Installation

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Burkhard Krafft
Technical Services Manager EMEA

Introduction Components

FM-200®
Design Install./Maint.

Exam
All Installations are to be
performed in accordance NFPA 2001
with: Clean Agent
Fire Extinguishing
FM-200 Manual
System
All appropriate codes and 2000 Edition
standards
Local
State
Federal
AHJ (Authority Having
Jurisdiction)
 Safety Basics
All agents may be and must
be considered to be
hazardous at concentrations
above their normal design
levels and may be toxic or
create dangerous oxygen
levels, e.g. may be very
dangerous if released into
enclosed room, van or
shipping container.
 Safety Basics
Never rush your work!
Safety comes before an early
finish.
Think before you act.
Safety Basics
Before installing any pipework
from the system container(s),
the container(s) must be
secured to an immovable
object.
If this is neglected and the
container accidentally
discharges the container will
become a dangerous projectile!
If this happens there could be a
serious injury or worst still
someone could be killed!
Safety Basics
Do not remove plugs or any
part
whatsoever from a valve
unless you know the
principle of operation.
Never remove plugs from
actuation ports until you are
immediately ready to fit
actuation components.
Do not fit actuators until you
have verified they are in the
reset position.
Safety Basics
Never move a container that is not
fitted with an anti-recoil device.
Never move a container that is not
fitted with a valve protection device
i.e. transportation cap.
The container protection cap protects
the valve during transit and MUST be
left with the customer upon
completion of the installation.
Always use a container trolley to
avoid possibility of a container falling
over or a lifting injury.
Safety Basics

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DANGER !

Video
General System Design

Modularised approach
easier system
design
often most economic
solution
 General System Design

Manifolded system
if containers are
positioned remote
from the hazard
multi-hazard-system
with distribution
valves
higher costs due to
larger pipes and
longer pipe runs
Note:
A maximum of 9 slave
cylinders are allowed
Installation

Main headings in the order of installation:

Container Installation
Piping and Nozzles
Actuation Controls
Ancillary Equipment
Completion Procedures
Installation

Important!
Installation drawings must be prepared for
the hazard.
Installation drawings contain the following information:
enclosure volumes / agent quantities
container data
scaled pipe network plan + pipe network isometric
pipe diameters, pipe length, drops & rises
nozzle data
solenoid actuator technical data
wiring charts (low pressure switch, pressure
switch, actuator)
fittings data
Installation

Important!
Installation drawings must be prepared for
the hazard.
These drawings should be followed closely
in order to ensure that the system meets its
design criteria.
If for any reason modifications are required
the system must be recalculated before
proceeding with the installation.
Container Installation

General:
Container location is identified on the
system drawings
Containers must be firmly secured to
a wall or bulkhead
Container Installation

General:
No safety outlet and actuation caps
should be removed at this stage!
Single Container Installation
Fix the back channels of the mounting brackets to the
wall at the appropriate hights using suitable anchor
type bolts.
Single Container Installation
The bracket assembly is designed to be mounted to a
rigid surface with the container assembly resting on
the floor.
Each strap is notched for insertion into the back
channel allowing the container to be properly aligned.
Single Container Installation
Position the container against the back
channel with the valve outlet pointing left.

Insert the
container
straps at top
and bottom
and secure
with the bolts
provided.
Single Container Installation
Remove the safety outlet cap from the valve
outlet adapter
With the cap removed
from the valve outlet
adapter, install a union
coupling.
Caution. Do not over
tighten the container
connection. Excessive
tightening may cause the
valve outlet thread to be
damaged.
Remove the union and replace the safety
outlet cap after the initial pipe run has
been installed.
Multiple Container Installation
Fix the back channels of the mounting brackets to the
wall at the appropriate hights using suitable anchor
type bolts.
Multiple Container Installation
Position the containers against the back
channel with the valve outlet pointing left at the
required spacing for the manifold ports.
 Multiple Container Installation
Manifold bracket installation:
vertical back
channel
cantilever bracket

manifold bracket
Multiple Container Installation
Manifold bracket installation:
Fix the vertical back channels to the wall
(appropriate height see table)
Locate and secure the cantilever brackets to each
channel
Locate manifold brackets
in cantilever channel
Remove outlet safety cap For safety remove discharge
and attach discharge hose and replace safety caps
hose between valve and while pipework is installed.
manifold.
Adjust cantilever height
as required and secure in Hygood manual page 47
position.
Pipe Installation

General:
The installation should commence at the union elbow
(single container) / manifold assembly (multiple
containers) and progress along to the discharge
nozzles.
Pipe Installation Section 5

General:
Install the pipework acc. to the installation drawings
provided ensuring that the following is adhered to:
 The piping material must conform to the
requirements of BS5306: Part 5 Section 5.1.
/ NFPA 2001 2-2.
 The pipe must be reamed, blown clear and
swabbed with an appropriate solvent to
remove mill varnish and cutting oil before
assembly (required by BS / NFPA).
 PTFE tape is the only acceptable pipe
sealant and must be applied to the male
threads.
Pipe Installation

US Steel Pipe Requirements:

Pipe Installation

US Fittings:
Pipe Installation

UK Steel Pipe Requirements:

Pipe Installation

UK Fittings:
 Pipe Installation

Pressure test of pipe work depends on standard / local

regulation.

