Kidde ECS Quick Start Manual

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Kidde ECS
Fire Suppression System
Designed for use with 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid
900 lb. Cylinder (Marine Applications)
FEATURES
• Large Capacity Cylinder
• 3-inch Discharge Valve
• Optional Liquid Level Indicator
• Optional Low-level Switch (P/N 06-118262-001)
DESCRIPTION
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Kidde ECS™ Fire Suppression System 900 lb. cylin-
ders store 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid
super-pressurized with dry nitrogen to 360 PSIG at 70°F
(2.48 Mpa at 21°C). The cylinders are painted red and
are equipped with a 3-inch pressure differential valve,
pressure gauge, optional liquid level indicator and
optional low-pressure switch assembly. The safety burst
disc is also located on the cylinder head.
OPERATION
The agent storage container discharges when the actua-
tion assembly operates, causing the pressure differential
valve to open. All of the Kidde actuators may be used to
actuate the 900 lb. cylinder. The only exception is the
P/N 82-486500-010, which is not compatible with this cyl-
inder valve.
INSTALLATION
The container is installed in a vertical position with the
valve assembly pointing up. Interconnection to discharge
piping is 3-inch NPT. Interconnection can be via a 3-inch
flex hose (P/N 06-118225-001) or via a suitably pressure
rated groove style fitting.
The container is secured in place by two (2) mounting
brackets (P/N 06-236125-001) or by two (2) cylinder cra-
dles (P/N 06-118300-001), which must be fixed to a solid
wall or strut assembly. Once the container is securely
mounted, connect it to discharge piping per the directions
in the latest revision of the Design, Installation, Operation
and Maintenance Manual (P/N 06-236559-001).
An optional cylinder supervisory pressure switch (P/N 06-
118262-001) can be installed on the cylinder valve in the
field if required. This cylinder supervisory pressure switch
has a 1/8-inch NPT connection, which is used on the 3-
inch valve only. For cylinder valves manufactured prior to
May 1, 2013, use supervisory pressure switch P/N 06-
118263-001.
• UL Listed and USCG Certified for use with Novec 1230
Fire Protection Fluid Systems
• TC Approved
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Effective: June 2018
K-45-9144