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1.2 Extinguishant
The extinguishant consists of water, an anti-freeze agent (-35 o C) and other additives, the purpose of
which is to facilitate extinction and prevent reignition.
1.3 Continuous Check-ups
The extinguisher should be checked regularly (see Section 9). Functionality tests and refilling should be
carried out by authorized personnel in accordance with the specifications on the cylinder service label.
The cylinder (Fig 1) should be checked regularly for any visible damage or defects. The pressure is
checked by reading the pressure gauge (6), which should indicate about 100 bar. If the pressure is below
90 bar at +20
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Universal also works at lower pressure, but the size of the water drops will increase, resulting in less
effective formation of water-mist. The extinguishing effect is optimized at a pressure of approximately
70-100 bar.
1.4 Refilling
On delivery, the fire extinguisher is pressurized and filled with extinguishant. Refilling should be done at
an authorized service station. A special tool is required to refill the cylinder. The cylinder contains
driving gas (nitrogen), which is refilled from the bottom of the cylinder through a valve (2). If you refill
the cylinder shortly after it has been discharged, the original driving gas can be recompressed and used
again. If the cylinder has been disassembled for servicing you must, however, refill both driving gas and
extinguishant.
1.5 Installing the Cylinder
Install the cylinder close to the room that is to be protected, using the assembly fitting (10) and
clamps (11, Fig. 3) that are included in the installation kit. Screws are not enclosed since you may
need different types depending on where and how the cylinder is to be installed. The assembly fitting,
or the installation profile, should be fixed in such a way that there is enough free space around the
release valve to connect the pipes to the nozzles, the release pull-cable(s) and an electrical release
equipment, if required. The cylinder can be set up in whichever position you want, but make sure that
the pressure gauge can be checked. If it is not possible to install the cylinder with the pressure gauge
fully visible, we recommend that you use an electrical pressure alarm. For instructions on how to
install pipes, nozzles and activation devices, see sections 3 and 4.
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9. Checklist Schedule - Fogmaker Fire Extinguisher and Sprinkler System
The extinguisher system should be checked once a year using the checklist below.
Every four years, an extended check-up of the cylinder should be carried out and the extinguishant
replaced. Extended check-ups can only be done at an authorized service station.
Checklist - Daily Check-up
Check that the pressure of the cylinder is not below 90 bar and the detector pressure (Firetrace) at
least 15 bar. This check-up is not required if you use an electrical activation device.
Checklist - Annual Check-up
9.1
Extinguisher cylinder
9.1.1
Assembly fittings, fastenings
9.1.2
Cylinder clamps, fastening
9.1.3
Check pressure gauge, min 90 bar
9.1.4
Visible leaks
9.1.5
Marking label, check-up
9.1.6
Yellow labels, check-up
9.1.7
555 or equivalent on valve mechanism
9.2
Pull-cable (one or two cables)
9.2.2
Fasten the safety screw
9.2.3
Functionality check, lubrication
9.2.4
Pull-handle and safety catch
9.2.5
Sticker "Fire" on handle, change if required
9.2.6
Remove the safety screw
9.3
Sprinkler system
9.3.1
Pipes/hose – cracks, fractures etc.
9.3.2
Pipes/hose – clamps, sagging X
Test blowing, compressed air
9.3.4
Tighten pipe/hose couplings and nozzles
9.3.7
Nozzle spray direction, check-up/adjustment,
9.4
Detection system, electrical
9.4.1
Cable circuit - crushing, cracks, fractures
9.4.2
Alarm circuit and alarm, check-up
9.5
Detection system, Firetrace
9.5.1
Visual inspection of Firetrace hose
and its fastenings
9.5.2
Alarm circuit and alarm, check-up
Systems in accordance with SBF 127
See special checklist for each system.
For electrically triggered systems there are additional checks, which are described in the relevant user
manual.
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Notes
Serial number, next service
9.3.3
Check free flow through all nozzles
With regard to wear, heat and
aging defects.
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