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P/N 96-FE13MA-002
October 2002
™
FE-13
Engineered Fire
Suppression Systems
Design, Installation,
Operation and
Maintenance Manual
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UL Listing File No. EX 4674

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  • Page 1 P/N 96-FE13MA-002 October 2002 ™ FE-13 Engineered Fire Suppression Systems Design, Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual LISTED UL Listing File No. EX 4674...
  • Page 3 P/N 96-FE13MA-002 October 2002 ™ FE-13 Engineered Fire Suppression Systems Design, Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 5 FOREWORD This manual is written and intended to be used by trained personnel who are installing an FE-13™ Fire Suppression System. 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 informational purposes only. Kidde-Fenwal believes this data to be accurate, but it is published and presented without any guarantee or warranty whatsoever.
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    2-2.4 Cylinder Recharge ........................2-1 2-2.5 Special System Precautions ...................... 2-1 2-2.5.1 Systems Actuated with a Master FE-13 Cylinder ............... 2-1 2-2.5.2 Systems Actuated with a Pilot Nitrogen Cylinder ............... 2-1 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ....................3-1 Introduction ..........................3-1 Functional Description ........................ 3-1 Component Descriptions ......................
  • Page 8 Main to Reserve Transfer Switch, P/N 802398 ................3-10 3-3.6.10 Discharge Nozzles ........................3-10 3-3.7 Other Accessories ........................3-11 3-3.7.1 FE-13 Cylinder Recharge Adapter, P/N 878757 ................3-11 3-3.7.2 FE-13 Cylinder Seating Adapter, P/N 933537 ................3-11 3-3.8 Detectors and Control Panels ....................3-11 3-3.8.1 Detectors ...........................
  • Page 9 4-3.8 Installation of Flexible Discharge Hose ..................4-13 4-3.9 Installation of Master Cylinder Adapter Kit, P/N 844895 ............. 4-14 4-3.10 Installation of FE-13 Cylinder/Valve Assemblies ................. 4-14 4-3.10.1 Single Cylinder System ......................4-14 4-3.10.2 Multiple Cylinder System ......................4-15 4-3.10.3 Main and Reserve System ......................
  • Page 10 5-4.3.3 Electric Control Head Test ......................5-3 5-4.4 Inspection Procedures-2 Year ....................5-3 Inspection and Retest Procedures for FE-13 Cylinders .............. 5-3 5-5.1 Cylinders Continuously in Service Without Discharge ..............5-3 5-5.2 Discharged Cylinders or Charged Cylinders that are Transported ..........5-4 5-5.3...

  • Page 11: List Of Illustrations

    FE-13 Pressure/Temperature Curve Isometric Diagram, Metric Units ......... 1-3 FE-13 Pressure/Temperature Curve Isometric Diagram, Low Temperature ........1-3 FE-13 Pressure/Temperature Curve Isometric Diagram, Low Temperature, Metric Units .... 1-4 Typical FE-13 System with Electric Control Head ..............3-1 Typical FE-13 System with Cable Operated Control Head ............3-1 Typical Cylinder Assembly, 65 lb.
  • Page 12 Pressure Operated Control Head ....................4-16 4-14 Electric/Cable Operated Control Head ..................4-17 Valve Assembly (1½-Inch) ......................6-1 Piston O-Ring ..........................6-1 Safety Disc Replacement ......................6-2 Typical FE-13 Charging System Schematic ................6-3 Nitrogen Temperature vs. Pressure Data ..................6-6 viii...
  • Page 13 FE-13 Physical Properties, Imperial Units .................. 1-4 FE-13 Physical Properties, Metric Units ..................1-4 Dimensions, FE-13 Cylinder/Valve Assemblies for Vertical Installation Only ......3-2 Fill Range, FE-13 Cylinder/Valve Assemblies for Vertical Installation Only ......... 3-2 Cylinder, Equivalent Lengths ...................... 3-3 Dimensions–Cylinder Mounting Straps ..................3-3 Dimensions–Cylinder Mounting Straps, Metric ................

  • Page 14: List Of Appendices

    LIST OF APPENDICES Appendix Title Page Material Safety Datasheets ......................A-1...

  • Page 15: Safety Summary

    Fire suppression system service personnel must be thoroughly trained in the proper handling, installation and service of FE-13 equipment and follow the instructions used in this manual, in the Safety Bulletin, in Appendix A and on the cylinder nameplate.
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  • Page 17: Chapter 1 General Information

    Class A Surface Type Fires–wood or other cellulose- proper procedures for applying the input parameters type material to the FE-13 Flow Program. There are a number of limi- tations to these input parameters which must be ob- • Class B–flammable liquids (see Table 4-1) served if accurate results are to be obtained.

