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P/N 90-FM200M-000
September 2004
Fire Suppression Systems
Design, Installation,
Operation and
Maintenance Manual
R
LISTED
UL Listing File No. EX 4674
FM-200
ECS Series
Engineered
FM
APPROVED
FM File 3014861
®

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  • Page 1 P/N 90-FM200M-000 September 2004 FM-200 ® ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems Design, Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual LISTED APPROVED UL Listing File No. EX 4674 FM File 3014861...
  • Page 3 P/N 90-FM200M-000 September 2004 FM-200 ® ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems Design, Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 5 FOREWORD This manual is written for those who are installing an FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression System. ® IMPORTANT Kidde-Fenwal assumes no responsibility for the application of any systems other than those addressed in this manual. The technical data contained herein is limited strictly for information purposes only. Kidde-Fenwal believes this data to be accurate, but it is published and presented without any guarantee or warranty whatsoever.
  • Page 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword ..................................i List of Illustrations ................................vii List of Tables ..................................ix List of Appendices ................................x Safety Summary ................................xi PARAGRAPH TITLE PAGE GENERAL INFORMATION ........................1-1 Introduction ..............................1-1 System Description ............................. 1-1 1-2.1 General ...............................
  • Page 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont.) PARAGRAPH TITLE PAGE 3-3.7 Discharge Accessories ..........................3-11 3-3.7.1 Flexible Discharge Hose, P/N 283898, P/N 283899 and P/N 283900 ............3-11 3-3.7.2 Valve Outlet Adapters, P/N 283904, P/N 283905 and P/N 283906 ............3-12 3-3.7.3 Check Valve, 1/4-inch, P/N 264985 ......................3-12 3-3.7.4 Manifold EL-Checks, P/N 877690 and P/N 878743 ..................
  • Page 9 TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont.) PARAGRAPH TITLE PAGE 4-3.2.2.2 Piping Joints ............................... 4-14 4-3.2.2.3 Fittings ................................ 4-14 4-3.3 Installation of Pipe and Fittings ........................4-14 4-3.4 Installation of Check Valves ........................4-14 4-3.5 Installation of Discharge Nozzles ....................... 4-14 4-3.6 Installation of Pressure Actuation Pipe ...................... 4-15 4-3.7 Installation of Valve Outlet Adapter ......................

