Page 1 FM-200® (UL/FM) EQUIPMENT: 14A-07H PUBLICATION: ISSUE No. 2010-03 DATE: FM-200® TOTAL FLOOD FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS ENGINEERED SYSTEM DESIGN AND INSTALLATION MANUAL (UL/FM VERSION) © 2010 Macron Safety Systems (UK) Limited...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
FM-200® (UL/FM) 14A-07H 2010-03 CONTENTS SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION Manifold �� 22 Table 6: Manifolds �� 22 About this Manual ��...
Page 3 Hand-over Procedures �� 66 Introduction �� 47 SECTION 6 - INTEGRITY TESTING Table 10: FM-200 Weight Calculations Metric ®...
Page 4 �� 88 APPENDIX B - Hughes Program Printout �� 89 APPENDIX C - FM-200 Material Safety Data ®...
Page 5: Section 1 - Introduction
The contents are arranged in a logical order describing the 1301 installations due to the difference in agent quantity various procedures in turn, alternatively specific sections and discharge characteristics�� The minimum FM-200 ® can be referred to as required�� Users who are not familiar design concentration for Class A hazards is 6��...
Page 6: Fm-200® Agent
Manufactured Systems depletion, create a greater hazard�� • Underwriters Laboratories Inc�� The noise created by the FM-200 agent discharging ® can be loud enough to startle people in the vicinity, but is • Loss Prevention Certification Board unlikely to cause any permanent injury��...
Page 7: First Aid
The atmospheric concentration levels are maintained�� lifetime of FM-200 has been determined to be 36�� 5 years�� ® The US EPA SNAP does not consider FM-200 to be a ® FM-200 is stored as a liquified compressed gas and is ®...
Page 8: Agent Physical Properties
FM-200® (UL/FM) 14A-07H 2010-03 SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION Agent Physical Properties Table 1. Agent Physical Properties HFC-227ea Chemical structure CHFCF Chemical name Heptafluoropropane Molecular weight Boiling point -1.40 °C (2.4°F) Freezing point -131 °C (-204 °F) Critical temperature 101.7 °C (214 °F) Critical pressure 2912 kPa (424 psi) 274 cc/mole Critical volume (0.020 ft³/lbm.) Critical density 21 kg/m³ (3.77lbm./ft³) Saturated vapour density 31.1 kg/m³ (1.9 lb./ft³) ° ° @20 C ( (Reference: NFPA 2001, 200 edition) Table 2.
Page 9: Section 2 - System Components
FM-200® (UL/FM) EQUIPMENT: 14A-07H PUBLICATION: ISSUE No. SECTION 2 - SYSTEM COMPONENTS 2010-03 DATE: System Components Technical Information The 4., , 1, 32, 2, 10, 147 and 10 litre containers This section describes the individual components that are manufactured in accordance with DOT 4BW00 comprise a complete system�� Some items are optional or 4BW40, the 343 litre container in accordance with depending on the application, and are indicated as such��...
Page 10: Lengths
FM-200® (UL/FM) 14A-07H 2010-03 SECTION 2 - SYSTEM COMPONENTS Table 4: DOT Container details. Height from Nominal Minimum and Valve Part No. floor to outlet Diameter Tare Maximum Fills Size (nominal) Weight (Nominal Volume) (lbs) mm (in) (in) mm (in) (lbs) 303.20.02 (4. litre) 2.3 to 4....
Page 11: Container Label
ISSUE No. SECTION 2 - SYSTEM COMPONENTS 2010-03 DATE: Container Label Technical Information The container label details the weight of FM-200 ® Material: Aluminum contained, empty weight, fill density and charge date�� Once the label is applied to the container surface, and to...
Page 12: Valve Assembly
FM-200® (UL/FM) 14A-07H 2010-03 SECTION 2 - SYSTEM COMPONENTS Valve Assembly Technical Information The container valve is the result of extensive research and 2 mm (1”) Valve development and incorporates many unique safety features�� Body Material: Brass CZ 121 The valve assembly is factory-fitted to the container and is...
Page 13: Principle Of Operation
FM-200® (UL/FM) EQUIPMENT: 14A-07H PUBLICATION: ISSUE No. SECTION 2 - SYSTEM COMPONENTS 2010-03 DATE: Principle of Operation Burst Disc The FM-200 valve is a high-flow-rate device specially A burst disc is factory fitted to every valve assembly�� It ® designed for use in fire systems�� Operation is by means of is designed to rupture when the container becomes over a pressure-differential piston��...
Page 14: Low Pressure Switch (Standard Open On Fall)
FM-200® (UL/FM) 14A-07H 2010-03 SECTION 2 - SYSTEM COMPONENTS Low Pressure Switch Low Pressure Switch (Standard Open On Fall) (Special Close On Fall) A low pressure warning switch is fitted to every container A low pressure warning switch is fitted to every container and must be ordered seperately�� The device continuously and must be ordered seperately��...
Page 15: Fall - Option #1)
FM-200® (UL/FM) EQUIPMENT: 14A-07H PUBLICATION: ISSUE No. SECTION 2 - SYSTEM COMPONENTS 2010-03 DATE: Low Pressure Switch Low Pressure Switch (Alternate - Transfer On Fall - Option #1) (Alternate - Transfer On Fall - Option #2) A low pressure warning switch is fitted to every container A low pressure warning switch is fitted to every container and must be ordered seperately�� The device continuously and must be ordered seperately��...