  • Page 18: 1-2.1.1 Operating Temperature Range Limitations

    1300°F (700°C), products of decomposition (halogen ac- of chemical and physical mechanisms with minimal affect ids) are formed. If the FE-13 is discharged in ten seconds on the available oxygen. This allows people to see and or less, flames are rapidly extinguished and the amount of breathe, permitting them to leave the fire area safely.
  • Page 19 Temperature (F) 0,000 Temperature (C) Figure 1-1. FE-13 Pressure/Temperature Curve Isometric Diagram, Imperial Units Figure 1-2. FE-13 Pressure/Temperature Curve Isometric Diagram, Metric Units FE-13 Isometric Low Temperature Temperature (F) Figure 1-3. FE-13 Pressure/Temperature Curve Isometric Diagram, Low Temperature October 2002 96-FE13MA-002...
  • Page 20 FE-13™ Engineered Fire Suppression Systems FE-13 Isometric Low Temperature Temperature (C) Temperture (C) Figure 1-4. FE-13 Pressure/Temperature Curve Isometric Diagram, Low Temperature, Metric Units Table 1-1. FE-13 Physical Properties, Imperial Units Table 1-2. FE-13 Physical Properties, Metric Units Description Units...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 Operation

    2-2.1 General elapsed time before entering the hazard area. Compressed FE-13 liquid is held in the cylinder by a dis- WARNING charge valve. When the discharge valve is actuated by a control head, the valve piston is displaced and the com-...
  • Page 22 3. Before installing a pressure operated control head on an FE-13 cylinder, ensure that the actuator pin is in the retracted (SET) position. 4. Follow all other procedures and cautions as detailed in Chapter 6 of this manual.

  • Page 23: Introduction

    System. “KIDDE” electric control FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION head pressure Compressed FE-13 liquid is held in the agent storage con- PRESSURE OPERATED SWITCH 3P.D.T. operated switch tainer by a discharge valve. When the discharge valve is valve actuated, the compressed liquid agent discharges through the valve outlet and is directed through the distribution pip- ing to the nozzles.

  • Page 24: Component Descriptions

    0.23 1.545 0.043 53.0 96-100112-001 1½" 63.0 10.5 0.27 2.416 0.067 60.0 Table 3-2. Fill Range, FE-13 Cylinder/Valve Assemblies for Vertical Installation Only Gross Weight Fill Range Empty Weight Part Number Min. Fill Max. Fill 96-100065-001 40-74 18.5-33.5 52.2 70.3 85.9...

  • Page 25: 3-3.2 Cylinder Mounting Equipment

    FE-13™ Engineered Fire Suppression Systems As a reference guide, Table 3-3 provides the equivalent lengths for all the Kidde FE-13 Engineered System cylin- der and valve assemblies. The numbers shown in the table represent the equivalent length through the cylinder valve with the flex hose or without the flex hose, depending on the application.

  • Page 26: 3-3.3 Control Heads

    890165* 115 Vac 1.0 A on top of the FE-13 cylinder valve and provides for both electric actuation or remote cable operation. The control *Note: Not UL Listed for use with FE-13 systems. head is operated remotely by an electrical signal from a 3-3.3.2...

  • Page 27: Cable Operated Control Head, P/N 979469

    SWIVEL signed for manual operation only. It mounts directly on top 1.50" of the FE-13 cylinder valve and is operated either remotely (38 mm) from a cable manual pull station or locally using the manual lever on the control head. (See Figure 3-9.) 1-1/4"-18 NF-3...

  • Page 28: 3-3.3.7 Pressure Operated Control Head, P/N 878737 And P/N 878750

    UL Listed for use with FE-13 systems. The electric remote pull box is an electrically operated de- vice. To actuate the FE-13 system, pull the handle on the The pressure operated control head, P/N 878737, allows front of the box.

  • Page 29: 3-3.5 Actuation Accessories

    MALE MALE SAFETY OUTLET ADAPTER Note: Not UL Listed for use with FE-13 Systems. The P/N 69920501 Master Cylinder Adapter Kit is only to be used in close coupled applications; all cylinders using the 1-1/4"-18 NF-3 FOR CONTROL HEAD CONNECTION kit must have the same temperature (within ±...

  • Page 30: 3-3.6 Discharge Accessories

    3-3.6.1 FLEXIBLE DISCHARGE HOSE, P/N 96-110000-001 FE-13 agent is routed from the storage cylinders to the dis- charge piping by a flexible 1½" rubber covered hose with wire braided reinforcements. The hose is connected to the discharge outlet of the FE-13 cylinder valve and terminates at the system piping or discharge manifold (see Figure 0.81"...

  • Page 31: Pressure Operated Trip, P/N 874290

    3-3.6.7 DISCHARGE INDICATOR, P/N 967082 OPERATED 1" NPT FEMALE BOTH ENDS POSITION FOR ELECTRIC CONNECTION Note: Not UL Listed for use with FE-13 Systems. STEM IN SET SWITCH SUPPLIED WITH POSITION–PULL UP 4.37" 2 - 1" NPT PIPE PLUGS (111 mm)

  • Page 32: Main To Reserve Transfer Switch, P/N 802398

    The 180° and 360° discharge nozzles are designed to pro- Figure 3-30. 360° Discharge Nozzle vide the proper flow rate and distribution of FE-13 to flood a hazard area. The 180° nozzle is engineered to provide a 180° discharge pattern for sidewall applications. The 360°...