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont.) PARAGRAPH TITLE PAGE 5-5.4 Flexible Hoses ............................5-7 Service ................................ 5-7 5-6.1 Cleaning ..............................5-7 5-6.2 Nozzle Service ............................5-7 5-6.3 Repairs ................................ 5-7 Removing an FM-200 Cylinder ........................5-7 5-7.1 Single Cylinder System ..........................5-8 5-7.2 Multiple Cylinder System ..........................
  • Page 11 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS FIGURE TITLE PAGE FM-200 Pressure/Temperature Curve Isometric Diagram ................. 1-3 Typical FM-200 System with Electric Control Head ................... 3-1 Typical FM-200 System with Cable Operated Control Head ..............3-2 Typical Cylinder Assembly, 10 to 70 lb...................... 3-2 Typical Cylinder Assembly, 100 to 350 lb.
  • Page 12 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS (cont.) FIGURE TITLE PAGE 4-14 Installation of Electric Control Head (Stackable Type), P/N 486500-01 ........... 4-19 4-15 Electrical Connections for Control Head, P/Ns 890181, 895630 and 890149 .......... 4-19 4-16 Pressure Operated Control Head ....................... 4-20 4-17 Electric/Cable Operated Control Head ......................
  • Page 13 LIST OF TABLES TABLE TITLE PAGE FM-200 Physical Properties, Imperial Units ....................1-3 FM-200 Physical Properties, Metric Units ....................1-3 Container Temperature-Pressure Correlation .................... 3-3 Cylinder, Equivalent Lengths ........................3-3 Dimensions, FM-200 Cylinder/Valve Assemblies for Vertical Installation Only ......... 3-4 Fill Range FM-200 Cylinder/Valve Assemblies for Vertical Installation Only ..........
  • Page 14 LIST OF APPENDICES APPENDIX TITLE PAGE Material Safety Datasheets ........................A-1...
  • Page 15 SAFETY SUMMARY FM-200 fire suppression systems use pressurized equipment; therefore, personnel responsible for fire suppression systems must be aware of the dangers associated with the improper handling, installation or maintenance of this equipment. Fire suppression system service personnel must be thoroughly trained in the proper handling, installation and service of FM-200 equipment and follow the instructions used in this manual and in the Safety Bulletin, on the cylinder nameplate and contained in Appendix A.
  • Page 16 The safety cap must be installed in the valve outlet AT ALL TIMES except when the cylinders are connected into the system piping or being filled. The safety cap is intentionally chained to the cylinder valve to prevent loss while in service and must not be removed from its chain.
  • Page 17 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INFORMATION SYSTEM DESCRIPTION INTRODUCTION ® Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems. September 2004 90-FM200M-000...
  • Page 18 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® Safety. 90-FM200M-000 September 2004...
  • Page 19 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® 2200 75 lb./cu ft. 2000 1800 1600 72 lb./cu ft. 1400 70 lb./cu ft. 1200 1000 65 lb./cu ft. 50 lb./cu ft. Temperature (°F) Description Units Measurement Description Units Measurement Molecular Weight 170.03 Molecular Weight 170.0...
  • Page 20 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® 90-FM200M-000 September 2004...
  • Page 21 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® CHAPTER 2 OPERATION INTRODUCTION CAUTION Manual control is not part of normal system ® actuation and should only be used in an emergency as a last resort. SYSTEM CONTROLS AND INDICATORS WARNING Do not enter a hazard area with an open flame or lighted smoking materials.
  • Page 22 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® 90-FM200M-000 September 2004...
  • Page 23 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® CHAPTER 3 FUNCTIONAL DESIGN INTRODUCTION ® Fire Suppression Panel FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION Electric Control Head PRESSURE OPERATED SWITCH 3P.D.T. Pressure Operated Valve Switch Pressure Gauge Liquid Level FM-200 Indicator Cylinder Nozzle September 2004 90-FM200M-000...
