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Hygood FM-200 User Manual

Hygood FM-200
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ENGINEERED SYSTEM
DESIGN AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
(UL/FM VERSION)
FM-200® TOTAL FLOOD
FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS
© 2010 Macron Safety Systems (UK) Limited
EQUIPMENT: FM-20(UL/FM)
PUBLICATION: 14A-07H
ISSUE No. 02
DATE: 2010-03

Table of Contents

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Hygood FM-200 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHygood
ModelFM-200
CategorySecurity Sensors
LanguageEnglish

Summary

SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION

About this Manual

Comprehensive guide for FM-200® system design, installation, and maintenance.

Introduction

Overviews FM-200® as a fire suppressant and its advantages over Halon.

FM-200® Agent

FM-200® Agent

Lists approvals and standards for FM-200® agent use, including FM Approved.

Health and Safety

Discusses precautions and understanding of agent effects for personnel safety.

SECTION 2 - SYSTEM COMPONENTS

FM-200® Container

Details the container assembly, its factory filling, and pressurization.

Valve Assembly

Describes the container valve, its safety features, and components.

Manifold

Manifolds

Describes manifolds as fabricated pipe sections for connecting multiple containers.

Discharge Nozzle

Discharge Nozzle

Distributes agent within the protected area, sized for correct flow.

Liquid Level Measuring Device

Liquid Level Measuring Device

Measures liquid FM-200® level in containers for weight determination.

SECTION 3 - SYSTEM DESIGN

System Design

Outlines the two main elements: risk assessment and quantity calculation.

Hazard Analysis

Describes the hazard survey process, including risk assessment and environmental factors.

Hazard Volume

Explains how to determine hazard volume and the impact of openings and obstructions.

Ventilation

Personnel Safety

Advises on avoiding exposure to FM-200® and potential hazards.

Agent Flow Characteristics

Nozzle Selection and Location

Factors to consider for choosing and placing discharge nozzles for coverage.

Maximum Limits (Elevation) in Pipe Work

Maximum Limits (Elevation) in Pipe Work

Specifies elevation differences and distances for pipe runs and nozzles.

Nozzle Discharge Radius

System Design Procedure

Outlines the step-by-step process for designing FM-200® systems.

Design Example - Calculations

Design Example - Calculations

Demonstrates calculating minimum agent quantity using a formula.

SECTION 4 - FLOW CALCULATIONS

FM-200® Equation Calculations

Formula for calculating agent weight based on hazard volume and concentration.

Engineered Systems

Systems based on Hydraulic Flow Program for predicting two-phase flow.

SECTION 5 - INSTALLATION

Container Installation

Container location requirements and securing methods.

Single Container Installation

Step-by-step instructions for installing single containers.

Multiple Container Actuation

Completion Procedures

Pre-checks and Visual Inspections

Checks to be made before final connections, including mechanical and electrical.

Hand-over Procedures

Hand-over Procedures

Thorough inspection of system completeness, tests, and operational status.

SECTION 6 - INTEGRITY TESTING

Principle

Describes the door fan test method and its components.

Equivalent Leakage Area (ELA)

Measuring ELA by blowing air to develop pressure differential.

Integrity Test Procedure

Integrity Test Procedure

Steps for evaluating enclosure readiness, volume confirmation, and retention time.

SECTION 7 - SYSTEM OPERATION

System Detection and Actuation

Describes manual, fully automatic, and automatic with manual intervention systems.

Fully Automatic System

Automatic release based on multiple sensor detection with adjustable time delay.

Fully Automatic System with Manual Inter-vention

FM-200® Decomposition

Explains decomposition at high temperatures and the formation of toxic products.

Actions Following a Fire

Actions Immediately Following a Fire

Advises emergency services, organizes roll-call, and prevents unauthorized entry.

SECTION 8 - MAINTENANCE

Introduction

Provides user inspection and maintenance guidance for FM-200® Engineered Systems.

User’s Programme of Inspection

Installer provides inspection program to detect faults early.

Contract Service and Maintenance

Contract Service and Maintenance

System inspection and testing by qualified personnel as per NFPA standards.

Container Weighing

Procedures for weighing containers to establish FM-200® content.

Using the Liquid Level Measuring Device

Device used to determine FM-200® liquid level and agent weight.

Operation

Operation

Steps for measuring liquid FM-200® level using the measuring device.

Mechanical Servicing Procedure

Mechanical Servicing Procedure

Detailed procedure for servicing actuators and pilot actuation lines.

SECTION 9 - RECHARGING PROCEDURE

Recharging (O.E.M Only)

Procedures for refilling discharged containers by the Original Equipment Manufacturer.

Valve Refurbishment (O.E.M Only)

Operations carried out on containers requiring recharging and valve refurbishment.

Testing (O.E.M Only)

Valve assembly tests including pre-dome and leak tests after refurbishing.

Field Installing Liquid Level Measuring Device

Filling

Procedures for filling containers at UL and FM stations, including scale checks.

Container /Valve Assy leakage Test

Container /Valve Assy leakage Test

Leakage test for filled valves and container assemblies after 24 hours standing.