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Kidde Fire Systems Natura Manual (352 pages)

Inert Gas System

Brand: Kidde Fire Systems | Category: Firefighting Equipment | Size: 22 MB

Safety Data Sheets
6
Safety Summary
6
Safety First
6
Safe Cylinder Handling Procedures
7
Removal from Service
8
Table of Contents
9
Table of Contents
10
List of Figures
19
Chapter 1 General Information
27
Introduction
27
Use
27
Unsuitable Risks
27
1-1.3 Fire Class Table
28
1-1.4 Technical Limitation on Size of Agent Cylinder Bank
28
Fire Extinguishment Methods
29
1-2.1 Selector Valve Systems
29
Safety
29
1-3.1 Personal Safety
29
1-3.2 Agent Concentrations and Safety
30
Clarifying "Sea Level Equivalent of Oxygen
31
Oxygen Concentration above or below Sea Level
31
System Description
32
1-4.1 Central Cylinder Bank
32
1-4.2 Selector Valve System
33
1-4.3 Release Time
33
1-4.4 Pressure Monitoring
33
1-4.5 Placement Supervision
33
Extinguishing Agent
34
Design Concentration Safety Factor
34
1-5.2 IG-100 (Nitrogen)
35
Nitrogen, Argon, and Carbon Dioxide)
37
Purity
37
1-5.4 IG-55 (Nitrogen and Argon)
40
1-5.4.1 Purity of Argon and Nitrogen
40
Argon)
43
1-5.6 Agent Pressure Verse Temperature Formulas
45
1-5.7 Operating Temperature Range Limitations
45
1-5.8 Agent Storage Container Temperature Range Limitations
45
1-5.8.1 Balanced System Agent Storage Container Temperature Range
45
1-5.8.2 Unbalanced System Agent Storage Container Temperature Range
45
1-5.8.3 Storage
45
Noise Consideration
46
System Detection and Control
46
Release Modes
47
Automatic Release
47
Manual Remote Release
47
Manual Emergency Release
47
Flow Calculations
47
Pressure Relief/Vent
48
Service and Maintenance
48
Retrofitability
48
References
49
Approvals
49
Chapter 2 Component Descriptions
51
Introduction
51
Functional Description
51
Natura IGS System Agent Cylinders and Release Units
52
2-3.1 Cylinder and Valve Assemblies
52
2-3.1.1 Spare Parts for Cylinders
53
2-3.1.2 Cylinder Valves
54
2-3.2 Release Units
55
2-3.3 Secondary Cylinder Gauge Assemblies
56
2-3.4 Actuation Hoses
57
2-3.5 Pilot Line Bleed Valve
58
2-3.6 Quick Connect Cables
58
Discharge Accessories
60
2-4.1 Discharge Hoses
60
2-4.2 3/4" Manifold Check Valves
61
2-4.3 Manifold Safety Device
62
2-4.4 Discharge Indicator (Optional)
62
2-4.5 Pressure Operated Switches
63
2-4.6 Pressure Operated Release
64
Main-To-Reserve Transfer Switch, P/N 85-802398-001
65
Connection Terminals
65
2-4.8 Odorizer Assembly
66
2-4.9 Main and Reserve Nameplates
67
2-4.10 Caution Signs
67
Selector Valves
68
2-5.1 Back-Plate Manifold
69
2-5.1.1 Back-Plate Manifold Hose
69
2-5.1.2 Pressure Regulator
70
2-5.1.3 Back-Plate Manifold Spare Solenoids
70
Lockout Valves
71
Discharge Nozzles
73
Nitrogen Pilot System and Pressure Driven Accessories
74
Nitrogen Discharge Delay Kits, P/N 38-401140-030
74
And P/N 38-401140-060
74
Pressure Operated Siren
75
2-8.3 Nitrogen Pilot Cylinders
76
108 Cu. In. Nitrogen Pilot Cylinder
76
2-8.3.1.1 108 Cu. In. Nitrogen Pilot Cylinder Mounting Bracket
76
2-8.3.1.2 5/16" Flare X 1/8" NPT Male Connector
76
2-8.3.1.3 30" Actuation Hose
76
2-8.3.2 1040 Cu. In. Nitrogen Pilot Cylinder
77
2-8.3.2.1 1040 Cu. In. Nitrogen Pilot Cylinder Strap
77
2-8.3.2.2 3/4 In. Nitrogen Discharge Hose
77
2-8.3.3 Nitrogen Pilot and Siren Driver Supervisory Pressure Switch
77
P/N 85-111540-001 and 85-111540-1002-27
77
2-8.3.3.1 Supervisory Pressure Switch Differentiation
79
2-8.3.3.2 Plain-Nut Discharge Head
80
Electric Control Heads Kit, P/N 85-890181-200
81
Lever Operated Control Head (P/N WK-870652-000)
