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ANSUL

FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

MANUAL

Part No. 78661-03

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Page 1 ANSUL ® FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Part No. 78661-03...
Page 3 ASSEMBLY – OPERATION – MAINTENANCE – INSTRUCTIONS ANSUL FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM MODEL PS-150 PS-300 PS-500 PS-1000 PS-2000 PS-3000 TYCO FIRE PROTECTION PRODUCTS, MARINETTE, WISCONSIN 54143-2542...
Page 4 This manual is intended for use with ANSUL Fire Suppression Systems. Those who operate, recharge, inspect, or maintain these systems should read this entire manual. Specific sections will be of particular interest, depending upon one’s responsibilities. Fire suppression systems are mechanical devices. They need periodic care.
Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE/FORM NO./PART NO. ________ _______________________ Assembly 1 – 3 Operation Recharge 5 – 7 Inspection Maintenance 9 – 11 Temperature Correction Charts F-8833, F-8834 Nitrogen Cylinder Valves F-81397 Service and Repair F-8832 Pressure Regulator Test Manual F-78695 AUTOMAN II-C Releasing Device Manual PN17788 AUTOMAN II-C Explosion Proof PN31496...
Page 7 ASSEMBLY Page 1 TO PREPARE THE ANSUL SYSTEM FOR PLACEMENT IN 10. Install bursting disc by completing the following steps: SERVICE a. Handle the bursting disc carefully. It is a precision product. 1. Remove all cord, wrapping, and banding ties. Examine entire Do not bend or kink it.
Page 8 ASSEMBLY Page 2 TO PREPARE THE ANSUL SYSTEM FOR PLACEMENT IN c. Replace cartridge if weight is 1/4 ounce (7.1 g), or more, SERVICE (Continued) below weight stamped on models LT-5-R or LT-5-L. NOTICE Replace cartridge if weight is 1/2 ounce (14.2 g), or more, Refer to Nitrogen Cylinder Valve illustration on below weight stamped on models LT-20-R or LT-30-R.
Page 9 ASSEMBLY Page 3 TO PREPARE THE ANSUL SYSTEM FOR PLACEMENT IN SERVICE (Continued) c. Hand tighten cartridge firmly into actuator. d. Remove ring pin from puncture pin assembly shaft. CAUTION Failure to remove ring pin will result in system malfunction. e.
Page 10 OPERATION Page 4 TO OPERATE THE ANSUL SYSTEM Automatic Mode: The system will function automatically and the alarm will sound (if provided) upon activation of the detection system. To Operate Manually: When Provided: Pull ring pin, push lever on remote actuator. When Provided: Activate remote manual electric pull station in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
Page 11 RECHARGE Page 5 TO RETURN THE ANSUL SYSTEM TO SERVICE AFTER USE e. Install bursting disc so that dome is directed away from tank. 1. If system was actuated manually, and AUTOMAN II-C releasing device is in the ARMED position, complete the NOTICE following steps: If bursting disc requires replacement, order as...
Page 12 RECHARGE Page 6 TO RETURN THE ANSUL SYSTEM TO SERVICE AFTER USE 10. Remove safety plug from each nitrogen cylinder valve. (Retain (Continued) plug for future use.) e. Thread safety plug fully into cylinder valve outlet. WARNING WARNING Do not place body or head in front of cylinder valve outlet. If valve is accidentally operated, velocity of unrestricted Use of plug is vital to your safety.
Page 13 RECHARGE Page 7 TO RETURN THE ANSUL SYSTEM TO SERVICE AFTER USE h. Rearm releasing device by repeating Steps (b) and (c). (Continued) CAUTION e. Screw cartridge into actuator and hand tighten. f. Replace cartridge guard and insert ring pin through guard Do not install ring pin in puncture pin shaft.
Page 14 INSPECTION Page 8 Inspection frequency will vary from hourly to weekly, based 14. Make certain RED tank valve is ring pinned and sealed in the on the needs of the situation, and should always be OPEN position. Replace any broken or missing visual conducted at regular intervals.
