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P/N 06-236115-001
October 2014
Kidde Fire Systems
®
ECS
Fire Suppression System
with HFC-227ea Agent:
Design, Installation, Oper
ation and
Maintenance Manual
R
LISTED
FM
APPROVED
UL Listin
g File
No. EX 4674
FM Approval
s
Project ID
3014861
1
3
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
10
Material Safety Data Sheets
5
Safety Summary
5
Safety Bulletin 1; March 2, 1987 Subject: Safe Cylinder Handling Procedures
6
Safety Bulletin 2; May 1, 1993
7
Table of Contents
10
Table of Contents
11
List of Figures
16
List of Tables
18
Chapter 1 General Information
20
Introduction
20
System Description
21
General
21
1-2.1.1 Operating Temperature Range Limitations
21
1-2.1.2 Agent Storage Container Temperature Range Limitations
21
1-2.1.2.1 Balanced System Agent Storage Container Temperature Range
21
1-2.1.2.2 Unbalanced System Agent Storage Container Temperature Range
22
1-2.2 Extinguishing Agent
22
1-2.2.1 Toxicity
22
1-2.2.2 Decomposition
23
1-2.2.3 Cleanliness
23
1-2.2.4 Other Safety Considerations
23
1-2.2.5 Storage
24
HFC-227Ea Select Physical Properties, U.S. Units
24
HFC-227Ea Select Physical Properties, Metric Units
24
Chapter 2 Operation
26
Introduction
26
System Controls and Indicators
26
General
26
Operating Procedures
26
Automatic Operation
26
Remote Manual Operation
26
Local Manual Operation
26
2-2.3 Post-Fire Operation
27
2-2.4 Cylinder Recharge
27
2-2.5 Special System Precautions
27
2-2.5.1 Systems Actuated with a Master HFC-227Ea Cylinder
27
2-2.5.2 Systems Actuated with a Pilot Nitrogen Cylinder
27
Chapter 3 Component Description
28
Introduction
28
In Cylinder Valve
28
Functional Description
29
Component Descriptions
31
3-3.1 HFC-227Ea Cylinder/Valve Assemblies
31
Container Temperature-Pressure Correlation
33
Cylinder, Equivalent Lengths
33
Dimensions, HFC-227Ea Cylinder/Valve Assemblies for Vertical Installation Only
35
Fill Range HFC-227Ea Cylinder/Valve Assemblies for Vertical Installation Only
36
Liquid Level Indicator
37
Liquid Level Indicator Part Numbers
37
3-3.3 Cylinder Mounting Equipment
38
Dimensions-Cylinder Mounting Straps
38
Dimensions-Cylinder Mounting Straps, Metric
39
Dimensions-Cylinder Wall Brackets
40
Dimensions-Cylinder Wall Brackets, Metric
40
3-3.4 Control Heads
41
3-3.4.1 Electric Control Heads, P/N WK-890181-000, P/N 81-890149-000, and P/N WK-890165-000
41
Electric Control Head, Stackable (Explosion Proof)
42
3-3.4.2 Electric/Cable Operated Control Heads
43
Electric/Cable Operated Control Heads
43
P/N 81-895630-000 and P/N WK-897494-000
43
Cable Operated Control Head, P/N 81-979469-000
44
Lever Operated Control Head, P/N WK-870652-000
45
Lever/Pressure Operated Control Head, P/N 82-878751-000
46
3-3.4.6 Pressure Operated Control Head, P/N 82-878737-000 and
47
P/N 82-878750-000
47
3-3.5 Remote Pull Stations
48
Electric Remote Pull Box, P/N 84-330001-001
48
Cable Manual Pull Station, Surface, P/N 81-871403-000
48
Actuation Accessories
49
Nitrogen Actuator, Mounting Bracket and Adapter, P/N WK-877940-000, P/N WK-877845-000 and P/N WK-699205-010 Respectively
49
