring within an enclosure by lowering the oxygen ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT content below the level that supports com- INERGEN agent is a mixture of three natu- bustion. rally occurring gases: nitrogen, argon and INERGEN agent has been tested by FMRC carbon dioxide.
Page 48 ANSUL ANSUL INCORPORATED INERGEN MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MARINETTE, WI 54143-2542  ACCORDING TO 93/112/EEC Identification of the Substance/Preparation and of the Company Trade Name: INERGEN Manufacturer/Supplier ANSUL INCORPORATED Address: One Stanton Street, Marinette, WI 54143-2542 Prepared by: Safety and Health Department...
Page 49 Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Respiratory: The normal discharge of INERGEN at its designed concentration between 34 and 70 % V/V in a fixed enclo- sure does not present any hazard. Exposure at concentrations above these limits requires the use of self- contained breathing apparatus.
Page 50 THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT BUT DOES NOT PURPORT TO BE ALL INCLUSIVE AND SHALL BE USED ONLY AS A GUIDE. ANSUL SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE RESULTING FROM HANDLING OR FROM CONTACT WITH THE ABOVE PRODUCT.
Page 51: General Information 3-1
AVOID EXPOSURE TO VAPORS, FUMES, which have no impact on the ozone or the environment in general. INERGEN agent is a mixture of three inerting (oxy- AND PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION. gen diluting) gases: 52% nitrogen, 40% argon, and 8% car- bon dioxide (see MSDS in Section II).
Page 52: Pneumatic
INERGEN FLOW The flow of INERGEN in the system discharge piping is a compressible flow. The agent is a compressed gas, the tem- SYSTEM LIMITATIONS perature and density of which changes as the pressure in Design Limitations the pipe decreases.
Page 53: Flow Calculation Limitations 3-3
• The maximum allowed split % of INERGEN agent through a tee is 95%:5%. • For unbalanced systems, the INERGEN Designer 5.0.1...
Page 54 100 ft. (30.5 m). See Figure 1. 8 SCH 40 32487 194922 Note: If a system design violates these limits, contact Ansul 1/2 SCH 80 to determine what action has to be taken. 3/4 SCH 80 1 SCH 80...
Page 55: Planning 4-1
This information will • Record all dimensions for any structural objects such as be used to determine the size and location of the INERGEN beams or columns, built in cabinets, ducts, etc. which system required and also to determine at a later date if any may allow a reduction of the hazard volume.
Page 56: Inergen Supply Requirements
• Determine the route venting will need to take to reach outside atmosphere. Consult the INERGEN Pressure • Will a discharge test be required? Relief Venting Guide, Part No. 422793, for definition of Actuation and Alarm Requirements: outside atmosphere.
Page 57: Design 5-1
• Columns: 2 ft. 6 in. L x 2 ft. 0 in. W = 5 ft , x 1 ft. 0 in. H The first step in the design of an INERGEN system is to = 5 ft x 2 Columns = 10 ft calculate the volume of each area to be protected.
Page 58 Concentrations for other Class B fuels. design concentration required for the material to be extin- Class A, B (contact Ansul for types), and C hazards are UL guished. Minimum Ambient Temperature is defined as the listed for INERGEN systems.
Page 59 The second option for calculating the required quantity of sary if the actual altitude or pressure is not listed. INERGEN agent is to refer to the “Flooding Factor Chart” on Example Page 5-18 in to determine the correct flooding factor to use.
Page 60 To determine the number of cylinders required, divide the tion where the area minimum agent quantity is divided by quantity of INERGEN agent for the entire system by the the system minimum agent quantity to determine the per- actual cylinder capacity and then round up to the next cent required for the area in question.
Page 61 This step is used to verify that the “worst case” design con- centration will not exceed limits for fire suppression on the Example low end and life safety on the high end. 34.2% INERGEN Computer Room concentration relates to 13.8% oxygen concentration and •...
Page 62 Time in Minutes = 736 CFM Estimated System Flow Rate Underwriters Laboratories limits the 90% discharge time of unbalanced INERGEN systems to 132 seconds. If the time STEP NO. 17 – Estimate the pressure reducer size determined from the Discharge Time Chart on Page 5-21...
Page 63 SECTION V UL EX-4510 7-15-02 Page 5-7 REV. 1 Design APPLICATION METHOD (Continued) • For multiple level hazards, the intermediate levels of noz- zles must be positioned at the top of the designed height Total Flooding (Continued) for each intermediate level. Nozzles mounted at the ceil- STEP NO.