  • Page 24 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® Pull Station FOR FIRE BREAK GLASS PULL HANDLE CYLINDER VALVE SAFETY CAP PULL HARD PRESSURE GAUGE Cable Operated 180 APART FROM SYPHON ControlHead TUBE OPEN END Corner Pulley CYLINDER Valve Pressure Gauge FM-200 Cylinder Nozzle...
  • Page 25 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® Temperature Nominal Charge, Pressure VALVE ORIENTATION °F °C PSIG PLAN VIEW 19.9 20.9 10.0 22.2 15.6 23.5 SAFETY BURST 21.1 24.8 DISC ASSEMBLY 26.7 26.3 32.2 27.7 37.8 29.3 43.3 31.0 48.9 32.7 54.4 34.6...
  • Page 26 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® Height Diameter Valve Outlet Height Volume Part Number Valve w/LLI 90-10001X-001 1½" 17.30 0.44 7.07 0.18 0.167 0.0047 13.3 0.36 90-10002X-001 1½" 24.97 0.64 7.07 0.18 0.286 0.0081 21.0 0.53 90-10004X-001 1½" 26.76 0.68 9.00...
  • Page 27 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® PRO CAP ACTUATION PORT PLUG (PORT ON REAR) MASTER CYLINDER ADAPTER KIT (PORT ON REAR) USE PLUG OR MASTER CYLINDER GRADUATED TAPE ADAPTER KIT SAFETY SHOWN IN MAGNETIC DISC INTERLOCK POSITION (PORT ON REAR) READY TO TAKE READING TAKEN AT TOP READING.
  • Page 28 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® F (hole size) Cylinder Dimensions* Size Part Number Cylinder O.D. 283945 10, 20 7.07 6.48 9.62 8.62 1.00 2.78 0.437 283934 40, 70 9.00 8.16 11.69 10.69 1.00 3.50 0.437 125, 200 292971 13.60 13.09...
  • Page 29 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® .406” DIA. THRU (3) MTG HOLES (TYP) CAUTION The stackable control head (P/N 486500-01) 3.00” 3/8” FASTENING cannot be used with 3" valve cylinders (76.2 mm) .62” HARDWARE (TO FLEXIBLE (P/Ns 90-100600-100, 90-100601-100, 90-100900- (15.75mm) WALL) STRAP...
  • Page 30 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® 2.90” (76.33 mm) 1.25-18 UNEF-2A CONNECTION 1/2"-14 NPT CONDUIT CONNECTION CONNECTION FOR FLEXIBLE OPERATING SOLENOID 5.28" (134.11 mm) ELECTRIC CONDUIT 1/2" NPT U.L. LISTED FOR USE IN FEMALE THE FOLLOWING HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS: CLASS GROUP OP.
  • Page 31 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® ALLOW APPROX. 2" (50.8 mm) LEVER CLEARANCE FOR LOCAL MANUAL RELEASE LEVER SAFETY PIN OPERATION OF LEVER SEAL WIRE LOCKING PIN CLOSED SEAL WIRE DIRECTION OF THREADED NUT - PULL CLOSURE 3/8" NPS FOR PIPE DISC 1/16"...
  • Page 32 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® 1.250-18 UNEF-3A CAP RETAINER .125-27 NPT 3.480” PRESSURE INLET (88.4 mm) PISTON BODY OPERATED 1.250-18 UNEF-3B GAUGE STEM OUTLET PORT-1/8" NPT FEMALE PLUG ATTACH ADAPTER HERE 1/8" NPT 5/16"-TUBING MALE MALE SAFETY OUTLET ADAPTER P/N 69920501...
  • Page 33 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® .625" HEX SWIVEL 1.375" NUT (BRASS) (34.925 mm) MALE CONNECTOR 1/8" NPT X 5/16" TUBING P/N 69920501 MALE ELBOW MALE BRANCH TEE 1/8" NPT X 5/16" TUBING 1/8" NPT X 5/16" TUBING HOSE - 1/4"...
  • Page 34 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® Note: (valve outlet connection) CAUTION Manifold El-checks are not intended to be used as check valves in main/reserve systems. Improper use of equipment can cause system malfunction. (system pipe connection) VALVE BODY Part Size Number...
  • Page 35 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® Equivalent Length Part Number Nomenclature Pipe Type Check Valve, 800327 40 T & 40 W 2.13 2.62" 1/2" NPT NORMAL (67 mm) POSITION Check Valve, DISCHARGE 800266 40 T & 40 W 17.0 5.18 INDICATION...
  • Page 36 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® OPERATED STEM SHOWN IN SET POSITION- PULL UP ON STEM TO MANUALLY OPERATE SWITCH OPERATED WIRING 4.00" SCREW 0.375" (9.52 mm) TERMINALS (101.6 mm) 8 COVER SCREWS PRESSURE OPERATED SWITCH 3P.D.T. TO RESET PUSH STEM TO SET POSITION 4.00"...
  • Page 37 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® 1.187” (30.150 mm) 1.187” (30.150 mm) FACTORY SEALED LEADWIRES 36" LONG FACTORY SEALED LEADWIRES 36" LONG ± 1” .500-14 NPT (ALUMINUM) 0.500-14 NPT (ALUMINUM) CAUTION LABEL CAUTION LABEL NAMEPLATE LABEL 4.000” (101.600 mm) NAMEPLATE LABEL 4.125”...
  • Page 38 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® Pipe Size ½" 1.25" 1.25" 1.687" 2.0" (12.20 mm) (31.75 mm) (31.75 mm) (42.84 mm) (50.80 mm) ¾" 1.5" 1.375" 1.95" 2.296" (19.05 mm) (38.10 mm) (34.92 mm) (48.89 mm) (58.31 mm) 1"...