  • Page 33: Other Accessories

    FE-13™ Engineered Fire Suppression Systems Table 3-16. Dimensions–360° Discharge Nozzle 3-3.7.2 FE-13 CYLINDER SEATING ADAPTER, P/N 933537 Pipe Size The FE-13 seating adapter is installed on the cylinder ac- 1/2" 1.250" 1.468" 1.937" 1.250" tuation port during the cylinder charging procedure. This (12.20 mm)
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  • Page 35: Chapter 4 Design And Installation

    Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 2001, Where: current edition and the Authority Having Jurisdiction. = actual weight of FE-13 agent to be supplied in agent actual 4-2.2 Application storage cylinders. = base weight of agent calculated in Tables 4-2 The following steps must be taken to design an FE-13 ™...
  • Page 36 FE-13™ Engineered Fire Suppression Systems Table 4-1. Class B Suppression Design Concentrations Fuel Cup Burner (% v/v) Design Concentration Acetone 12.1 18.3 Aviation Fuel-100 Octance Low Head 11.5 17.4 Benzene 10.5 15.9 Benzyl Alcohol 12.0 18.1 n-Butane 13.2 20.0 1-Butyl Alcohol 13.9...
  • Page 37 /lb.)] = specific volume of superheated FE-13 vapor can be approximated by the formula: s = 4.7250 + 0.0107 t where t = temperature (°F) C [concentration (%)] = volumetric concentration of FE-13 in air at the temperature indicated. October 2002 96-FE13MA-001...
  • Page 38 [temperature (°C)] = the design temperature in the hazard area s [specific volume (m /kg)] = specific volume of superheated FE-13 vapor can be approximated by the formula: s = 0.3164 + 0.0012 t where t = temperature (°C) C [concentration (%)] = volumetric concentration of FE-13 in air at the temperature indicated.

  • Page 39: 4-2.2.4 Locate Cylinders

    . t f FLOODING FACTORS . t f To find the total quantity of FE-13 required at a specific . t f temperature and concentration, multiply the hazard area volume by the multiplier from Tables 4-2 and 4-3 that cor- 4-2.2.8...

  • Page 40: 4-2.3.1 First Branch Flow Split

    DIAM. MINIMUM 10 NOM PIPE DIAM. MINIMUM HAZARD A HAZARD A HAZARD B 10 NOM PIPE DIAM. MINIMUM 10 NOM PIPE HAZARD B DIAM. MINIMUM Figure 4-2. Acceptable Tee Flow Splits for FE-13 (continued on Page 4-7) 96-FE13MA-001 October 2002...

  • Page 41: 4-2.3.2.1 Requirements For Tee Flow Splits

    MAXIMUM UNBALANCE UNBALANCE OUT - 20% OUT - 35% Figure 4-2 (continued). Acceptable Tee Flow Splits for FE-13 4-2.3.2.1 Requirements for Tee Flow Splits Table 4-5. 10 Pipe Diameters 1. Bull head tees must have both outlets in the horizontal plane.

  • Page 42: 4-2.3.4 Nozzle Selection And Placement

    25 ft. (7.62 m). • Minimum Ceiling Height-The minimum ceiling height Use FE-13 software as a tool to determine the selection of for UL Listed systems is 1 ft. (0.3 m). the required orifice area and nozzle.

  • Page 43: Pipe Sizing

    Note: This table is intended for use as a guide only. The mine what course of action should be taken (see Kidde FE-13 Flow Calculation Program must be Figure 4-4 for further clarification). used for the final design.

  • Page 44: 4-2.4 Other Conditions

    609 PSIG at 70°F (42 bar at 21°C). N PILOT 4-2.5 Pressure Actuation Limitations CYLINDER Two modes of pressure actuation of the Kidde FE-13 En- 1/4” CHECK VALVE P/N WI-264985-000 gineered Fire Suppression Systems cylinders are available. Note: When cylinders are all connected to a common...
  • Page 45 Figure 4-8. Pressure Actuation Using Pressure from 1 Master FE-13 Cylinder to Actuate a Maximum of 15 FE-13 Cylinders Close Coupled Note: Not UL Listed for use with FE-13 Systems. All cylinders using the kit must have the same temperature (within ± 20°F).

  • Page 46: 4-2.5.5 Pressure Trip Limitations

    General Schedule 40. • Pipe 1" through 6" NPS shall be Schedule 80. All Kidde FE-13 equipment must be installed to facilitate proper inspection, testing, manual operation, recharging and • Pipe shall be either ASTM A-106 Seamless, Grade A, any other required maintenance as may be necessary.

  • Page 47: 4-3.4 Installation Of Check Valves

    (union connection) before Piping must be reamed free of burrs and ridges after cut- connecting to an FE-13 cylinder. Failure to do ting, welding or threading. All threaded joints must conform so could result in death, personal injury and/or to ANSI B1-20-1.

  • Page 48: 4-3.9 Installation Of Master Cylinder Adapter Kit, P/N 844895

    4-3.10 Installation of FE-13 Cylinder/Valve System Piping, Millimeters Assemblies The FE-13 cylinders should be located as close as pos- Dimensions in Millimeters sible to the protected hazard area. The assemblies should Cylinder Capacity be located in a place that is readily accessible for manual actuation, inspection, service and maintenance.

  • Page 49: 4-3.10.2 Multiple Cylinder System

    Figure 4-10. Single Cylinder Installation, retracted or SET position) before attaching to Vertical Mounting FE-13 cylinders in order to prevent accidental discharge. Death, personal injury and/or Table 4-11. Single Cylinder Installation Dimensions, property damage could occur.

  • Page 50: 4-3.11 Installation Of Electric Control Head, P/Ns 890181 And 895630

    OPERATED 1.250-18 1. Remove the protection cap from the FE-13 cylinder ac- UNEF-3B tuation port. Ensure the control head is in the SET po- sition (that is, the actuating pin is in the fully retracted 1.50"...

  • Page 51: 4-3.14 Installation Of Cable Operated Control Head, P/N 979469

    If the control head is not in the 6. Cut off any excess control cable close to the wheel SET position, FE-13 will discharge accidentally. assembly. Death, personal injury and/or property damage could occur.