Page 15 MAINTENANCE Page 9 To provide maximum assurance that the ANSUL system will b. Disconnect the union elbow. operate effectively and safely, maintenance must be c. Disassemble the SILVER bursting disc flange(s) or union. performed at six-month intervals, or sooner when indicated d.
Page 16 MAINTENANCE Page 10 b. Arm the releasing device using cocking lever (Part No. 23. When Provided: Pull ring pin and push lever on actuator. 26310). (Serves as functional test of valve actuators and nitrogen cylinder valves.) CAUTION NOTICE An actuator must be operated at every If release will not remain in ARMED position, check maintenance examination to verify system detection system for source of alarm signal.
Page 17 MAINTENANCE Page 11 c. Replace cartridge if weight is 1/4 ounce (7.1 g), or more, c. Remove empty cartridge from release. below weight stamped on models LT-5-R or LT-5-L. d. Remove safety shipping cap from replacement cartridge Replace cartridge if weight is 1/2 ounce (14.2 g), or more, and weigh cartridge.
Page 19 TECHNICAL BULLETIN Checking Nitrogen Cylinder Pressures With Temperture Correction Chart (23 ft , 55 ft , 110 ft , 220 ft Cylinders) One Stanton Street Marinette, WI 54143-2542, USA +1-715-735-7411 www.ansul.com © 2018 Johnson Controls. All rights reserved. All specifications and other information shown were current as of document revision date and are subject to change without notice.
Page 20 Checking Nitrogen Cylinder Pressures Temperature Correction Chart ANSUL fire suppression systems use compressed nitrogen as the expellant for the suppressing agents. ® The instructions covering proper inspection and maintenance of this equipment state the 23 ft (0.65 m 55 ft (1.56 m ), 110 ft (3.11 m...
Page 21 TECHNICAL BULLETIN Checking Nitrogen Cylinder Pressures With Temperature Correction Chart (300 ft and 400 ft Cylinders) One Stanton Street Marinette, WI 54143-2542, USA +1-715-735-7411 www.ansul.com © 2018 Johnson Controls. All rights reserved. All specifications and other information shown were current as of document revision date and are subject to change without notice Form No.
Page 22 Checking Nitrogen Cylinder Pressures TEMPERATURE CORRECTION CHART ANSUL fire suppression systems use compressed nitrogen as the expellant for the suppressing agents. The instruc- ® tions covering proper inspection and maintenance of this equipment state that the 300 ft (8.49 m ) and 400 ft (11.32 m ) nitrogen cylinders should be replaced with fully charged cylinders if the pressure is less than 1750 psi...
Page 23 LARGE DRY CHEMICAL SYSTEMS NITROGEN CYLINDER VALVES ACCESSORIES AND ACTUATOR PARTS LIST PAGE 1 RS Quick-Opening Valve RS Standard Valve 002564 002563 PART NO. RS STANDARD VALVE RS QUICK-OPENING VALVE RS QUICK-OPENING VALVE ITEM CYLINDER SIZE ft CYLINDER SIZE ft CYLINDER SIZE ft DESCRIPTION 23/55/110/220 (0.7/1.6/3.1/6.2)
Page 25 Underwriters Laboratories four inch drop to a clean hard surface test. If the lumps do not break up into individual particles, caking is present. For further information refer to Technical Bulletin Number 45, ‘’Caking Versus Packing of Dry Chemical Agents’’ available from Tyco Fire Protection Products, Marinette, Wisconsin 54143-2542.
Page 26 Immovable, jammed, loose (tap lightly Depressurize cylinder and replace valve assembly, or consult to check), or missing gauge pointer Product Services, Tyco Fire Protection Products, Marinette, Wisconsin 54143-2542. Missing, deformed, or broken gauge Replace crystal and bezel assembly. (See applicable parts lists.)
