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Installation
April 2020
4-22
06-237619-001
4-7
INSTALLATION O
F HOSES
Ensure that hoses are correc
tly installed and d
o not exceed the maximum bend radius.
Figure 4-20. Hose Install
ation
T
able 4-10. Minimum Hose Bend R
adius
Hose
Minimum Bend Radi
us
Stainless Steel Actuation Hose
2.99” (76mm)
Discharge Hose
9.6” (240mm)
Backplate Manifold Rubber Hose
3.9” (100mm)
125
127
Table of Contents
Default Chapter
4
Safety Summary
4
Safe Cylinder Handling Procedures
5
Table of Contents
7
Table of Contents
8
List of Figures
15
List of Tables
19
Chapter 1 General Information
23
Introduction
23
Use
23
1-1.2 Unsuitable Risks
24
1-1.3 Fire Class Table
24
1-1.4 Agent Cylinder Quantity
24
Fire Extinguishment Methods
25
Safety
25
1-3.1 Personal Safety
25
1-3.2 Agent Safety Concentrations
26
1-3.2.1 Oxygen Concentration above or below Sea Level
27
System Description
28
1-4.1 Central Cylinder Bank
28
1-4.2 Selector Valve System
29
1-4.3 Release Time
29
1-4.4 Pressure Monitoring
29
1-4.5 Placement Supervision
29
Extinguishing Agent
30
1-5.1 Design Concentration Safety Factor
30
1-5.2 IG-100 (Nitrogen)
31
Nitrogen and Argon)
33
Purity of Argon and Nitrogen
33
1-5.4 Agent Pressure Verse Temperature Formulas
36
1-5.5 Operating Temperature Range Limitations
36
1-5.6 Agent Storage Container Temperature Range Limitations
36
1-5.6.1 Balanced System Agent Storage Container Temperature Range
36
1-5.6.2 Unbalanced System Agent Storage Container Temperature Range
36
1-5.6.3 Storage
36
Noise Consideration
37
System Detection and Control
37
Release Modes
38
1-8.1 Automatic Release
38
1-8.2 Manual Remote Release
38
1-8.3 Manual Emergency Release
38
Flow Calculations
38
Pressure Relief/Vent
39
Service and Maintenance
39
Retrofitability
39
References
40
Approvals
40
Chapter 2 Component Descriptions
41
Introduction
41
Functional Description
41
Kidde IGS Agent Cylinders and Release Units
42
2-3.1 Cylinder and Valve Assemblies
42
2-3.1.1 Spare Parts for Cylinders
43
2-3.2 Cylinder Valves
44
2-3.3 Release Units
45
Release Unit
45
2-3.4 Slave Cylinder Gauge Assemblies
46
Slave Cylinder Gauge Assembly
46
2-3.5 Actuation Hoses
47
2-3.6 Pilot Line Bleed Valve
48
Pilot Line Bleed Valve
48
Quick Connect Cables
49
Discharge Accessories
50
2-4.1 Discharge Hoses
50
2-4.2 Manifold Safety Device
51
Manifold Safety Device
51
2-4.3 Manifold Pressure Gauge
51
2-4.4 Discharge Indicator (Optional)
52
2-4.5 3/4" Manifold Check Valves
52
Manifold Check Valves
52
Discharge Indicator
52
2-4.6 Pressure Operated Switches
53
Pressure Operated Switch
53
2-4.7 Pressure Operated Trip
54
Pressure Operated Trip
54
Pressure Operated Switch, Hazloc
54
2-4.8 Main to Reserve Transfer Switch
55
Main to Reserve Transfer Switch (84-802398-000)
55
2-4.9 Odorizer Assembly
56
Odorizer Assembly
56
2-4.10 Main and Reserve Nameplates
57
Main and Reserve Nameplates
57
2-4.11 Caution Signs
57
Selector Valves
58
Back-Plate Manifold
59
Pressure Regulator
59
2-5.1.2 Back-Plate Manifold Hose
60
Back-Plate Manifold Hose
60
2-5.1.3 Back-Plate Manifold Spare Solenoids
60
Back-Plate Manifold Spare Solenoid
60
Lockout Valves
61
Discharge Nozzles
63
Nitrogen Pilot System and Pressure Driven Accessories
64
Nitrogen Discharge Delay Kits, P/N 38-401140-030
64
And P/N 38-401140-060
64
Discharge Delays (30/60 Sec.)
