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CaptiveAire EWC - User Manual

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Part No. A0029342
August 2020 Rev. 6
UL EX27953
Model EWC (Electric Wet Chemical) Extinguishing System
Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual
EWC Extinguishing System Typical Hood End Cabinet Installation
RECEIVING AND INSPECTION
Check for any signs of damage upon receipt, and if found, report it immediately to the carrier.
Check that all items are accounted for and free of damage.
WARNING!!
The Electric Wet Chemical (EWC) extinguishing system unit is to be installed, inspected,
recharged and maintained in accordance with NFPA 17A, NFPA 96, and the National Fire Code of
Canada as applicable.
Installation and maintenance of the EWC extinguishing system must be performed in
accordance with this manual by a factory trained and authorized distributor. Improper
installation poses serious risk of injury due to electric shock and other potential hazards. Read
this manual thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment. ALWAYS disconnect
power prior to working on equipment.
Save these instructions. This document is the property of the owner of this equipment and is required
for future maintenance. Leave this document with the owner when installation or service is complete.

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers

Summary

COMPONENTS

Cylinder Assembly

Details the EWC cylinder assembly, its components, and pressure-temperature relationship.

Actuator Kits and Valves

Covers Primary Actuator Kit (PAK) and Secondary Valve Actuator (SVA) components and function.

INSTALLATION

Cylinders and Mounting

Covers system installation, cylinder mounting, and bracket details.

Actuator Installation

Details the installation procedures for PAK and SVAs.

Protection Coverage

Duct and Plenum Protection

Details protection for ducts and plenums, including nozzle placement.

Appliance Protection

Covers overlapping and dedicated nozzle coverage for cooking appliances.

Dedicated Appliance Protection

Details coverage requirements for individual appliances not meeting overlapping criteria.

Piping and System Configuration

Agent Distribution Piping

Details the agent distribution piping requirements and configuration.

OPERATION

TROUBLESHOOTING

System Troubleshooting

Lists common problems, potential causes, and corrective actions for the system.

INSPECTION AND TEST

Start-up;Test Procedure

Outlines the steps for preparing the system and connecting test equipment.

Test Procedure

Describes the step-by-step process for activating and verifying system operation.

MAINTENANCE

CaptiveAire EWC Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCaptiveAire
ModelEWC
CategoryFire Extinguisher
LanguageEnglish

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