Flexible Actuation Hose, P/N WK-264986-000 and P/N WK-264987-000
50
Master Cylinder Adapter Kit, P/N 82-844895-000
50
Dimensions, Flexible Actuation Hose
50
3-3.6.4 Tees, Elbows and Adapters
51
3-3.7 Discharge Accessories
51
3-3.7.1 Flexible Discharge Hose, P/N WK-283898-000, P/N WK-283899-000 and P/N WK-283900-000
51
Dimensions, Flexible Discharge Hoses
51
Valve Outlet Adapters, P/N WK-283904-000, P/N WK-283905-000 and P/NWK-283906-000
52
Check Valve, 1/4-Inch, P/N WK-264985-000
52
Dimensions, Valve Outlet Adapter
52
Manifold EL-Checks, P/N WK-877690-000 and P/N 82-878743-000
53
Dimensions, Manifold El-Checks
53
Check Valves, Equivalent Lengths
53
Pressure Operated Switches, P/N 81-486536-000 and P/N 81-981332-000
54
Pressure Operated Trip, P/N 81-874290-000
55
Discharge Indicator, P/N 81-875553-000
55
Corner Pulleys, P/N 81-803808-000 and P/N WK-844648-000
56
Cylinder Supervisory Pressure Switch, P/N 06-118262-001
57
3-3.7.10 Supervisory Pressure Switch, P/N 06-118263-001
58
3-3.7.11 Main-To-Reserve Transfer Switch, P/N 84-802398-000
59
3-3.7.12 Discharge Nozzles
60
Dimensions-180° Discharge Nozzle
60
Dimensions-360° Discharge Nozzle
60
3-3.8 Other Accessories
61
3-3.8.1 Hydrostatic Test Adapters
61
3-3.8.2 HFC-227Ea Cylinder Recharge Adapters
61
Dimensions-Cylinder Recharge Adapters
61
3-3.8.3 Cylinder Seating Adapter (P/N WK-933537-000)
62
3-3.9 Detectors and Control Panels
62
3-3.9.1 Detectors
62
3-3.9.2 Control Panel
62
Chapter 4 Design and Installation
64
Introduction
64
Design Procedure
64
General
64
Application
64
4-2.2.1 Determine Minimum Use Concentration Required
65
4-2.2.2 Calculate the Volume of Protected Area
65
HFC-227Ea Fire Suppression Use Concentrations
65
4-2.2.2.1 Adjusting for Altitude or Pressure
66
Atmospheric Correction Factors
66
Class B Suppression Design Concentrations
67
HFC-227Ea Total Flooding Concentration Factors (W/V), English
68
HFC-227Ea Total Flooding Concentration Factors (W/V), Metric
69
Determine What Components Are Required
70
Locate Nozzles
70
Locate Cylinders
70
Locate Piping
70
Pipe Size and Layout
70
4-2.2.8 Using the HFC-227Ea Concentration Flooding Factors
71
4-2.2.9 Manifolds
71
4-2.3 Design Criteria
72
4-2.3.1 First Branch Flow Split
72
Tee Flow Splits
74
4-2.3.2.1 Requirements for Tee Flow Splits
74
Duration of Discharge
74
Pipe Diameters
74
4-2.3.4 Nozzle Selection and Placement
75
4-2.3.5 Nozzle Placement
75
4-2.3.5.1 Limits on Nozzle Conditions
76
4-2.3.5.2 Maximum Elevation Differences in Pipe Runs
76
4-2.3.6 Pipe Sizing
77
Kidde Pipe Size Estimating Table
77
Other Conditions
78
Operating/Storage Temperature Range
78
Storage Temperature
78
System Operating Pressure
78
Pressure Actuation Limitations
78
4-2.5.1 Cylinders Close Coupled Using Pressure from a Master Cylinder
79
4-2.5.2 Cylinders Not Close Coupled Using Pressure from a Master Cylinder
79
4-2.5.3 Cylinders Not Close Coupled Using Pilot Nitrogen Cylinder Pressure
80
4-2.5.4 Cylinders Close Coupled Using Pilot Nitrogen Pressure
81
4-2.5.5 Corner Pulley and Cable Limitations
82
Corner Pulley and Cable Limitations
82
4-2.5.6 Pressure Trip Limitations
82
Equipment Installation
82
4-3.1 General