  • Page 39 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® Note: O-RING SEAL 3/8” - NPT (VENT VALVE CONNECTION) (HEX) 3/8” - 18 NPT (CHARGE CONNECTION) CYLINDER VALVE OUTLET CONNECTION Cylinder Part Size Number 878757 10-125 3.22 81.79 2.50 63.50 878758 200, 350 4.06 103.12 3.25...
  • Page 40 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® 90-FM200M-000 3-18 September 2004...
  • Page 41 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® CHAPTER 4 DESIGN AND INSTALLATION INTRODUCTION DESIGN PROCEDURE ® Note: September 2004 90-FM200M-000...
  • Page 42 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® Note: Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) i t l . t f . t f CAUTION . t f Kidde ECS Series FM-200 Flow Calculation . t f Computer Design Software is the only calculation method to be used with Kidde FM-200 equipment.
  • Page 43 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® i r t * l i * l i i r i * * l Note: September 2004 90-FM200M-000...
  • Page 44 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® Temp Weight Requirements of Hazard Volume, W/V (lb./ft. Design Concentrations (% by Volume) Specific Vapor (°F) Volume (ft. /lb.) Temp 6.25 t (°F) 2.0210 0.0316 0.0330 0.0372 0.0430 0.0489 0.0550 0.0612 0.0675 0.0739 0.0805 0.0873...
  • Page 45 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® Specific Weight Requirements of Hazard Volume, W/V (kg/m Temp Vapor Design Concentration (% per Volume) Volume (°C) 6.25 /kg) 0.1268 0.5034 0.5258 0.5936 0.6858 0.7800 0.8763 0.9748 1.0755 1.1785 1.2839 1.3918 0.1294 0.4932 0.5152 0.5816...
  • Page 46 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® Limits: % of agent in pipe and % of agent before first tee. (As computed by "FLOW", do not use for manual computation.) 33.6% 8.3% 7.9% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% % OF AGENT IN PIPE 15 Pipe Diameters Pipe Size...
  • Page 47 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® BULL TEE FLOW BULL TEE FLOW BULL TEE SPLIT LIMITS SPLIT LIMITS OUT - 50% OUT - 50% OUT - 70% OUT - 30% BULL TEE BULL TEE MINIMUM MAXIMUM UNBALANCE UNBALANCE IN - 100% IN - 100% SIDE TEE FLOW...
  • Page 48 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® 40’ d = 29.7´ 40’ (9.06 m) (12 m) d = 48.3´ (12 m) (14.73 m) 44’ 44’ (13.3 m) (13.3 m) 180° Nozzle 360° Nozzle Orientation Ceiling Clearance Maximum Height Minimum Ceiling Height 180°...
  • Page 49 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® Walls and Obstructions System With A System With A System With Ceiling Single Row of Nozzles Multiple Row of Nozzles and Subfloor Nozzles 30’ Max 30’ Max 30’ Max • Reduced Coverage Area Note: Minimum average nozzle pressure Maximum arrival time imbalance...
  • Page 50 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® Note: Note: Note: Note: 90-FM200M-000 4-10 September 2004...
  • Page 51 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® ACTUATION PRESSURE HOSE (TYP.) SWITCH TEE (TYP.) P/N 264986 OR P/N 486536 P/N 6992-0505 264987 PRESSURE TRIP 90° ELBOW P/N 874290 P/N 6992-0503 MASTER CONTROL PIPING HEAD MASTER CYLINDER PRESSURE SLAVE DISCHARGE OPERATED CYLINDER HOSE OR...
  • Page 52 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® Note: ACTUATION HOSE PRESSURE ACTUATION HOSE (TYP.) P/N 264986 SWITCH (TYP.) P/N 264986 OR 264987 P/N 486536 OR 264987 90° ELBOW MALE CONNECTOR P/N 6992-0503 PRESSURE TRIP P/N 6992-0501 TEE (TYP.) P/N 874290 P/N 6992-0505 MASTER CONTROL...
  • Page 53 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION WARNING The FM-200 cylinder/valve assemblies must be handled, installed and serviced in accordance N PILOT CYLINDER with the instructions contained in this paragraph and Compressed Gas Association ¼” CHECK VALVE (CGA) pamphlets C-1, C-6 and P-1.
  • Page 54 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® Note: CAUTION Pipe supplied as dual stenciled A-120/A-53 Class F meets the requirements of Class F furnace welded pipe ASTM A-53 as listed above. Ordinary cast-iron pipe, steel pipe conforming to ASTM A-120, or nonmetallic pipe must not be used.
  • Page 55 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® Dimensions in Inches Cylinder Capacity 10 lb. 14 5/8 16 3/4 1 1/2 20 lb. 14 5/8 16 3/4 1 1/2 40 lb. 14 5/8 16 3/4 1 1/2 70 lb. 14 5/8 16 3/4 1 1/2 125 lb.
  • Page 56 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® WARNING Note: Cylinders must be located and mounted where they will not be accidently damaged or moved. If necessary, install suitable protection to prevent the cylinder from damage or movement. ® VALVE Note: WARNING LABEL...
