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DESIGN, INSTALLATION, 

MAINTENANCE & RECHARGE 

MANUAL

 

NO. 20150 

AMEREX

 

RESTAURANT 

FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM

TESTED AND LISTED BY 

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES 

TO UL STANDARD 300 

and 

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES OF 

CANADA ULC/ORD 1254.6-1995

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AMEREX CORPORATION 

Post Office Box 81 

Trussville, Alabama  35173-0081 

Phone:  (205) 655-3271 

Fax:  (205) 655-5112 

e-mail:  sales @amerex-fire.com       web page:  www.amerex-fire.com

Printed in U.S.A. 

 December 2008

(rev. February 14, 2019)  

  MM#20150-9/2014 

No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electrical or 
mechanical, including photocopying or by any storage and retrieval system without the expressed 
permission in writing from Amerex Corporation. 

A Factory Trained and Authorized Distributor must perform the installation and service of any 
Amerex Restaurant Fire Suppression System in strict accordance with this manual. 

*

 

ULC Certification does not apply to the STRIKE

TM

 or SRM.

Summary of Contents for 20150

Page 1: ... page www amerex fire com Printed in U S A December 2008 rev February 14 2019 MM 20150 9 2014 No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electrical or mechanical including photocopying or by any storage and retrieval system without the expressed permission in writing from Amerex Corporation A Factory Trained and Authorized Distributor must perform the insta...

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Page 3: ...o mount on the wall The new MRM II incorporates the use of a new ratcheting take up for the automatic detection line The original MRM used a manual take up method for the cable tensioning and was part number 11977 The original MRM version is no longer in production however if a replacement for an existing unit is needed or if you are ordering a Cabinet enclosure PN 11978 you can still order part n...

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Page 5: ...ovided by others whose warranty evaluation and judgment will be final ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED TO THE TIME PERIOD AS STATED ABOVE IN NO EVENT SHALL AMEREX CORPORATION BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusio...

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Page 7: ...ne Fitting 2 5 Tubing Support Clip 2 5 Low Pressure Indicator 2 5 Nitrogen Actuation Cylinder 2 6 Enclosure MRM 2 6 Cabinet 2 6 Actuation Hose Discharge Nozzle 2 7 Nozzle Swivel Adapter Nozzle Caps 2 7 Detector 2 8 Test Links 2 8 Corner Pulley 2 8 Cable Eyebolt Support 2 8 JOB Globe Fusible Links 2 9 Conduit Offset 2 9 Linear Fusible Link Termination Kit 2 9 Cable Segment Link to Link 2 9 Manual P...

Page 8: ...ack Shelf Protection 3 23 24 25 26 27 Nozzle Application Chart 3 28 Agent Cylinder Selection 3 29 Actuation Network Limitations 3 29 General Piping Requirements 3 30 Distribution Network Single Cylinder 3 31 Distribution Network Twin Cylinder 3 32 KP Distribution Piping 3 33 3 33A Spot Detection Network Limitations MRM MRM II 3 34 Linear Fusible Link Limitations Spot Detection 3 35 Linear Fusible ...

Page 9: ...hanical Gas Valve MRM or PRM 4 17 18 19 Installing the Electrical Gas Valve MRM or PRM 4 20 Installing the Mechanical Gas Valve Kit 4 21 Installing the Snap Action Switch MRM or PRM 4 22 Installing the Electrical Control Head ECH 4 23 Installing a Nut Stub Style Fastener 4 24 4 25 Installing a Flexible Nozzle Branch Hose 4 26 Section 5 System Testing Detection Network Testing 5 1 Manual Pull Stati...

Page 10: ... MRM MRM II 7 1 Reset Procedure for PRM 7 2 Recharge Procedure Model 275 375 475 Cylinder Asy 7 3 Recharge Procedure KP 600 7 4 5 Nitrogen Cylinder Recharge 7 6 7 8 Reset Procedure for the ECH 7 9 Reset Procedure for SRM 7 2a Reset Procedure for Electric Control Head KP600 7 2b Reset Procedure for Electric Control Head 7 2c Appendix C STRIKE TM Manual ...

Page 11: ...TAURANT FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM Tested and Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc to UL Standard 300 EX 4658 Tested and Listed by Underwriters Laboratories of Canada to ULC ORD 1254 6 1995 December 2008 ULC Certification does not apply to the STRIKETM or SRM ...

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Page 13: ... of hot grease to provide greater employee safety during commercial cooking operations UL Standard 300 introduces a series of tests by specifically addressing the use of high efficiency fryers ranges woks and the unique fire extinguishing challenges that these appliances present DESIGN The Amerex KP Series Pre Engineered Fire Suppression Systems consist of mechanical and electrical components to b...