82
2-8.4.1.1 Lever/Pressure Operated Control Head, P/N 82-878751-000
83
Control Head Monitor with Hazloc Assembly, P/N 85-100000-100
84
2-8.4.2.1 Standards for US Hazloc Approval
85
2-8.4.2.2 Standards for Canadian Hazloc Approval
85
Fill Adapter
86
Manifold Equipment
87
Manifold Bracket
88
Manifold Clamp
88
2" Adapter, BSPT (F) to NPT (F)
88
Racking Components
89
2-11.2 Front Clamping Bar
90
2-11.3 Rear Wooden Spacer
90
Center Wooden Spacer
91
Single Cylinder Clamping Bracket
91
2-11.6 Clamping Bolt
92
2-11.7 End Cover
92
Distance Pipe
93
Chapter 3 System Design
95
Introduction
95
Evaluation of Risk/Hazard
95
Requirements for a Cylinder Storage Room
97
Extended Discharge
97
Extinguishing Values
98
Discharge Time
98
Minimum Design Concentrations (MDC's)
98
Ig-100 Total Flooding Concentration Factor Tables
99
Ig-541 Total Flooding Concentration Factor Tables
101
Ig-55 Total Flooding Concentration Factor Tables
103
Ig-01 Total Flooding Concentration Factor Tables
105
Design Factors
107
3-10.1 Electrical Clearance
107
3-10.2 Hold Time
108
3-10.3 Temperature Considerations
108
3-10.3.1 Operating Temperature Range
108
3-10.3.2 Enclosure Temperature Decrease
108
3-10.4 Flow Calculation
108
3-10.4.1 Required Input Information
108
3-10.4.2 Program Outputs
109
Calculation of Room Volume
109
Calculation of the Quantity of Agent
109
Ventilation Considerations
109
3-10.8 Atmospheric Correction Factors
110
Cylinder Content
110
Cylinder Bank Installation
111
3-12.1 Location
111
3-12.2 Typical Foot Print
111
Typical Floor Load
112
Vibrations
112
Agent Cylinder Release Constraints
112
3-15.1 Cylinder Actuation Limitations
112
Selector Valves
113
3-16.1 Back-Plate Manifold for Selector Valves
114
Selecting Number of Nozzles
114
3-17.1 Nozzle Coverage
115
3-17.2 Nozzle Selection and Placement
115
3-17.2.1 Nozzle Placement
116
3-17.3 Tee Split Limitations
117
3-17.4 Pipe Sizing
118
3-17.5 Temperature Limitations
118
3-17.5.1 Operating/Storage Temperature Range
118
3-17.5.2 Storage Temperature
118
3-17.6 Cylinder Actuation Limitations
118
3-17.7 Pressure Actuation Limitations
119
3-17.7.1 Pressure Trip Limitations
119
3-17.7.2 Pressure Operated Sirens
119
Chapter 4 Installation
121
General Equipment Installation
121
Personal Safety
121
General Installation Requirements
121
Electrical Clearance
121
Installation Process
122
Technical Description
122
Functional Description
122
System Overview
123
4-4.2 Selector Valve System
124
Systems Using Discharge Delays
126
Cylinder Bank Installation
127
4-5.1 Typical Floor Load
127
4-5.2 Racking Install Diagrams
128
4-5.2.1 Clamp Racking Layouts
128
Row Wooden Racking Layouts
129
4-5.2.3 Distance Pipe Installation
130
4-5.2.4 Manifold Installation
131
4-5.2.5 Cylinder and Valve Installation Diagrams
132
Cylinder Bank Assembly
133
Securing the Manifold
133
4-6.2 Manifold Safety Device
134
Install Discharge Hoses to Manifold Check Valves
135
Securing Single-Row Cylinders
135
Securing Multi-Row Cylinders
135
4-6.6 Positioning Cylinders
136
4-6.6.1 Installing Back-Plate Manifold for Selector Valve Systems
137
4-6.7 Installing Secondary Cylinder Gauge Assembly
138
4-6.8 Installing Release Units
139
4-6.8.1 Aligning the Release Unit after Pressurization
140
4-6.9 Locations for Leak Testing the Valve and Cylinder
141
4-6.10 Locations for Leak Testing the Release Unit
142
4-6.11 Venting Pressure from the Manifold Safety Burst Discs
142
Installation of Hoses
143
Distribution Pipe & Fittings
144
4-8.1 Pipe
144
4-8.2 Ferrous Piping
144
4-8.3 Fittings
146
Support of Pipes/Manifolds
