Kidde Fire Systems FM-200 ECS Series User Manual

3-1September 2004 90-FM200M-000
FM-200
®
ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression Systems
CHAPTER 3
FUNCTIONAL DESIGN
3-1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter provides a functional description of the mod-
ules and assemblies in the FM-200
®
ECS Series Engineered
Fire Suppression System.
3-1.1 3" Cylinder Valve
In 2001, Kidde Fire Systems added a 3" discharge valve
to its product line. This valve replaces the 2½" valves
previously used on the 600 lb. cylinder and is a standard
fitting for the 900 lb. cylinder assemblies (also new for
the year 2001). A number of distinct differences between
the 1½", 2" and 2½" valves and the new 3" valve are
detailed in this manual (see Paragraphs 3-3.1, 3-3.7.2,
3-3.7.10, 4-3.11, 4-3.21, 6-2.3 and 6-2.7). Data relating
to the 600 lb. cylinder assembly with a 2½" valve is included
in this manual and is indicated by the reference "old style".
For information on the availability of obsolete products, in-
cluding spare parts, please contact the factory or your Kidde
Representative.
3-2 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
Compressed FM-200 liquid is held in the agent storage con-
tainer by a discharge valve. When the discharge valve is
actuated, the compressed liquid agent discharges through
the valve outlet and is directed through the distribution pip-
ing to the nozzles. The nozzles provide the proper flow rate
and distribution of FM-200.
The ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression System is
composed of the following components and assemblies:
 Cylinder/valve assembly
 Liquid level indicator (optional)
 Control head (electric, cable operated, lever operated,
pressure operated and electric and cable operated)
 Pressure gauge
 Straps and brackets for mounting the cylinder
 Cable manual pull station
 Nitrogen actuator and mounting bracket
 Actuation hose
 Flexible discharge hose
 Master cylinder adapter kit
 Tees, elbows and adapters
 Check valve
 Valve outlet adapter
 Discharge nozzle
 Discharge indicator
 Corner pulley
 Supervisory pressure switch (optional)
 Hydrostatic test adapter
 FM-200 cylinder recharge adapter
 FM-200 cylinder seating adapter
 Main to reserve transfer switch
 Manifold El-check
 Detector
 Pressure operated switch and trip
 Control panel
Figures 3-1 and 3-2 show the above components in two
typical configurations.
FM-200
Cylinder
PRESSURE OPERATED SWITCH
3P.D.T.
U
L
FM
Fire Suppression
Panel
Electric
Control
Head
Liquid
Level
Indicator
Pressure
Gauge
Valve
Nozzle
Pressure
Operated
Switch
Figure 3-1. Typical FM-200 System with
Electric Control Head

Kidde Fire Systems FM-200 ECS Series Specifications

General

Brand	Kidde Fire Systems
Model	FM-200 ECS Series
Category	Firefighting Equipment
Language	English