Page 14: ...des a detection system and protection system which allows for the moving and rearranging of appliances without changing the fire suppression piping or detection device locations This is accomplished by using a detection network that will detect a fire no matter where it occurs under the hood and will extinguish cooking appliances located anywhere under the hood as long as they are inside the Zone ...

Page 15: ...pon completion of a system installation bags are placed over each nozzle and the system is fully discharged These bags are then weighed and compared for proper agent distribution according to the system design BLOW OFF CAP A cap made of rubber or metal with a restraining strap that covers the nozzle tip to keep grease from plugging the orifice BRANCH DUCT Ductwork for exhaust from a single hood or...

Page 16: ... STRIKETM ECS ELECTRIC CONTROL HEAD P N 26127 A mechanical device that screws directly to the top of a KP275 KP375 or KP475 agent cylinder valve that is actuated by a linear actuator from the STRIKETM ECS FLOW POINT The term used to describe the flow capacity of each nozzle This information is used to determine the number of agent cylinder discharge valves required for a specific installation FUSI...

Page 17: ...emote location MECHANICAL RELEASE MODULE MRM MRM II An assembly that connects and controls the actuation cartridge the detectors the manual pull station s the gas valve the micro switch es and the agent cylinder discharge valve s It receives inputs and activates appropriate outputs including agent release auxiliary signals and power or gas shut off SNAP ACTION SWITCHES A set of dry unpowered elect...

Page 18: ...rogen cylinder STRIKETM RELEASING MODULE SRM OEM The SRM OEM lacks the stainless steel enclosure and is used in hood end cabinet or OEM installations SUPPLY LINE That portion of the agent distribution network piping that runs from the agent cylinder assembly outlet or distributor block to the first tee SUPPLY BRANCH LINE All pipe and fittings leaving the first tee in the system and ending with the...

Page 19: ...e 2 1 2 2 7 30 09 2 6 2 15 9 15 09 1 4 1 7 4 23 5 3 7 9 2 14 3 38 4 1 11 6 1 6 3 5 1 5 4 3 38A 1 2 6 1 11 2 2 2 3 4 2 10 1 11 4 24 4 25 2 16 1 1 12 2 17 3 33 3 33A 4 26 3 1 12 TABLE OF CONTENT 2 10 5 1 12 2 2 3 21a 4 2 10 30 13 7 2 7 17 14 2 3a 2 4a 2 9 3 29a 4 2a 4 2b 02 14 19 4 7a 4 14a 4 14b 7 2a 7 2b 7 2c Add Appendix C 26692 STRIKE ...

Page 20: ...PPRESSION SYSTEM Tested and Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc to UL Standard 300 Effective November 21 1994 EX 4658 Tested and Listed by Underwriters Laboratories of Canada To ULC ORD 1254 6 1995 December 2008 ULC Certification does not apply to the STRIKETM or SRM ...

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Page 22: ...38 MODEL 475 P N 17379 MODEL 475 P N 19435 Model 275 16921 U S METRIC Height 23 5 8 in 60 0 cm Diameter 9 in 22 9 cm Weight Full 55 lb 25 06 kg Capacity 2 75 gal 10 41 L Model 375 13334 U S METRIC Height 24 13 16 in 63 02 cm Diameter 10 in 25 4 cm Weight Full 64 lb 29 25 kg Capacity 3 75 gal 14 2 L Model 475 17379 U S METRIC Height 29 13 16 in 75 7 cm Diameter 10 in 25 4 cm Weight Full 80 lb 36 4 ...

Page 23: ...matic actuator The Mechanical Release Module supplies the N2 required for actuation of one 1 to six 6 KP600 Agent Cylinder Assemblies P N 15196 U S METRIC Height 27 59 in 70 08 cm Diameter 12 in 30 5 cm Weight full 114 lb 51 70 kg Capacity 6 14 gal 23 2 liter The mounting bracket is used to secure the KP ZD 375 Agent Cylinder Assembly to the mounting surface and to connect the discharge valve to t...

Page 24: ...ainless steel belly strap The base is attached to the wall by appropriate means via three holes down the spine or any combination using three holes A stainless steel worm gear strap is provided to hold the cylinder against the back of the bracket The discharge fitting kit consists of a brass fitting with an o ring on one end NPT male pipe threads on the other and a stainless steel retaining flange...

Page 25: ...ss the Agent Cylinder Valve stem releasing the KP Agent See Section 4 2a for installation instructions Electric Control Head P N 26127 The Electric Control Head is used in conjunction with the STRIKE ECS and is for UL Certification only and cannot be considered for or used in installations of KP ZD systems in Canada The Electric Control Head is used with the STRIKE ECS for installations requiring ...

Page 26: ... carries the same part number as the original MRM The Mechanical Release Module II is used to actuate the agent cylinder discharge valve either automatically or manually by puncturing a nitrogen cylinder Automatic release of agent is accomplished when a fusible link detector separates during a fire condition This causes a spring loaded plunger to perforate the rupture disc and releases nitrogen th...

