FIRETRACE 920205 Design, Installation, Operation, And Maintenance Manual

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800035-005

DESIGN, INSTALLATION, OPERATION,

AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

PRE-ENGINEERED AUTOMATIC DIRECT

CLEAN AGENT EXTINGUISHER UNIT

3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid

920205 / 898001 - 2.5 lb / 1 kg Novec 1230

920505 / 898002 - 5 lb / 2 kg Novec 1230

921005 / 898003 - 10 lb / 5 kg Novec 1230

Firetrace International LLC.

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Manual P/N 800035

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Scottsdale, AZ 85258 AZ

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www.firetrace.com

firetrace@firetrace.com

07/20/2020

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Page 1 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid Models: 920205 / 898001 - 2.5 lb / 1 kg Novec 1230 920505 / 898002 - 5 lb / 2 kg Novec 1230 921005 / 898003 - 10 lb / 5 kg Novec 1230 Manual P/N 800035 Firetrace International LLC.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
3.5.3 3.5.3.1 Tubing Limitations Example ......................... 14 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS..................... 15 Extinguisher Unit Installation ....................15 Component Installation ...................... 15 Firetrace Detection Tubing ..................... 16 4.2.1 Slip-On Fittings ......................16 4.2.2 End of Line Accessories ....................16 4.2.3 System Activation ......................17 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ...................
Page 3 Tamper Proof Instruction ....................... 28 Firetrace Detection Tubing Compatibility ..................... 28 APPENDIX C........................... 30 Safety Data Sheet: Novec 1230 ......................31 Safety Data Sheet: Nitrogen ......................40 800035-005 07/20/2020...
Page 4: Foreword
Agent Extinguisher Units with 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid. Firetrace Pre-Engineered Automatic Direct Clean Agent Extinguisher Units with 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid are to be installed, inspected, tested, maintained, and recharged by qualified trained personnel in accordance with the following: •...
Page 5: Safety Precautions
Local authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted as to the acceptability for particular hazards and requirements covering installation Any questions concerning the information contained in this manual should be addressed to: Firetrace International LLC. 8435 N. 90 St, Suite 2...
Page 6: General Information
The hazard being protected by the Firetrace system can be any size, shape, or volume; provided that it is reasonably sealed and the hazard being protected is within the limitations described in this manual. Each extinguisher unit, when installed, is a self-contained unit, meaning that it is equipped with all the components necessary to detect and extinguish Class A, B, and C (Class E for Europe) fires.
Page 7: System Description
Firetrace Detection Tubing. This tubing is pressurized with dry nitrogen, is temperature sensitive, and acts as a continuous linear thermal detector that ruptures upon direct flame impingement or at temperatures above 383 °F [195 °C]. Once the Firetrace detection tubing is ruptured, it forms a nozzle at the rupture point, allowing the Novec 1230 clean agent to flow through, distributing the agent through the nozzle and into the protected area.
Page 8: Cylinder/Valve Assemblies
The Firetrace detection tubing is heat sensitive and in a fire situation is designed to rupture at any point along its length upon direct flame impingement or when the temperature reaches above 383 °F [195 °C]. The rupture of the tubing releases the nitrogen pressure causing the unit to actuate.
Page 9: Pressure Supervisory Switch
Firetrace recommends that all units use a pressure switch coupled with a device to alert personnel in the event of discharge. NOTE: Due to the nature of the Firetrace direct clean agent extinguishing unit, it provides for an extended discharge. Due to the extended discharge, the pressure within the system slowly drops, which could provide a delay in the actuation of the pressure switch.
Page 10: System Design And Limitations
The pre-engineered system concept minimizes the amount of engineering required when evaluating a design for a specific application. Provided that the volume of the hazard, surface area coverage, agent quantity, and Firetrace Detection Tubing (FDT) is installed within the limitations outlined in this manual, no calculations are required for pressure drop, flow rates, or discharge time.
Page 11: Design Procedure
17.3 Design Procedure The following procedures should be used to design a Firetrace Pre-Engineered Automatic Direct Novec 1230 Clean Agent Extinguisher Unit: Conduct a survey and analysis of the hazard to be protected. Determine the height, length, and width of the enclosure. Calculate the volume. (All of these parameters must be within the dimensional limits specified in this Manual.)