Page 16: Fixing Brackets
FM-200® (UL/FM) 14A-07H 2010-03 SECTION 2 - SYSTEM COMPONENTS Fixing Brackets Technical Information The bracket assembly consists of one back channel and a Material: Mild Steel nut and bolt with two bracket half straps�� To securely hold Coating: Black Polyethylene powder-Plascoat LDPE the container in position during the system discharge, two...
Page 17: Manual Actuator
FM-200® (UL/FM) EQUIPMENT: 14A-07H PUBLICATION: ISSUE No. SECTION 2 - SYSTEM COMPONENTS 2010-03 DATE: Manual Actuator Pneumatic Actuator The manual actuator is used to mechanically operate the The pneumatic actuator is used to pneumatically operate system at the container position and is fitted to the top the system at the container position and is fitted to the top of the valve assembly or removable electrical actuator��...
Page 18: Removable Electrical Actuator
FM-200® (UL/FM) 14A-07H 2010-03 SECTION 2 - SYSTEM COMPONENTS Removable Electrical Actuator Removable Electrical Actuator (Suppression Diode) (Bridge Rectifier) The removable electrical actuator locates to the top of the The removable electrical actuator locates to the top of the container valve�� 24 v dc is required for solenoid operation��...
Page 19: Hose
FM-200® (UL/FM) EQUIPMENT: 14A-07H PUBLICATION: ISSUE No. SECTION 2 - SYSTEM COMPONENTS 2010-03 DATE: 2 mm (1") and 0 mm (2") Flexible Technical Information Discharge Hose 2 mm (1") Hose Hose Construction: Twin steel wire braided oil resistant FM-200 container installations may be connected to the ® seamless synthetic rubber core to system by means of a flexible discharge hose�� This enables DIN EN 3 1SN...
Page 20: Mm (3") Discharge Hose/Check Valve
FM-200® (UL/FM) 14A-07H 2010-03 SECTION 2 - SYSTEM COMPONENTS 0 mm ( 3”) Discharge Hose/Check 0 mm ( 3”) Discharge Hose Valve Assembly The discharge hose is used with the 3 NPT single tank ” adaptor and 90° elbow to connect the container valve The discharge hose/check valve assembly combines outlet to the distribution piping in single tank systems�� The...
Page 21: 0 Mm ( 3") Valve Single Tank Adaptors
FM-200® (UL/FM) EQUIPMENT: 14A-07H PUBLICATION: ISSUE No. SECTION 2 - SYSTEM COMPONENTS 2010-03 DATE: 0 mm ( 3”) Valve Single Tank Adaptors Manifold Check Valve When a single 343 litre container is being used without Manifold check valves are of mushroom pattern type and a manifold, three swivel adaptors are available for lift into the manifold as discharge occurs��...
Page 22: Manifold
FM-200® (UL/FM) 14A-07H 2010-03 SECTION 2 - SYSTEM COMPONENTS Manifold Manifolds are fabricated sections of steel pipework�� They enable multiple containers to be connected to a common pipe network�� They may also be used in systems where main / reserve containers arrangements are required��...
Page 23 FM-200® (UL/FM) EQUIPMENT: 14A-07H PUBLICATION: ISSUE No. SECTION 2 - SYSTEM COMPONENTS 2010-03 DATE: Table : Manifolds (Continued) Inlet to Inlet to Inlet to End Part No. of Manifold Container Overall End Thread End Cap Inlet Connection Inlets Pipe Size Size Length Connection Distance...
Page 24: Manifold Inlets (Sockets)
FM-200® (UL/FM) 14A-07H 2010-03 SECTION 2 - SYSTEM COMPONENTS Manifold Inlets (Sockets) Manifold inlets are available for the construction of system manifolds�� Figure 20 - Threaded Inlet for Manifolds. Technical Information Material: Carbon Steel to ASTM A10 / ASTM A30 LF2 Dimensions: ANSI B1.11 / BS3799 Pressure Rating: 3000lb Table 7: Manifold Inlets Manifold Container Overall Thread Overall Part No. Weight Pipe Size...
Page 25: Construction Of Manifolds
FM-200® (UL/FM) EQUIPMENT: 14A-07H PUBLICATION: ISSUE No. SECTION 2 - SYSTEM COMPONENTS 2010-03 DATE: Construction of Manifolds For customers wishing to manufacture their own manifolds they must be constructed as detailed below, and use the manifold inlets specified on Page 24, (Figure 20 and Table 7)��...
Page 26 FM-200® (UL/FM) 14A-07H 2010-03 SECTION 2 - SYSTEM COMPONENTS Table : Manifolds (Continued) Inlet Inlet No. of Overall Container Socket to End Cap to Inlet Inlets Connection Length Size Part No. Distance Distance 4 in. BSPT / 4 in. NPT 1011 (40”) 10 (”) 711 (2”) 343 L 1332 4 in. BSPT / 4 in. NPT 1722 (”) 10 (”) 711 (2”)
Page 27: Manifold Bracket Assembly
FM-200® (UL/FM) EQUIPMENT: 14A-07H PUBLICATION: ISSUE No. SECTION 2 - SYSTEM COMPONENTS 2010-03 DATE: Manifold Bracket Assembly Flexible Pilot Hose A manifold bracket assembly consists of two lengths The flexible pilot hose is used to connect pressure activated of unistrut, mounted vertically on a wall or bulk head devices to the system, e��...
Page 28: Male Adaptors
FM-200® (UL/FM) 14A-07H 2010-03 SECTION 2 - SYSTEM COMPONENTS Male Adaptors Male Pilot Hose Connector This adaptor (309�� 0 13�� 0 05) connects the pilot hose to the The male pilot hose connector is used to connect two pilot 25 mm (1") and 50 mm (2") container valve assembly��...