Page 27: ...d releases nitrogen thought the actuation hose piping network to the agent cylinder discharge valve s Manual release of agent is accomplished in the same manor by pulling on an electric manual pull station which is connected to the STRIKE ECS Panel The SRM is designed for actuation networks with more than two agent cylinders or in installations using a mechanical gas valve Refer to page 3 29a for ...

Page 28: ...lied with the PRM are an End of Line Fitting and two sealing balls PRM END OF LINE FITTING P N 16506 The End of Line Fitting is installed at the end of the pneumatic detection network The sealing ball must be installed in the tubing at the End of Line Fitting One End of Line Fitting and two Sealing Balls are supplied with each PRM PRM TUBING SUPPORT CLIP P N 16501 The Tubing Support Clip is used i...

Page 29: ...ory with a protective shipping cap installed on the outlet threads The cap must be removed at installation but must remain in place at all other times Retain the shipping cap to reuse when recharging the N2 Actuation Cylinders Construction of the N2 Actuation Cylinder is per DOT 3E The cylinder is rechargeable by certified Amerex installers and does not require periodic hydro testing The 10 in 3 N...

Page 30: ... listing NOZZLE CAPS Two types of nozzle caps are available for the Amerex KP ZD Fire Suppression Systems The Standard Cap P N 12334 is provided with every nozzle assembly This cap can be used in environments not exceeding temperatures of 350 F 176 6 C Where exposures to temperatures exceed 350 F 176 6 C the High Temperature Nozzle Cap must be used P N 12504 December 2008 Section 2 System Componen...

Page 31: ...k separating under fire conditions CORNER PULLEY P N 12309 The Amerex Kitchen Fire Suppression System uses a high temperature corner pulley to change direction of the cable by 90 This corner pulley may be used in environments with temperatures up to 700 F 371 C Mounting holes are provided for anchoring the corner pulley where allowed by local codes CORNER PULLEY P N 16444 The Amerex Kitchen Fire S...

Page 32: ...egment PN19155 places links 12 apart center to center It will assist in locating links in the hood duct opening when the two ducts are an odd distance apart Part No Response Type Link Rating Max Ambient Temperature 16226 286 F 141 C 225 F 107 C 16227 Quick 360 F 182 C 300 F 149 C 16445 Quick 450 F 232 C 375 F 191 C 16446 Quick 500 F 260 C 425 F 218 C EXPOSURE LIMIT Part No Link Rating Max Ambient ...

Page 33: ...risdiction MANUAL PULL STATION COMBO PACK ENG P N 21481 ENG FRENCH P N 22117 ENG SPANISH P N 22116 This Manual Pull Station may be either surface or recess mounted The oversized cover is large enough to cover the sheetrock access hole for the standard 4 octagonal box and remain attractive and functional Manual Pull Stations should be located in the path of egress and mounted at a height conforming...

Page 34: ...to a CP5 corner pulley The close coupling of the two assist in alignment of the conduit run to a detection bracket QUICK SEAL HOLE PLUG SEAL P N 22280 FOR HOLE SIZES 1 1 8 TO 1 3 8 DIA This listed mechanical bulkhead fitting is used to seal unwanted holes in the exhaust hood Good looking and effective in preventing the loss of grease laden vapors into the kitchen August 2012 Section 2 System Compo...

Page 35: ... close A Manual Reset Relay must be used with each electric gas valves UL listed sizes are 1 1 1 2 2 3 MANUAL RESET RELAY P N 12526 Anytime an electrical gas valve is connected to an Amerex Kitchen Fire Suppression System a Manual Reset Relay must be used After an electrical gas valve has closed either because of system discharge or because of power failure the gas valve cannot be opened without m...

Page 36: ... kit must be used with the ASCO valves listed here to complete the UL listing of the Amerex Kitchen Fire Suppression system ASCO valves are purchased separately See Section 4 Page 17 18 for installation instructions NOTE P N 13622 ASCO Mechanical Gas Valve Kit is sold separately from the Gas Valve A gas trip assembly P N 12740 is also required when using any of these valves December 2008 Section 2...

Page 37: ...CAL GAS SHUT OFF VALVES All Amerex Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems that protect any gas fired cooking appliance must use a pull to close type gas shut off valve The valve is held open with a latching device Upon system discharge a piston in the gas trip assembly will pull on a cable connected to the latch on the gas valve release the latch and allow the spring in the valve to close the valve Ansu...

Page 38: ...M II and the Pneumatic Release Module PRM only for the purpose of initiating an alarm in a supervised fire alarm system All Snap Action Switch connections are to be made outside the MRM MRM II PRM in an approved junction box This is a SPST 0 25A 30 VDC N O switch VENT PLUG P N 10173 The vent plug is required in the system actuation network to allow a means of relieving pressure in the actuation pi...

