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Kidde IG-55 Design, Installation, Operation, And Maintenance Manual With Fm Approval

Kidde IG-55 Design, Installation, Operation, And Maintenance Manual With Fm Approval (220 pages)

Inert Gas Engineered Fire Suppression System

Brand: Kidde | Category: Firefighting Equipment | Size: 10 MB

Table of Contents

Safety Summary
4
Safe Cylinder Handling Procedures
5
Table of Contents
7
Table of Contents
8
List of Figures
15
List of Tables
19
Chapter 1 General Information

23
- Introduction
  23
  - Use
    23
- 1-1.2 Unsuitable Risks
  24
- 1-1.3 Fire Class Table
  24
- 1-1.4 Agent Cylinder Quantity
  24
- Fire Extinguishment Methods
  25
- Safety
  25
- 1-3.1 Personal Safety
  25
- 1-3.2 Agent Safety Concentrations
  26
- 1-3.2.1 Oxygen Concentration above or below Sea Level
  27
- System Description
  28
- 1-4.1 Central Cylinder Bank
  28
- 1-4.2 Selector Valve System
  29
- 1-4.3 Release Time
  29
- 1-4.4 Pressure Monitoring
  29
- 1-4.5 Placement Supervision
  29
- Extinguishing Agent
  30
- 1-5.1 Design Concentration Safety Factor
  30
- 1-5.2 IG-100 (Nitrogen)
  31
  - Nitrogen and Argon)
    33
  - Purity of Argon and Nitrogen
    33
- 1-5.4 Agent Pressure Verse Temperature Formulas
  36
- 1-5.5 Operating Temperature Range Limitations
  36
- 1-5.6 Agent Storage Container Temperature Range Limitations
  36
- 1-5.6.1 Balanced System Agent Storage Container Temperature Range
  36
- 1-5.6.2 Unbalanced System Agent Storage Container Temperature Range
  36
- 1-5.6.3 Storage
  36
- Noise Consideration
  37
- System Detection and Control
  37
- Release Modes
  38
- 1-8.1 Automatic Release
  38
- 1-8.2 Manual Remote Release
  38
- 1-8.3 Manual Emergency Release
  38
- Flow Calculations
  38
- Pressure Relief/Vent
  39
- Service and Maintenance
  39
- Retrofitability
  39
- References
  40
- Approvals
  40
Chapter 2 Component Descriptions

41
Chapter 3 System Design

83
- Introduction
  83
- Evaluation of Risk/Hazard
  83
- Requirements for a Cylinder Storage Room
  85
- Extended Discharge
  85
- Hold Time Model
  92
  - 3-8.4.2 Program Outputs
    93
  - 3-8.5 Calculation of Room Volume
    93
  - 3-8.6 Calculation of the Quantity of Extinguishant
    93
  - 3-8.7 Ventilation Considerations
    93
  - 3-8.8 Atmospheric Correction Factors
    94
  - Cylinder Content
    95
  - Cylinder Bank Installation
    96
  - 3-10.1 Location
    96
  - 3-10.2 Typical Foot Print
    96
  - Typical Floor Load
    97
  - Vibrations
    97
  - Agent Cylinder Release Constraints
    97
  - Selector Valves
    98
- Typical Distribution Manifold Design
  98
- Back-Plate Manifold for Selector Valves
  99
  - Selecting Number of Nozzles
    99
  - 3-15.1 Nozzle Coverage
    100
  - 3-15.2 Nozzle Selection and Placement
    100
  - 3-15.2.1 Nozzle Placement
    101
- Nozzle Placement and Coverage
  101
  - 3-15.3 Tee Split Limitations
    102
  - 3-15.4 Pipe Sizing
    103
  - 3-15.5 Temperature Limitations
    103
  - 3-15.5.1 Operating/Storage Temperature Range
    103
  - 3-15.5.2 Storage Temperature
    103
  - 3-15.6 Cylinder Actuation Limitations
    103
- Release Unit
  103
Chapter 4 Installation