64
Pressure Operated Siren
65
2-8.3 Nitrogen Pilot Cylinders
66
108 Cu. In. Nitrogen Pilot Cylinder
66
2-8.3.1.1 5/16" Flare X 1/8" NPT Male Connector
66
2-8.3.1.2 108 Cu. In. Nitrogen Pilot Cylinder Mounting Bracket
66
2-8.3.1.3 30" Actuation Hose
66
2-8.3.2 1040 Cu. In. Nitrogen Pilot Cylinder
67
2-8.3.2.1 1040 Cu. In. Nitrogen Pilot Cylinder Strap
67
2-8.3.2.2 3/4 In. Nitrogen Discharge Hose
67
2-8.3.2.3 Plain-Nut Discharge Head
68
Discharge Head, Plain Nut
68
Electric Control Heads Kit, P/N 85-890181-000
69
Electric Control Head
69
2-8.4.1 Lever Operated Control Head (P/N WK-870652-000)
70
Lever Operated Control Head
70
2-8.4.1.1 Lever/Pressure Operated Control Head, P/N 82-878751-000
71
2-8.4.2 Control Head Monitor with Hazloc Assembly
72
Control Head Monitor with Hazloc Assembly
72
P/N 85-100000-100
72
2-8.4.2.1 Standards for US Hazloc Approval
73
2-8.4.2.2 Standards for Canadian Hazloc Approval
73
Fill Adapter
74
Manifold Equipment
75
2-10.1 Manifold Bracket
76
Manifold Bracket
76
2-10.2 Manifold Clamp
76
Manifold Clamp
76
2-10.3 2" Adapter, BSPT (F) to NPT (F)
76
Racking Components
77
Unistrut Wall Rail
77
2-11.2 Front Clamping Bar
78
2-11.3 Rear Wooden Spacer
78
Center Wooden Spacer
79
Single Cylinder Clamping Bracket
79
2-11.6 Clamping Bolt
80
Clamping Bolt
80
2-11.7 Endcover
80
End Cover
80
Distance Pipe
81
Chapter 3 System Design
83
Introduction
83
Evaluation of Risk/Hazard
83
Requirements for a Cylinder Storage Room
85
Extended Discharge
85
Extinguishing Values
86
Discharge Time
86
Minimum Design Concentrations (MDC's)
86
Ig-55 Total Flooding Concentration Factor Tables
87
Ig-100 Total Flooding Concentration Factor Tables
89
Design Factors
91
3-8.1 Electrical Clearance
91
3-8.2 Hold Time
92
3-8.3 Temperature Considerations
92
3-8.4 Flow Calculation
92
3-8.4.1 Required Input Information
92
Hold Time Model
92
3-8.4.2 Program Outputs
93
3-8.5 Calculation of Room Volume
93
3-8.6 Calculation of the Quantity of Extinguishant
93
3-8.7 Ventilation Considerations
93
3-8.8 Atmospheric Correction Factors
94
Cylinder Content
95
Cylinder Bank Installation
96
3-10.1 Location
96
3-10.2 Typical Foot Print
96
Typical Floor Load
97
Vibrations
97
Agent Cylinder Release Constraints
97
Selector Valves
98
Typical Distribution Manifold Design
98
Back-Plate Manifold for Selector Valves
99
Selecting Number of Nozzles
99
3-15.1 Nozzle Coverage
100
3-15.2 Nozzle Selection and Placement
100
3-15.2.1 Nozzle Placement
101
Nozzle Placement and Coverage
101
3-15.3 Tee Split Limitations
102
3-15.4 Pipe Sizing
103
3-15.5 Temperature Limitations
103
3-15.5.1 Operating/Storage Temperature Range
103
3-15.5.2 Storage Temperature
103
3-15.6 Cylinder Actuation Limitations
103
Release Unit
103
3-15.7 Pressure Actuation Limitations
104
3-15.7.1 Pressure Trip Limitations
104
3-15.7.2 Pressure Operated Sirens
104
Chapter 4 Installation
105
General Equipment Installation
105
Personal Safety
105
General Installation Requirements
105
Electrical Clearance
105
Installation Process
106
Technical Description
106
Functional Description
106
System Overview
107
4-4.2 Selector Valve System
108
Systems Using Discharge Delays
110
Cylinder Bank Installation
111
4-5.1 Typical Floor Load
111
4-5.2 Racking Install Diagrams
112
4-5.2.1 Clamp Racking Layouts
112
Row Wooden Racking Layouts
113
4-5.2.3 Distance Pipe Installation
114
4-5.2.4 Cylinder and Valve Installation Diagrams
115
