High PressureCarbon Dioxide

PRODUCT MANUAL

Contents:

1. Specification

2. Data sheets

3. Design manual

4. Installation, commissioning & maintenance manual

5. Software manual

6. Weight monitoring system

7. Direct Acting Solenoid

8. Owners Manual

9. Approvals

10. Information bulletins

1High PressureCarbon DioxideFire Protection Equipment

SPECIFICATIONS FORKIDDE CARBON DIOXIDEFIRE SUPPRESSION

December 2004

2PROPRIETARY RIGHTS NOTICE

This document and the information that it contains are the property of Kidde Fire Protection. Rights toduplicate or otherwise copy this document and rights to disclose the document and the information thatit contains to others and the right to use the information contained therein may be acquired only by writtenpermission signed by a duly authorised officer of Kidde Fire Protection.

Copyright Kidde Fire Protection Services Ltd

3SPECIFICATION FOR KIDDE CARBON DIOXIDE FIRE SUPPRESSION

1.0 General Description

1.1 This specification defines the requirements for a Kidde carbon dioxide fire suppression system. Itshall be used as a standard for equipment, installation and acceptance testing.

2.0 Plans and Specifications

2.1 The carbon dioxide system(s) shall be manufactured by Kidde Fire Protection, Thame Park Road,Thame, Oxfordshire. OX9 3RT. UK

Major components of the detection and extinguishing control system, valves, cylinders, releasingdevices and nozzles shall be supplied by one manufacturer.

2.2 Major components of the carbon dioxide hardware shall be Factory Mutual approved.

2.3 To ensure system effectiveness, the contractor shall design, install and test the equipment inaccordance with either NFPA 12 or BS 5306, pt 4.

2.4 In addition to this specification, drawings shall be provided showing the general arrangement ofequipment within the protected areas. The contractor shall also provide a hazard analysis of theindividual risk areas.

3.0 Standards, Approvals and Quality Assurance

3.1 The carbon dioxide system shall be designed, installed and tested in accordance with BS 5306pt4 or NFPA 12, as defined by the client or their insurers. All equipment shall be procured from asingle manufacturer operating a quality scheme to : BS EN ISO 9001:2000.

4.0 Proposals and Submittals

4.1 The contractor shall supply manufacturers sales literature, data sheets and technical informationfor each major component of the system.

4.2 The contractor shall submit the following with their proposal:

4.2.1 Evidence of their qualifications (e.g. LPS 1204) to design, install, test, service and rechargethe manufacturers equipment AS APPROVED BY Kidde.

4.2.2 A complete bill of materials and description of the proposed installation including themanufacturers part number for each major item of equipment.

4.2.3 Evidence of their ability to supply spare parts to maintain the system.

4.3 Upon award of a contract the contractor shall supply the following:

4.3.1 Detailed scaled plans/drawings of the proposed system showing all items of equipment,routing of all pipes and cables. Flow calculations shall be shown detailing pipe size, nozzle sizeflow rate and terminal pressure.

4This information shall be generated by a suitable software package from the equipmentmanufacturer.

Care should be taken in locating the extinguishing agent containers as close as possible to thehazard to minimise the time for the agent to reach the fire.

4.3.2 Electrical system schematics in accordance with the relevant standard showing safetyinterlocks and a description of the sequence of operation.

4.3.3 Full sets of drawings and technical submittals, as required, shall be submitted to the clientand the consultant for approval prior to installation.

5.0 General Requirements

5.1 The carbon dioxide system shall be designed, engineered and installed for the proper protection ofthe hazard area(s). All major components shall be supplied by Kidde Fire Protection.

5.2 The design, installation and testing shall be in accordance with: BS5306 pt 4, NFPA 12 or FactoryMutual standards as appropriate.

In addition, the detection and alarm system shall be designed and installed to the appropriatestandard.

5.3 All major components shall be from one major manufacturer and the carbon dioxide componentsshall be Factory Mutual approved.

5.4 Release of the carbon dioxide system shall be possible by electrical solenoid attached to a systemcontrol head operating together to release a pilot nitrogen supply.

The nitrogen pilot gas shall be capable of operating up to 36 Klem valve actuators.

The control head shall also have facilities for manual release locally and remotely by mechanicalpull cable. As an option the control head shall have integral switches to indicate :

Operated - Control head fired.Isolated - Control head isolating pin inserted.

5.5 The system discharge time shall be designed in accordance with the design code selected for theproject. Particular attention shall be given to determining the classification of the hazard andprotection method employed.

5.6 The carbon dioxide storage cylinders and valves shall be marked in accordance with EuropeanTPED Legislation 99/36/EC. Each cylinder shall be fitted with a Kidde Klem servo assisted valve.The valves shall be fitted with a safety burst disc designed to operate at 190 bar. The cylindershall be painted red. The cylinder assembly shall be Factory Mutual approved.