147
Pipe Spans
147
Nozzle Supports
147
Support Details
148
4-8.5 Installation of Pipes
151
4-8.5.1 Cutting
151
4-8.5.2 NPT/BSPT - Threading
151
4-8.5.3 Grooved Joining
152
4-8.5.4 Installation of Pipes
152
Threaded Pipe Assemblies
153
Test of Pipework
153
Nozzle Installation
153
Pressure Testing of Pipework
154
4-11.1 Precautions
154
4-11.2 Pressure Testing Using Gas
154
Signs and Labeling
155
Storage Room
155
Cylinder
155
Selector Valves
155
Protected Enclosure
155
4-12.4.1 Access Doors
155
Warning Alarms
155
4-12.5.1 Pressure Relief Vents
155
Electrical Installation
156
4-13.1 Release Unit/Secondary Cylinder Gauge Assembly Wiring
156
4-13.2 Solenoid Valve, Release and Selection
157
Typical Wiring Details
158
Solenoid Connection
158
Pressure Operated Switches
159
Front View
159
Pressure Operated Trip
160
Nitrogen Pilot Cylinder Accessories Installation
161
Nitrogen Pilot Cylinder Installation, 1040 Cu. In. P/N 85-101040-001
161
Installation of Flexible Discharge Hose, P/N WK-251821-000
162
Or WK-264986-000
162
4-17.2.2 Installation of Discharge Head, P/N WK-872450-000
162
4-17.3 Installation of Control Heads to Pilot Cylinders
162
4-17.3.2 Installation of Electric Control Head to 108 Cu. In. Nitrogen Pilot Cylinder
164
4-17.3.3 Installation of Lever or Lever/Pressure Operated Control Head
167
Installation of Discharge Delay, P/Ns 81-871072-001
167
And 81-871072-002
167
4-17.4.1 Connecting Discharge Delay to the Pressure Regulator and Cylinder Valve
168
4-17.5 Pressure Operated Siren
170
4-17.5.1 Sample Siren Setups
171
Odorizer
172
Selector Valves
173
1-Inch, 1 1/2-Inch, and 2-Inch Selector Valves
173
And 4 Inch Selector Valves
173
Lockout Valves
174
Main to Reserve Transfer Switch
175
Post-Installation Procedures
176
4-24.1 Pilot Line Test
177
Chapter 5 Operation
179
Introduction
179
System Controls and Indicators
179
General
179
Operating Procedures
179
Automatic Operation
179
Local Manual Operation (Single Area)
179
Local Manual Operation (Multi Area System)
179
5-2.3 Post-Fire Operation
180
Main and Reserve Systems
180
Lockout Valves
180
Cylinder Recharge
180
Chapter 6 Maintenance
181
Introduction
181
6-1.1 Agent Storage Cylinders
181
Maintenance Procedures
182
Preventative Maintenance Schedule
182
Weekly
184
6-4.1 Check Natura IGS System Cylinder Pressure
184
6-4.2 Check Nitrogen Pilot Cylinder Pressure
184
6-4.3 Hazard and Enclosure Inspection
184
6-4.4 Pipework and Controls Inspection
184
Monthly
184
6-5.1 Perform General Inspection
184
6-5.1.1 Inspect Discharge Nozzles
184
6-5.1.2 Inspect Pull Stations
184
6-5.1.3 Inspect Pressure Switches
184
6-5.2 Inspect Hazard Access
185
6-5.3 Inspect Hoses
185
6-5.4 Inspect Release Units and Secondary Gauge Assemblies
185
6-5.5 Inspect Cylinder and Valve Assembly
185
6-5.6 Inspect Electric Control Heads on Nitrogen Pilot Cylinders
185
6-5.6.1 Inspect Brackets, Straps, Cradles and Mounting Hardware
185
Semi-Annual Inspection Procedure
186
6-6.1 Protected Room
186
6-6.2 Distribution Pipe Work and Nozzles
186
6-6.3 System Lockout Valve (if Fitted)
186
6-6.4 Actuator on Selector Valve
186
6-6.5 Test Discharge Pressure Switches
186
Test Release Units
187
6-6.7 Control Head Test for Nitrogen Pilot Cylinders
188
6-6.7.1 Electric Control Head Test for Nitrogen Pilot Cylinders
188
6-6.7.2 Lever Operated Control Head Test for Nitrogen Pilot Cylinders
189
6-6.7.3 Lever/Pressure Operated Control Head Test for Nitrogen Pilot Cylinders
189
6-6.8 Inspect Flexible Hoses
190
6-6.9 Verify Odorizer Assembly
190
Annual Inspection Procedure
190
