CaptiveAire TANK User Manual

Model TANK Fire Suppression Extinguishing System
Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual
TANK Fire Suppression Extinguishing System Typical Hood End Cabinet Installation
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WARNING!
The TANK Fire Suppression 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 TANK Fire Suppression extinguishing system must be
performed in accordance with this manual by a factory trained 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.
Part No. A0029342
January 2024 Rev 24

CaptiveAire TANK Specifications

General

Agent Type	Wet Chemical
Application	Restaurant, Commercial Kitchen
Extinguishing Agent	Wet Chemical
Operating Pressure	100 psi
Discharge Time	40 seconds
Weight	22 lbs
Material	Steel Cylinder
Standards	ANSI/UL 8, ULC S554, NFPA 10

Summary

Warranty

System Overview

Provides a general description of the fire suppression system's function and components.

Components

Cylinder Tank Assembly

Cylinder Tank and Actuator Bracket

Primary Actuator Kit (PAK)

Secondary Valve Actuator (SVA) and Hose

Supervisory Pressure Switch

Gas Shut-Off Valves

Firestat (Heat) Detector

Installation

Cylinder Tanks

Explains the typical installation and mounting of agent storage cylinders within the cabinet.

Primary and Secondary Actuator Installation

Secondary Valve Actuator (SVA)

Supervisory Pressure Switch Installation

Duct and Plenum Protection

Plenum Protection

Appliance Protection

Overlapping Appliance Protection

Upright Broiler/Salamander Protection

Appliance with Shelf

Wok Protection

Large Wok Protection

Appliance with Upright Obstruction

Appliance with Overhead Salamander

Pizza Ovens

Agent Distribution Piping

Cylinder Nozzle and Piping Parameters

Firestat Installation Details

Firestat Components

Hood Riser Sensor Replacement

Fire Protection Manual Actuation Device

Fire Protection System Printed Circuit Board

Electrical

Fire Protection System Supervised Loops

Supervised Loop Electrical Details

PCU Fire System

PCU Fire System Nozzles

Operation

Test Mode Overview

Reset Overview

Battery Backup

Fire Protection System Firestat

Non-Solid Fuel Appliances (Rated 450°F)

Non-Solid Fuel Appliances (Rated 600°F)

Solid Fuel Appliances (Rated 700°F)

Troubleshooting

CORE Board Faults

Appliance Shutdown in Fault Conditions

Supervised Loop Wiring Troubleshooting

DIP Switch Settings

Start-Up/Inspection Test Procedure

Connecting Service Test Kit

Balloon Test Procedure

Firestat Test Procedure

Re-arming System

Leakage Testing

Maintenance

Every Month (System Owner)

Every Six Months (Factory Trained Distributor)

Conditional Maintenance

Replacing A Primary Actuation Kit

Step-by-step guide for replacing a faulty primary actuator kit.

Replacing A Secondary Valve Actuator

Instructions for replacing a malfunctioning secondary valve actuator.

Adding Nitrogen to Tank(s)

Post-Discharge Maintenance

Appliance Cleanup

Cleaning Distribution System

Cleaning Nozzles

Flushing the Distribution Pipe Network

Flushing Procedure with Spare/Test Cylinder

Details flushing the network using a spare or test cylinder.

Flushing Procedure with an External Water Supply

Cylinder Tank Maintenance

Removing a Cylinder Tank (Empty or Storage)

Instructions for safely removing cylinders from the system for maintenance or storage.

Install New Cylinder Tank(s)

Depressurizing a Cylinder Tank

Mobile Kitchen/Seasonal Shutdown

Start-Up and Maintenance Documentation