FIRETRACE FK-5-1-12 - Foreword; Warnings

800027-A 1 06/05/2023
1 FOREWORD
This manual is written for the fire protection professional that designs, installs, and maintains Firetrace Pre-Engineered ILP (Indirect
Low Pressure) Automatic Suppression Units with FK-5-1-12 Fire Protection Fluid. It is intended to communicate details and
procedures required for proper design, installation, operation, and maintenance.
Firetrace assumes no responsibility for the design or function of any systems other than those addressed in this manual. The
technical data contained herein is limited strictly for informational purposes only.
Pre-Engineered ILP Automatic Suppression Units with FK-5-1-12 Fire Protection Fluid are to be designed, installed, inspected,
tested, maintained, and recharged by qualified trained personnel in accordance with the following:
• All instructions, limitations, etc. contained in this manual, DIOM 800027
• All information contained on the agent cylinder nameplate(s)
• NFPA 2001: Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems
• FM Approvals (FM 5600)
• UL Listing (UL 2166)
• Local authority having jurisdiction
1.1 Warnings
Safety precautions are essential when any electrical or mechanical equipment is involved. These precautions should be
followed when handling, servicing, and recharging Firetrace FK-5-1-12 Fire Suppression Systems and equipment. If safety
precautions are overlooked or ignored, personal injury or property damage may occur.
The following symbols are used throughout this manual. Always heed these precautions. They are essential to the safe use
of the equipment described in this manual.
DANGER:
This danger symbol identifies immediate hazards and provides specific instructions or
procedures, which if not correctly followed WILL result in severe personal injury or death.
WARNING:
This warning symbol identifies specific instructions or procedures, which if not correctly
followed, COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION:
This caution symbol identifies specific instructions or procedures, which if not correctly
followed, COULD result in minor personal injury or equipment or property damage.