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FM-200® OPERATION, DESIGN, & SERVICE MANUAL
Revision F
Document # DOC102
Issued: February 1, 2009
Revised: 11-Nov-2011
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Section 3 System Design
3.4 Cylinder Location
e cylinder(s) should be located in a climate controlled area that is relatively clean, dry, accessible, and
vibration-free. Avoid high trac areas or other areas where physical damage or tampering is more likely. e
cylinder(s) should not be located where they could be exposed to splashing or submersion in any liquid.
Flow calculations have been veried at an ambient temperature of 70°F (21.1°C). Storage outside of the range
of 70°F ±10° (21.1°C ±5.5°) may result in inaccurate ow calculations and cause one or more nozzles to not
discharge the designed quantity of FM-200®.
e cylinder(s) should optimally be placed outside the protected area in a location that permits convenient
access for inspection, maintenance, and removal. Placement inside the protected area is acceptable if the
cylinder(s) are not exposed to re or excessive heat that could impair system operation.
e primary cylinder is tted with a manual valve actuator for emergency manual release of the FM-200®
agent. e cylinder must be placed so that the emergency release button is readily accessible to ensure
operation in emergency situations.
The cylinder assembly must be mounted in a vertical position so its valve assembly is located at the top of the
cylinder. All cylinders for a single hazard must be stored at the same temperature.
e cylinder(s) should be mounted to wall frames or columns capable of rigidly supporting the cylinder
bracket by bolting or welding and oriented so that the pressure gauge faces out. e cylinder must rest on a
surface capable of supporting the combined weight of the cylinder and agent.
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