Page 27 Nitrogen Cylinder Unreadable, faded, or corroded dial Depressurize cylinder and replace valve assembly, or consult (Continued) Product Services, Tyco Fire Protection Products, Marinette, Wisconsin 54143-2542. Gauge pointer below acceptable Check pressure with test gauge (Part No. 2737), tapping valve operating range gauge lightly to check for mechanical disorder (gauge pointer loose or immovable).
Page 28 Clear vent with stiff unbreakable probe of lesser diameter than piston downstroke pressure relief vent vent hole. Turret See Nozzle Section. TYCO FIRE PROTECTION PRODUCTS Copyright © 2011 Tyco Fire Protection Products ONE STANTON STREET All rights reserved. MARINETTE, WI 54143-2542 +1-715-735-7411 Form No. F-8832-01...
Page 29 002694 LARGE DRY CHEMICAL, TWIN-AGENT, AFFF, HALON 1211, AND AQUASONIC (NITROGEN-OPERATED SYSTEMS) Pressure Regulator Test Manual...
Page 31 INTRODUCTION 8-1-11 Page 1 REV. 2 FOREWORD PRESSURE REGULATORS This manual is intended for use with ANSUL Large Dry Chemical, As shown in Figure 2, two brands of regulators are used with Twin-Agent, AFFF, Halon 1211, AQUASONIC and other systems ANSUL nitrogen cylinders.
Page 32 TEST SET-UP Page 2 8-1-11 REV. 2 AGENT TANK ISOLATION Before the regulator is tested, the agent storage tank should be isolated from the nitrogen supply. This procedure will vary depend- TEST KIT ing on the type of system being tested. If the tank is not isolated, the tank will be pressurized and the system must be recharged in accordance with the Operation and Maintenance Manual provided with the system.
Page 33 REGULATOR TEST 8-1-11 Page 3 REV. 2 REGULATOR TEST 7. Disconnect test kit and quick-connect hose from quick- connect plug. Remove quick-connect plug from regulator With the agent storage tank properly isolated, proper test kit outlet. connected, and fully-charged nitrogen cylinders installed, test the pressure regulators by completing the following steps: CAUTION NOTICE...
Page 34 REGULATOR TEST Page 4 8-1-11 REV. 2 INDIVIDUAL TESTING OF DUAL REGULATORS 7. Using handwheel, slowly open nitrogen cylinder valve while observing test gauge. If regulator test indicates that one or both regulators in a pair may be malfunctioning, each regulator in that pair must be tested indi- 8.
Page 35 POST-TEST PROCEDURES 8-1-11 Page 5 REV. 2 STORAGE TANK VALVE AND PIPING RESET Dry Chemical Tank 1. Open Red Tank Valve at dry chemical tank inlet. Insert ring pin through valve handle into bracket and install visual inspection seal.
Page 36 TEMPERATURE CORRECTION CHARTS Page 6 8-1-11 REV. 2 TEMPERATURE CORRECTION CHARTS 100/220 ft (3.11/6.23 m ) Cylinders CYLINDER PRESSURE (bar) (124.1) 1800 (117.2) 1700 (110.3) 1600 (103.4) 1500 (96.5) 1400 (89.6) 1300 (82.7) 1200 (75.8) 1100 –65 –40 –20 °F (–54) (–40) (–29)
Page 37 TEMPERATURE CORRECTION CHARTS 8-1-11 Page 7 REV. 2 TEMPERATURE CORRECTION CHARTS (Continued) 300/400 ft (8.49/11.32 m ) Cylinders (Except for Cylinders on the AQUASONIC System) CYLINDER PRESSURE (bar) (144.8) 2100 (137.9) 2000 (131.0) 1900 (124.1) 1800 (117.2) 1700 (110.3) 1600 (103.4) 1500 (96.5) 1400 (89.6) 1300...
Page 38 TEMPERATURE CORRECTION CHARTS Page 8 8-1-11 REV. 2 TEMPERATURE CORRECTION CHARTS (Continued) 400 ft (11.32 m ) Nitrogen Cylinders for AQUASONIC System Only The chart below has been prepared to assist users of ANSUL AQUASONIC equipment in determining that the cylinder being checked contains enough nitrogen to furnish a recommended operating pressure.