Page 29: Street Elbow
FM-200® (UL/FM) EQUIPMENT: 14A-07H PUBLICATION: ISSUE No. SECTION 2 - SYSTEM COMPONENTS 2010-03 DATE: Street Elbow Male Tee This elbow can be used to connect a pilot hose to an 80 This is used primarily in manifold systems for connecting mm (3 valve�� The street elbow’s 1/4 NPT male thread pilot lines from one slave container to the next��...
Page 30: Male Elbow
FM-200® (UL/FM) 14A-07H 2010-03 SECTION 2 - SYSTEM COMPONENTS Male Elbow Pressure Switch This elbow can be used on the last slave container when The pressure switch is activated by pressure from the the pressure switch connection is taken from the manifold agent during discharge and can be used to signal to a or piping networks��...
Page 31: Discharge Nozzle
FM-200® (UL/FM) EQUIPMENT: 14A-07H PUBLICATION: ISSUE No. SECTION 2 - SYSTEM COMPONENTS 2010-03 DATE: HYGOOD HYGOOD SECTION 2 - SYSTEM COMPONENTS SECTION 2 - SYSTEM COMPONENTS Discharge Nozzle FM-200 is distributed within the protected area by the ® discharge nozzle which is sized to ensure the correct flow of agent for the risk��...
Page 32: Table 9: Discharge Nozzles
FM-200® (UL/FM) 14A-07H 2010-03 SECTION 2 - SYSTEM COMPONENTS Table 9: Discharge Nozzles Part Nozzle Nozzle Nozzle Thread Part Nozzle Nozzle Nozzle Thread Number Size Type Material Type Number Size Type Material Type 310.20.201 10 mm (3/”) 7 Port 10° Brass BSPP 310.20.301 10 mm (3/”) 7 Port 10° Stainless BSPP 310.20.202 10 mm (3/”) Port 30°...
Page 33: Door Notice
FM-200® (UL/FM) EQUIPMENT: 14A-07H PUBLICATION: ISSUE No. SECTION 2 - SYSTEM COMPONENTS 2010-03 DATE: Door Notice Manual Release Notice A door notice is required at each entrance to the risk to A notice should be located at each manual release advise personnel that they are entering a protected area��...
Page 34: Liquid Level Measuring Device
FM-200 in 106, 147, 180, and 343 litre containers�� ® 147, 10, 343 litre Part No. 300.01.12 The weight of the FM-200 in the container is determined ® Technical Information by converting the level measurement into a weight measurement using the weight conversion tables in Mounting Thread: 1.312-12UN-2A...
Page 35: Typical Manifold System
FM-200® (UL/FM) EQUIPMENT: 14A-07H PUBLICATION: ISSUE No. SECTION 2 - SYSTEM COMPONENTS 2010-03 DATE: Typical Manifold System Figure 34 indicates a typical two container system complete with electrical actuation, manual actuator, pressure switch, 2 x low pressure switch, flexible connections, distribution pipework and nozzles��...
Page 36: Section 3 - System Design
Nozzle distribution test concentration = 6�� 9 % required, considerations such as ventilation, openings and restrictions; equipment location�� etc�� The second is Calculations to determine minimum design concentration: calculating the quantity of FM-200 required, including ® floor and/or ceiling voids, positioning of nozzles, electrical Cupburner or fire test concentration x nozzle requirements, etc��...
Page 37: Hazard Structure
FM-200® (UL/FM) EQUIPMENT: 14A-07H PUBLICATION: ISSUE No. SECTION 3 - SYSTEM DESIGN 2010-03 DATE: Hazard Volume Note. Certain materials in this group may require increased concentrations to achieve satisfactory In total flooding applications the risk area must comprise extinguishment. Consult the technical support an enclosed space with no significant openings so that the centre for details of specific risk.
Page 38: Ventilation
(ii) Central air conditioning unit immediately and summon medical assistance�� A central air conditioning unit relies on air from outside Frostbite: Direct skin contact with FM-200 in the ® and is often linked by ducts to other parts of the building, immediate area of discharge may cause frostbite.
Page 39: Manifolds
FM-200® (UL/FM) EQUIPMENT: 14A-07H PUBLICATION: ISSUE No. SECTION 3 - SYSTEM DESIGN 2010-03 DATE: Manifolds It may be necessary to manifold agent containers to provide the required amount of agent for a hazard, or to make available the proper increments of agent weight for the protection of multiple hazards��...
Page 40: Agent Flow Characteristics
180 or 360 degree discharge patterns respectively�� addition of nitrogen, known as superpressurisation, will When considering the optimum nozzle location, the cause a portion of the nitrogen to mix with the FM-200 ® following factors should be taken into account��...
Page 41: Maximum Limits (Elevation) In Pipe Work
FM-200® (UL/FM) EQUIPMENT: 14A-07H PUBLICATION: ISSUE No. SECTION 3 - SYSTEM DESIGN 2010-03 DATE: HYGOOD SECTION 3 - SYSTEM DESIGN HYGOOD HYGOOD Maximum Limits (Elevation) in Pipe Work. SECTION 3 - SYSTEM DESIGN SECTION 3 - SYSTEM DESIGN Examples: Maximum Limits in Pipe Work. If nozzles are only located above the container outlet, then the maximum elevation difference between the container...
Page 42: Nozzle Discharge Radius