5.7 Where multiple cylinders are required for one or more hazard areas a common manifold shall beused. To prevent appreciable loss of gas, in the case of a cylinder being removed and the systemdischarging, an approved check valve shall be fitted to prevent loss of gas. Each cylindersupplying a common manifold shall be of a common size and fill.

5.8 Where more than one risk is protected from a bank of cylinders, consideration shall be given tosupplying a reserve supply of gas suitable to protect the largest risk.

The reserve bank shall be connected to the same manifold as the primary set using Factory

5Mutual approved check valves.

5.9 System piping shall be in accordance with the requirements of BS 5306 pt 4 (NFPA 12, ifapplicable).

5.10 Discharge nozzles shall be selected from the range of Kidde Fire Protection Factory MutualApproved designs and shall be suitably sized for the flow rates required.

5.11 System design shall be verified using the Kidde Fire Protection CO2 calculation program. A fullprint out shall be submitted for approval.

6.0 System Components

6.1 Cylinders - shall be, filled with 45 kg of carbon dioxide and fitted with the Kidde Klem valve. Theassembly shall be Factory Mutual approved. Valves shall be both proof tested and leak tested aspart of the manufacturing process.

6.2 Valve actuator (K62341) - this is the valve operating device and is attached to the valve by a 'U'shaped securing pin. The actuators can be removed for system testing without operating thecylinder valve with the associated risks of losing gas. The actuator is operated by pilot gaspressure or manually by a lever. The actuator shall be FM (Factory Mutual) approved.

6.3 Copper loop K21578 - provides a solid connection between the Klem valve and manifold checkvalve. The copper loop shall be Factory Mutual approved.

6.4 Flexible loop K97112 - an alternative flexible connection between the Klem valve and manifoldcheck valve.

6.5 Pilot loops K93433 and K93434 - high pressure flexible tube used to connect between the pilotgas supply and cylinder valve actuators. Pilot loops shall be tested to 210 bar (3000 PSI).

6.6 Pilot vent K24051 - this device is a safety feature designed to slowly relieve pilot gas pressurefollowing the main CO2 discharge.

6.7 Manifolds - shall be manufactured from schedule 80 pipe , galvanised and tested to 120 bar (2000PSI). Manifolds shall be FM approved and available in the following sizes for 2,3,4,5 cylinder(s) 1"nominal bore or 1" nominal bore schedule 80 pipe.

6.8 Cylinder racking - shall be formed from steel components designed specifically for supporting CO2cylinders during a discharge. Where double rows of cylinders are used a wooden central spacershall be used. Racking shall be supplied in modules of 2 or 3 cylinder sets. Two sets of rackingshall be used for each bank of cylinders.

6.9 Control heads K62303 and 62304 - provide the electro/mechanical interface between thedetection control panel and CO2 extinguishing hardware. The control head together with the pilotcylinder K62462, solenoid K62422B and wall mount K62487, forms the system actuator andprovides the pilot gas supply to operate the main cylinder bank. Operation of the control head maybe achieved electrically, pneumatically or mechanically by remote pull cable.

6.10 Push to fire button K62412 - provides direct manual control to fire the CO2 cylinder bank from thesystems actuator.

6.11 Safety pin K62401 - this fits into the control head to reset the device following operation. It alsoprovides an isolation facility when left in position. Remote indication of the isolated condition isavailable via contacts within the control head.

A blanking plug shall be used to prevent ingress of dirt into the control head when the safety pin isnot in situ.

66.12 Manual release interface K62478 - allows remote release of the control head by means of a pullbox K1114 and phosphor bronze pre - stretched cable K9002 . To allow easy change of directioncorner pulleys K1122 shall be used. The cable shall be run in " o.d. galvanised conduit formechanical protection.

6.13 Pressure operated direction valves K24175 - (typical) - This is a 1" nominal bore valve and shallbe used to control the flow of carbon dioxide to the specific hazard in a system designed to protectmultiple risks from a common bank of cylinders. The valve shall be capable of opening under fullCO2 pressure. A manual lever shall be supplied for emergency control.

The valve shall be Factory Mutual approved. A switch shall be fitted to the valve where indicationthat the valve is open is required (e.g. K24630).

(P.O.D. valves may be provided in sizes: ", 1", 1", 1", 2", 3", and 4").

6.14 Safety outlet K 921 - shall be used where gas may be trapped between two closed valves toprevent a dangerous rupture of the pipework e.g. when directional valves or isolating valves areused.

6.15 Pressure switch K60218 - shall be used to provide electrical contacts rated at 10amp. To providethe following facilities:

Plant shut down Remote alarm signalling Discharged indication Gas in manifold - should direction valve not open.

(The switch shall be Factory Mutual approved).

6.16 Pressure trip K17554 - shall be used to automatically release weight operated dampers, fuelvalves etc upon CO2 discharge. The pressure trip shall be Factory Mutual approved.