Page 12: Minimum Design Concentrations
Class B fuels. It is recommended that the designer consult with Firetrace, NFPA 2001, and the local authority having jurisdiction, as to the suitability on the use of Novec 1230 for a particular hazard, for personnel exposure effects from the design concentrations, and for installation requirements.
Page 13: Ventilation And Unclosable Openings
The Firetrace Pre-Engineered Automatic Direct Novec 1230 Clean Agent Extinguishing units are designed to detect and extinguish fires within small enclosures using Firetrace Detection Tubing. The tubing is used to perform three functions, heat detection, system activation, and agent discharge.
Page 14: Tubing Limitations Example
3.5.3.1 Tubing Limitations Example An example of a system configuration is shown below: Run 1 Run 2 Run 3 Figure 1 - Example System Configuration The tubing is installed in three different runs in order to protect the segmented sections within the enclosure. The total length of Run 1 is 9.28 ft [2.83 m].
Page 15: Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Firetrace Pre-Engineered Automatic Direct Novec 1230 Clean Agent Extinguishing Units must be handled, installed, inspected, and serviced only by qualified and trained personnel in accordance with the instructions contained in the appropriate manual, unit nameplate, and any other regulations and codes that may apply.
Page 16: Firetrace Detection Tubing
All high-pressure slip-on fittings must be secured in the following manner: Cut the tube end (using a Firetrace detection tube cutter P/N 600210), ensuring the cut is square, clean, and free from burrs. Verify that no debris is left in the tube.
Page 17: System Activation
Using a regulated dry nitrogen supply, pressurize the detection tubing through the filling adapter. It is recommended to have a portable dry nitrogen cylinder or Firetrace Nitrogen Fill Kit for on-site use. Remove the filling adapter and thread the pressure gauge into the End of Line Adapter. Verify that the tubing is pressurized to the correct pressure reading.
Page 18: Service And Maintenance Instructions
5.2.2 Semi-Annual Inspection Semiannual Inspection is to be performed only by a Certified Firetrace Distributor. Inspection should include a repetition of the monthly inspection as well as verification of extinguisher unit weight. Extinguisher unit weight should be verified using the following steps: Close the ball valve by turning the ball valve lever clockwise to the “OFF”...
Page 19: Cylinder Maintenance
ATTENTION Any maintenance requiring depressurization, filling, or pressurization should only be performed at an Authorized Firetrace Service Location. Service at any other location will void the Warranty. Please contact Firetrace directly for a list of Authorized Firetrace Service Locations. 5.2.3 Cylinder Maintenance Novec 1230 cylinders continuously in service without discharging shall be given a complete external visual inspection in place, every 5 years or more frequently if required.
Page 20: System Depressurization And Charging
Opening the ball valve too far, or too fast, will bring Novec 1230 into the valve assembly. System Recharge Use the following steps to recharge an empty Firetrace Pre-Engineered Automatic Direct Novec 1230 Clean Agent Extinguisher Unit: Weigh and record the empty weight of the cylinder and valve assembly.
Page 21: Warranty
Firetrace products, and when the Firetrace products have not subsequently been modified or altered, unless by express written instructions from Firetrace, then the Firetrace products are warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from...
Page 22 Limited Warranty. Even if the Firetrace unit is completely effective in suppressing a fire, failure to remove the ignition source of the fire could result in a re- ignition of the fire.
Page 23 APPENDIX A System Parts List Discharge Line Parts List 800035-005 07/20/2020...
Page 24: System Parts List: Dot System
System Parts List: DOT System MODELS: 920205 2.5 lb Novec 1230 DLP 920505 5 lb Novec 1230 DLP 921005 10 lb Novec 1230 DLP ITEM DESCRIPTION SYSTEM 300109 DOT DLP Valve All Systems 400002 O-Ring, Gauge/Transport Cap All Systems 400029...
Page 25: System Parts List: Ce System
System Parts List: CE System MODELS: 898001 1 kg Novec 1230 DLP 898002 2 kg Novec 1230 DLP 898003 5 kg Novec 1230 DLP ITEM DESCRIPTION SYSTEM 831211 CE DLP Valve All Systems 400002 O-Ring, Gauge/Transport Cap All Systems 400029 Gauge, Generic CE All Systems 860010...
Page 26: Detection Line Parts List
Detection Line Parts List ITEM DESCRIPTION 200005 Firetrace Detection Tubing (4/6) 200150 Rubber Grommets (Qty. 2) 200151 Plastic Grommets (Qty. 2) 200171 Mounting Tabs (4/6) (Qty. 12) 201006 Magnetic Mounting Clips (4/6) (Qty. 6) 200157 Tube Tee (4/6) 200158 Tube Union (4/6)
Page 27 APPENDIX B Tamper Proof Instructions Firetrace Detection Tube Compatibility 800035-005 07/20/2020...
Page 28: Tamper Proof Instruction
Remove the lever Install the sleeve (as pictured above) Apply the plastic tie wrap and record the serial number stamped on the wrap. Firetrace Detection Tubing Compatibility Results of chemical testing of Firetrace Detection Tubing undertake by Oxford University. 800035-005 07/20/2020...