Determine hazard altitude and correction factor�� .7 m 8�� 7 m • Identify individual enclosure volumes and deduct • Calculate quantity of FM-200 per enclosure, at ® any impermeable volumes where appropriate�� minimum design temperature�� • Determine hazard altitude and correction factor��...
Page 43: Example: Tee Split Designs
Figure 44 - Bull tee orientation “incorrect” Incorrect Tee Correct Tee Splits Splits NOTE: Incorrect orientation of side and bull tee could result in separation of the FM-200 from the Nitrogen (due to FM-200 greater ® ® density)�� The design would also be outside the parameters permitted by the calculation software�� See figures 42 and 44��...
Page 44: Design Example - Calculations
FM-200® (UL/FM) 14A-07H 2010-03 SECTION 3 - SYSTEM DESIGN Design Example - Calculations When the minimum quantity of FM-200 has been ® calculated the weight is compared to the available agent Minimum Agent Quantity is based on the hazard volume container size�� The container size must be equal to or at the minimum anticipated temperature and concentration greater then the weight of agent (see Table 4)��...
Page 45 FM-200® (UL/FM) EQUIPMENT: 14A-07H PUBLICATION: HYGOOD ISSUE No. SECTION 3 - SYSTEM DESIGN SECTION 3 - SYSTEM DESIGN 2010-03 DATE: The minimum enclosure concentrations can be calculated After determining the minimum weight and concentration, Switch Room: 4262�� 6 /23499�� 7 = 18�� 1 4% of Agent After determining the minimum weight and concentra- based on the actual container fill (21 °C minimum design...
Page 46: Piping Practices
14A-07H 2010-03 SECTION 3 - SYSTEM DESIGN Piping Practices Due to the two phase flow of FM-200 , certain piping ® practices must be adhered to�� Mainly that the flow split must be on the horizontal plane�� There are two types of tee...
Page 47: Introduction
PUBLICATION: ISSUE No. SECTION 4 - FLOW CALCULATIONS 2010-03 DATE: Introduction In determining the quantity of FM-200 required for a Example: ® particular application, it is important to assess the hazard area correctly�� The following information will need to be Hazard Volume: 280 m³...
Page 48: Imperial
0.030 0.0344 0.0391 0.0440 0.049 0.040 0.091 0.044 0.09 Table 12: Altitude Correction Factor At elevations above sea-level, FM-200 has a greater ® Altitude above Correction specific volume because of the reduced atmospheric sea-level Factor pressure�� A system designed for sea-level conditions will (km)
Page 49: Section 4 - Flow Calculations
Program developed by Hughes Associates Inc�� The limited to a minimum of 0�� 2 0 (20%) and a maximum program predicts the two phase flow of FM-200 ® of 0�� 8 0 (80%)��...
Page 50: Components
FM-200® (UL/FM) 14A-07H 2010-03 SECTION 4 - FLOW CALCULATIONS Table 14 : Equivalent Length for Pipe Fittings Diameter 90° Elbow 45° Elbow Thru Tee Side Tee Union (in) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (3/) (1.2) 0.1 (0.) 0.24 (0.7) 0.2 (2.) 0.09 (0.3) (1/2) 0.2 (1.) 0.24 (0.7)
Page 51: Section 5 - Installation
The container location is identified on the system drawings for the hazard area in accordance with system design as and should be protected from extremes of temperature, and calculated by the FM-200 Hydraulic Flow Program�� ® be accessible for service and maintenance�� The containers...
Page 52: Single Container Installation
FM-200® (UL/FM) 14A-07H 2010-03 SECTION 5 - INSTALLATION Single Container Installation 1�� Fix the back channels of the mounting brackets to the Caution. Do not over tighten the container wall at the appropriate heights (see table 16), using connection�� Excessive tightening may cause the valve suitable anchor type bolts (not supplied)��...
Page 53 FM-200® (UL/FM) EQUIPMENT: 14A-07H PUBLICATION: ISSUE No. SECTION 5 - INSTALLATION 2010-03 DATE: Table 1: Bracket Fixing Heights No. of Height From Floor to Container Unistrut Bracket Size Channels (in) * For UL Listed Systems Only 4. litre: 2.3 to 4. kg (”) (Not FM Approved) ( to 10 lbs.) litre: 4.0 to .0 kg (”)
Page 54: Multiple Container Installation
FM-200® (UL/FM) 14A-07H 2010-03 SECTION 5 - INSTALLATION Multiple Container Installation 6�� For 80mm (3”) valve: To install hose/check valve Containers are manifolded together for three main assembly between the valve discharge outlet and the reasons; pipe manifold, complete the following steps��...
Page 55: Table 17: Manifold Bracket Fixing Heights
FM-200® (UL/FM) EQUIPMENT: 14A-07H PUBLICATION: ISSUE No. SECTION 5 - INSTALLATION 2010-03 DATE: Table 17: Manifold Bracket Fixing Heights Container Valve Manifold Nominal Height from Size Size Size Floor to top of cantilever mm (in) mm (in) mm (in) 4. 2 727 2.3 to 4. kg (1”) (2.”) (2.”)
Page 56: Pipe Installation
FM-200® (UL/FM) 14A-07H 2010-03 SECTION 5 - INSTALLATION Pipe Installation Table 19: UK Fittings In general, the installation should commence at the union Fitting Description Pipe elbow / manifold assembly and progress along to the Size discharge nozzles�� Install the Pipework to the installation...
Page 57: Pipe Hangers