  • Page 52: 4-3.17 Installation Of Pressure Trip, P/N 874290

    The agent must not 6. Check that control head is in the SET position. Install directly impinge on any loose objects or shelves, cabi- the control head to the FE-13 cylinder valve. net tops or similar surfaces where loose objects could 4-3.19 Installation of Discharge Indicator, be propelled by the discharge.

  • Page 53: Chapter 5 Maintenance

    If the pressure loss (adjusted for temperature) exceeds A regular program of systematic maintenance is essential 10%, recharge with nitrogen to 1800 PSIG at 70°F for continuous, proper operation of all FE-13 systems. A (124 bar gauge at 21°C). periodic maintenance schedule must be followed and an 5-4.2...

  • Page 54: 5-4.2.3 Inspect Hoses

    Paragraph 5-6.1. Inspect the adapters, cou- Nozzles must never be painted. plings and tees at the FE-13 cylinder pilot outlets and tighten couplings if necessary. Replace any damaged parts. Nozzles must be replaced by nozzles of the same part number (a part number is located on 5-4.2.4...

  • Page 55: 5-4.3.2 Pressure Switch Test

    This test can be performed without dis- matter to blow clear. charging the FE-13 cylinders. Test one hazard area at a 2. Remove all pressure operated control heads from the time before proceeding to the next, as follows: FE-13 cylinders.

  • Page 56: 5-5.2 Discharged Cylinders Or Charged Cylinders That Are Transported

    Remove the control head / h t from the FE-13 cylinder. o i t 2. Install a protection cap on the FE-13 cylinder valve ac- o l l " " E tuation port.

  • Page 57: Installing An Fe-13 Cylinder

    FE-13™ Engineered Fire Suppression Systems 2. Immediately install a protection cap on all FE-13 cylin- discharge. Personal injury and/or property der valve actuation ports. damage could occur. 3. Remove the tubing from the master cylinder adapter 5. Install the control head.
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  • Page 59: Chapter 6 Post-Discharge Maintenance

    3. Remove the valve cap, spring and piston assembly. Figure 6-2. Piston O-Ring Note: All internal components of FE-13 valves are re- moved from the top of the assembly. However, if Table 6-1. Valve Components there is excessive piston o-ring friction, the siphon...

  • Page 60: 6-2.3 Valve Assembly (1½-Inch)

    Recharge and washer must be replaced with new equipment must be suitable for the purpose intended and components. must be compatible with FE-13. A typical FE-13 charging system schematic is shown in Figure 6-4. 96-FE13MA-002 October 2002...

  • Page 61: 6-3.1 Charging Equipment Installation

    FE-13™ Engineered Fire Suppression Systems Note: Locate the charging equipment in a clean, well-ven- CAUTION tilated area near the FE-13 supply and cylinder stor- FE-13 is a colorless, odorless gas, low in age. There should be sufficient room for moving toxicity, and is an extremely effective fire the cylinders to and from the charging equipment.

  • Page 62: Fe-13 Cylinder Leak Test

    Record date of recharge on cylinder record tag. 4. Connect FE-13 supply line to the FE-13 shipping cylin- der valve (Item 9). Close all valves in the charging sys- 15. Cylinder is now ready for leak test (refer to Paragraph tem.

  • Page 63: 6-3.4 Salvaging Fe-13 From A Leaking Cylinder Assembly

    SET position with the safety pull pin installed. A control head in the released position will 7. If excess leakage is detected, salvage the FE-13 agent, cause the remaining contents of cylinder to perform the required maintenance on the container and discharge resulting in a system activation that recharge.

  • Page 64: 6-4.4 Nitrogen Cylinder Installation

    FE-13™ Engineered Fire Suppression Systems CAUTION WARNING The nitrogen cylinder must be positioned so Before recharging, the cylinder must be firmly that the control head, when installed, is readily secured by chains, clamps or other devices to accessible and cannot be obstructed during an immovable object such as a wall, structural manual operation.

  • Page 65: Chapter 7 Parts List

    The table below, and on the following pages, provides a complete list of FE-13™ parts and associated system equip- ment. FE-13 equipment can be ordered as complete as- Table 7-1.Parts List...

  • Page 66: Electrical Devices

    NOMENCLATURE PART NUMBER ELECTRICAL DEVICES Electric, 24 Vdc 890181 Electric, 115 Vac 890165* *Note: Not UL Listed for use with FE-13 systems. Electric/Stackable 81-100000-001 Electric/Cable, 24 Vdc 895630 Electric/Cable, 115 Vac 895627* *Note: Not UL Listed for use with FE-13 systems.