Page 64 Create an isometric sketch of the piping for use in inputting • 67 CFM (Estimated Flow Rate Per Area ÷ 1 = 67 CFM the information in the INERGEN Designer program. After Nozzle Flow Rate the sketch has been completed, identify all of the pipe lengths.
Page 65 If the enclosures wall a number between 1 and 299. This code identifies the strength cannot be determined, Ansul recommends a maxi- number of cylinders supplying any given section of the mum wall strength of 5 lbs./ft unless the architect or owner manifold.
Page 66 Rework the design worksheet for each area starting with mum pressure. If this minimum pressure is not achieved in the entry for “Actual INERGEN Agent Supplied Per Area, the manifold, only the cylinder operated by the electric actu- Step No. 10,” and ending with “System Discharge Time, ator will open.
Page 67: Selector Valve Systems 5-11
INERGEN SYSTEM DESIGN SECONDARY STEP NO. 31 – Create Installation Drawings PILOT CYLINDER REQUIREMENT TABLE The final step in the design of an INERGEN system is com- pletion of installation drawings for submittal to the appropri- Estimated ate authority and the customer. These drawings should...
Page 68 SECTION V UL EX-4510 12-1-01 Page 5-12 Design 4 CYL. 5 CYL. 2 CYL. SELECTOR SELECTOR SELECTOR VALVE VALVE VALVE ELECTRIC ACTUATOR (TYP.) PRESSURE REDUCER (TYP.) NOTE: PRESSURE REDUCER CAN HEADER HEADER CHECK BE LOCATED EITHER HEADER VENT VENT VALVES VENT UPSTREAM OR DOWN- STREAM OF THE...
Page 69 SECTION V UL EX-4510 12-1-01 Page 5-13 Design SV #2 SV #1 LEVER LEVER RELEASE RELEASE PRESSURE REDUCER (TYP.) NOTE: PRESSURE REDUCER CAN BE LOCATED EITHER UPSTREAM OR DOWNSTREAM OF THE SELECTOR VALVE. MANUAL MANUAL CONTROL BOX CONTROL BOX SYSTEM SYSTEM NO.
Page 70: Sample Applications
Multiple Manifold Actuator can be mounted on top of the INERGEN cylinder valve. The A maximum of 40 cylinders can be installed on a single manual lever release actuator provides a manual means of...
Page 71: Accessories
Schedule 80 (if connected to mani- (38 m). fold). Maximum length of 1/4 in. piping from INERGEN man- ifold to all accessories must not exceed 100 ft. The maximum number of pulley elbows that may be used (30.5 m).
Page 72: Alarms
The AUTOPULSE Control System is the only approved When designing a system, always determine if, and what detection and alarm system for use with the INERGEN fire kind of, reserve system is required. suppression system. Several styles of AUTOPULSE panels are available.
Page 74 ANSUL and INERGEN are trademarks of Ansul Incorporated or its affiliates. ANSUL INCORPORATED, ONE STANTON STREET, MARINETTE, WI 54143-2542 715-735-7411 Form No. F-2001293 © 2001 Ansul Incorporated Litho in U.S.A.
Page 75 SECTION V UL EX-4510 12-1-01 Page 5-18 Flooding Factor Chart...
Page 76 SECTION V UL EX-4510 12-1-01 Page 5-19 Flooding Factor Chart...
Page 77 SECTION V UL EX-4510 12-1-01 Page 5-20 Atmospheric Corrections Factors Chart INERGEN AGENT ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION FACTORS (NFPA 2001) Atmospheric Equivalent Altitude Enclosure Pressure Correction Factor –3,000 ft. ( 914 m) 16.25 psia (84.0 cm Hg) 1.11 –2,000 ft. ( 609 m) 15.71 psia (81.2 cm Hg)
Page 78 SECTION V UL EX-4510 7-15-02 Page 5-21 REV. 1 Discharge Time Chart (For Class A Fires) INERGEN SYSTEM DISCHARGE TIME CHART Time Time Concentration (Seconds) Concentration (Seconds) 34.2 48.5 34.5 49.0 35.0 49.5 35.5 50.0 36.0 50.5 51.0 36.5 37.0 51.5...
Page 79 SECTION V UL EX-4510 12-1-01 Page 5-22 Pipe Size Estimation Chart MANIFOLD PIPE SIZE Pipe Schedule 80 Schedule 160 Size Maximum Flow Rate Maximum Flow Rate cu. ft./min. cu. ft./min. 1607 1108 1 1/4 3118 2500 1 1/2 4484 3461 7988 5843 2 1/2...