FM-200® (UL/FM) EQUIPMENT: 14A-07H PUBLICATION: ISSUE No. SECTION 5 - INSTALLATION 2010-03 DATE: Table 20: US Steel Pipe Requirements Pipe Reference Connection Pipe Type Nominal Pipe Size ASTM A -10 seamless Grade C Threaded Schedule 40 3/” - 9” NPS ASTM A -10/A-3 seamless Grade B Threaded Schedule 40 3/” - ” NPS ASTM A -10/A-3 seamless Grade A Threaded Schedule 40 3/” - ” NPS ASTM A -3 ERW Grade B Threaded Schedule 40 3/” - ” NPS ASTM A -3 ERW Grade A Threaded Schedule 40 3/” - ” NPS...
Page 58: Earthing And Electrical Clearance
FM-200® (UL/FM) 14A-07H 2010-03 SECTION 5 - INSTALLATION Table 23: Safety Clearances. Figure 1 - Nozzle Fixing Max. Rated Min. Section Min. Ground Voltage Clearance Clearance (kV) 2.9 (. ft) 2.74 (9 ft) 2.9 (9. ft) 3.0 (10 ft) 3.20 (10. ft) 2.44 ( ft) 3.3 (11 ft) 2.44 ( ft) 3.0 (11. ft) 2.44 ( ft) 3.1 (12. ft) 2.44 ( ft) 4.27 (14.0 ft) 2.44 ( ft) 4.7 (1 ft) 2.44 ( ft) Minimum clearance from any point on or about the permanent equipment where a person may be required to stand (measure from position of the feet)��...
Page 59: Actuation Installation
FM-200® (UL/FM) EQUIPMENT: 14A-07H PUBLICATION: ISSUE No. SECTION 5 - INSTALLATION 2010-03 DATE: Actuation Installation Figure 4 - Actuator Non-Fire Position The method of actuation depends on the system configuration and any specific contract requirements and can be broken down as follows: • Single Container Actuation •...
Page 60 FM-200® (UL/FM) 14A-07H 2010-03 SECTION 5 - INSTALLATION Electrical Actuator - Suppression Diode Electrical Actuator - Bridge Rectifier The electrical signal from the detection and/or control The electrical signal from the detection and/or control equipment is connected in accordance with the wiring...
Page 61: Multiple Container Actuation
FM-200® (UL/FM) EQUIPMENT: 14A-07H PUBLICATION: ISSUE No. SECTION 5 - INSTALLATION 2010-03 DATE: Manual Actuator Multiple Container Actuation The manual actuator can be fitted to the top of the electrical Where several containers comprise one system and are actuator or directly onto the valve, after first removing the discharged simultaneously, one container is designated as protective cap��...
Page 62 FM-200® (UL/FM) 14A-07H 2010-03 SECTION 5 - INSTALLATION Slave Actuation Pilot Line For slave containers the pneumatic connection is made using flexible pilot hoses�� To fit the pilot hoses, remove the 1/4 pilot pressure port plug from the master container ”...
Page 63: Ancillary Equipment
FM-200® (UL/FM) EQUIPMENT: 14A-07H PUBLICATION: ISSUE No. SECTION 5 - INSTALLATION 2010-03 DATE: Ancillary Equipment Discharge Pressure Switch Multiple Container Systems Single Container Systems On multi-container installations the pressure switch should On single container installations the pressure switch should be located close to the last slave container and connected...
Page 64: Discharge Pressure Switch Continued
HYGOOD HYGOOD SECTION 5 - INSTALLATION FM-200® (UL/FM) SECTION 5 - INSTALLATION 14A-07H 2010-03 Discharge Pressure Switch continued... SECTION 5 - INSTALLATION NOTE: When the device (i�� e �� pressure switch) is con- Discharge Pressure Switch continued... NOTE: When the device (i�� e �� pressure switch) is con-...
Page 65: Pre-Checks And Visual Inspections
FM-200® (UL/FM) EQUIPMENT: 14A-07H PUBLICATION: ISSUE No. SECTION 5 - INSTALLATION 2010-03 DATE: Pre-checks and Visual Inspections During detection system actuation verify the following General functions operate; When the installation is complete, and before making the final connections, the following checks should be made: •...
Page 66: Hand-Over Procedures
FM-200® (UL/FM) 14A-07H 2010-03 SECTION 5 - INSTALLATION Hand-over Procedures The entire system shall be thoroughly inspected to make sure that it is complete and that all tests required during installation have been properly carried out�� In addition, the following items are particularly important��...
Page 67: Section 6 - Integrity Testing
The rate at which FM-200 ® test procedures��...
Page 68: Integrity Test Procedure
However if the air-conditioning FM-200 �� ® unit is left running, a depleting concentration rather than a descending FM-200 /air interface will be formed�� The ® Note. Leak paths through the ceiling may be temporarily concentration will be depleted due to leakage�� Therefore sealed��...
Page 69: Calculation
FM-200® (UL/FM) EQUIPMENT: 14A-07H PUBLICATION: ISSUE No. SECTION 6 - INTEGRITY TESTING 2010-03 DATE: Calculation Leakage Location A portable computer is used to collate the data and calculate If the enclosure fails the test, or if the client requests, an the values�� The associated printer provides a detailed hard inspection of the enclosure with the door fan running can copy of the data on site��...
Page 70: Section 7 - System Operation
• Fully Automatic�� Detectors shall be UL Listed for the intended application�� Control Panels shall be UL Listed for releasing device • Automatic with Manual Intervention�� service and compatible with detection and FM-200 ® Engineered Total Flooding Fire Extinguishing System�� Manual System...