Page 39: ...or optional An installed ECH has the capability of pneumatically firing up to ten 10 Amerex Restaurant Agent Cylinder Assemblies Manual actuation can be accomplished with the optional P N 17001 Manual Actuation Button installed on top of the P N 17014 Electric Actuator and or with Amerex Electric Pull Station s connected to the Amerex SR X Releasing Panel See the relevant sections of this manual f...

Page 40: ...andard 20UN nut and lock washer Rivet studs come 10 to a bag RIVET TYPE NUT P N 20536 The rivet type nut is tapped 20UN 2B with approximately 3 4 of length This device may be used for mounting detector brackets conduit fasteners PRM clips pipe hangers etc Attach devices to the tapped blind rivet using a standard 20UN bolt or screw and lock washer Rivet nuts come 10 to a bag RIVET INSTALLATION TOOL...

Page 41: ... kinking or collapsing of the hose It is to be used to provide for movement of the appliance without the appliance protection being disconnected from the fire suppression system The flex hose has a minimum bend radius of 7 The piping limitations for Nozzle Branches do not change when flexible hose is used in the line However the flex hose takes the place of 4 feet of pipe A maximum of three flex h...

Page 42: ... FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM Tested and Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc to UL Standard 300 EX 4658 Tested and Listed by Underwriters Laboratories of Canada To ULC ORD 1254 6 1995 December 2008 ULC Certification does not apply to the STRIKETM or SRM ...

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Page 44: ...the duct exceed 18 8 inches without additional duct nozzles TRANSITION LIMITATIONS SINGLE NOZZLE P N 16416 A transition is a section found on some exhaust systems between the hood and the duct One Amerex duct nozzle P N 16416 will protect a transition at the point where the transition is 50 perimeter inches 127 cm or less or a diameter of 16 inches 40 6 cm or less The nozzle has one flow point and...

Page 45: ...than 18 8 inches If they meet the criteria then place a duct nozzle in the center of each module 2 8 into the hood duct opening DUCT PROTECTION LIMITATIONS 100 IN PERIMETER TWO 1 FLOW POINT NOZZLES P N 11983 The Amerex Solid Fuel Appliance Duct Nozzle P N 11983 is listed to protect a restaurant cooking exhaust duct of unlimited length unlimited changes in direction and up to 100 perimeter inches 2...

Page 46: ...TWO NOZZLES P N 11983 A transition is a section of some exhaust systems between the hood and the duct Two Amerex solid fuel appliance duct nozzles P N 11983 will protect a transition at the point where the transition is 100 perimeter inches 254 cm or less or a diameter of 32 inches 94 4 cm or less The nozzles total three flow points and to properly position the nozzles a rectangular duct should be...

Page 47: ...ct protecting a duct with a perimeter of 100 inches using two nozzles PN 11983 is applied to a duct with a perimeter larger than 100 but less than 166 We must first divide the cross sectional area of the duct into modules with a perimeter equal to or less than 100 Check the modules to insure they have a diagonal equal to or less than 37 2 inches If all criteria is met space the duct nozzles in eac...

Page 48: ...imum of 48 122 cm PLENUM PROTECTION MULTIPLE NOZZLES Plenums exceeding 10 feet 3 048 m in length may be protected by using multiple plenum nozzles Each nozzle must be protecting an area of no more than 10 feet in length Nozzles may be positioned facing each other or facing the same direction as long as the entire plenum area is being covered Nozzles may not face in opposite directions from a commo...

Page 49: ...VAT TWO 2 SINGLE FLOW POINT NOZZLE P N 11982 MAXIMUM AREA 19 in 50 cm X 25 3 8 in 65 cm including drainboard interface area 19 in 50 cm x 19 in 48 cm not including drainboard interface area December 2008 Section 3 KP Design Page 3 6 Amerex Restaurant Fire Suppression System EX 4658 48 36 Note Maximum minimum heights must be measured vertically from the tip of nozzle to the top of the appliance A p...

Page 50: ...tration of a large tilting skillet measuring 26 x 48 and the tilting skillet has no drip board We calculate the cooking area of the tilting skillet by multiplying the width X length and the result is 1248 sq in We now divide the area by the listed area of 624 and the resultant is 2 Therefore two nozzles are required to protect this appliance If the resultant had been greater than 2 we would have r...

Page 51: ...o the center of the hazard area of the appliance December 2008 Section 3 KP Design Page 3 8 Amerex Restaurant Fire Suppression System EX4658 FRYERS EXCEEDING SINGLE NOZZLE PROTECTION Multiple Amerex fryer nozzles P N 13729 may be used to protect single vat fryers with maximum protected areas exceeding single vat coverages up to a maximum protected area of 6 ft 2 The fryer must be divided into modu...