6-7.1 Check Natura IGS System Cylinder Pressure Gauges
190
Inspection Procedures-2 Year
190
6-8.1 Distribution Piping Blow out
190
Inspection Procedures- 5 Year (CFR)
191
6-9.1 Inspection and Retest Procedures for Natura IGS System un Specification Cylinders
191
6-9.1.1 Cylinders Continuously in Service Without Discharge
191
6-9.1.2 Discharged Cylinders
191
6-9.1.3 Charged Cylinders Needing to be Transported
191
6-9.2 Inspection and Retest Procedures for Flexible Hoses
191
Inspection Procedures- 10 Year (EU)
192
6-10.1 Retest Procedures for TPED Specification EU Cylinders
192
6-10.1.1 Cylinders Continuously in Service Without Discharge
192
6-10.1.2 Discharged Cylinders or Charged Cylinders that Are Transported
192
6-10.1.3 Retest
192
Service
193
Cleaning
193
Nozzle Service
193
Repairs
193
Removing a Natura IGS System Cylinder
194
6-12.1 Reinstalling a Natura IGS System Cylinder
194
Chapter 7 Post-Discharge Maintenance
195
Introduction
195
After System Discharge
195
7-2.1 Cylinder Replacement
195
Re-Installing Release Units
196
Re-Installing Secondary Cylinder Gauge Assemblies
197
Recharging Natura IGS System Cylinders
197
Nitrogen Pilot Cylinder Service and Maintenance
197
7-6.1 Nitrogen Pilot Cylinder Hydrostatic Pressure Test
197
7-6.2 Pilot Cylinder Removal
198
7-6.3 Nitrogen Pilot Cylinder Recharge
199
7-6.4 Nitrogen Cylinder I-Valve Inspection and Services
201
7-6.4.1 Valve Disassembly
201
7-6.4.2 Nitrogen Cylinder I-Valve Assembly
202
7-6.4.3 Safety Disc Replacement
202
Plain Nut Discharge Head Inspection and Service
203
Chapter 8 Parts List
205
Introduction and Parts List
205
Agent and Cylinder Part Number
206
Release Units
208
Discharge Accessories
209
Selector Valves
210
Lockout Valves
210
Discharge Nozzles
211
8-9.1 Listed 360 Degree Nozzles
212
8-9.2 Listed 180 Degree Nozzles
215
Discharge Delay, Siren, and Associated Accessories
218
Fill Adapters
219
Manifold Equipment
219
Cylinder Racking Kits
220
Appendix Arefill Information
221
Agent Pressure Verse Temperature Formulas
221
Quality Responsibility Requirements
221
Calibration of Testing and Measuring Equipment
222
A-3.1 Designation of Batches
222
Charging Equipment
222
A-4.1 Cylinder and Valve Assemblies
222
Natura IGS Cylinder Valve, P/N 38-400000-001
225
Fill Adapters, P/N 38-406000-001
226
Filling Process
227
Pre-Filling Inspection
227
Cylinder/Valve Replacement
227
A-5.2 Using the Fill Adapter
228
Filling Cylinder and Valve Assemblies
229
Filling by Pressure
229
A-5.3.1.1 Partial Pressure Fill Information
230
A-5.3.2 Filling by Weight
231
A-5.3.2.1 Weight Relations for each Agent in Kg/L
231
A-5.3.3 Fill Tolerance Per Agent
231
A-5.3.4 Principle of Filling - Flow Path
232
A-5.4 Required Records
233
Checklist for Filling Operation
234
Leak Testing
235
A-6.1 Leak Detection Fluid Procedure
235
Appendix Bsafety Data Sheets
237
Hazard Identification
238
Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
241
Physical and Chemical Properties
241
Stability and Reactivity
241
Toxicological Information
242
Ecological Information
242
Other Information
244
Composition/Information on Ingredients
246
First- Aid Measures
246
Regulatory Information
251
Fire - Fighting Measures
254
Accidental Release Measures
255
Handling and Storage
255
Disposal Considerations
258
Transport Information
258
Introduction Chapter
292
Section 1-3.1 Personal Safety
292
Component Description Chapter
292
Section 2-5.1 Back-Plate Manifold
292
Section 2-5.1.2 Pressure Regulator
292
System Design Chapter
292
Section 3-3 Extinguishing Values
292
Section 3-17.1 Nozzle Coverage