Page 71: Vention
The rate of this decomposition is dependent included for the following condition; upon the size of the area where extreme temperatures are • Where personnel are required to work within the found, and also upon the length of FM-200 exposure ® protected area. time��...
Page 72: Actions Following A Fire
• In the case of deep seated fires, the hazard space should be kept tightly closed for at least 60 minutes after discharge of the FM-200 extinguishing agent�� ® It is essential that the fire be completely extinguished before ventilating the space��...
Page 73: Section 8 - Maintenance
Check the immediate measurements and actions taken�� The continued capability vicinity of all equipment to ensure that no accidental for effective performance of an FM-200 Total Flooding ® damage or tampering has occurred��...
Page 74: Contract Service And Maintenance
Check container brackets and Using the Liquid Level Measuring Device fittings�� The liquid level measuring device is used to determine the liquid FM-200 level in 106, 147, 180 and 343 litre ® 6 Monthly Contents Check container assemblies��...
Page 75 Step 3)�� ® of the plastic sleeve in the measuring device housing (see Figure 68)�� Record this measurement and note the c�� Read the weight of FM-200 at the level / temperature ® temperature of the container module��...
Page 76 (299�� 2 lb�� ) is more than the minimum required FM-200 ® dimensions should be taken and passed to the engineering weight of 130 kg (286 lb�� ) , the weight of FM-200 ® department together with the quantity of agent to enable a within the 5% weight loss tolerance��...
Page 77: Mechanical Servicing Procedure
FM-200® (UL/FM) EQUIPMENT: 14A-07H PUBLICATION: ISSUE No. SECTION 8 - MAINTENANCE 2010-03 DATE: Mechanical Servicing Procedure a�� Remove valve actuator(s) from the container iii) Examine the auxiliary electrical device/alarm, valve(s)�� door closers etc�� , have all operated correctly�� iv) Ensure actuator is reset before refitting, using the b��...
Page 78: Recharging (O
FM-200® (UL/FM) 14A-07H 2010-03 SECTION 9 - RECHARGING PROCEDURE Refurbishment of container valves can only be carried out by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M). This section is for information only Recharging (O.E.M Only) This section describes the procedures to enable the refilling 9�� Replace O-ring seal for the top cap with new : of a container that has been discharged and will require 25 mm (1 ) valve O-ring (Part No��...
Page 79 FM-200® (UL/FM) EQUIPMENT: 14A-07H PUBLICATION: ISSUE No. SECTION 9 - RECHARGING PROCEDURE 2010-03 DATE: Figure 9 - 0 mm (2”) Valve exploded view. PLASTIC CAP SCHRADER VALVE TOP CAP TOP CAP O-RING SHUTTLE O-RING SHUTTLE BOTTOM CAP O-RING BOTTOM CAP 1/” PLUG PRESSURE SWITCH BURST DISC ASSEMBLY OUTLET ANTI-RECOIL PRESSURE GAUGE CHAIN WASHER CHAIN SCREW CHAIN SCREW LOCK NUT COLLAR O-RING CHAIN © 2010 Macron Safety Systems (UK) Limited...
Page 80 FM-200® (UL/FM) 14A-07H 2010-03 SECTION 9 - RECHARGING PROCEDURE Figure 70 - 3” Valve exploded view. SCHRADER VALVE SHUTTLE O-RING SHUTTLE BOTTOM CAP O-RING BOTTOM CAP CHAIN SCREW BODY O-RING ANTI-RECOIL 1/4 IN. PIPE PLUG BURST DISC ASSEMBLY GAUGE INSERT PRESSURE SWITCH SCHRADER PRESSURE GAUGE VALVE COLLAR O-RING...
Page 81: Testing (O
FM-200® (UL/FM) EQUIPMENT: 14A-07H PUBLICATION: ISSUE No. HYGOOD SECTION 9 - RECHARGING PROCEDURE 2010-03 DATE: Section 9 - RECHARGING PROCEDURE Testing (O.E.M Only) 5�� Slowly release the gas from the test rig, vent from On completion of a valve refurb the valve assy is subjected...
Page 82: Field Installing Liquid Level Measuring Device
FM-200® (UL/FM) 14A-07H 2010-03 SECTION 9 - RECHARGING PROCEDURE Field Installing Liquid Level Measuring Device 8�� Slowly increase the nitrogen pressure on the Caution. Container must be completely empty before approved pressure regulator to the stated pressure on the removing the liquid level device or the port plug��...
Page 83: Table 24 :Fill Tolerance Table
FM-200® (UL/FM) EQUIPMENT: 14A-07H PUBLICATION: ISSUE No. SECTION 9 - RECHARGING PROCEDURE 2010-03 DATE: 16�� Remove fill hose and filling adapter, leak test the outlet and attach anti-recoil cap�� Note : When leak testing outlet with spray, do not look directly into port, examine quickly from an angle��...
Page 84 FM-200® (UL/FM) 14A-07H 2010-03 SECTION 9 - RECHARGING PROCEDURE Table 2: Temperature Correction Chart. Temperature Developed Temperature Developed Temperature Developed Pressure Pressure Pressure °C (°F) (psi) °C (°F) (psi) °C (°F) (psi) (32) 20.2 (292.) 1.3 () 24. (3.7) 3.7 (9) 29.0 (420.) 20.3 (294.)
Page 85: Container / Valve Assy Leakage Test
SECTION 9 - RECHARGING PROCEDURE 2010-03 DATE: Container / Valve Assy leakage Test However, if the repeatability check is inconclusive, A leakage test is required for all filled FM-200 valves ® repeat check in an alternative clean environment�� If and container assemblies after being left to stand in a repeatability problems persist, contact R&D department...