Page 52: ...and 24 to 42 61 107 cm above the burners surface The nozzle is aimed at the center of the burner TWO BURNER RANGE PROTECTION SINGLE FLOW POINT NOZZLE P N 11982 The Amerex appliance plenum nozzle P N 11982 has one flow point and will protect a range surface area of 14 x 28 36 x 71 cm The center to center distance between burners must not exceed 14 36 cm The nozzle must be located 44 48 112 122 cm a...

Page 53: ...s that have a surface area exceeding the capabilities of a single appliance nozzle multiple nozzles must be used provided that the surface area of the range is divided into equally sized modules Each module must be equal to or less than 12 x 24 31 x 61 cm The Amerex appliance plenum nozzle P N 11982 has one flow point and will protect a range surface area of 12 x 24 31 x 61 cm The center to center...

Page 54: ...of the hazard area December 2008 Section 3 KP Design Page 3 11 Amerex Restaurant Fire Suppression System EX 4658 Note Maximum minimum heights must be measured from the tip of nozzle to the surface of the appliance SHELF EDGE Note Maximum minimum heights must be measured from the tip of nozzle to the surface of the appliance The Amerex appliance nozzle P N 11984 has one half flow point value and wh...

Page 55: ...s than 24 x 24 61 x 61 cm WOK PROTECTION SINGLE FLOW POINT NOZZLE P N 11982 December 2008 Section 3 KP Design Page 3 12 Amerex Restaurant Fire Suppression System EX 4658 NOTE Maximum and minimum heights must be measured from the tip of nozzle to the surface of the appliance NOTE When using this nozzle to protect a two 2 burner range the aiming point is where an 8 50 radius from the center of each ...

Page 56: ...iance with an 11 28 cm square generated about the center point of the griddle Note Maximum minimum heights must be measured from the tip of nozzle to the surface of the appliance 11 square centered on griddle center Multiple Amerex griddle nozzles P N 11982 one flow point may be used to protect a griddle surface area greater than 30 inches 76 cm X 36 inches 91 cm The griddle must be divided into m...

Page 57: ...rline placed 38 inches 97 cm to 50 inches 127 cm above the cooking surface and aimed straight down Griddles exceeding 30 inches 76 cm X 42 inches 107 cm may be protected using multiple two flow point nozzles by dividing the surface area into equal modules Each module requires one nozzle and cannot exceed an area larger than 42 inches length 107 cm X 30 inches deep 76 cm 50 38 12 square centered on...

Page 58: ...square 28 cm sq centered over the center point of the griddle The Amerex Range Nozzle P N 14178 has two 2 flow points and will protect a griddle surface of 48 inches wide 122 cm x 30 inches deep 76 cm The nozzle must be located at any one of the four corners of the appliance and within a vertical height range from 15 38 cm to 24 61 cm above the surface of the appliance The aiming point for the noz...

Page 59: ...the cooking surface and anywhere along or within the perimeter aimed towards the center Electric charbroilers with an open grate may be protected with one Amerex appliance plenum nozzle P N 11982 provided that the area is no larger than 24 inches X 24 inches 61 x 61 cm The nozzle uses one flow point and must be located within 18 48 inches 46 122 cm above the grate surface anywhere along or within ...

Page 60: ... inch 28 cm maximum stacked height A single Amerex solid fuel appliance nozzle P N 11983 will protect a mesquite charbroilers with a maximum cooking surface of 28 inches X 24 inches 72 cm X 61 cm The nozzle uses one and one half 1 flow points and for this application must be located between 16 to 48 inches 41 cm to 122 cm above the cooking surface anywhere along or within the perimeter of the appl...

Page 61: ...ite rear corner and the lower nozzle located the grate and aimed toward the center of the drip pan December 2008 Section 3 KP Design Page 3 18 Amerex Restaurant Fire Suppression System EX 4658 WARMING CHAMBER NOTE PROTECTION FOR SALAMANDERS AND CHEESE MELTERS UP TO 38 96 5cm IN LENGTH SHOULD BE ACCOMPLISHED USING A SINGLE FLOW APPLIANCE NOZZLE P N 11982 LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE OPENING AND AIM...

Page 62: ...he minimum opening is 10 x 10 25 4 x 25 4 cm and the nozzle is to be positioned 2 behind the edge of the opening at a height of 12 36 30 5 91 cm above the appliance and aimed at the center of the opening December 2008 Section 3 KP Design Page 3 19 Amerex Restaurant Fire Suppression System EX 4658 TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW NOZZLE LOCATED IN THE CENTER OF THE IN LET OPENING NOZZLE AIMED TO THE REAR OPPOSI...