  • Page 67: Discharge Nozzles

    FE-13™ Engineered Fire Suppression Systems DISCHARGE NOZZLES WARNING Only listed Kidde FE-13 nozzles are to be used on Kidde FE-13 Engineered Fire Suppression Systems. Failure to comply with this WARNING can result in unpredictable agent distribution. Listed 360 degree nozzles Area (in 1/2"...
  • Page 68 FE-13™ Engineered Fire Suppression Systems Area (in 1/2" NPT 3/4" NPT 1" NPT 1¼" NPT 1½" NPT 2" NPT 0.2075 96-194023-257 96-194024-257 96-194025-257 0.2140 96-194023-261 96-194024-261 96-194025-261 0.2223 96-194023-266 96-194024-266 96-194025-266 0.2324 96-194023-272 96-194024-272 96-194025-272 0.2411 96-194023-277 96-194024-277 96-194025-277 0.2481...
  • Page 69 FE-13™ Engineered Fire Suppression Systems Area (in 1/2" NPT 3/4" NPT 1" NPT 1¼" NPT 1½" NPT 2" NPT 1.3528 96-194027-656 96-194028-656 1.4183 96-194028-672 1.4849 96-194028-688 1.5530 96-194028-703 1.6227 96-194028-719 1.6944 96-194028-734 1.7671 96-194028-750 1.8414 96-194028-766 1.9172 96-194028-781 1.9951 96-194028-797 2.0739...
  • Page 70 FE-13™ Engineered Fire Suppression Systems Area (in 1/2" NPT 3/4" NPT 1" NPT 1¼" NPT 1½" NPT 2" NPT 0.2140 96-194013-261 96-194014-261 96-194015-261 0.2223 96-194013-266 96-194014-266 96-194015-266 0.2324 96-194013-272 96-194014-272 96-194015-272 0.2411 96-194014-277 96-194015-277 0.2484 96-194014-281 96-194015-281 0.2642 96-194014-290 96-194015-290 0.2734...

  • Page 71: Limited Warranty Statement

    FE-13™ Engineered Fire Suppression Systems Area (in 1/2" NPT 3/4" NPT 1" NPT 1¼" NPT 1½" NPT 2" NPT 1.4183 96-194018-672 1.4849 96-194018-688 1.5530 96-194018-703 1.6227 96-194018-719 1.6944 96-194018-734 1.7671 96-194018-750 1.8414 96-194018-766 1.9172 96-194018-781 1.9951 96-194018-797 2.0739 96-194018-813 2.1543 96-194018-828 2.2363...
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  • Page 73 Fire suppression system service personnel must be thor- oughly trained in the proper handling, installation and ser- vice of FE-13 equipment and follow the instructions used in this manual and in the Safety Bulletins contained in this Appendix. Kidde Fire Systems has provided warnings and cautions at appropriate locations throughout the text of this manual.
  • Page 74 This may result in serious bodily injury, death and/or property damage. Before handling Kidde Fire Systems products, all personnel must be thoroughly trained in the safe handling of the contain- ers, as well as in the proper procedures for installation, removal, filling and connection of other critical devices, such as flex hoses, control heads, discharge heads and anti-recoil devices.
  • Page 75 • Each FE-13 cylinder is factory equipped with a safety cap installed on the valve outlet, and securely chained to the valve to prevent loss. This device is a safety feature, and will provide controlled safe discharge when installed if the cylinder is actuated accidentally.
  • Page 76 FE-13™ Engineered Fire Suppression Systems WARNING Failure to follow these instructions and/or improper use or handling may cause serious bodily injury, death and/or property damage. 96-FE13MA-002 October 2002...
  • Page 77 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 78 The MSDS format adheres to the standards and regulatory requirements of the United States and may not meet regulatory requirements in other countries. DuPont Page Material Safety Data Sheet ---------------------------------------------------------------------- FE-13 3017FR Revised 5-OCT-2001 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- CHEMICAL PRODUCT/COMPANY IDENTIFICATION ----------------------------------------------------------------------...
  • Page 79 3017FR DuPont Page Material Safety Data Sheet (HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION - Continued) temporary alteration of the heart’s electrical activity with irregular pulse, palpitations, or inadequate circulation. Individuals with preexisting diseases of the central nervous or cardiovascular system may have increased susceptibility to the toxicity of excessive exposures.

  • Page 80: Accidental Release Measures

    3017FR DuPont Page Material Safety Data Sheet (FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES - Continued) Fire and Explosion Hazards: Containers may rupture under fire conditions. Decomposition may occur. Contact of welding or soldering torch flame with high concentrations of refrigerant can result in visible changes in the size and color of torch flames.

  • Page 81: Handling And Storage

    3017FR DuPont Page Material Safety Data Sheet (ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES - Continued) Accidental Release Measures Material evaporates at atmospheric pressure (vaporizes). Ventilate area, especially low places where heavy vapors might collect. Remove open flames. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) for large spills or when a release occurs.

  • Page 82: Physical And Chemical Properties

    3017FR DuPont Page Material Safety Data Sheet Exposure Limits FE-13 (OSHA) : None Established (ACGIH) : None Established AEL * (DuPont) : 1000 ppm, 8 & 12 Hr. TWA * AEL is DuPont’s Acceptable Exposure Limit. Where governmentally imposed occupational exposure limits which are lower than the AEL are in effect, such limits shall take precedence.

  • Page 83: Toxicological Information

    3017FR DuPont Page Material Safety Data Sheet ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Animal Data Inhalation 4-hour LC50: >663,000 ppm in rats HFC-23 is untested for skin and eye irritancy, and for animal sensitization. Effects from single high inhalation exposure to HFC-23 include anaesthetic effects, and nonspecific effects such as weight loss were observed at concentrations >22%.