105
- General Equipment Installation
  105
- Personal Safety
  105
- General Installation Requirements
  105
- Electrical Clearance
  105
  - Installation Process
    106
  - Technical Description
    106
  - Functional Description
    106
- System Overview
  107
  - 4-4.2 Selector Valve System
    108
- Systems Using Discharge Delays
  110
  - Cylinder Bank Installation
    111
  - 4-5.1 Typical Floor Load
    111
  - 4-5.2 Racking Install Diagrams
    112
  - 4-5.2.1 Clamp Racking Layouts
    112
- Row Wooden Racking Layouts
  113
  - 4-5.2.3 Distance Pipe Installation
    114
  - 4-5.2.4 Cylinder and Valve Installation Diagrams
    115
- Actuation Hose Install
  115
- 4-8.1 Pipe
  127
- 4-8.2 Ferrous Piping
  127
- 4-8.3 Fittings
  129
- 4-8.4 Support of Pipes/Manifolds
  130
- 4-8.4.1 Pipe Spans
  130
- 4-8.4.2 Nozzle Supports
  130
- 4-8.4.3 Support Details
  131
- Pipe Support Details
  131
- 4-8.5 Installation of Pipes
  132
- 4-8.5.1 Cutting
  132
- 4-8.5.2 NPT/BSPT - Threading
  132
- 4-8.5.3 Grooved Joining
  133
- 4-8.5.4 Installation of Pipes
  133
- 4-8.5.5 Threaded Pipe Assemblies
  134
- Test of Pipework
  134
- Nozzle Installation
  134
- Nozzle with Dirt Trap
  134
- Pressure Testing of Pipework
  135
- 4-11.1 Precautions
  135
- 4-11.2 Pressure Testing Using Gas
  135
- Signs and Labeling
  136
- 4-12.1 Storage Room
  136
- 4-12.2 Cylinder
  136
- 4-12.3 Selector Valves
  136
- 4-12.4 Protected Enclosure
  136
- 4-12.4.1 Access Doors
  136
- 4-12.5 Warning Alarms
  136
- 4-12.5.1 Pressure Relief Vents
  136
- Electrical Installation
  137
- Release Unit/Slave Cylinder Gauge Assembly Wiring
  137
- 4-13.2 Solenoid Valve, Release and Selection
  138
- Typical Wiring Details
  139
- Pressure Operated Switches
  140
- Pressure Operated Trip
  141
- Nitrogen Pilot Cylinder Accessories Installation
  142
- Installation of Nitrogen Pilot Cylinder, P/N WK-877940-000 and Mounting Bracket, P/N WK-877845-000
  142
- Nitrogen Pilot Cylinder Installation, 1040 Cu. In. P/N 90-101040-000
  142
- Installation of Flexible Discharge Hose, P/N WK-251821-000
  143
- Or WK-264986-000
  143
- 4-17.2.2 Installation of Discharge Head, P/N WK-872450-000
  143
- 4-17.3 Installation of Control Heads to Pilot Cylinders
  144
- 4-17.3.1 Installation of Electric Control Heads to N2 1040 Cu. In. Pilot Cylinder
  144
- 4-17.3.2 Installation of Electric Control Head to 108 Cu. In. Nitrogen Pilot Cylinder
  145
- 4-17.3.3 Installation of Lever/Pressure Operated Control Head, P/N 82-878751-000
  145
- Installation of Discharge Delay, P/Ns 81-871072-001
  146
- And 81-871072-002
  146
  - 4-17.4.1 Connecting Discharge Delay to the Pressure Regulator and Cylinder Valve
    147
- Pressure Operated Siren
  149
  - 4-17.5.1 Sample Siren Setups
    150
  - Odorizer
    151
  - Selector Valves
    152
  - 4-21.1 1-Inch, 1 1/2-Inch, and 2-Inch Selector Valves
    152
  - 4-21.2 3 and 4 Inch Selector Valves
    152
  - Lockout Valves
    153
  - Main to Reserve Transfer Switch
    154
  - Post-Installation Procedures
    155
  - 4-24.1 Pilot Line Test
    156
Chapter 5 Operation

157
- Introduction
  157
- System Controls and Indicators
  157
- General
  157
- Operating Procedures
  157
- Automatic Operation
  157
- Local Manual Operation (Single Area)
  157
- Local Manual Operation (Multi Area System)
  157
  - 5-2.3 Post-Fire Operation
    158
  - Main and Reserve Systems
    158
  - Lockout Valves
    158
  - Cylinder Recharge
    158
Chapter 6 Maintenance

159
Chapter 7 Post-Discharge Maintenance

175
Chapter 8 Parts List

185
- Introduction and Parts List
  185
- Agent and Cylinder Part Number
  186
- Release Units
  187
- Slave Cylinder Gauge Assemblies
  187
- Quick Connect Cables
  187
- Discharge Accessories
  188
- Selector Valves
  189
- Lockout Valves
  189
- Discharge Nozzles
  190
- 8-9.1 Listed 360 Degree Nozzles
  191
- 8-9.2 Listed 180 Degree Nozzles
  194
- Discharge Delay, Siren, and Associated Accessories
  197
- Fill Adapters
  198
- Manifold Equipment
  198
- Cylinder Racking Kits
  199
Appendix Asafety Data Sheets

201

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