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Pyro-Chem FM-200 - User Manual

Pyro-Chem FM-200
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®
MANUAL NO. 570000-02
NOVEMBER 1, 2001
FFMM--220000
®
'TOTAL FLOODING'
FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
ENGINEERED SYSTEM
INSTALLATION MANUAL
(UL VERSION)
FIRE PROTECTION WORLDWIDE
FM-200 is a registered trademark.

Table of Contents

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Summary

Section 1 - Introduction

About this Manual

Provides comprehensive information on designing, installing, and maintaining the FM-200® system.

Health and Safety

Outlines necessary precautions and understanding of system operation for personnel safety.

FM-200 Agent Characteristics

Details the properties and advantages of FM-200® as a fire suppression agent.

Section 2 - System Components

FM-200 Tank

Describes the agent storage tank, its specifications, and nameplate details.

Valve Assembly

Details the Pyro-Chem tank valve, its safety features, and principle of operation.

Manual Actuator

Explains the strike knob assembly for manual activation of the valve.

Discharge Nozzle

Covers nozzle types, configurations, and specifications for agent distribution.

Section 3 - System Design

Hazard Analysis

Covers risk assessment, environmental conditions, and personnel considerations for system planning.

Hazard Volume

Explains how to determine the enclosed space volume for agent quantity calculations.

Nozzle Selection and Location

Guides on selecting and positioning nozzles based on hazard size and coverage.

Design Example - Calculations

Provides a step-by-step calculation example for determining agent quantity.

Section 4 - Flow Calculations

Introduction

Information required for determining FM-200® quantity for a particular application.

Altitude Correction Factor

Details how atmospheric pressure affects FM-200® concentration and agent quantity.

Section 5 - Installation

General Information

Outlines general guidelines and procedures for system installation by authorized distributors.

Single Tank Installation

Covers the mounting and connection of individual tanks to the system.

Pipe Installation

Details requirements for pipe material, preparation, and installation practices.

Actuation Installation

Describes the installation of manual, electrical, and pneumatic actuators for system activation.

Completion Procedures

Outlines final checks, connections, and handover procedures for system completion.

Section 6 - Integrity Testing

Introduction

Explains the importance of enclosure integrity for retaining agent concentration.

Integrity Test Procedure

Details the step-by-step process for conducting an enclosure integrity test.

Calculation

Describes the use of a computer to collate data and calculate test values.

Section 7 - System Operation

General Comments

Emphasizes personnel familiarity and training for system operation and fire procedures.

System Detection and Actuation

Explains manual, fully automatic, and automatic systems with manual intervention.

Conditions During a Fire

Advises personnel on conditions during discharge: concentration, decomposition, and discharge effects.

Section 8 - Maintenance

Introduction

Provides guidance for user inspection and maintenance procedures for the system.

Users Program of Inspection

Outlines a program for detecting system faults early through regular checks.

Contract Service & Maintenance

Details required professional inspection and testing for proper system operation.

Using the Liquid Level Measuring Device

Explains how to use the device to determine FM-200® liquid level and check tank weight.

Section 9 - Recharging Procedure

Recharging

Describes procedures for refilling discharged tanks, covering valve/tank assemblies.

Valve Teardown

Details the process of disassembling, cleaning, and replacing parts of the valve assembly.

Filling

Outlines the steps for filling tanks with FM-200® agent and nitrogen, including checks and tolerances.

Section 10 - Appendices

Appendix A - Site Survey; Proposal Request Form

A form to gather essential site information for system design and quotation.

Appendix B - Temperature Correction Chart

A chart to adjust pressure readings based on tank temperature.

Appendix C - Hughes Program Printout

Example output from a hydraulic flow calculation program for system design.

Appendix E - Weight Conversion Table (English Version)

Tables for converting liquid level measurements to FM-200® weight based on tank size and temperature.

Pyro-Chem FM-200 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPyro-Chem
ModelFM-200
CategoryFirefighting Equipment
LanguageEnglish