  • Page 84: Regulatory Information

    3017FR DuPont Page Material Safety Data Sheet (TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION - Continued) Shipping Containers Cylinders Ton Tanks Tank Trucks ---------------------------------------------------------------------- REGULATORY INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------------------------------- U.S. Federal Regulations TSCA Inventory Status : Reported/Included. TITLE III HAZARD CLASSIFICATIONS SECTIONS 311, 312 Acute : Yes Chronic : No Fire...
  • Page 85 3017FR DuPont Page Material Safety Data Sheet (Continued) This information is based upon technical information believed to be reliable. It is subject to revision as additional knowledge and experience is gained. End of MSDS...
  • Page 86 FOLD Place Stamp Here KIDDE-FENWAL, Inc. 400 Main Street Ashland, MA 01721 Attn. Documentation Manager FOLD 220423...
  • Page 88 Ashland, Massachusetts, shipment prepaid. Kidde-Fenwal will repair or replace and ship prepaid. Kidde is a registered trademark of Kidde-Fenwal, Inc. FE-13 is a trademark of E.I. duPont de Nemours and Company or its Affiliates. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

  • Page 89: Compression Type

    FE-13 Component Description A UTC Fire & Security Company Adapter, 3/8 in. NPT (Male) to 1/2 in. EMT (Female) Effective: April 2007 K-96-6120 P/N: 843837 1.52 in. (39 mm) 3/8 in. NPS MALE 1/2 in. E.M.T. CONNECTION COMPRESSION TYPE MATERIALS: ZINC PLATED STEEL Kidde Fire Systems This literature is provided for informational purposes only.
  • Page 90 FE-13 Component Description A UTC Fire & Security Company Cable Housing for Explosion Proof Electric Control Head Effective: April 2007 K-96-7020 .750 in. (19 mm) BUSHINGS 3/8 in. NPT 3/8 in. NPT P/N 200577 MALE MALE Cylinders Used Part Number Cylinder Centers “A”...
  • Page 91 FE-13 Component Description A UTC Fire & Security Company Cable Housing for Pneumatic Control Head Effective: April 2007 K-96-7030 .750 in. (19 mm) BUSHINGS 3/8 in. NPT 3/8 in. NPT P/N 200577 MALE MALE Cylinders Used Part Number Cylinder Centers “A”...
  • Page 92 FE-13 Component Description A UTC Fire & Security Company 3/16 in. Tubing Effective: April 2007 K-96-7070 3-1/4 in. DIA. (83 mm) ALL LENGTHS HAVE TUBING NUTS AND FLARED ENDS, P/N 802366 17 in. (432 mm) LENGTH ILLUSTRATED. 3/16 in. TUBING NUTS 5-1/4 in.
  • Page 93 FE-13 Component Description A UTC Fire & Security Company Charging Accessory Effective: April 2007 K-96-7130 P/N: 933537 RECHARGE ADAPTER KNURLED SWIVEL NUT WITH VENT HOLES 7/8-14 NS-3 THREAD FOR ATTACHMENT TO O-RING RECHARGE SYSTEM 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) 2-1/2 in.

  • Page 94: Valve Connection

    FE-13 Component Description A UTC Fire & Security Company Cylinder Recharge Adapter Effective: April 2007 K-96-7145 P/N: 878757 3-7/32 in. (82 mm) O-RING CYLINDER VALVE 3/8 in. NPT (VENT SEAL OUTLET CONNECTION VALVE CONNECTION 2-1/2 in. 3/8 in. -18 NPT (CHARGE CONNECTION) CYLINDER SIZE 74 - 115 lb.
  • Page 95 FE-13 Component Description A UTC Fire & Security Company Valve Outlet Adapter Effective: April 2007 K-96-8200 P/N: 283904 1.874-12 UNJ (VALVE OUTLET CONNECTION) 1-1/2 in. ADAPTER 2-1/2 in. 2-11/16 in. (64 mm) (68 mm) 1-1/2-11 1/2 in. NPT (SYSTEM PIPE CONNECTION)
  • Page 96 FE-13 Component Description A UTC Fire & Security Company Manifold El-Check Effective: April 2007 K-96-8220 P/N: 877960 SIZE 2 in. 3-15/16 in. (100 mm) ARROW INDICATES 2 - 11 1/2 in. NPT FLOW DIRECTION VALVE BODY 4-7/8 in. (124 mm) 2-11 1/2 in.
  • Page 97 FE-13 Component Description A UTC Fire & Security Company Typical Installation of El-Check Effective: April 2007 K-96-8221 15º MAX. 15º MAX. MANIFOLD PIPE ARROW INDICATES MANIFOLD FLOW DIRECTION EL-CHECK FLEX HOSE 15º MAX. MANIFOLD EL-CHECK Note: Install El-Check so that arrow is in direction indi- cated.
  • Page 98 FE-13 Component Description A UTC Fire & Security Company FE-13 Container Assemblies Effective: April 2007 K-96-9000 CYLINDER VALVE SAFETY CAP MATERIALS SIPHON TUBE VALVE BODY: BRASS CYLINDER: STEEL, PAINTED RED Notes: The safety cap must be installed on the valve outlet at all times except when the cylinders are connected to the system piping or being filled.
  • Page 99 FE-13 Component Description A UTC Fire & Security Company FE-13 Container Data Effective: April 2007 K-96-9010 ENGINEERED SYSTEMS Part Number Height Diameter Volume 96-100065-001 51 in. 9 in. 1.55 ft. (1295 mm) (229 mm) (.044 m 96-100112-001 58 in. 10-1/2 in.
  • Page 100 FE-13 Component Description A UTC Fire & Security Company FE-13 Valve Nameplate Effective: April 2007 K-96-9020 LOCATION FOR UL FIRST FILL STATION IDENTIFICATION SYMBOL 2.33 in. 1.260 in. DIA MATERIAL: BRASS WITH BLACK LETTERING Kidde Fire Systems This literature is provided for informational purposes only. KIDDE-FENWAL, INC. assumes A UTC Fire &...
  • Page 101 RECHARGE INSTRUCTIONS: Recharge cylinder immediately after any use. Recharge must be performed by AGENT, WHEN APPLIED TO FIRE, a qualified recharge agency in strict accordance with Kidde FE-13 Design, CAN PRODUCE TOXIC BY- Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual; Engineered P/N: 96-FE13MA-002, Pre-Engineered P/N: 96-FE13MA-000.
  • Page 102 FE-13 Component Description A UTC Fire & Security Company FE-13 High Pressure Flexible Discharge Hose Effective: April 2007 K-96-9100 P/N: 96-110000-001 24 in. (610 mm) FE-13 CYLINDER VALVE HOSE SYSTEM PIPE CONNECTION, MALE 1-1/2 in. NPT THREAD CONNECTION, SWIVEL NUT...
  • Page 103 FE-13 Component Description A UTC Fire & Security Company FE-13 180 Pendant Nozzle Effective: April 2007 K-96-9200 P/N: 96-91401X-XXX (See Table) NOZZLE LABEL P/N: 06-231865-876 FE-13 P/N 96-19401X-XXX Part Number Thread A Dimension B Dimension C 96-174013-XXX 1/2 in. NPT 1-1/4 in.
  • Page 104 FE-13 Component Description A UTC Fire & Security Company FE-13 360 Pendant Nozzle Effective: April 2007 K-96-9210 P/N: 96-91402X-XXX (See Table) NOZZLE LABEL P/N: 06-231865-877 FE-13 P/N 96-19402X-XXX Part Number Thread A Dimension B Dimension C 96-174023-XXX 1/2 in. NPT 1-1/4 in.