Page 86: Section 10 - Warranty, Disclaimers & Limitations
FM-200® (UL/FM) 14A-07H 2010-03 SECTION 10 - WARRANTY, DISCLAIMERS & LIMITATIONS Warranty Following the commissioning of the system, all equipment will be covered by the company’s twelve month parts warranty (excluding parts accidentally or maliciously damaged by others)�� For further information, refer to the company’s ‘Terms and conditions’...
Page 87: Section 11 - Appendices
FM-200® (UL/FM) EQUIPMENT: 14A-07H PUBLICATION: ISSUE No. SECTION 11 - APPENDICES 2010-03 DATE: © 2010 Macron Safety Systems (UK) Limited...
Page 88: Appendix A - Temperature Correction Chart
FM-200® (UL/FM) 14A-07H 2010-03 APPENDIX A - TEMPERATURE CORRECTION CHART FM-200 PRESSURISED TO 24�� 8 BAR (360 psig) ® WITH NITROGEN AT 21˚C...
Page 89: Appendix B - Hughes Program Printout
FM-200® (UL/FM) EQUIPMENT: 14A-07H PUBLICATION: ISSUE No. APPENDIX B - HUGHES PROGRAM PRINTOUT 2010-03 DATE: FM-200 ® Calculation Program Computer printout Example Calculation Consolidated Report 10 pages © 2010 Macron Safety Systems (UK) Limited...
Page 90 FM-200® (UL/FM) 14A-07H 2010-03 APPENDIX B - HUGHES PROGRAM PRINTOUT TFS & BP FM-200 FLOW CALCULATION TEPG3.03b UL: EX4678/EX6077 Project: Example Calculation File Name: example for UL Design Manual-updated.FLC Consolidated Report Customer Information Company Name: TFS&BP Address: Hewett Road Great Yarmouth...
Page 91 FM-200® (UL/FM) EQUIPMENT: 14A-07H PUBLICATION: ISSUE No. APPENDIX B - HUGHES PROGRAM PRINTOUT 2010-03 DATE: Consolidated Report Enclosure Information Elevation: 0 m (relative to sea level) Atmospheric Correction Factor: Enclosure Number: Name: Switch Room Enclosure Temperature... Minimum: 20.0 C Maximum: 20.0 C Maximum Concentration: 6.429 %...
Page 92 FM-200® (UL/FM) 14A-07H 2010-03 APPENDIX B - HUGHES PROGRAM PRINTOUT Consolidated Report Enclosure Information Elevation: 0 m (relative to sea level) Atmospheric Correction Factor: Enclosure Number: Name: Computer Room Enclosure Temperature... Minimum: 20.0 C Maximum: 20.0 C Maximum Concentration: 6.422 % Design Concentration...
Page 93 2010-03 DATE: Consolidated Report Agent Information Agent: FM-200 / Propellant N2 (FM-200 is a Trademark of DuPont.) Adjusted Agent Required: 333.0 kg Container Name: 180L DOT Container Assy Container Part Number: 304.205.021 Number of Main Containers: Number of Reserve Containers:...
Page 94 FM-200® (UL/FM) 14A-07H 2010-03 APPENDIX B - HUGHES PROGRAM PRINTOUT Consolidated Report Part 1 - Pipe Pipe Description Start End Type Diameter Length Elevation Pipe UK80G 80 mm 8.00 m 0.00 m Pipe UK80G 65 mm 3.00 m 0.00 m...
Page 95 FM-200® (UL/FM) EQUIPMENT: 14A-07H PUBLICATION: ISSUE No. APPENDIX B - HUGHES PROGRAM PRINTOUT 2010-03 DATE: Consolidated Report Part 2 - Equivalent Length Start End Thru Side Union Other Added Total 0.00 m 5.30 m 0.00 m 10.52 m 0.00 m 7.07 m 0.00 m...
Page 96 FM-200® (UL/FM) 14A-07H 2010-03 APPENDIX B - HUGHES PROGRAM PRINTOUT Consolidated Report Part 3 - Nozzles Start End Flow Name Size Type Nozzle Area 68.0 kg E2-N3 40 mm 360-BR (BSP) 860.11 square mm 68.0 kg 68.0 kg E2-N4 40 mm 360-BR (BSP) 860.11 square mm...
Page 97 FM-200® (UL/FM) EQUIPMENT: 14A-07H PUBLICATION: ISSUE No. APPENDIX B - HUGHES PROGRAM PRINTOUT 2010-03 DATE: Consolidated Report Pipe: Type Diameter Length UK80BWS 80 mm 1.17 m UK80GTS 40 mm 23.22 m UK80GTS 50 mm 3.00 m UK80GTS 65 mm 3.00 m...
Page 98 FM-200® (UL/FM) 14A-07H 2010-03 APPENDIX B - HUGHES PROGRAM PRINTOUT Consolidated Report Predicted Concentration: 6.411% Maximum Expected Agent Concentration: 6.411% (At 20.0 C) Minimum Adjusted Predicted Nozzle Agent Agent Agent Pressure Nozzle Required Required Delivered (Average) E2-N1 67.9 kg 68.2 kg 68.5 kg...
Page 99 FM-200® (UL/FM) EQUIPMENT: 14A-07H PUBLICATION: ISSUE No. APPENDIX B - HUGHES PROGRAM PRINTOUT 2010-03 DATE: Consolidated Report Standard Plan View Standard Elevation View Page: Calculation Date/Time: Sunday, June 29, 2008, 12:24:17 PM Copyright (c) Hughes Associates, Inc. Licensed to: Tyco Fire Suppression and Building Products...
Page 100: Material Safety Data
FM-200® (UL/FM) 14A-07H 2010-03 APPENDIX C - FM-200® DATA SHEET FM-200 Material Safety Data Sheet ® (MSDS) (5 PAGES)
Page 101 FM-200® (UL/FM) EQUIPMENT: 14A-07H PUBLICATION: ISSUE No. APPENDIX C - FM-200® DATA SHEET 2010-03 DATE:                          ...
Page 102 FM-200® (UL/FM) 14A-07H 2010-03 APPENDIX C - FM-200® DATA SHEET                              ...
Page 103 FM-200® (UL/FM) EQUIPMENT: 14A-07H PUBLICATION: ISSUE No. APPENDIX C - FM-200® DATA SHEET 2010-03 DATE:                           ...
Page 104 FM-200® (UL/FM) 14A-07H 2010-03 APPENDIX C - FM-200® DATA SHEET                 •             ...
Page 105 FM-200® (UL/FM) EQUIPMENT: 14A-07H PUBLICATION: ISSUE No. APPENDIX C - FM-200® DATA SHEET 2010-03 DATE:                          ...