Page 29 Solvent Vapor Liquid Ether No Action Loss of black type/slightly harder No Action Loss of black type/slightly harder Toluene No Action Slightly harder Ethyl Acetate No Action No action N-methylmorpholine No Action Loss of color Petrol No Action No action Acetone No Action No action...
Page 30 APPENDIX C Safety Data Sheets 800035-005 07/20/2020...
Page 31: Safety Data Sheet: Novec 1230
Safety Data Sheet: Novec 1230 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid 06/06/16 Safety Data Sheet Copyright,2016,3M Company. All rights reserved. Copying and/or downloading of this information for the purpose of properly utilizing 3M products is allowed provided that: (1) the information is copied in full with no changes unless prior written agreement is obtained from 3M, and (2) neither the copy nor the original is resold or otherwise distributed with the intention of earning a profit thereon.
Page 32: Section 3: Composition/Information On Ingredients
2.3. Hazards not otherwise classified None. SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients Ingredient C.A.S. No. % by Wt 1,1,1,2,2,4,5,5,5-Nonafluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-3- 756-13-8 >99.5 pentanone SECTION 4: First aid measures 4.1. Description of first aid measures Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air. If you are concerned, get medical advice. Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water.
Page 33: Section 7: Handling And Storage
6.1. Personal Precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Evacuate area. Ventilate the area with fresh air. For large spill, or spills in confined spaces, provide mechanical ventilation to disperse or exhaust vapors, in accordance with good industrial hygiene practice. Refer to other sections of this SDS for information regarding physical and health hazards, respiratory protection, ventilation, and personal protective equipment.
Page 34: Section 9: Physical And Chemical Properties
Eye/Face protection Eye protection not required Skin/hand protection No protective gloves required. Respiratory protection Use a positive pressure supplied-air respirator if there is a potential for over exposure from an uncontrolled release, exposure levels are not known, or under any other circumstances where air-purifying respirators may not provide adequate protection. if thermal degradation products are expected, use a full facepiece supplied-air respirator.
Page 35: Section 11: Toxicological Information
10.4. Eye/Face protection Light 10.5. Incompatible materials Strong bases Amines Alcohols 10.6. Hazardous decomposition products Substance Condition Hydrogen Fluoride At Elevated Temperatures – extreme conditions of heat Refer to section 5.2 for hazardous decomposition products during combustion. If the product is exposed to extreme condition of heat from misuse or equipment failure, toxic decomposition products that include hydrogen fluoride and perfluoroisobutylene can occur.
Page 36 1,1,1,2,2,4,5,5,5-Nonafluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-3-pentanone Ingestion LD50>2,000 mg/kg ATE – acute toxicity estimate Skin Corrosion/Irritation Name Species Value 1,1,1,2,2,4,5,5,5-Nonafluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-3-pentanone Rabbit No significant irritation Serious Eye Damage/Irritation Name Species Value 1,1,1,2,2,4,5,5,5-Nonafluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-3-pentanone Rabbit No significant irritation Skin Sensitization Name Species Value 1,1,1,2,2,4,5,5,5-Nonafluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-3-pentanone Guinea Not sensitizing Respiratory Sensitization For the component/components, either no data are currently available or the data are not sufficient for classification.
Page 37: Section 12: Ecological Information
Duration 1,1,1,2,2,4,5,5,5- Inhalation liver | kidney and/or Some positive data exist, but the NOAEL 90 days Nonafluoro-4- bladder data are not sufficient for 3,000 ppm (trifluoromethyl)-3- classification pentanone 1,1,1,2,2,4,5,5,5- Inhalation heart | endocrine All data are negative NOAEL 90 days Nonafluoro-4- system | 3,000 ppm...
Page 38: Section 16: Other Information
15.1. US Federal Regulations Contact 3M for more information. 15.2. State Regulations Fire Hazard – No Pressure Hazard – No Reactivity Hazard – No Immediate Hazard – No Delayed Hazard – No 15.3. Chemical Inventories The components of this product are in compliance with the new substance notification requirements of CEPA. The components of this material are in compliance with the China “Measures on Environmental Management of New Chemical Substance”.
Page 39 Issue Date: 06/06/16 Supercedes Date: 11/02/15 Reason for Reissue Conversion to GHS format SDS. DISCLAIMER: The information in this Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is believed to be correct as of the date issued. 3M MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE OR USAGE OF TRADE.
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