  • Page 105: Fire Suppression

    FE-13 Component Description A UTC Fire & Security Company FE-13 180 Pendant Nozzle Effective: April 2007 K-96-9300 P/N: 96-110001-001) 10 in. (254 mm) 9.360 .340 in. .340 in. (238 mm) (9 mm) (9 mm) WARNING THIS AREA IS PROTECTED BY AN FE-13 FIRE SUPPRESSION 5 in.
  • Page 106 FE-13 Component Description A UTC Fire & Security Company Single Cylinder Straps Effective: April 2007 K-96-1220 Part Cylinder Number Size 62669 74 lb. 5.63 in. 12.3 in. 11.1 in. 1.25 in. 3.75 in. 4.63 in. (33.6 kg) (143 mm) (312 mm) (282 mm) (31.8 mm)
  • Page 107 FE-13 Component Description A UTC Fire & Security Company Single Cylinder Straps Effective: April 2007 K-96-1230 Part Cylinder Number Size 241254 115 lb. 10.3 in. 25.6 in. 24.3 in. 1.75 in. 4.72 in. 5.28 in. (52.3 kg) (262 mm) (650 mm) (617 mm) (44.4 mm)
  • Page 108 This is explained by assuming that the is zero. FE-13 is an existing DuPont product that cur- agent also removes the free radicals which serve to rently is being used as a chemical intermediate, refriger- maintain the combustion process.
  • Page 109 TOXICITY COMPATIBILITY FE-13 is a very stable compound and in the absence of Short term and extended inhalation studies on animals, excessive moisture is not expected to react with common including histologic examination, indicates that FE-13 is materials of construction such as steel, aluminum and chemically and biologically unreactive.
  • Page 110 Likewise, hazards with changeable FE-13 is safe for use in occupied spaces with no expo- contents are a challenge which can be faced with FE-13. sure restrictions up to a concentration of 24%. The agent...
  • Page 111 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency SPECIFICATIONS (EPA) Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) list. EPA states that FE-13 can be used wherever technical or DuPont quality specifications for FE-13 guarantee a very market conditions warrant. The agent is Component Rec- pure and essentially residue-free product.

  • Page 112: Male Connector

    FE-13 Component Description A UTC Fire & Security Company Pilot Actuation Fittings Effective: April 2007 K-96-3015 MALE ELBOW MALE BRANCH TEE 8 in. NPT X 5/16 in. TUBING 1/8 in. NPT X 5/16 in. TUBING P/N: 69920503 P/N: 69920505 MALE CONNECTOR 1/8 in.
  • Page 113 FE-13 Component Description A UTC Fire & Security Company N2, Pilot Cylinder, Bracket, and Adapter Effective: April 2007 K-96-3020 PLUG GAUGE OUTLET PORT - 1/8 in. (FEMALE) ATTACH ADAPTER HERE 5/16 in. TUBING (MALE) SAFETY OUTLET 1/8 in. NPT (MALE)
  • Page 114 FE-13 Component Description A UTC Fire & Security Company 1/4 in. Flexible Actuation Hose Effective: April 2007 K-96-3035 22 in. (559 mm) 1.375 in. (35 mm) .625 in. HEX 5/16 in. TUBING COUPLING HOSE - 1/4 in. I.D. (BOTH ENDS)