Page 106: Appendix D - Fm-200 ® Liquid Level
FM-200® (UL/FM) 14A-07H 2010-03 APPENDIX D - FM-200® LIQUID LEVEL INDICATOR CHARTS FM-200 Liquid Level Indicator Charts ® (13 PAGES)
Page 107 FM-200® (UL/FM) EQUIPMENT: 14A-07H PUBLICATION: ISSUE No. APPENDIX D - FM-200® LIQUID LEVEL INDICATOR CHARTS 2010-03 DATE: 106L Tank “Temperature, Degrees F” Inches “Weight of FM-200, pounds” 7.75 110.9 110.4 109.8 113.2 112.8 112.2 110.9 109.7 8.25 115.6 115.1 114.5 113.2 112.0...
Page 108 FM-200® (UL/FM) 14A-07H 2010-03 APPENDIX D - FM-200® LIQUID LEVEL INDICATOR CHARTS 147L Tank “Temperature, Degrees F” Inches “Weight of FM-200, pounds” 10.25 154.2 153.8 153.3 10.5 156.7 156.3 155.8 154.4 153.0 10.75 159.2 158.7 158.2 156.7 155.3 154.2 153.0 161.7...
Page 109 FM-200® (UL/FM) EQUIPMENT: 14A-07H PUBLICATION: ISSUE No. APPENDIX D - FM-200® LIQUID LEVEL INDICATOR CHARTS 2010-03 DATE: 147L Tank (Continued) “Temperature, Degrees F” Inches “Weight of FM-200, pounds” 327.1 323.6 319.3 315.6 311.8 307.3 302.7 298.3 293.9 288.8 28.25 329.4 326.0 321.6...
Page 110 FM-200® (UL/FM) 14A-07H 2010-03 APPENDIX D - FM-200® LIQUID LEVEL INDICATOR CHARTS 180L Tank (Continued) “Temperature, Degrees F” Inches “Weight of FM-200, pounds” 14.25 307.7 305.2 302.1 299.2 296.3 292.7 289.2 284.0 278.8 270.8 14.5 310.1 307.6 304.4 301.5 298.6 295.0...
Page 111 FM-200® (UL/FM) EQUIPMENT: 14A-07H PUBLICATION: ISSUE No. APPENDIX D - FM-200® LIQUID LEVEL INDICATOR CHARTS 2010-03 DATE: 343L Tank “Temperature, Degrees F” Inches “Weight of FM-200, pounds” 7.75 356.4 354.7 352.4 350.2 347.9 362.1 360.2 357.8 355.5 353.1 8.25 367.7 365.7 363.3...
Page 112 FM-200® (UL/FM) 14A-07H 2010-03 APPENDIX D - FM-200® LIQUID LEVEL INDICATOR CHARTS 343L Tank (Continued) “Temperature, Degrees F” Inches “Weight of FM-200, pounds” 25.75 754.2 746.3 736.4 726.5 716.7 703.9 691.2 678.4 665.7 652.9 759.6 751.6 741.6 731.7 721.7 708.8 695.9...
Page 113 FM-200® (UL/FM) EQUIPMENT: 14A-07H PUBLICATION: ISSUE No. APPENDIX D - FM-200® LIQUID LEVEL INDICATOR CHARTS 2010-03 DATE: 106L Tank (Continued) “Temperature, Degrees C” “Weight of FM-200, kilograms” 84.8 84.1 83.3 82.5 81.6 80.8 79.9 78.8 77.6 76.4 76.3 40.5 85.6 84.9 84.1...
Page 114 FM-200® (UL/FM) 14A-07H 2010-03 APPENDIX D - FM-200® LIQUID LEVEL INDICATOR CHARTS 147L Tank (Continued) “Temperature, Degrees C” “Weight of FM-200, kilograms” 35.5 87.0 86.5 86.0 85.2 84.3 83.6 82.8 81.8 80.7 79.0 77.0 87.9 87.4 86.9 86.0 85.2 84.4 83.6...
Page 115 FM-200® (UL/FM) EQUIPMENT: 14A-07H PUBLICATION: ISSUE No. APPENDIX D - FM-200® LIQUID LEVEL INDICATOR CHARTS 2010-03 DATE: 147L Tank (Continued) “Temperature, Degrees C” “Weight of FM-200, kilograms” 71.5 149.3 147.5 145.8 144.2 142.6 140.9 139.0 137.1 135.1 133.2 132.2 150.1 148.3 146.6...
Page 116 FM-200® (UL/FM) 14A-07H 2010-03 APPENDIX D - FM-200® LIQUID LEVEL INDICATOR CHARTS 180L Tank (Continued) “Temperature, Degrees C” “Weight of FM-200, kilograms” 26.5 122.6 121.5 120.4 119.4 118.4 117.4 116.4 114.7 112.7 110.3 107.4 123.5 122.4 121.3 120.3 119.3 118.2 117.2...
Page 117 FM-200® (UL/FM) EQUIPMENT: 14A-07H PUBLICATION: ISSUE No. APPENDIX D - FM-200® LIQUID LEVEL INDICATOR CHARTS 2010-03 DATE: 180L Tank (Continued) “Temperature, Degrees C” “Weight of FM-200, kilograms” 62.5 183.8 182.2 180.6 178.4 176.3 174.1 171.9 169.4 166.7 164.0 160.8 184.7 183.0 181.4...
Page 118 FM-200® (UL/FM) 14A-07H 2010-03 APPENDIX D - FM-200® LIQUID LEVEL INDICATOR CHARTS 343L Tank (Continued) “Temperature, Degrees C” “Weight of FM-200, kilograms” 30.5 205.6 203.8 202.1 200.3 198.5 195.6 192.4 189.1 185.9 182.6 186.4 207.6 205.8 204.0 202.2 200.4 197.5 194.2...
Page 119 FM-200® (UL/FM) EQUIPMENT: 14A-07H PUBLICATION: ISSUE No. APPENDIX D - FM-200® LIQUID LEVEL INDICATOR CHARTS 2010-03 DATE: 343L Tank (Continued) “Temperature, Degrees C” “Weight of FM-200, kilograms” 66.5 347.0 342.9 338.8 334.6 330.5 325.5 320.1 314.8 309.5 304.2 304.9 348.9 344.8 340.6...
Page 120 FM-200® (UL/FM) 14A-07H 2010-03 APPENDIX E - DUAL SUPPLY COMPONENTS Dual Supply System Components Primary and Secondary supply components are used in order to maintain the supply chain and ensure that adequate stock levels are available to fully support customers and installers�� The customer may receive items of either primary or secondary supply, there is no difference between each supply, except for the source��...

Hygood FM-200 Installation Manual

Section 1 - Introduction

Section 2 - System Components

Section 3 - System Design

Section 4 - Flow Calculations

Section 5 - Installation

Section 6 - Integrity Testing

Section 7 - System Operation

Section 8 - Maintenance

Section 9 - Recharging Procedure

Section 10 - Warranty, Disclaimers & Limitations

Section 11 - Appendices

APPENDIX A - Temperature Correction Chart

APPENDIX B - Hughes Program Printout

APPENDIX C - FM-200 Material Safety Data

APPENDIX D - FM-200 ® Liquid Level

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