Page 80 Page 5-23 Maximum Pipe Pressure Chart Threaded and welded steel pipe, acceptable for use with INERGEN agent systems, has the following acceptable pressure capability based on: NOTE: In the following Maximum Pipe Pressure Charts, all pipe sizes with pressure ratings in the shaded area comply with the minimum allowable pressure for piping upstream of the pressure reducer.
Page 81 SECTION V UL EX-4510 12-1-01 Page 5-24 Maximum Pipe Pressure Chart PIPE PRESSURE (Continued) Schedule 80 Threaded Pipe – Maximum Pressure (psi) Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade A-106C* A-53B, A-106B A-53B A-53A, A-106A A-53A Diameter (Seamless) (Seamless) (ERW) (Seamless) (ERW) SE 21000 SE 18000 SE 15360...
Page 82 SECTION V UL EX-4510 12-1-01 Page 5-25 Maximum Pipe Pressure Chart PIPE PRESSURE (Continued) Schedule 80 Welded – Maximum Pressure (psi) (Continued) Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade A-106C* A-53B, A-106B A-53B A-53A, A-106A A-53A Diameter (Seamless) (Seamless) (ERW) (Seamless) (ERW) SE 21000 SE 18000 SE 15360...
Page 83 SECTION V UL EX-4510 12-1-01 Page 5-26 Equivalent Length Chart Equivalent Lengths Listed in Feet Standard Standard Pipe ID Standard Through Tee Side Union/ Check Selector Pipe Size (Inches) 90° Elbow* Branch Coupling Valves Valves 1/4 SCH 40 0.364 — —...
Page 84 SECTION V UL EX-4510 7-15-02 Page 5-27 REV. 1 Nozzle/Pressure Reduce Range Chart List based on actual drill sizes and min/max allowable vs. ability to machine Designer Program (Unbalanced) Nozzle Range Manifold Orifice Schedule 80 Schedule 40 Schedule 160 Schedule 80 Size ____ ____...
Page 85 Cylinder/Bracket Assembly standards from the local, state, and federal authority having jurisdiction. INERGEN cylinders may be located inside or outside the protected space, although it is preferable to locate them Before the INERGEN system is installed, the qualified outside of the space. They must not be located where they installer should develop installation drawings in order to will be exposed to a fire or explosion in the hazard.
Page 86 SECTION VI UL EX-4510 12-1-01 Page 6-2 Installation MOUNTING COMPONENTS (Continued) Bracketing Without Uprights – Single Row Bracketing Installation – INERGEN Cylinder Assembly Cylinder Size Dimension A Dimension B cu. ft. (cu. m) (cm) (cm) (16.1) 38 1/2 (98) 13 7/16 (34.5)
Page 87 SECTION VI UL EX-4510 12-1-01 Page 6-3 Installation MOUNTING COMPONENTS (Continued) Bracketing With Uprights – Back To Back Bracketing Installation – INERGEN Cylinder Assembly Cylinder Size Dimension A Dimension B Dimension C cu. ft. (cu. m) (cm) (cm) (cm) (16.6)
Page 88 Page 6-4 Installation MOUNTING COMPONENTS (Continued) INSTALLING ACTUATION PIPING 1. Mount each INERGEN cylinder by completing the fol- Before installing any actuation piping, the piping design lowing: must be determined. This will confirm that the lengths of actuation piping does not exceed the maximum allowable.
Page 89 CHECK PART NO. 3. Install 1/4 in. tee in the actuation piping approximately VALVE 842175 PART NO. 24 in. (61 cm) before first INERGEN cylinder and 825627 install vent plug, Part No. 42175. See Figure 5. STRAIGHT ADAPTOR – APPROX.
Page 90 SECTION VI UL EX-4510 12-1-01 Page 6-6 Installation INSTALLING DISTRIBUTION PIPING Hanger Application Table Hanger Hanger Applications Type Application Install the pipe hangers in accordance with good piping No. 1 For attaching to wood beams practice as well as the following: No.
Page 91 SECTION VI UL EX-4510 7-15-02 Page 6-7 REV. 1 Installation INSTALLING DISTRIBUTION PIPING (Continued) 4. All fittings used to construct the manifold, including fit- tings before the pressure reducer, to be black iron or General Piping Requirements galvanized 2000 or 3000 lb. class ANSI B-16.11. NOTE: Actual grades and sizes will depend on maxi- 5.