Page 40 TYCO FIRE PROTECTION PRODUCTS MARINETTE, WI 54143-2542...
Page 41 ANSUL INSTALLATION ANSUL  OPERATION AND AUTOMAN II-C ® MAINTENANCE RELEASING MANUAL DEVICE 001799...
Page 43 This manual is intended for use with the ANSUL AUTOMAN II-C Releasing Device. Those who install, inspect, maintain or service this releasing device, should read the entire manual. Specific sections will be of particular interest depending upon one’s responsibility. ANSUL AUTOMAN II-C is an electrical/mechanical device. It requires periodic care.
Page 45 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS UL R5998 6-16-95 Page 1 “ANSUL AUTOMAN” II-C RELEASING DEVICE 1. VISUAL INDICATOR WINDOW 2. WIRING INSTRUCTIONS 3. RELEASE MECHANISM 4. RESET LEVER 5. STRIKE BUTTON 6. ELECTRIC SWITCH 7. TERMINAL BOARD 8. ACTUATION CARTRIDGE FIGURE 1 004300 INTRODUCTION CAUTION The ANSUL AUTOMAN II-C Releasing Device is designed...
Page 46 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS UL R5998 6-16-95 Page 2 OPERATION (Continued) Installing the Release TO EXTINGUISHING AGENT 1. Select a shock and vibration free surface in a clean dry TANK ACTIVATING DEVICE area for mounting the ANSUL AUTOMAN II-C release enclosure. The mounted release should be completely visible and accessible for maintenance.
Page 47 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS UL R5998 6-16-95 Page 3 MOUNTING “ANSUL AUTOMAN” II-C RELEASE CAUTION (Continued) Do not install cartridge until all testing has been completed and the system is ready to be armed as instructed on page 6. 1. Select location for mounting manual remote cable pull station.
Page 48 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS UL R5998 6-16-95 Page 4 REMOTE MANUAL PULL STATION INSTALLATION Install the in-line supervisory device (SD x in Figure 7) across (CABLE TYPE) (Continued) terminals 4 and 5. Refer to the releasing control unit installa- tion instructions for supervisory device requirements. If an in- line supervisory device is not required, install jumper J 2 across terminals 4 and 5.
Page 49 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS UL R5998 6-16-95 Page 5 RELEASE CIRCUIT TESTS 001803 4. Return detection/alarm control system to normal super- visory operation, reset the ANSUL AUTOMAN II-C CAUTION release and install ring pin as illustrated in Figure 9. Fire suppression systems contain agents under high pres- sure.
Page 50 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS UL R5998 6-16-95 Page 6 automatically. equipment that it is used to operate. Several important con- siderations for use are temperature, length of actuation pipe TEST ACTUATION OF FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM (pipe volume), and pressure requirements. For proper selec- (Continued) tion of cartridge and pressure relief device, refer to the 9.
Page 51 MAINTENANCE UL R5998 6-16-95 Page 7 MAINTENANCE The ANSUL AUTOMAN II-C release is a mechanical device. It requires periodic care. Maintenance, to provide maximum assurance that your release will operate effectively and safe- ly, should be conducted at regular intervals, not more than six-months apart, or when specifically indicated by an inspection.
Page 54 ANSUL INCORPORATED ONE STANTON STREET MARINETTE, WI 54143-2542...
Page 55 001799 ANSUL AUTOMAN II-C EXPLOSION PROOF RELEASING DEVICE Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
Page 57 This manual is intended for use with the ANSUL AUTOMAN Il-C Explosion-Proof Releasing Device. Those who install, inspect, maintain or service this releasing device should read the entire manual. Specific sections will be of particular interest depending upon one’s responsibility. ANSUL AUTOMAN Il-C is an electrical/mechanical device.
Page 59 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS E 62842 6-1-11 Page 1 ANSUL AUTOMAN Il-C RELEASING DEVICE FOR HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS 1. VISUAL INDICATOR WINDOW 2. WIRING INSTRUCTIONS 3. RELEASE MECHANISM 4. RESET LEVER 5. STRIKE BUTTON 6. ACTUATION CARTRIDGE FIGURE 1 000443 OPERATION INTRODUCTION...