  • Page 115: Flow Direction

    FE-13 Component Description A UTC Fire & Security Company 1/4 in. Check Valve Effective: April 2007 K-96-3045 P/N: 264985 1/4-18 NPT (TYP.) FLOW DIRECTION .81 in. HEX 2 in. MATERIALS: BRASS WORKING PRESSURE: 0-180 PSIG (0-120 BARS) MINIMUM BURSTING PRESSURE: 5000 PSIG Note: Install valve with arrow pointing in direction of flow.
  • Page 116 FE-13 Component Description A UTC Fire & Security Company Pressure Operated Control Head Effective: April 2007 K-96-3135 P/N: 264985 1/8-27 NPT 1 in. HEX PRESSURE INLET PISTON 2.19 in. SWIVEL NUT 1.250-18 UNEF-3B OPERATED 1.50 in. HEX MATERIALS BODY, RETAINING NUT, AND PISTON: BRASS Kidde Fire Systems This literature is provided for informational purposes only.
  • Page 117 FE-13 Component Description A UTC Fire & Security Company Pressure Operated Switch Effective: April 2007 K-96-3161 P/N: 486536 STEM SHOWN IN SET POSITION- PULL UP ON STEM TO MANUALLY OPERATE SWITCH OPERATED OPERATED 0.375" Kidde 8 COVER SCREWS PRESSURE OPERATED SWITCH WIRING 3P.D.T.
  • Page 118 FE-13 Component Description A UTC Fire & Security Company Pressure Operated Explosion Proof Switch Effective: April 2007 K-96-3170 P/N: 981332 1" NPT FEMALE BOTH ENDS FOR ELECTRIC CONNECTION STEM IN OPERATED POSITION SWITCH SUPPLIED WITH STEM IN SET POSITION- (2) 1" NPT PIPE PLUGS PULL UP ON STEM TO 4.037"...
  • Page 119 FE-13 Component Description A UTC Fire & Security Company Pressure Trip Effective: April 2007 K-96-3180 P/N: 874290 GUARD BRACKET WITH STEM .375" (10mm) DIA. MOUNTING HOLE RING PISTON SPRING 2.50" (64mm) 1.37" (41mm) 1/2" NPT (FEMALE) PRESSURE INLET 1.62" BODY...
  • Page 120 FE-13 Component Description A UTC Fire & Security Company Lever Operated Control Head Effective: April 2007 K-96-4010 P/N: 870652 MATERIALS: LEVER: STAINLESS STEEL BODY: BRASS Kidde Fire Systems This literature is provided for informational purposes only. KIDDE-FENWAL, INC. assumes A UTC Fire & Security Company no responsibility for the product’s suitability for a particular application.
  • Page 121 FE-13 Component Description A UTC Fire & Security Company Cable Operated Control Head Effective: April 2007 K-96-4020 P/N: 979469 LOCAL MANUAL SEAL WIRE RELEASE LEVER LOCKING PIN DIRECTION THREADED NUT OF PULL 3/8" NPS FOR PIPE CLOSURE 1/16" CABLE DISC 4.25"...
  • Page 122 FE-13 Component Description A UTC Fire & Security Company Pull Box, Break Glass Effective: April 2007 K-96-4040 P/N: 871403 (2) NAMEPLATE BRACKETS - (SUPPLIED WITH OPTIONAL PULL BOX) NAMEPLATE (4) COVER (BY INSTALLER) SCREWS FOR FIRE BREAK GLASS PULL HANDLE PULL ®...
  • Page 123 FE-13 Component Description A UTC Fire & Security Company Corner Pulleys Effective: April 2007 K-96-4080 P/N: 803808: WATERTIGHT CORNER PULLEY GASKET 1.75" (45mm) COVER BODY 2.13" (54mm) COVER .62" SCREW (16mm) 3/8-18 NPS .81" (FEMALE) (21mm) P/N: 844648: 1/2 in. E.M.T. CORNER PULLEY COVER SCREW .062"...
  • Page 124 FE-13 Component Description A UTC Fire & Security Company Discharge Indicator Effective: April 2007 K-96-5160 P/N: 967082 3.25 in. (83 mm) NORMAL POSITION DISCHARGE INDICATION POSITION BODY 3/4 in. NPT MALE STEM 1.12 in. (29 mm) HEX ACROSS FLATS MATERIALS...

  • Page 125: Locking Pin

    FE-13 Component Description A UTC Fire & Security Company Electric Control Head Effective: April 2007 K-96-6010 CONNECTION FOR FLEXIBLE ELECTRIC CONDUIT- 3/4 in. NPT (FEMALE) SEAL WIRE LOCKING PIN LOCAL MANUAL RELEASE LEVER INDICATOR AND ELECTRIC RESET STEM CONTROL HEAD 6.18 in.
  • Page 126 FE-13 Component Description A UTC Fire & Security Company Electric Control Head Effective: April 2007 K-96-6011 .750 NPT TO FLEXIBLE CONDUIT ADAPTER FLEXIBLE CONDUIT PLUS OR HOT OPTIONAL CONNECTION CONNECTION FOR MICROSWITCH (TERMINAL #3) (TERMINAL #2) MINUS, NEUTRAL, OR GROUND CONNECTION...
  • Page 127 FE-13 Component Description A UTC Fire & Security Company Electric and Cable Operated Control Head Effective: April 2007 K-96-6020 CONNECTION FOR FLEXIBLE 1/2 in. E.M.T. CONNECTION ELECTRIC CONDUIT- COMPRESSION TYPE FOR SEAL 3/4 in. NPT (FEMALE) REMOTE CABLE WIRE LOCKING PIN...
  • Page 128 FE-13 Component Description A UTC Fire & Security Company Electric and Cable Operated Control Head Explosion Proof Solenoid Effective: April 2007 K-96-6030 CONNECTION FOR FLEXIBLE ELECTRIC CONDUIT CONNECTING WIRES 1/2 in. NPT (FEMALE) OPERATING SOLENOID 36 in. (914 mm) LG U.L.

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