  • Page 57 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® Dimensions* Cylinder Part Number 90-10001X-001 90-10002X-001 STRAP (SEE TABLE 4-8) 90-10004X-001 90-10007X-001 END VIEW F (BOLT SIZE) 90-100121-001 90-100125-001 90-10020X-001 90-10020X-101 90-10035X-001 1118 90-10060X-001 90-10060X-100 Dimensions 90-10090X-001 1232 Cylinder Part Number *Note: Dimensions are in millimeters. 90-10001X-001 9.62"...
  • Page 58 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® WARNING Cylinders must be located and mounted Dimensions Cylinder where they will not be accidently damaged or Part Number moved. If necessary, install suitable protection to prevent the cylinder from 90-10001X-001 8.52" 11.00"...
  • Page 59 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® 2.90” (76.33 mm) 1.25-18 UNEF-2A CONNECTION 1/2"-14 NPT WARNING CONDUIT CONNECTION Before installing a control head on an FM-200 cylinder valve, ensure the control head is in the SET position (that is, the actuating pin is in the (134.11 mm) 5.28"...
  • Page 60 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® 1.00" HEX (25.4 mm) 1/8"-27 NPT PRESSURE INLET PISTON 2.19" SWIVEL NUT (55.6 mm) 1.250-18 OPERATED UNEF-3B 1.50" HEX (38 mm) WARNING Ensure that the pilot line is non-pressurized and the actuating pins are in the retracted (SET) position.
  • Page 61 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® WARNING The cable operated control head (P/N 979469) must not be used with the stackable pressure operated control head (P/N 878750). Installing the cable operated control head on the actuation port of the stackable pressure operated control head will cause the device to malfunction.
  • Page 62 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® WARNING Before installing the pressure switch, de-energize all electrical components to prevent injury. CAUTION When attaching or removing the supervisory pressure switch from the cylinder valve, attach a wrench to the fitting and hold securely while tightening or loosening the pressure switch.
  • Page 63 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® Note: • 5A 24 Vdc (Resistive) • 5A 240 Vac (Resistive) ® ® Note: Important: Note: Important: September 2004 4-23 90-FM200M-000...
  • Page 64 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® 90-FM200M-000 4-24 September 2004...
  • Page 65 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE INTRODUCTION ® i l y y l i t i n i l y MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES WARNING FM-200 and nitrogen cylinder valve assemblies i l y must be handled, installed, inspected and serviced only by qualified and trained personnel c t i in accordance with the instructions contained...
  • Page 66 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® CAUTION Nozzles must never be painted. Nozzles must be replaced by nozzles of the same part number. (A part number is located on each nozzle.) Nozzles must never be interchanged since random interchanging of nozzles could adversely affect proper FM-200 distribution and concentration within a hazard area.
  • Page 67 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® GRADUATED TAPE SHOWN IN MAGNETIC WARNING INTERLOCK POSITION READY TO TAKE Install a protection cap on the FM-200 cylinder READING TAKEN AT TOP READING. EDGE OF FITTING valve actuation port and safety cap on the O-RING cylinder valve outlet port.
  • Page 68 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® 25.0 35.0 130°F 130°F 20.0 30.0 100°F 100°F 70°F 70°F 30°F 25.0 30°F 15.0 20.0 10.0 15.0 10.0 FM-200 Weight (lb.) FM-200 Weight (lb.) 130°F 30.0 30.0 130°F 100°F 28.0 100°F 70°F 25.0 70°F 30°F...
  • Page 69 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® 130°F 30.0 100°F 70°F 25.0 30°F 20.0 15.0 10.0 FM-200 Weight (lb.) 130°F (54°C) 100°F (38°C) 70°F (21°C) 30°F (-1°C) FM-200 Weight (lb.) September 2004 90-FM200M-000...
  • Page 70 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® WARNING Do not use water or oxygen to blow out pipe lines. Using oxygen is especially dangerous since even a minute quantity of oil may cause an explosion. CAUTION All control heads must be removed from WARNING FM-200 cylinders and nitrogen pilot Do not disconnect the flexible hose from the...