• All open ended pipe shall be pneumatically tested in a

closed circuit for a period of 10 minutes at 3 bar.
• At the end of the 10 minute period the pressure drop shall
not exceed 20% of the test pressure i.e. 2.4 bar.
Pipe Installation

Pipe Hangers:
Hangers must be spaced
according to the size of the
pipe.
Hangers must be fixed to a
structure capable of
supporting the pipework.
Pipe Installation

Pipe Hangers:
Hangers must be placed within 300 mm (12") of
the discharge nozzle.
Hangers must be placed between elbows that are
more than 600 mm (24") apart.
Pipe Installation
Side tee split limits Bull tee split limits

90-70%
minimum length minimum length
of 10 x nominal of 10 x nominal
pipe diameter pipe diameter
70-30%
10-30%

30-70%
Pipe Installation
minimum length of 10 x nominal pipe diameter ???
Pipe Split

Side tee orientation:

yes no
flow split on
horizontal plane
Pipe Split

Wrong way of side tee orientation:

Pipe Split

Bull tee orientation:

yes no
flow split on
horizontal plane
Nozzles
All nozzles require the installation of a dirt trap
comprising 1 side tee, 2 nipples and 1 pipe cap.
Fit the nozzle to the nipple of the dirt trap and check
the nozzle orifice to ensure proper orientation.
Nozzles
A false ceiling comprising loose tiles must have the
tiles retained within a 2 m radius of the nozzle to
prevent moving during discharge.

Nozzles should be installed

a maximum of 300 mm
below the ceiling.

max. 300 mm
Nozzle Installation
Nozzle Installation
Nozzle Installation
Actuation

Method depends on system configuration:

Single container actuation
Multiple container actuation
Single Container

Removable electric actuator:

Installed hand tight

Do not install
actuator until
final
connections!
Single Container

Removable electric actuator:

4.5-5.0 mm
plug can be with nut tight
located any against body
90o angle

NON-FIRE POSITION
Single Container

Manual actuator:
Mount directly to
valve!
Mount on top of
removable electric
actuator.
Hand tight only.

Do not install
actuator until
final
connections!
Single Container

Manual actuator:
Check actuation pin.
Pull knob will not
raise pin!

4.5-5.0 mm
with nut tight
against body
Single Container

Pneumatic actuator:
Mount directly to
valve.
Normally on slave
tanks.
Multiple Container Actuation
Master cylinder
 electric & / or
manual actuation
Slave cylinders
 pneumatic
actuation
Max. slaves = 9
Master Slave Slave
Pressure Switch
Signals that the system
has actually discharged
Connects to pneumatic
actuation line
Pressure Switch
Single tank & multiple
tank installation

Connections
• Term. 1 Common
(violet)
• Term. 2 NO (black)
• Term. 3 NC (blue)

Single Tank System Multiple Tank System

 Low Pressure Switch
Factory installed to
every container valve *

* Pyro-Chem optional
Warning Notice
Required at every exit
Required at every entrance
May be screwed or glued

Areas protected by
concentrations less
than NOAEL

Areas protected by
concentrations
greater than NOAEL
Completion
Completion Procedures

Pre-checks and visual inspections

Final connections
Hand over procedure
Completion Procedures

Electrical Checks:
Make sure electric actuator is disconnected from the
valve
Check electric connection to control panel
Check actuation
Ensure reset of the actuator!
Do not replace actuator until
final handover
Completion Procedures

Pneumatic Checks:
Remove pneumatic actuator from each cylinder
Disconnect pilot hose from master cylinder
Introduce 4 bar (58 psi)
Verify pneumatic actuator operation
Verify pressure switch operation (if installed)
Completion Procedures

Pneumatic Checks:
Before replacing the pneumatic actuator(s)
 ensure reset

After replacing the pneumatic

actuator(s)
 reconnect pilot hose

Reset pressure switch

Completion Procedures

General Mechanical Checks:

Inspect cylinder / cylinder battery
 Back channels
 Container fixing
 Manifold fixing
 Firm connection of discharge hoses
 Firm connection of pilot lines
 Container nameplates
Completion Procedures

General Mechanical Checks:

Inspect protected area
 Piping
 Pipe connections
 Nozzles
 Warning signs
Completion Procedures

Final Connections:
Single container system
 Remove outlet cap
 Connect piping to outlet
 Install electrical actuator
Completion Procedures

Final Connections:
Multiple container system
 Remove outlet caps
 Connect flexible discharge hoses
 Install electrical actuator
Completion Procedures

Handover Procedure:
Entire system inspected
Make sure system is operational
Make photos (for your own documentation)
Issue of the appropriate documentation
Explain the operation of the system to your customer
Completion Procedures

General:
Personnel required to work in protected area
should be familiar with the detection and
suppression system
User to be trained in operation of the system

 General about the extinguishing system

 Purpose
 The agent
Completion Procedures

General:
Personnel required to work in protected area
should be familiar with the detection and
suppression system
User to be trained in operation of the system

 How does the system release?

 Manual System
 Fully Automatic System
 Fully Automatic System with Manual
Intervention
Completion Procedures

General:
Personnel required to work in protected area
should be familiar with the detection and
suppression system
User to be trained in operation of the system

 What to do in case of alarm/release?

 Vacate the room at once
 No danger to personnel
Completion Procedures

General:
Personnel required to work in protected area
should be familiar with the detection and
suppression system
User to be trained in operation of the system

 Actions following an alarm/release?

 Advise the emergency services if appropriate
 Make sure nobody is in the hazard ("roll-call")
 Prevent unauthorized personnel from entering
the hazard area
Completion Procedures

Handover Procedure:
Appropriate record (Commissioning
Schedule)
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Introduction Components

FM-200®
Design Install./Maint.

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