82
4-3.2 Distribution Piping and Fittings
82
4-3.2.1 Threads
82
4-3.2.2 Pipe
82
4-3.2.2.1 Ferrous Piping
83
4-3.2.2.2 Piping Joints
83
4-3.2.2.3 Fittings
83
4-3.3 Installation of Pipe and Fittings
84
4-3.4 Installation of Check Valves
84
4-3.5 Installation of Discharge Nozzles
84
4-3.6 Installation of Pressure Actuation Pipe
84
4-3.7 Installation of Valve Outlet Adapter
85
4-3.8 Installation of Flexible Discharge Hose
85
Installation of the Flexible Hose Directly into System Piping, English (Inches)
86
Installation of the Flexible Hose Directly into System Piping, Metric (Millimeters)
86
Installation of Master Cylinder Adapter Kit P/N 82-894895-000
87
4-3.10 Installation of HFC-227Ea Cylinder/Valve Assemblies
87
4-3.10.1 Single Cylinder System
88
Single Cylinder Installation Dimensions, English (Inches)
89
Single Cylinder Installation Dimensions, Metric (Millimeters)
89
4-3.10.2 Multiple Cylinder System
90
Strap Part Numbers for Cylinder Installation
90
Multiple Cylinder Installation Dimensions, Inches
91
4-3.10.3 Main and Reserve System
92
4-3.11 Installation of Electric Control Heads
92
Multiple Cylinder Installation Dimensions, Millimeters
92
Installation of Pressure Operated Control Head, P/N 82-878751-000
94
4-3.13 Installation of Electric/Cable Operated Control Head
95
P/N 81-895630-000 and P/N WK-897494-000
95
Installation of Cable Operated Control Head, P/N 81-979469-000
96
Installation of Lever Operated Control Head, P/N WK-870652-000
96
4-3.16 Installation of Nitrogen Cylinder, P/N WK-877940-000 and Mounting Bracket, P/N WK-877845-000
97
4-3.17 Installation of Pressure Switch, P/N 81-486536-000 and
97
P/N 81-981332-000
97
Installation of Pressure Trip, P/N 81-874290-000
98
Installation of Manual Pull Station, P/N 81-871403-000
98
4-3.20 Installation of Discharge Indicator (P/N 81-875553-000)
98
4-3.21 Installation of Supervisory Pressure Switch (P/Ns 06-118262-001 and 06-118263-001)
99
4-3.21.1 Installation of Pressure Switch 06-118262-001
101
4-3.21.2 Installation of Pressure Switch 06-118263-001
101
4-3.22 Post-Installation Checkout
102
Chapter 5 Maintenance
104
Introduction
104
Maintenance Procedures
104
General
104
Preventative Maintenance
105
Inspection Procedures
105
5-4.1 Daily
105
5-4.1.1 Check HFC-227Ea Cylinder Pressure
105
5-4.1.2 Check Nitrogen Cylinder Pressure
105
5-4.2 Monthly
105
5-4.2.1 General Inspection
105
5-4.2.2 Hazard Access
105
Preventive Maintenance Schedule
105
Inspect Hoses
106
Inspect Pressure Control Heads
106
Inspect Electric Control Heads
106
Inspect Cylinder and Valve Assembly
106
Inspect Brackets, Straps, Cradles and Mounting Hardware
106
Inspect Discharge Hoses
106
Inspect Actuation Line
106
5-4.2.10 Inspect Discharge Nozzles
107
5-4.2.11 Inspect Pull Stations
107
5-4.2.12 Inspect Pressure Switches
107
5-4.3 Inspection Procedures, Semi-Annual
107
5-4.3.1 Pressure Switch Test
107
5-4.3.2 Electric Control Head Test
108
5-4.3.3 Check HFC-227Ea Cylinder Weights and Pressures
109
5-4.3.3.1 Cylinders Not Equipped with Flexible Tape Liquid Level Indicator
109
5-4.3.3.2 Cylinders Equipped with Flexible Tape Liquid Level Indicator
109