  • Page 71: Service

    FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® SERVICE First Retest Subsequent Special Retest Method WARNING Retest Due Marking Do not disconnect the flexible discharge hose Full hydrostatic test Retest Date or valve outlet adapter prior to removing including determination 5 years 5 years Month/Year...

  • Page 72: Reinstalling An Fm-200 Cylinder

    FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® WARNING To prevent injury, all cylinders must have safety caps installed immediately on the outlet ports when discharge hoses or the valve outlet adapter is disconnected. REINSTALLING AN FM-200 CYLINDER WARNING WARNING Remove all control heads from the Discharge hoses or valve outlet adapters must FM-200 cylinders.
  • Page 73 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® WARNING Discharge hoses or valve outlet adapters must be connected into system piping (union connection) before attaching to cylinder valves. WARNING The control head must be in the SET position (that is, the actuating pin must be in the fully retracetd or SET position) before being attached to the cylinder valve.
  • Page 74 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® 90-FM200M-000 5-10 September 2004...

  • Page 75: Post-Discharge Maintenance

    FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® CHAPTER 6 POST-DISCHARGE MAINTENANCE INTRODUCTION ® POST FIRE MAINTENANCE CAUTION After reinstalling a Schraeder core, the distance from the top of the core pin to the control head seating surface must fall between the Note: Important–...
  • Page 76 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® 600 lb. 900 lb. Description Cylinders Cylinders O-ring, Cap 566102410 566102410 e t i e t i , t n O-ring, Piston 566103370 566103370 e t i O-ring, seat 566103400 566103400 O-ring, Neck 566103470 566103470 Note:...

  • Page 77: Safety Disc Replacement (3")

    FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® Note: FM-200 VALVE CAUTION Make certain that the Teflon back-up ring is ® below the O-ring as shown in Figure 6-3. SAFETY DISC WASHER SAFETY DISC SAFETY DISC RETAINER ® ® Cylinder Safety Safety Disc Torque...

  • Page 78: Recharging Fm-200 Cylinders

    FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® RECHARGING FM-200 CYLINDERS CAUTION FM-200 cylinders may require retest before recharging (see Paragraph 5-5 for details on cylinder retest). FM Approval is based upon the usage of factory filled FM-200 cylinders. WARNING Under no circumstances while performing WARNING either cylinder recharge or leak test, should a...
  • Page 79 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® WARNING Only qualified, designated personnel should operate the charging equipment. Exercise extreme care when working with pressure equipment to prevent injury to people and damage to property, resulting from careless handling or possible equipment failure. Perform all operations in an assigned area cleared of all unauthorized personnel.
  • Page 80 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® nitrogen line FM-2OO return line optional salvage connection flex hose flex hose cylinder FM-200 Agent Strainer scale FM-200 liquid supply line Recharge Adapter Ball Valve Seating Adapter Regulator Scale Nitrogen Cylinder Vent Valve - Recharge FM-200 Shipping Container, Liquid Vent Valve - Seating Vent Valve...
  • Page 81 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® Pressure versus Temperature CAUTION Temperature Pressure PSIG (bar gauge) Any hissing or discharge coming from vent valve (Item 4) indicates that the piston is not 60 (15.6) 340 (23.5) seated properly or has opened. If this occurs, repeat Step 16.

  • Page 82: Cylinder Leak Test

    FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® Note: Maximum Cylinder Fill Cylinder Size Allowable Weight Part Number Leakage oz./yr. WARNING 90-100010-001 6-11 0.11 Clamp FM-200 cylinder securely in place. The clamping device and supports must be capable 90-100020-001 9-23 0.20 of withstanding a thrust force of 1800 lb.

  • Page 83: Nitrogen Pilot Cylinder Service And Maintenance

    FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® NITROGEN PILOT CYLINDER SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING WARNING Target container must be significantly larger Any area in which nitrogen is used or stored than the source container to prevent dangerous must be properly ventilated. A person working pressure buildup.
  • Page 84 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® CAUTION The nitrogen cylinder must be positioned so WARNING that the control head, when installed, is readily Before recharging, the cylinder must be firmly accessible and cannot be obstructed during secured by chains, clamps or other devices to manual operation.

  • Page 85: Parts List

    FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® CHAPTER 7 PARTS LIST INTRODUCTION AND PARTS LIST ® NOMENCLATURE PART NUMBER CYLINDER/VALVE ASSEMBLIES FLEXIBLE DISCHARGE HOSES September 2004 90-FM200M-000...
  • Page 86 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® NOMENCLATURE PART NUMBER VALVE OUTLET ADAPTERS CYLINDER STRAPS BRACKETS, WALL MOUNTING CRADLES FRONT CLAMPS CONTROL HEADS 90-FM200M-000 September 2004...
  • Page 87 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® NOMENCLATURE PART NUMBER *Note: PRESSURE CONTROL EQUIPMENT REMOTE CONTROL EQUIPMENT, ELECTRIC OPERATED REMOTE CONTROL EQUIPMENT, CABLE OPERATED AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT September 2004 90-FM200M-000...
  • Page 88 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® NOMENCLATURE PART NUMBER CHECK VALVES CYLINDER RECHARGE ADAPTERS NAME PLATE 90-FM200M-000 September 2004...

