User's Manual

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USABLE CYLINDER CAPACITY
Three cylinder sizes are available (see Table 1).
Table 1. Cylinder Capacity
Figure 1. Argonite Cylinder
Table 2. Argonite cylinder Area Coverage
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
The Kidde Fire Systems Argonite Fire Protection System
can be released electrically, manually or pneumatically.
The following is a description of the various components
associated with the systems.
CYLINDER AND VALVE ASSEMBLY
Argonite cylinders are available in three different sizes.
The 2900 PSI (200 bar) cylinders are uniquely color
coded to allow for quick and easy identification. The cyl-
inders are red with yellow-green at the cylinder shoulder.
Because Argonite is stored as a gas, the cylinders have
no dip tube and can be mounted in either the vertical or
horizontal position.
The cylinder valve, required for all system cylinders,
allows for connection of the cylinders into the system.
The valve provides connections for electric, pneumatic
and manual release of the cylinder contents, as well as a
discharge outlet, connected by a discharge hose, to the
distribution piping.
The actuator operates on a 1 to 10 ratio requiring only
300 PSI (21 bar) for the 2900 PSI (200 bar) system to
operate the valve. The following are the connections pro-
vided on the valve.
Figure 2. Cylinder Dimensions
Table 3. Cylinder Dimensions
Size Fill
English Metric at 2900 PSI at 200 Bar
972 cu. in.
15.9 L
*
9.57 lb. 4.34 kg
4079 cu. in.
66.7 L
*
40.15 lb. 18.21 kg
4893 cu. in. 80.0 L 48.13 lb. 21.83 kb
Cylinder
Area Coverage @
38% Concentration/70°F (21°C)
15.9 L
*
228.8 ft.
3
(6.47 m
3
)
66.7 L
*
959.8 ft.
3
(27.17 m
3
)
80.0 L 1150.6 ft.
3
(32.58 m
3
)
A
B
Cylinder Size
Dimension
A
B
(Diameter)
15.9 L
*
39.07 in.
(992.38 mm)
7.00 in.
(177.80 mm)
66.7 L
*
64.41 in.
(1636.10 mm)
10.49 in.
(266.45 mm)
80.0 L
68.81 in.
(1747.77 mm)
11.25 in.
(285.75 mm)
* DISCONTINUED