292
Component Description Chapter
293
Section 4-4.2 Selector Valve Systems
293
Section 4-4.3 Systems Using Discharge Delays
293
Section 4-5.2.1 Clamp Racking Layouts
294
Section 4-5.2.2 2 Row Wooden Racking Layouts
295
Section 4-5.2.4 2 Manifold Installation
297
Section 4-6.5 Securing Multi-Row Cylinders
298
Section 4-8.3 Fittings
298
Section 4-8.5.2 NPT/BSPT - Threading
298
Section 4-13.1 Supervisory Gauge Assembly Wiring
299
Section 4-13.2 Solenoid Valve, Release and Selection
299
Section 4-17.4.1 Connecting Discharge Delay to the Pressure Regulator and Cylinder Valve
299
Operation Chapter
300
Maintenance Chapter
300
Section 6-8.2 Conduct System Pressure Test
300
Post-Discharge Maintenance Chapter
300
Parts List Chapter
300
Refill Information Appendix
301
Section A-4.2 Natura IGS Cylinder Valve, P/N 38-400000-001
301
Section A-5.1.1 Cylinder/Valve Replacement
301
Section A-5.3 Filling Cylinder and Valve Assemblies
301
General
309
Component Description
310
TPED Approved Natura IGS System Agent Containers
310
Spare Parts for Containers
312
Design Consideration
312
Install
312
Operation
312
Maintenance
312
Post Discharge Maintenance
312
Parts List
313
General
321
Component Description
322
2-Way NPT and Grooved Selector Valves
322
Back Plate Manifold with Solenoids for Selector Valves
325
Back-Plate Manifold Hose
326
1/8 In. NPT Male to 1/4 In. Male BSPP Adapter
327
Pressure Regulator and Bracket Kit
327
Spare NEMA 7 Actuation Assembly
328
Flexible Actuation Hoses
328
NEMA 7 Solenoid Adapter Kit
328
108 Cu. In. Nitrogen Pilot Cylinders
329
Mounting Bracket for 108 Cu. In. Nitrogen Pilot Cylinder
330
Nitrogen Pilot Cylinder Supervisory Pressure Switch
331
Supervisory Pressure Switch Differentiation
332
Lockout Valves
333
Design Consideration
337
Selector Valves
337
Back-Plate Manifold with NEMA 4 Rated Solenoids
337
Lockout Valve Clearance
337
Install
338
2- Way Selector Valves
338
1-Inch, 1 1/2-Inch, and 2-Inch Selector Valves
338
And 4 Inch Selector Valves
338
Selector Valves with NEMA 7 Rated Solenoids
338
Installing the Nitrogen Pilot Cylinder with Supervisory Pressure Switch
339
Wiring the Control Head Monitor
341
Connecting Nitrogen Pilot Cylinder to Pressure Regulator
342
Connecting Pressure Regulator to NEMA 7 Selector Valve
343
Lockout Valves
344
System Pressure Test
344
Operation
345
Lockout Valves
346
Maintenance
347
Semi-Annual Inspection
347
Actuator Test on 2-Way Selector Valve
347
System Lockout Valve (if Fitted)
347
Inspection Procedures - 2 Years
347
Service: Replacing NEMA 7 Actuation Assembly
348
Post Discharge Maintenance
349
Resetting Selector Valves after Operation
349
Parts List
349

Kidde Fire Systems Natura Owner's Manual (32 pages)

Inert Gas Fire Suppression System

Brand: Kidde Fire Systems | Category: Firefighting Equipment | Size: 1 MB

Safety Data Sheets
5
Safety Summary
5
Table of Contents
7
Table of Contents
8
Chapter 1 General Information

9
- Introduction
  9
- Safe Cylinder Handling Procedures
  10
- 1-2.1 Transporting Container
  10
- 1-2.2 Rough Handling
  10
- 1-2.3 Storage
  10
- 1-2.4 Anti-Recoil Safety Cap
  10
- 1-2.5 Safety Transportation Cap, Guard, or Shroud
  10
- About the System
  11
- Agents Overview
  11
- 1-4.1 Agent Safety Concentrations
  11
- 1-4.2 IG-100 (Nitrogen)
  13
- IG541 (Nitrogen, Argon, and Carbon Dioxide)
  15
- Purity
  15
- 1-4.4 IG-55 (Nitrogen and Argon)
  18
- 1-4.4.1 Purity of Argon and Nitrogen
  18
- Argon)
  21
Chapter 2 Installation and Maintenance

23

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