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SAFETY SUMMARY
FM-200 fire suppression systems use pressurized equipment; therefore, personnel responsible for fire suppression systems must
be aware of the dangers associated with the improper handling, installation or maintenance of this equipment.
Fire suppression system service personnel must be thoroughly trained in the proper handling, installation and service of FM-200
equipment and follow the instructions used in this manual and in the Safety Bulletin, on the cylinder nameplate and contained in
Appendix A.
Kidde has provided warnings and cautions at appropriate locations throughout the text of this manual. These warnings and cautions
are to be adhered to at all times. Failure to do so may result in serious injury to personnel.
In addition, Material Safety Data Sheets for FM-200 and nitrogen are provided. Personnel must also be familiar with the information
contained on these data sheets.
SAFETY BULLETIN 1, MARCH 2, 1987
SUBJECT: SAFE CYLINDER HANDLING PROCEDURES
WARNING
!
Pressurized (charged) cylinders are extremely hazardous and if not handled properly are capable of violent discharge.
This may result in serious bodily injury, death and property damage.
Before handling Kidde system products, all personnel must be thoroughly trained in the safe handling of the containers as well as in
the proper procedures for installation, removal, filling, and connection of other critical devices, such as flex hoses, control heads,
discharge heads, and anti-recoil devices.
READ, UNDERSTAND and ALWAYS FOLLOW the operation and maintenance manuals, owners manuals, service manuals, etc.,
that are provided with the individual systems.
The following safety procedures must be observed at all times:
Moving Container: Containers must be shipped compactly in the upright position, and properly secured in place. Containers must
not be rolled, dragged or slid, nor allowed to be slid from tailgates of vehicles. A suitable hand truck, fork truck, roll platform or similar
device must be used.
Rough Handling: Containers must not be dropped or permitted to strike violently against each other or other surfaces.
Storage: Containers must be stored standing upright where they are not likely to be knocked over, or the containers must be
secured.
For additional information on safe handling of compressed gas cylinders, see CGA Pamphlet PI titled Safe Handling of Compressed
Gases in Containers. CGA pamphlets may be purchased from The Compressed Gas Association, Crystal Square Two, 1725 Jefferson
Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202.
SAFETY BULLETIN, MAY 1, 1993
SUBJECT: SAFE CYLINDER HANDLING PROCEDURES FOR 360 PSI FM-200 CYLINDERS
WARNING
!
Pressurized (charged) cylinders are extremely hazardous and if not handled properly are capable of violent discharge. This
will result in serious bodily injury, death and property damage.
BEFORE handling Kidde system products, all personnel must be thoroughly trained in the safe handling of the containers as well as
in the proper procedures for installation, removal, filling, and connection of other critical devices, such as flexible hoses, control
heads, and safety caps.
READ, UNDERSTAND and ALWAYS FOLLOW the operation and maintenance manuals, owners manuals, service manuals, and
other information that is provided with the individual systems.
THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED IN THE EXACT SEQUENCE AS WRITTEN TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY,
DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
SAFETY CAP
a. Each FM-200 cylinder is factory equipped with a safety cap installed on the valve outlet, and securely chained to the valve to
prevent loss. This device is a safety feature, and will provide controlled safe discharge when installed if the cylinder is actuated
accidentally.
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