Page 63: ... accomplished by using two nozzles P N 11982 positioned two inches outside of the catalyst perimeter aimed at the center point of the catalyst The nozzles are to be located on opposite ends of the catalyst 180 apart and are to be 13 to 36 above the top surface of the catalyst This configuration is repeated for both cooking sides of the appliance If no catalyst is used the same protection is requir...

Page 64: ...equal modules and positioned one nozzle P N 13729 on the perimeter of each module aimed at the center of the module The nozzles are to be located anywhere on the module perimeter 15 to 30 38 1cm 76 2cm above the top surface of the appliance If no catalyst is used the same protection is required The addition of a damper on top of the catalyst does not change the protection required for the unit Dec...

Page 65: ...e is accomplished by dividing the catalyst area into two equal modules and positioned one nozzle P N 11982 2 5 inboard of the edge of the appliance aimed at the center of the module The nozzles are to be located as illustrated below If no catalyst is used the same protection is required The addition of a damper on top of the catalyst changes the protection required for appliance to that illustrate...

Page 66: ...N 13729 installed in the piping provided so that it will spray agent into the catalyst as illustrated A third nozzle P N 16416 is installed for duct protection of the 8 diameter exhaust duct If no catalyst is used the same protection is required The addition of a damper on top of the broiler catalyst does not change the protection required for the unit Due to the extreme heat of the appliance clos...

Page 67: ...rhead nozzle from reaching the actual cause of fire in the appliance Amerex has developed the only real world solution to this problem When a shelf is installed over a range or a griddle a small manifold of three special nozzles provides fire suppression protection The BSM back shelf manifold is designed to function as supplemental agent application for the area under the back shelf It replaces th...

Page 68: ...dle It never takes the place of the overhead nozzle but simply provides additional agent to extinguish any and all fires beneath the back shelf or salamander The same limitations apply to salamanders that are applied to back shelves When the BSM is used to protect a griddle positioned under a back shelf the manifold is installed on the centerline of the portion of the griddle covered by the back s...

Page 69: ...hat are positioned under a back shelf Note that the shelf extends 1 beyond the center of the griddle 16 and covers the entire width of the griddle all which are within the parameters of the listing Also recognize that the centerlines of the manifolds are congruent with the centerline of the hazard covered by the back shelf Each manifold must be located on the centerline of the hazard area it is to...

Page 70: ... The arrangement below places the second nozzle in the most optimum position for protection of a six burner range NOZZLE P N 14178 MUST BE LOCATED OVER THE CENTER OF FOUR BURNERS AT A HEIGHT OF 22 42 FRONT EDGE OF BACKSHELF MANIFOLD NOZZLE TIP 14 19 ABOVE HAZARD P N14178 NOZZLE HEIGHT TO BE 22 42 ABOVE THE RANGE 1 2 NOZZLE TIP TO EDGE OF BURNER 6 BURNER RANGE 14 X 14 BURNERS REAR EDGE OF BACKSHELF...

Page 71: ... FRYER 6 BURNER RANGE 30 X42 GRIDDLE 1 2 NOZZLE TIP TO EDGE OF GRIDDLE 1 2 NOZZLE TIP TO EDGE OF BURNER TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW HOOD FRYER MANIFOLD NOZZLE TIP 14 19 ABOVE HAZARD BACKSHELF MANIFOLD W NOZZLES LOCATED ON THE CENTERLINE OF THE HAZARD COVERED BY THE SHELF 7 FROM CENTERPOINT NOZZLE P N 16416 MUST BE LOCATED ON THE FRONT EDGE OF THE GRIDDLE AT A HEIGHT OF 24 43 END OF HOOD NOZZLE P N 14178 M...

Page 72: ...1 24 in 24 in 18 in 44 in Charbroiler Gas Radiant Electric Radiant 11982 1 24 in 24 in 18 in 48 in Chain Broiler Closed Top 11982 1 24 in 31 in Chain Broiler Open Top 13729 2 24 in 31 in 12 in 36 in Chain Broiler Nieco Model 9025 Catalyst 2 4 11982 4 18 in 24 in 13 in 36 in Chain Broiler Duke with without Catalyst or Damper 2 13729 4 15 in 30 in Chain Broiler Duke with a Catalyst and Flue Guard 2 ...

Page 73: ... the actuation network If the network is a combination of any of the 2 75 3 75 and or 4 75 with a 6 14 gallon cylinder then maximum number of cylinders is six 6 LIMITATIONS SINGLE OR MULTIPLE CYL SYSTEMS Copper tubing O D refrigeration type with a minimum wall thickness of 049 inches Use with brass or steel compression style fittings with brass or steel sleeves or ferrules Maximum length including...

Page 74: ...ess of 049 inches Use with brass or steel compression style fittings with brass or steel sleeves or ferrules Maximum length including all fittings 100 feet 30 48 m High Pressure Hose I D wire braid hose that is factory supplied Maximum length including all fittings 54 feet 16 46 m or a maximum number of 40 hose assemblies P N 12854 20 hose assemblies P N 16448 or any combination that does not exce...

