Kidde Fire Systems Argonite

9-11
September 2004
Argonite
®
Engineered Fire Suppression System
38-KFSARG-000
HIGH-PRESSURE CYLINDER, CAPABLE OF VIOLENT
DISCHARGE. EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS. CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
OR DEATH.
!
CAUTION
DISCHARGE
HOSE
PILOT HOSE
PRESSURE GAUGE
WITH PRESSURE SWITCH
PILOT LINE
BLEEDER VALVE
CYLINDER REMOVAL FROM SERVICE
1. DISABLE SOLENOID RELEASE CIRCUIT.
2. REMOVE COIL FROM SOLENOID.
3. DISCONNECT PILOT HOSE FROM TEE FITTING
(18 mm HEX) FROM VALVE.
4. REMOVE SOLENOID/GAUGE CONNECTION
(36 mm HEX) FROM VALVE. A SMALL AMOUNT
OF GAS WILL ESCAPE IF CYLINDER IS UNDER
PRESSURE.
5. DISCONNECT THE DISCHARGE HOSE
(30 mm HEX) FROM VALVE.
6. FIT PROTECTIVE CAP ON CYLINDER.
7. DISCONNECT MOUNTING BRACKET AND
REMOVE CYLINDER FROM RACK.
CYLINDER INSTALLATION
REPEAT THE ABOVE STEPS IN REVERSE ORDER.
!
WARNING
THE DISCHARGE OF CLEAN AGENT SYSTEMS TO EXTINGUISH A FIRE
CAN RESULT IN A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO PERSONNEL FROM THE NATURAL FORM
OF THE CLEAN AGENT OR FROM THE PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION. UNNECESSARY
EXPOSURE TO PERSONNEL EITHER TO THE AGENT OR TO THE PRODUCTS OF
COMBUSTION SHALL BE AVOIDED. THE ARGONITE SYSTEM MAY PRESENT A
POTENTIAL NOISE HAZARD DURING DISCHARGE.
SLAVE
CYLINDER
HANDLE FOR
FILLING ONLY
MANUAL ACTUATOR
MASTER
CYLINDER
PILOT TEE
CONNECTION
SOLENOID
!
WARNING
• PERIODICALLY CHECK GAUGES FOR PRESSURE. SEE MANUAL 38-KFSARG-001
FOR INSTRUCTIONS.
• STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -20°F (-29°C) TO 130°F (54°C).
• CYLINDER FACTORY TEST PRESSURE: 4833 PSIG (333 BAR)
• CONTENTS: ARGON (50%), NITROGEN (50%)
• TRANSPORTATION Un1981, CLASS/DIV 2.2,ARD/RID ITEM NO. 1 2.1S, IMDG P. 2141
• STANDARD FOR CLEAN AGENT EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS, NFPA 2001
• KIDDE FIRE SYSTEMS ARGONITE DESIGN, OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL,
PART NUMBER 38-KFSARG-001
• THE CYLINDERS SHOULD BE INSPECTED MONTHLY OR MORE FREQUENTLY
WHEN CIRCUMSTANCES REQUIRE.
• PIPING AND NOZZLES SHOULD BE EXAMINED TO DETERMINE THAT THEY ARE
UNOBSTRUCTED.
• THE CONTAINER SHALL BE REFILLED OR REPLACED WHEN IT SHOWS A LOSS IN
PRESSURE (ADJUSTED FOR TEMPERATURE) OF MORE THAN 5 PERCENT.
• REFER TO NFPA 2001 FOR DETAILED INSPECTION AND TEST REQUIREMENTS.
ARGONITE®
FILL STATION
FULL WEIGHT
EMPTY WEIGHT
FILL PRESSURE
ASS'Y. P/N
CYLINDER
PSI AT 70°F (21°C)
LBS.
LBS
DO NOT COVER, REMOVE, OR DEFACE THIS LABEL.
P/N 38-641000-001
SOLENOID/GAUGE ASSY., PILOT HOSE, AND DISCHARGE HOSE MUST BE REMOVED AND PROTECTIVE CAP
MUST BE INSTALLED ON CYLINDER AT ALL TIMES EXCEPT WHEN CONNECTED TO SYSTEM PIPING.
THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PROCEDURES MUST BE FOLLOWED, IN EXACT SEQUENCE SHOWN, BEFORE
HANDLING, SERVICING, OR TRANSPORTING PRESSURIZED ARGONITE CYLINDERS TO PREVENT SERIOUS
INJURY, DEATH AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. SEE SERVICE MANUAL FOR FURTHER DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS.
400 MAIN STREET, ASHLAND, MA 01721
THIS CYLINDER MUST BE MOUNTED VERTICALLY. IMPROPER INSTALLATION
MAY RESULT IN SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. BEFORE HANDLING KIDDE N FIRE SYSTEMS
PRODUCTS, ALL PERSONNEL MUST BE THOROUGHLY TRAINED IN THE SAFE HANDLING
OF THE CYLINDERS, AS WELL AS IN THE PROPER PROCEDURES FOR INSTALLATION,
REMOVAL, FILLING, AND CONNECTION OF OTHER CRITICAL DEVICES, SUCH AS FLEXIBLE
CONNECTORS, SOLENOID ASSEMBLIES, GAUGE ASSEMBLIES, AND SAFETY CAPS.
SYSTEM DESIGN REFERENCES
INSPECTION INSTRUCTIONS
Figure 9-7. Cylinder Filling Label, P/N 38-641000-001 (80 L Cylinder Shown)