Actuation Hose Install
115
Cylinder Bank Assembly
116
4-6.1 Securing Manifold
116
4-6.2 Manifold Safety Device
117
4-6.3 Install Discharge Hoses to Manifold Check Valves
118
4-6.4 Securing Single-Row Cylinders
118
4-6.5 Securing Multi-Row Cylinders
118
4-6.6 Positioning Cylinders
119
4-6.6.1 Installing Back-Plate Manifold for Selector Valve Systems
120
4-6.7 Installing Release Units
121
4-6.7.1 Aligning the Release Unit after Pressurization
122
4-6.8 Installing Slave Cylinder Gauge Assembly
123
4-6.9 Locations for Leak Testing the Valve and Cylinder
124
4-6.10 Locations for Leak Testing the Release Unit
124
4-6.11 Venting Pressure from the Manifold Burst Discs
125
Installation of Hoses
126
Distribution Pipe & Fittings
127
4-8.1 Pipe
127
4-8.2 Ferrous Piping
127
4-8.3 Fittings
129
4-8.4 Support of Pipes/Manifolds
130
4-8.4.1 Pipe Spans
130
4-8.4.2 Nozzle Supports
130
4-8.4.3 Support Details
131
Pipe Support Details
131
4-8.5 Installation of Pipes
132
4-8.5.1 Cutting
132
4-8.5.2 NPT/BSPT - Threading
132
4-8.5.3 Grooved Joining
133
4-8.5.4 Installation of Pipes
133
4-8.5.5 Threaded Pipe Assemblies
134
Test of Pipework
134
Nozzle Installation
134
Nozzle with Dirt Trap
134
Pressure Testing of Pipework
135
4-11.1 Precautions
135
4-11.2 Pressure Testing Using Gas
135
Signs and Labeling
136
4-12.1 Storage Room
136
4-12.2 Cylinder
136
4-12.3 Selector Valves
136
4-12.4 Protected Enclosure
136
4-12.4.1 Access Doors
136
4-12.5 Warning Alarms
136
4-12.5.1 Pressure Relief Vents
136
Electrical Installation
137
Release Unit/Slave Cylinder Gauge Assembly Wiring
137
4-13.2 Solenoid Valve, Release and Selection
138
Typical Wiring Details
139
Pressure Operated Switches
140
Pressure Operated Trip
141
Nitrogen Pilot Cylinder Accessories Installation
142
Installation of Nitrogen Pilot Cylinder, P/N WK-877940-000 and Mounting Bracket, P/N WK-877845-000
142
Nitrogen Pilot Cylinder Installation, 1040 Cu. In. P/N 90-101040-000
142
Installation of Flexible Discharge Hose, P/N WK-251821-000
143
Or WK-264986-000
143
4-17.2.2 Installation of Discharge Head, P/N WK-872450-000
143
4-17.3 Installation of Control Heads to Pilot Cylinders
144
4-17.3.1 Installation of Electric Control Heads to N2 1040 Cu. In. Pilot Cylinder
144
4-17.3.2 Installation of Electric Control Head to 108 Cu. In. Nitrogen Pilot Cylinder
145
4-17.3.3 Installation of Lever/Pressure Operated Control Head, P/N 82-878751-000
145
Installation of Discharge Delay, P/Ns 81-871072-001
146
And 81-871072-002
146
4-17.4.1 Connecting Discharge Delay to the Pressure Regulator and Cylinder Valve
147
Pressure Operated Siren
149
4-17.5.1 Sample Siren Setups
150
Odorizer
151
Selector Valves
152
4-21.1 1-Inch, 1 1/2-Inch, and 2-Inch Selector Valves
152
4-21.2 3 and 4 Inch Selector Valves
152
Lockout Valves
153
Main to Reserve Transfer Switch
154
Post-Installation Procedures
155
4-24.1 Pilot Line Test
156
Chapter 5 Operation
157
Introduction
157
System Controls and Indicators
157
General
157
Operating Procedures
157
Automatic Operation
157
Local Manual Operation (Single Area)
157
Local Manual Operation (Multi Area System)
157
5-2.3 Post-Fire Operation
158
Main and Reserve Systems
158
Lockout Valves
158
Cylinder Recharge
158
Chapter 6 Maintenance
159
Introduction
159
6-1.1 Agent Storage Cylinders
159
Maintenance Procedures
160
Preventative Maintenance Schedule
160
Weekly
162
6-4.1 Check Kidde IGS System Cylinder Pressure
162