Page 75: ...D 3 Maximum flow point per cylinder Model 275 8 flow points Model 375 11 flow points Model 475 14 flow points Model 600 18 flow points Twin 375 22 flow points A Supply Line is the distribution piping that runs from the distributor outlet or discharge fitting to the first splitting tee A Supply Branch Line including the last nozzle branch is the distribution piping that runs from the first tee at t...

Page 76: ...IT PIPING SYSTEM NOTE The schematics above do not represent the only configurations possible they are informational only Distributo 4 Feet 10 Feet Nozzle Branch Plenum Fryer Griddle Supply Duct Range Supply 10 Feet Max Cyl Outlet Range 4 Feet Max Supply Branch Duct Nozzle Branch Plenum Wok Nozzle Branch Griddle Overhead Fryer Supply Line Supply Branch Cylinder Outlet Cylinder Outlet ...

Page 77: ... Line 4 Feet Max Duct 1 2 Supply Branch Wok 3 8 Nozzle Branch 3 8Nozzle Branch Plenum 3 8 Nozzle Branch Duct NOTE The schematics above do not represent the only configurations possible they are informational only Fryer Nozzles 10 Feet Max Distributors Manifolded Plenum 4 Feet Max 1 2 Supply Line Wok Range 1 2 Supply Branch Duct 4 Feet Max Duct Gas Radiant Plenum Griddle Nozzle Branch 3 8 Nozzle Br...

Page 78: ...aving the first splitting tee in the system and ending with the last nozzle in the last branch line While the last nozzle branch is included in the piping limitations for the supply branch line the limitation pipe size and maximum length for nozzle branch lines apply to this portion of the supply branch line NOTE 1 In a single 3 75 Gallon Straight Pipe System 5 of pipe may be transferred from the ...

Page 79: ...piping calculations 6 If a flex distribution hose is used on a nozzle branch line then 48 of piping shall be subtracted from the overall nozzle branch piping limitations 7 Any fitting s associated with the installation of a flex distribution hose shall be counted against the overall nozzle branch piping limitations 8 No mixing of pipe sizes within a piping category supply line supply branch line n...

Page 80: ...appliance under the hood that is being protected by the suppression system must have a detector placed over it and positioned within the path of exhaust vapors WARNING DO NOT LOCATE DETECTORS DIRECTLY IN THE PATH OF GAS APPLIANCE EXHAUST FLUE GASES DOING SO COULD RESULT IN UNNECESSARY DISCHARGE OF THE SYSTEM GENERAL LIMITATIONS OF DETECTION NETWORK Maximum of 30 corner pulleys either style Maximum...

Page 81: ...lows you to use total linear hood detection on one hood and spot detection on the second hood This is accomplished by installing the link brackets so that there is a link no more than 24 from each end of the hood and no more than 24 between each successive link center You must locate one link in the hood duct opening The limitations on the amount of cable and links that can be used in the system a...

Page 82: ...ulleys either style 4 Maximum unsupported detection cable length is 8 0 5 Refer to Fusible Link Selection section page 3 24 of this manual for proper selection process The higher setting links are to be used when higher temperatures are encountered with appliances such as char broilers 6 The Linear Fusible Link Detection System is for use in single hood applications or where multiple hoods are con...

Page 83: ...mulator cylinder inside the PRM and the other at the opposite end of the tubing with the use of an End of Line fitting P N 16506 Install in areas where the Maximum Sustained Ambient Temperature does not exceed 176 F 80 C and the Maximum Intermittent Safe Exposure Temperature is 375 F 190 5 C December 2008 Section 3 KP Design Page 3 37 Amerex Restaurant Fire Suppression System EX 4658 Temperature M...

Page 84: ...tions should be installed no higher than 48 inches from the floor and must be along a path of egress Consult the local Authority Having Jurisdiction AHJ for the final approval for manual pull station quantity locations and mounting height and other considerations prior to finalizing manual pull station mounting details NOTE The manual pull station s are the only MANUAL means of activating the Amer...

Page 85: ...ect single path from each MRM through the Tee 2 Detection Networks are to remain independent from MRM 1 to MRM 2 and must adhere to previously stated limitations 3 Manual Pull Networks are to remain independent from MRM 1 to MRM 2 and must adhere to previously stated limitations 4 There is no Mechanical Gas Valve function with this installation option Gas Valve closure is to be accomplished via a ...

Page 86: ... tee gas valve and conduit offset GENERAL LIMITATIONS OF MECHANICAL VALVE NETWORK Maximum of 20 corner pulleys per mechanical gas valve of any listed type in KP Manual Maximum of 130 feet 39 6m of cable per mechanical gas valve of any listed type in KP Manual Maximum of 1 pulley tee per network counts as one corner pulley for each mechanical gas valve Maximum of 1 conduit offset per network must b...

