9-3
September 2004
Argonite
®
Engineered Fire Suppression System
38-KFSARG-000
9-5 ARGONITE VALVE
The Kidde Fire Systems Argonite cylinder valve is a pneumatically operated, quick opening
valve. The valve is designed and suitable for use in fire extinguishing systems having a storage
pressure up to 2900 PSI (200 bar). The valve is held shut by the pressure within the cylinder.
The valve may be opened/closed manually by turning the handwheel clockwise/counterclockwise.
However, when valve is under pressure, the force required to turn the handwheel demands that
a special tool be used. The opening/closing feature of the valve is only intended to allow a
function check of the valve prior to filling. It is recommended that the valve be operated
pneumatically when it is under pressure.
9-6 FILLING
Filling is performed through the valve discharge port outlet (see Figure 9-1).
Prior to starting the filling process, check the valve operation by opening/closing the valve.
Connect the valve-filling inlet to the Argonite filling systems.
1/4" BSP PILOT
CONNECTION
BURST DISC
P/N 06-236376-001 FOR
2900 PSI (200 BAR) CYLINDER
(COLOR CODE GREY,
STAMPED 4350 PSI [300 BAR]
BURST PRESSURE)
HANDLE FOR
FILLING ONLY
M28 X 1.5
M25 X 1.5
FILLING PORT
(DISCHARGE
PORT OUTLET)
CONNECTION TO
ARGONITE CYLINDER
SIDE VIEW
FRONT VIEW
GAUGE PORT
Figure 9-1. Argonite Cylinder Valve
Table 9-2. Filling
Part Number Description
38-509801-001 Filling Adapter, Valve Discharge Port to 1/4" NPT
38-509802-001 Filling Adapter, Valve Discharge Port to CGA-580
38-509871-001 Spare O-Ring
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