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THIS GENERAL DESIGN MANUAL SHALL BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE I-VORTEX.IOM
VICTAULIC VORTEX
™
HYBRID FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL.
WARNING
• Victaulic Vortex
™
Hybrid Fire Extinguishing Systems shall be designed only by competent and
certified system designers that have successfully completed all appropriate Victaulic training.
System designs shall be conducted per all applicable laws, codes, and industry standards.
• System designers shall use sound engineering judgment to design the system in accordance
with this general design manual. A complete evaluation of the hazards, authority having
jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements, applicable laws, codes, and industry standards shall be
conducted.
• System design shall include suitable safeguards to ensure prompt evacuation and to prevent entry into hazardous atmospheres, including a
means for prompt rescue of trapped personnel.
• Safety items shall include personnel training, warning signs, discharge alarms, self-contained breathing apparatus, evacuation plans, and fire
drills.
• Always verify that the piping system has been completely depressurized and drained immediately prior to installation, removal, adjustment,
or maintenance of any Victaulic products.
• Contractors shall be certified, per local code requirements, and shall successfully complete all Victaulic training before attempting to install
the system. Always reference this general design manual and consult the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) for complete installation
requirements. This manual contains important safety and operational information.
• Nitrogen cylinders contain stored energy that can discharge explosively. Transportation and installation shall be performed only by personnel
that has been trained on the hazards and proper handling techniques. All nitrogen cylinder movement shall be done with appropriate
material handling equipment. Always secure nitrogen cylinders during transport, storage, and use.
• All installer-supplied piping shall conform to and be installed in accordance with requirements of this manual, applicable laws, codes, and
site-specific standards, and it shall be rated for the pressure and operating conditions to which it will be subjected.
• Use only Victaulic replacement parts when servicing the system.
• Changes to hazard classifications or hazard zones may affect system performance. All changes shall be reported to the AHJ for approval.
Failure to properly design the Victaulic Vortex
™
system, including determination of appropriate applications, calculation of nitrogen and
water requirements, expected oxygen levels, and pipe size/system layout may result in failure to extinguish a fire, low oxygen levels, or other
conditions that may result in death or serious personal injury and property damage.
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Victaulic Vortex
™
Hybrid Fire Extinguishing System
For Protection of Wet Bench Applications and Similar Processing Equipment
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