5-4.4 Inspection Procedures-2 Year
114
Inspection and Retest Procedures for HFC-227Ea Cylinders
114
5-5.1 Cylinders Continuously in Service Without Discharge
114
5-5.2 Discharged Cylinders or Charged Cylinders that Are Transported
114
5-5.3 Retest
115
5-5.4 Flexible Hoses
115
Service
115
5-6.1 Cleaning
115
5-6.2 Nozzle Service
115
Retest Schedule
115
5-6.3 Repairs
116
Removing an HFC-227Ea Cylinder
116
5-7.1 Single Cylinder System
116
5-7.2 Multiple Cylinder System
117
Reinstalling an HFC-227Ea Cylinder
118
Single Cylinder System
118
Multiple Cylinder System
118
5-8.3 Nitrogen Pilot Cylinders
119
Chapter 6 Post- Discharge Maintenance
120
Introduction
120
Post-Fire Maintenance
120
HFC-227Ea Valve Inspection and Service
120
Valve Disassembly (1½ In, 2 in and 2½ in Valve)
120
Valve Components
121
Other Valve Component Materials
121
6-2.3 Valve Disassembly (3-Inch Valve)
122
6-2.4 Replacing 3-Inch Valve Pilot Check
123
6-2.5 Valve Assembly (1½ In, 2 in and 2½ in Valve)
123
Valve Assembly (3-Inch)
124
Safety Disc Replacement (1½-Inch and 2½-Inch Valves and 2-Inch Valves Manufactured Prior to May 2014)
124
Safety Disc Replacement
124
Safety Disc Replacement Table (3-Inch Valve and New 2-Inch Valve)
126
Recharging HFC-227Ea Cylinders
127
6-3.1 Charging Equipment Installation
127
6-3.2 Charging System Diagram
128
6-3.3 Charging Procedure
129
Pressure Vs. Temperature
130
Fill Tolerances
130
6-3.4 HFC-227Ea Cylinder Leak Test
132
Maximum Permitted Leakage Rates
132
6-3.5 Salvaging HFC-227Ea from a Leaking Cylinder Assembly
133
Nitrogen Pilot Cylinder Service and Maintenance
134
Nitrogen Driver Cylinder Hydrostatic Pressure Test
134
Nitrogen Cylinder Replacement
134
6-4.3 Nitrogen Cylinder Recharge
135
Nitrogen Cylinder Installation
136
Chapter 7 Parts List
138
Introduction and Parts List
138
Obsolete Parts
143
7-3.1 UL Listed 360 Degree Nozzles
144
Discharge Nozzles
144
7-3.2 UL Listed 180 Degree Nozzles
146
Parts List
147
Table of Contents
172
General
174
Component Descriptions
175
Control Head Monitor with Explosion Proof Assembly
175
P/N 85-100000-100
175
Spacer, P/N 85-100000-002 (Optional)
176
Standards for Canadian Explosion Proof Approval
176
(P/N WK-890181-000 and 82-486500-010)
177
Installation Details
177
Installation of Electric Control Heads
177
(P/N 81-895630-000 and WK-897494-000)
180
Installation of Electric/Cable Operated Control Head
180
Installation of Nitrogen Pilot Cylinder, P/N WK-877940-000 and Mounting Bracket, P/N WK-877845-000
181
Installation of Stackable Pressure Operated Control Heads (P/N 82-878750-000)
182
Preventive Maintenance
184
Semi-Annual Electric Control Head Test
184
Parts List
185
Table of Contents
190
General
192
2" Valve and Safety Burst Disc Rebuild Kit
193
Component Descriptions
193
P/N 85-150100-000
193
2" Valve Disassembly
194
Post-Fire Maintenance
194
2" Valve Assembly
195
Safety Burst Disc Replacement
196
Parts List
197
General
204
Component Descriptions
205
Stainless Steel Discharge Nozzles
205
Stainless Steel Discharge Nozzle Parts List
207
360 Degree Nozzles
207
180 Degree Nozzles
209
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