  • Page 89: Discharge Nozzles

    FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® DISCHARGE NOZZLES WARNING Only listed Kidde FM-200 nozzles are to be used on Kidde ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems. Failure to comply with this WARNING can result in unpredictable agent distribution. Note Area (in 1/2"...
  • Page 90 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® Area (in 1/2" NPT 3/4" NPT 1" NPT 1-1/4" NPT 1-1/2" NPT 2" NPT 0.4649 90-194025-272 90-194026-272 0.4821 90-194025-277 90-194026-277 0.5284 90-194025-290 90-194026-290 90-194027-290 0.5468 90-194025-295 90-194026-295 90-194027-295 0.5731 90-194025-302 90-194026-302 90-194027-302 0.6136 90-194025-313 90-194026-313...
  • Page 91 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® Note Area (in 1/2" NPT 3/4" NPT 1" NPT 1-1/4" NPT 1-1/2" NPT 2" NPT 0.0770 90-194013-109 0.0810 90-194013-111 0.0820 90-194013-113 0.0875 90-194013-116 0.0931 90-194013-120 0.1030 90-194013-125 0.1072 90-194013-129 0.1190 90-194013-136 0.1289 90-194013-141 0.1342 90-194013-144...
  • Page 92 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® Area (in 1/2" NPT 3/4" NPT 1" NPT 1-1/4" NPT 1-1/2" NPT 2" NPT 0.5967 90-194016-302 90-194017-302 0.6382 90-194016-313 90-194017-313 0.6439 90-194016-316 90-194017-316 0.6787 90-194016-323 90-194017-323 0.6875 90-194016-328 90-194017-328 0.7254 90-194016-332 90-194017-332 0.7401 90-194016-339 90-194017-339...