6.17 CO2 siren K18307 - shall be used to give audible warning of impending CO2 discharge prior to themain direction valve opening.

6.18 CO2 discharge delay K23650/30 - shall be used in conjunction with the siren to give a 30 secondpre-alarm to allow safe evacuation of a CO2 protected space. The discharge delay shall beFactory Mutual approved.

6.19 Time delay by-pass K60736 - shall allow emergency manual control of the CO2 discharge, by-passing the 30 second delay.

6.20 Odouriser assembly K62586 - shall be used to introduce a pungent lemon smell into a protectedhazard area upon operation of the CO2 extinguishing system. It shall be used in conjunction with acheck valve K22152.

6.21 Continuous weight monitoring unit E8731-402 shall be used to monitor the CO2 cylinders forweight loss. Should a cylinder lose 5% - 10 % of its weight then this device shall automaticallysignal a fault condition to the system control panel via a micro switch.

7.0 System Design

7.1 For total flooding applications care shall be taken to ensure that the room is reasonably gas tightwith all ventilation shut down. Failing this, adequate provision shall be made for leakagecompensation in accordance with the design standard.

77.2 All doors or windows which may be open shall be arranged to close automatically upon CO2discharge to prevent undue loss of gas.

7.3 The carbon dioxide system design shall be based upon accurate drawings of the hazard or in theabsence of drawings a detailed site survey. The hazard analysis shall define the designconcentration used and temperature applicable.

7.4 Warning signs shall be fitted to all appropriate doors into the hazard area and any areas whereCO2 may build up and form a hazardous concentration.

7.5 All equipment shall be installed to the manufacturer's manuals and due consideration for serviceand maintenance of the system shall be given.

7.6 The system shall meet the requirements of either BS5306 pt 4 or NFPA 12 as determined by theclient/consultant or their insurers.

8.0 Equipment Manufacturer

The system components, design manuals and flow calculation programme shall be provided by:Kidde Fire Protection, Thame Park Road, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 3RT. UK

High PressureCarbon DioxideFire Protection Equipment

CO2 DATA SHEETS

CO2 DATA SHEETS

CO2 Nozzle ........................................................................................................ 418ACheck valve assy ..................................................................................................426Pressure trip, typical installation ...................................................................811-500045kg cylinder & klem valve assy...................................................................811-90046.8kg cylinder & klem valve assy.......................................................... 811-9004(6.8)22.7kg cylinder & klem valve assy...................................................... 811-9004(22.7) Safety Outlet ...........................................................................................811-9016Multi-container racking .................................................................................811-90201 (25mm) bore, cylinder check, valve manifold ...........................................811-902211/4 (32mm) bore, cylinder check, valve manifold ......................................811-9023Flexible loop .................................................................................................811-9026Valve actuator (pneumatic/manual)..............................................................811 9031Lever actuator link ........................................................................................811-9032Cable clamp assy .........................................................................................811-9033Klem valve....................................................................................................811-9038Pilot loops.....................................................................................................811-9040Pilot bleed.................................................................................................. 811-9040A P.O.D. valve ............................................................................................811-9067 P.O.D. valve c/w indicator switch ............................................................811-90681 P.O.D. valves ...........................................................................................811-90711 P.O.D. valve c/w indicator switch .............................................................811-907211/4 P.O.D. valve ........................................................................................811-907511/4 P.O.D. valve c/w indicator switch ........................................................811-907611/2 P.O.D. ................................................................................................811-907911/2 P.O.D. valve c/w indicator switch ........................................................811-90802 P.O.D. ......................................................................................................811-90832 P.O.D. valve c/w indicator switch .............................................................811-90843, 4 & 6 P.O.D. valves ..............................................................................811-9090CO2 Discharge delay unit .............................................................................811-9112Universal pressure switch assy ....................................................................811-9119

Pressure Trip................................................................................................811-9123Nozzle, CO2, flanged horn............................................................................811-9139Nozzle, CO2, with horn .................................................................................811-9148Nozzle, CO2, & duct adaptor ........................................................................811-9151Manual Pull Box assy ...................................................................................811-9220Manual Pull box instruction plate..................................................................811-9225CO2 door plate .............................................................................................811-9237Control head options ....................................................................................823-9250Electric control head.....................................................................................823-9521Flameproof solenoid................................................................................. 823-9522/AStandard solenoid .................................................................................... 823-9522/BPneumatic diaphragm .............................................................................. 823-9522/CSafety & Reset pin, Manual release .............................................................823-9523Pilot valve & cylinder assy......................................................................... 823-9524AControl head bracket ................................................................................. 823-9524BMounting bracket - control head (FM) ....................................................... 823-9524CTypical arrangement, 3 cylinders..................................................................841-5025Typical arrangement, including manual pull .................................................841-5027Pilot tube connections to inlet of P.O.D. valves ............................................841-5036

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