P/N 45-N1230M-002 February 2005 Kidde Engineered Fire Suppression System Designed for use with 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid Owner’s Manual FM R LISTED UL Listing File No. EX 4674 LISTED UL Listing File No.
P/N 45-N1230M-002 February 2005 Kidde Engineered Fire Suppression System Designed for use with 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid Owner’s Manual
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FOREWORD Note: This Manual, P/N 45-N1230M-002, is to be used by qualified and factory-trained personnel, knowledgeable of NFPA standards and all local codes in effect. This manual, in no way, supercedes the Kidde Engineered Fire Suppression System designed for use with 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid Design, Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual, P/N 45-N1230M-001. Kidde-Fenwal assumes no responsibility for the application of any systems other than those addressed in this manual.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1-1 Introduction ......................................................................................... 1-1 1-2 Moving Of Containers ............................................................................ 1-2 1-2.1 Moving by Trucks .................................................................................. 1-2 1-2.2 Rough Handling .................................................................................... 1-2 1-2.3 Storage .............
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LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1-1 Name Page Number Typical Kidde Engineered System ...........................................................................
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General Information CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1-1 INTRODUCTION The Kidde Engineered Fire Suppression System designed for use with 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid is the newest addition to our vast product line.
General Information CAUTION It is the owner's responsibility to read this manual and to ensure proper system operation and personnel safety. Follow the instructions in this manual and on the Kidde Engineered System cylinder nameplates. Review this information semi-annually, or as needed. Place this manual in an accessible place near the Kidde Engineered System for ready reference. Kidde believes this data to be accurate, however, it is published and presented without any guarantee or warranty whatsoever.
General Information 1-3 SAFETY CAP These instructions must be followed in the exact sequence as written to prevent serious injury, death and/or property damage. Each Kidde Engineered System cylinder is factory equipped with a safety cap installed on the cylinder outlet. This device is a safety feature and will provide controlled, safe discharge when installed in the event the container is accidentally actuated.
General Information 1-4 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION The Kidde Engineered System provides several modes of operation/actuation to release the agent into the hazard which is being protected. Figure 1-1 illustrates a typical application of the system. 6 5 4 2 3 1 Key 1 Cylinder and Valve Assembly 2 UL Listed Control Panel (e.g., Kidde PEGAsys) 3 Pressure Switch 4 Alarm 5 Nozzle 6 Detector (e.g., Photoelectric, Ion) Figure 1-1.
Operation CHAPTER 2 OPERATION 2-1 INTRODUCTION This chapter describes the controls and indicators for the Kidde Engineered Fire Suppression System designed for use with 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid. 2-2 SYSTEM CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 2-2.1 General Compressed Novec 1230 fluid is held in the cylinder by a discharge valve.
Operation 2-2.3 Post-Fire Operation After an Kidde Engineered System discharge, qualified fire suppression system maintenance personnel must perform post-fire maintenance as directed in Chapter 6 of this manual. Observe all warnings, especially those pertaining to the length of elapsed time before entering the hazard area. Do not enter a hazard area with an open flame or lighted smoking materials. WARNING 2-3 Flammable vapors may cause reignition or explosion.
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. PART NUMBER 2. VOLUME NO. 3. TITLE (NOMENCLATURE) 4. CHANGE NO. OR REV. DATE 5. SYSTEM/EQUIPMENT 6. PRIORITY OF COMMENT 7. USER EVALUATION MANUAL IS: 8.
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LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Kidde-Fenwal, Inc. represents that this product is free from defects in material and workmanship, and it will repair or replace any product or part thereof which proves to be defective in workmanship or material for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of purchase but not to exceed eighteen (18) months after shipment by Kidde-Fenwal Inc.