Page 92 INSTALLING DISTRIBUTION PIPING (Continued) General Piping Requirements (Continued) 17. Nozzles to be located at the top of the hazard area, 21. On installations requiring Ansul flanged components, aimed downward. the flange gasket material must be 304 stainless steel Flextite Super Style CG 304.
Page 93 (cm) (16.1) (201) 79 1/2 (202) (31) (31) (31) SUPPLY PIPE HEADER SUPPLY PIPE SUPPLY PIPE “Y” FITTING 1/2 IN. ELBOW INERGEN VALVE FLEXIBLE DISCHARGE BEND, FLEXIBLE PART NO. DISCHARGE 427082 BEND, PART NO. 427082 1 Cylinder 2 Cylinders 3 Cylinders...
Page 94 SECTION VI UL EX-4510 12-1-01 Page 6-10 Installation INSTALLING DISTRIBUTION PIPING (Continued) • Actuation manifold must start from pilot manifold as Distribution and Manifold Piping (Continued) far from the distribution pressure reducer as possible. 2. The maximum number of cylinders that can be back •...
Page 95 SECTION VI UL EX-4510 12-1-01 Page 6-11 Installation Distribution Manifold And Piping (Continued) 3. Continue piping remainder of the distribution piping, 4. Install discharge nozzles as specified on the computer following piping sketch and computer design complet- design piping output sheet. ed in System Design Section.
Page 96 ** FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE, BLOWER MOTOR, DOOR CLOSER, accomplished by incorporating an AUTOPULSE Control ETC., SEE S 1 RATINGS System for the detection and an ANSUL AUTOMAN II-C *** POLARITY SHOWN IN THE ALARM CONDITION release for the pneumatic actuation.
Page 97 Manual actuation is accomplished by pulling the When installing actuators on the INERGEN valve, different valve hand lever. The lever design contains a forged styles are available depending on the requirements of the mechanical detent which secures the lever in the open posi- system design.
Page 98 Failure to disconnect power may cause system to accidentally discharge. 1. Insert ring pin in ANSUL AUTOMAN II-C release. See Figure 13. Installing the Booster Actuator 1. Make certain the booster actuator is in the set (armed) position.
Page 99 SECTION VI UL EX-4510 12-1-01 Page 6-15 Installation INSTALLING ACCESSORIES (Continued) 9. Pull all slack out of wire rope and thread end through sleeve, Part No. 4596. Manual Pull Station (Continued) 10. Loop the wire rope back up around and through top of ALTERNATE METHOD OF CONNECTION: sleeve.
Page 100 Installation INSTALLING ACCESSORIES (Continued) 120 VAC ALARMS – This type of alarm bell can only be uti- lized with an Ansul AUTOMAN II-C release. It can not be Manual Pull Station (Continued) used on an ANSUL AUTOPULSE Control system. 6. Feed cable through hole in actuator lever and fasten To properly install the 120 VAC alarm, complete the with cable clamp.
Page 101 (or piped off the system manifold), Maximum total length of all 1/4 in. piping must not exceed or if the system is utilizing an ANSUL AUTOMAN II-C, the 100 ft. (30.5 m). pressure switch can be piped off the actuation line. See Figure 17.
Page 102 1. Remove lever actuator(s) from cylinder valve. AUTOPULSE Control System installation, operation, and maintenance manual. NOTICE To test a remote cable pull station to ANSUL AUTOMAN After removing actuator(s) from cylinder II-C release, complete the following steps: valve, securely support actuator(s) in order for it to operate when pull station is pulled.
Page 103 3. If necessary, perform an enclosure integrity (door fan) – AUTOPULSE CONTROL SYSTEM test prior to running the INERGEN system discharge test. This will confirm that total venting area is not too great for the hazard to adequately contain the desired CAUTION INERGEN agent concentration.
Page 104 DISCHARGE TEST (Continued) 8. Remove all empty INERGEN agent cylinders and install full ones. Attach all actuators. 9. Remove all empty INERGEN agent cylinders from the area. Deliver the empty cylinders to an authorized INERGEN Agent Fill Location. 10. Record discharge test information with the authority having jurisdiction and inform all concerned personnel that the system is now back in normal working order.
Page 105 The HF actuator must be reset after each use. An arming release is recocked. tool, Part No. 75433, is required. To rearm, complete the fol- If utilizing an ANSUL AUTOMAN II-C release with thermal lowing steps: detectors, detectors must be cooled down, below their set 1.
