Kidde Fire Systems Argonite

9-5
September 2004
Argonite
®
Engineered Fire Suppression System
38-KFSARG-000
9-6.2 Filling Check List
Table 9-4. Filling Check List
Step Description Checked Comments
1 List the cylinder number on the filling list.
2
Check the valve function by using the handwheel
to open and close the valve.
3
For filling through the valve discharge outlet, the valve
shall be fully open during filling. Open the valve by turning the
handwheel counterclockwise until resistance is met.
4
Fill the selected first gas (Argon or Nitrogen) to the required
pressure.
Check the individual pressure against those referenced in
Paragraph 9-4.1 filling by pressure, or against the table in
Paragraph 9-4.2.1 if filling by weight.
5
Fill the second gas (Argon or Nitrogen) to the required
pressure.
If filling by weight, check weight against Table 9-1.
6
When filling is completed and both gases filled, check the
Argonite pressure. Close the valve by turning the handle
clockwise until firm resistance is met.
7 Leak test all connection points; no leaks are to be accepted.
8
Seal off valve. Use hole in the handwheel and eye
on valve body.
9 Fit the cylinder with the protective transport cap.
10 Attach the label, completed as required.
11 Secure the cylinder in the transport cage, or on pallets.
12 Ship to Receiver/Site as agreed.
A transport label must always be on the transported cylinder(s). See Paragraph 9-9 for a
description of the labels and stock numbers.