Page 60 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS E 62842 6-1-11 Page 2 MOUNTING ANSUL AUTOMAN Il-C RELEASE 3. DO NOT INSTALL CARTRIDGE AT THIS TIME. The reliability of an ANSUL fixed nozzle fire suppression system depends greatly upon proper installation of the 4.
Page 61 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS E 62842 6-1-11 Page 3 WIRING ANSUL AUTOMAN Il-C RELEASE The ANSUL AUTOMAN Il-C is designed for use with a Operating Sequence separately listed fire detection/control unit which will initiate As the normally open/external alarm contacts close, power the electrical signal to operate the release.
Page 62 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS E 62842 6-1-11 Page 4 TEST OF WIRING Note: Precise execution of each step is necessary to avoid discharge of the agent. Electrical tests should be conducted jointly by the installer and the technical representatives of both the 2.
Page 63 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS E 62842 6-1-11 Page 5 REMOTE MANUAL PULL STATION (CABLE TYPE) Remote pull station, (Part No. 4835), allows the ANSUL 7. Fasten pull station assembly cover to junction box. AUTOMAN Il-C to be manually actuated from some point 8.
Page 67 DRY CHEMICAL PIPED SYSTEMS MODELS PS-150 AND PS-300 ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST PAGE 1 003365 PS-150 and PS-300 ITEM PART NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION PS-150 PS-300 REPLACEMENT PARTS Fill Cap 30411 30411 Gasket 3461 3461 Hose & Adaptor Assembly 423581 423581 Quick-Opening Actuator Assembly 11160 11160...
Page 69 DRY CHEMICAL PIPED SYSTEMS MODEL PS-500 ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST PAGE 1 003372 PS-500 ITEM PART DESCRIPTION REPLACEMENT PARTS Fill Cap 30411 Gasket 3461 Hose & Adaptor Assembly 423581 Quick-Opening Actuator Assembly 11160 Hose Assembly 11581 – 36 in. (91.4 cm) Bursting Disc Union 2 in.
Page 71 DRY CHEMICAL PIPED SYSTEMS MODEL PS-1000 ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST PAGE 1 003368 PS-1000 ITEM PART DESCRIPTION REPLACEMENT PARTS Fill Cap 30411 Gasket 3461 Hose & Adaptor Assembly (2 required) 423581 Quick-Opening Actuator Assembly (2 required) 11160 Hose Assembly, 18 in. (45.7 cm) 11580 Hose Assembly, 36 in.
Page 73 DRY CHEMICAL PIPED SYSTEMS MODEL PS-2000 ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST PAGE 1 003369 PS-2000 ITEM PART DESCRIPTION REPLACEMENT PARTS Fill Cap 30411 Gasket 3461 Hose & Adaptor Assembly (4 required) 423580 Quick-Opening Actuator Assembly (4 required) 11160 Hose Assembly, 18 in. (45.7 cm) (4 required) 11580 Safety Head, 4 in.
Page 75 DRY CHEMICAL PIPED SYSTEMS MODEL PS-3000 ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST PAGE 1 003370 PS-3000 ITEM PART DESCRIPTION REPLACEMENT PARTS Fill Cap 30411 Gasket 3461 Hose & Adaptor Assembly (6 required) 423580 Quick-Opening Actuator Assembly (6 required) 11160 Hose Assembly, 18 in. (45.7 cm) (6 required) 11580 Safety Head, 4 in.
Page 77 LARGE DRY CHEMICAL SYSTEMS BOOSTER ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST PAGE 1 002568 ITEM PART DESCRIPTION – Actuator, Booster, Assembly 23980 35784 Cover 35783 Nameplate 27292 Receiver, Cartridge, Actuator 50670 Gasket Locknut (2) 4899 Plug 35422 Nipple 19485 Screw, No. 12 15642 –...

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