Page 106 5 years from last hydro date. If cylinder has a star stamp, it requires a hydro-test 10 years from last date. NOTICE Empty cylinders must be sent to an authorized Ansul recharge facility for DISCHARGE OUTLET filling. Contact Ansul Technical Services CAP MUST NOT BE INSTALLED WHILE...
Page 107 3. Remove lock pin. 4. Secure cover on ANSUL AUTOMAN II-C release and 1. Make certain HF and booster actuators have been seal with visual inspection seal. reset.
Page 108 SECTION VIII UL EX-4510 12-1-01 Page 8-4 Resetting And Recharge 3300 psi (277.5 Bar) 3200 psi (220.6 Bar) 3100 psi (213.8 Bar) 3000 psi (206.9 Bar) 2900 psi (200.0 Bar) 2800 psi (193.1 Bar) 2700 psi (186.2 Bar) 2600 psi (179.3 Bar) 2500 psi (172.4 Bar)
Page 109 – Visually inspect all components for signs of damage, such as disconnected or loose parts, corrosion, twisted or dented components, etc. – Check each INERGEN cylinder indicator (gauge) to determine that the cylinder pressure is in the operable range. – Verify that all pressure switches are in place and are in the correct, nonoperated, position.
Page 110 Attach the assembly to the fill inlet por t of the INERGEN cylinder valve. Wrench tighten. To read the NOTICE cylinder pressure, turn handwheel completely clockwise until it stops, then back it off 1/4 turn.
Page 111 Reset the alarm circuit after each test. 9. Check the condition of the orifice union and make cer- 16. If the system includes an ANSUL AUTOMAN II-C tain correct size orifice plate is in place. Orifice size can releasing device, test it per the instructions titled be read on exposed tab.
Page 112 Test each detector individually and recock release Thermal Detection/Electric ANSUL AUTOMAN II-C mechanism after each test. Release 1. Make certain ring pin is in place in ANSUL AUTOMAN NOTICE II-C release mechanism. See Figure 1. If system does not fire, check the integrity...
Page 113 SECTION X UL EX-4510 12-1-01 Page 10-4 Maintenance Electric Detection/AUTOPULSE Control System (Continued) Perform system annual maintenance by following the instructions listed in the appropriate AUTOPULSE Control System Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual. To test the operation of the valve actuator, apply power to the circuit the actuator is installed on.
Page 114 No. 4 – INERGEN Flow Calculation – Perfor m the Computer room/subfloor protection can be accomplished by INERGEN Flow Calculation and print out the Flow Report installation of a total flood INERGEN system.
Page 115 SECTION XI UL EX-4510 12-1-01 Page 11-2 Typical Applications 13 FT. 20 FT. 2 FT. 2.5 FT. 10 FT. 2 FT. 002203 1 FT.
Page 116 SECTION XI UL EX-4510 12-1-01 Page 11-3 Typical Applications PIPING LAYOUT 006089...
Page 117 1 nozzles. Nozzle identifiers: 401 AGENT STORAGE CONDITIONS Number of cylinders: 2 each containing 572 cubic feet of INERGEN. Total agent 1144 cubic feet Engineering units (ft, cu ft, psia) are specified Calculation based on 70 degree Fahrenheit pre-discharge Pipeline Temperature...
Page 118 SECTION XI UL EX-4510 12-1-01 Page 11-5 Typical Applications ANSUL INERGEN DESIGNER UL listed EX4510. ULC listed CEx1151 Version 5.0.1 Job Number: Manual Example PIPE DATA INPUT Nominal Length Elev 90’s Side Thru Union/ Start Pipe Size (ft) (ft) Cpig...
Page 119 572 cubic feet of INERGEN stored in each of 2 cylinders Total agent in storage is 1144 cubic feet Time to discharge 1030 cubic feet (90% of INERGEN) is 61.4 seconds Maximum pressure downstream of manifold orifice is 1715 psia...
Page 120 104.0 Subfloor Messages/Errors _______________ ANSUL 200 bar INERGEN DESIGNER Version number 5.0.1 Job Number: Manual Example Calculation done on 3/11/02 at 4:17:36 PM Concentrations are based on an altitude of 4000 ft above mean sea level. Altitude correction factor is 0.85 Pipe schedule selected for pipe sizes downstream of the manifold orifice is based on the maximum pipe pressure for Grade A-53B, A-106B Seamless.
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