FM Rules for PreAction/Deluge Systems
P/N 06-236716-001 D-1 August 2007
APPENDIX D
FM RULES FOR PREACTION/DELUGE SYSTEMS
Kidde AEGIS™ applications which require Factory Mutual (FM) approved Pre-Action and/or
Deluge Systems must conform to the following guidelines:
• Detection Zone 1 (Det1), Detection Zone 2 (Det2) and Waterflow (W'Flow) Initiating
Circuits must be configured for Class A, Style D wiring.
• The Battery backup system must provide for 90 hours of Standby operation followed by 10
minutes of Alarm operation. Refer Appendix A for calculations.
• The Agent Release Output must be configured for Deluge Solenoid activation. The Solenoid
Activation Time must be set either for:
– 10 minutes, or
– 15 minutes, or
– On-until-reset.
The wiring connection of the Control Unit to the Deluge Solenoids must be as detailed in the
Installation section of this Manual.