  • Page 93: Limited Warranty Statement

    FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT September 2004 90-FM200M-000...
  • Page 94 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® 90-FM200M-000 7-10 September 2004...
  • Page 95 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® APPENDIX A MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS September 2004 90-FM200M-000...
  • Page 96 FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems ® 90-FM200M-000 September 2004...
  • Page 97 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MSDS Number: 00057 Effective Date: 04/20/2001 Page: 1 of 7 Product Name: FM-200 I - C ECTION HEMICAL RODUCT OMPANY DENTIFICATION Product Name: FM-200 Manufacturer: Great Lakes Chemical Corporation Address: P.O. Box 2200 City: West Lafayette State: Indiana Zip:...
  • Page 98 ATERIAL AFETY HEET MSDS Number: 00057 Effective Date: 04/20/2001 Page: 2 of 7 Product Name: FM-200 III - H ECTION AZARDS DENTIFICATION Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated By Exposure: Persons with preexisting cardiac, respiratory, or central nervous system disorders may be more susceptible to effects of an overexposure.
  • Page 99 ATERIAL AFETY HEET MSDS Number: 00057 Effective Date: 04/20/2001 Page: 3 of 7 Product Name: FM-200 V - F ECTION IGHTING EASURES Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Although containers of our product are provided with pressure and temperature relief devices, containers can rupture if exposed to localized heat.
  • Page 100 ATERIAL AFETY HEET MSDS Number: 00057 Effective Date: 04/20/2001 Page: 4 of 7 Product Name: FM-200 VIII - E ECTION XPOSURE ONTROLS ERSONAL ROTECTION Consult the OSHA respiratory protection information located at 29CFR 1910.134 and the American National Standard Institute's Practices of Respiratory Protection Z88.2.
  • Page 101 ATERIAL AFETY HEET MSDS Number: 00057 Effective Date: 04/20/2001 Page: 5 of 7 Product Name: FM-200 X - S ECTION TABILITY AND EACTIVITY Additional Information No information available XI - T ECTION OXICOLOGICAL NFORMATION (LD50 LC50) ALUE NIMAL OUTES OMPONENTS >788,696 ppm/4H Acute Inhalation 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-Heptafluoropropane...
  • Page 102 ATERIAL AFETY HEET MSDS Number: 00057 Effective Date: 04/20/2001 Page: 6 of 7 Product Name: FM-200 XIV - T ECTION RANSPORT NFORMATION U.S. DOT Proper Shipping Name: Heptafluoropropane Hazard Class: ID Number: UN3296 Packing Group: Labels: Nonflammable gas Special Provisions: Packaging Exceptions: Non-Bulk Packaging: Bulk Packaging:...
  • Page 103 ATERIAL AFETY HEET MSDS Number: 00057 Effective Date: 04/20/2001 Page: 7 of 7 Product Name: FM-200 XVI - O ECTION THER NFORMATION NFPA Codes: Health: Flammability: Reactivity: Other: HMIS Codes: * indicates chronic health hazard. Health: Flammability: Reactivity: Protection: Label Statements: Not available Other Information: Abbreviations:...
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  • Page 105 Product: Nitrogen P-4631-F Date: October 2001 Praxair Material Safety Data Sheet 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification Product Name: Nitrogen, compressed (MSDS No. Trade Name: Nitrogen P-4631-F) Chemical Name: Nitrogen Synonyms: Dinitrogen Formula: N Chemical Family: Permanent gas Telephone: Emergencies: 1-800-645-4633* Company Name: Praxair, Inc.
  • Page 106 Product: Nitrogen P-4631-F Date: October 2001 EFFECTS OF A SINGLE (ACUTE) OVEREXPOSURE: INHALATION–Asphyxiant. Effects are due to lack of oxygen. Moderate concentrations may cause headache, drowsiness, dizziness, excitation, excess salivation, vomiting, and unconsciousness. Lack of oxygen can kill. SKIN CONTACT–No harm expected. SWALLOWING–An unlikely route of exposure.
  • Page 107 Product: Nitrogen P-4631-F Date: October 2001 UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Heat of fire can build pressure in cylinder and cause it to rupture. No part of cylinder should be subjected to a temperature higher than 125°F (52°C). Nitrogen cylinders are equipped with a pressure relief device. (Exceptions may exist where authorized by DOT.) HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: None known.
  • Page 108 Product: Nitrogen P-4631-F Date: October 2001 EYE PROTECTION: Wear safety glasses when handling cylinders. Select in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.133. OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Metatarsal shoes for cylinder handling. Select in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132 and 1910.133. Regardless of protective equipment, never touch live electrical parts.
  • Page 109 Product: Nitrogen P-4631-F Date: October 2001 14. Transport Information DOT/IMO SHIPPING NAME: Nitrogen, compressed HAZARD IDENTIFICATION PRODUCT UN 1066 None CLASS: NUMBER: NONFLAMMABLE GAS SHIPPING LABEL(s): NONFLAMMABLE GAS PLACARD (when required): SPECIAL SHIPPING INFORMATION: Cylinders should be transported in a secure position, in a well-ventilated vehicle.
  • Page 110 Product: Nitrogen P-4631-F Date: October 2001 40 CFR 68: RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR CHEMICAL ACCIDENTAL RELEASE PREVENTION: Requires development and implementation of risk management programs at facilities that manufacture, use, store, or otherwise handle regulated substances in quantities that exceed specified thresholds. Nitrogen is not listed as a regulated substance.
  • Page 111 Product: Nitrogen P-4631-F Date: October 2001 STANDARD VALVE CONNECTIONS FOR U.S. AND CANADA: THREADED: 0-3000 psig CGA-580 3001-5500 psig CGA-680 5001-7500 psig CGA-677 PIN-INDEXED YOKE: 0-3000 psig CGA-960 (medical use) ULTRA-HIGH-INTEGRITY CONNECTION: 0-3000 psig CGA-718 Use the proper CGA connections. DO NOT USE ADAPTERS. Additional limited-standard connections may apply.
  • Page 112 Product: Nitrogen P-4631-F Date: October 2001 Praxair asks users of this product to study this MSDS and become aware of product hazards and safety information. To promote safe use of this product, a user should (1) notify employees, agents, and contractors of the information in this MSDS and of any other known product hazards and safety information, (2) furnish this information to each purchaser of the product, and (3) ask each purchaser to notify its employees and customers of the product hazards and safety information.
  • Page 113 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 114 FOLD Place Stamp Here KIDDE-FENWAL, Inc. 400 Main Street Ashland, MA 01721 Attn. Documentation Manager FOLD 220423...
  • Page 116 LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Kidde-Fenwal, Inc. represents that this product is free from defects in material and workmanship, and it will repair or replace any product or part thereof which proves to be defective in workmanship or material for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of purchase but not to exceed eighteen (18) months after shipment by Kidde-Fenwal Inc.

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