6-4.2 Check Nitrogen Pilot Cylinder Pressure
162
6-4.3 Hazard and Enclosure Inspection
162
6-4.4 Pipework and Controls Inspection
162
Monthly
162
6-5.1 Perform General Inspection
162
6-5.1.1 Inspect Discharge Nozzles
162
6-5.1.2 Inspect Pull Stations
162
6-5.1.3 Inspect Pressure Switches
162
6-5.1.4 Personnel
163
6-5.2 Inspect Hazard Access
163
6-5.3 Inspect Hoses
163
6-5.4 Inspect Release Units and Slave Gauge Assemblies
163
6-5.5 Inspect Cylinder and Valve Assembly
163
6-5.6 Inspect Electric Control Heads on Nitrogen Pilot Cylinders
163
6-5.6.1 Inspect Brackets, Straps, Cradles and Mounting Hardware
163
Semi-Annual Inspection Procedure
164
6-6.1 System Lockout Valve (if Fitted)
164
6-6.2 Actuator on Selector Valve
164
6-6.3 Distribution Pipe Work and Nozzles
164
6-6.4 Protected Room
164
6-6.5 Test Discharge Pressure Switches
164
Test Release Units
165
6-6.7 Control Head Test for Nitrogen Pilot Cylinders
166
6-6.7.1 Electric Control Head Test for Nitrogen Pilot Cylinders
166
Lever Operated Control Head Test for Nitrogen Pilot Cylinders
167
Lever/Pressure Operated Control Head Test for Nitrogen Pilot Cylinders
167
6-6.8 Inspect Flexible Hoses
168
6-6.9 Verify Odorizer Assembly
168
Annual Inspection Procedure
169
Check Kidde IGS System Cylinder Pressure Gauges
169
Inspection Procedures-2 Year
169
Distribution Piping Blow out
169
Inspection Procedures- 5 Year (CFR)
170
6-9.1 Inspection and Retest Procedures for Kidde IGS System un Specification Cylinders
170
6-9.1.1 Cylinders Continuously in Service Without Discharge
170
6-9.1.2 Discharged Cylinders
170
6-9.1.3 Charged Cylinders Needing to be Transported
170
6-9.2 Inspection and Retest Procedures for Flexible Hoses
170
Inspection Procedures- 10 Year (EU)
171
6-10.1 Retest Procedures for TPED Specification EU Cylinders
171
6-10.1.1 Cylinders Continuously in Service Without Discharge
171
6-10.1.2 Discharge Cylinders or Charged Cylinders that Are Transported
171
6-10.1.3 Retest
171
Service
172
6-11.1 Cleaning
172
6-11.2 Nozzle Service
172
6-11.3 Repairs
172
Removing a Kidde IGS Cylinder
173
Reinstalling a Kidde IGS Cylinder
173
Chapter 7 Post-Discharge Maintenance
175
Introduction
175
After System Discharge
175
Cylinder Replacement
175
Re-Installing Release Units
176
Re-Installing Slave Cylinder Gauge Assemblies
177
Recharging Kidde IGS System Cylinders
177
Nitrogen Pilot Cylinder Service and Maintenance
177
Nitrogen Pilot Cylinder Hydrostatic Pressure Test
177
7-6.2 Pilot Cylinder Removal
178
7-6.3 Nitrogen Pilot Cylinder Recharge
179
7-6.4 Nitrogen Cylinder I-Valve Inspection and Services
181
Valve Disassembly
181
7-6.4.2 Nitrogen Cylinder I-Valve Assembly
182
7-6.4.3 Safety Disc Replacement
182
Plain Nut Discharge Head Inspection and Service
183
Chapter 8 Parts List
185
Introduction and Parts List
185
Agent and Cylinder Part Number
186
Release Units
187
Slave Cylinder Gauge Assemblies
187
Quick Connect Cables
187
Discharge Accessories
188
Selector Valves
189
Lockout Valves
189
Discharge Nozzles
190
8-9.1 Listed 360 Degree Nozzles
191
8-9.2 Listed 180 Degree Nozzles
194
Discharge Delay, Siren, and Associated Accessories
197
Fill Adapters
198
Manifold Equipment
198
Cylinder Racking Kits
199
Appendix Asafety Data Sheets
201
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Model
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Language
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