Page 87: ...fire condition current is allowed to flow to the solenoid on the electric gas valve holding the valve open In a fire condition when the release module actuates the suppression system the micro switch contacts will transfer opening the normally closed contacts in the manual reset relay interrupting current to the gas valve and cause it to close Resetting the MRM MRM II or PRM and transferring the c...

Page 88: ...rex Restaurant Fire Suppression System EX 4658 NOTE DO NOT USE YELLOW WIRE ON SNAP ACTION SWITCH INSTALLATION YELLOW WITE IS TO BE USED ONLY FOR EXTRANEOUS ALARM LIGHT CIRCUITS ETC N O CONTACT BLACK WIRE FIRE SYSTEM SNAP ACTION SWITCH RED WIRE SNAP ACTION SWITCH RELAY IN MANUAL RESET RELAY ...

Page 89: ... WARNING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS SHALL NOT BE MADE INSIDE THE MRM MRM II OR PRM ENCLOSURE ROUTE THE LEADS FROM THE SNAP ACTION SWITCH THROUGH THE APPROPRIATE KNOCK OUT TO AN ATTACHED LISTED ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOX DISTRIBUTOR SUPPLIED One alarm signaling Snap Action Switch P N 18312 is pre installed in the MRM MRM II PRM and is to be used when the system is required to be electrically connected to ...

Page 90: ...ense Restaurant Fire Suppression System The sketch below shows a typical Zone Defense System installed EXHAUST DUCT PROTECTION The criteria for duct protection in a ZD System are the same as that for the KP System found in the first half of this section PLENUM PROTECTION The criteria for plenum protection in a ZD System are the same as that for the KP System found in first half of this section DED...

Page 91: ...d Fuel Char broiler 28 5 in deep x Unlimited Length 6 in Maximum Fuel Depth Mesquite Chips Chunks Char broiler 28 5 in deep x Unlimited Length 6 in Maximum Fuel Depth Mesquite Logs Char broiler 28 5 in deep x Unlimited Length 11 in Maximum Fuel Depth ZONE OF PROTECTION DEFINED The Zone of Protection is a rectangular area 34 deep X the length of the hood in which an eligible cooking appliance can b...

Page 92: ...d appliance nozzle must be used to protect it The ZD nozzles cannot protect cooking appliances with an enclosed cooking area such as an upright broiler or salamander No ZD nozzles are required above the upright broiler protected by a dedicated nozzle however the ZD nozzle located to the right and left of the appliance must be no more than 6 inches from the edge of the appliance The illustration be...

Page 93: ...upply branch line A Nozzle Branch Line is the distribution piping that runs from the supply branch tee or elbow to the nozzles including all fittings GENERAL PIPING REQUIREMENTS 1 All pipe used for the distribution network must be schedule 40 black chrome or stainless steel pipe Stainless steel tubing for dedicated appliance protection branches is permitted in accordance with limitations on page 3...

Page 94: ...T PIPING SYSTEM NOTE The schematics above do not represent the only configurations possible they are informational only Zone Defense Nozzles Distributor 4 Feet 5 Feet Max Plenum Fryer Griddle Supply Branch Duct Range Supply Line Dedicated Nozzle Branch 5 Feet Max Distributor Range 4 Feet Max Supply Branch Duct Plenum Nozzle Branch Zone Defense Nozzles Griddle Fryers Supply Line Duct ...

Page 95: ...5 Feet Max Distributors Manifolded Plenum 4 Feet Max Supply Line Wok Range Supply Branch Duct 4 Feet Max Duct Gas Radiant Plenum Griddle Nozzle Branch Dedicated Nozzle Branch Salamander Wok Wok Zone Defense Nozzles Zone Defense Nozzles STRAIGHT PIPING SYSTEM SPLIT PIPING SYSTEM Fryer Gas Charbroiler Griddle Distributors Manifolded 4 Feet Max 5 Feet Max Range Plenum Fryer Supply Line 4 Feet Max Duc...

Page 96: ...ove the distributor of 5 feet SUPPLY BRANCH LINE including last nozzle branch LIMITATIONS All pipe and fittings leaving the first splitting tee in the system and ending with the last nozzle in the last branch line While the last nozzle branch is included in the piping limitations for the supply branch line the limitation pipe size and maximum length for nozzle branch lines apply to this portion of...

Page 97: ...is to be 3 8 O D x 0 335 I D x 0 02 Thk Wall annealed Stainless Steel Type 304 2 The use of steel or stainless steel Bite Seal compression fittings is required for use with S S tubing 3 No tube bending allowed GENERAL SYSTEM LIMITATIONS 1 Nozzle types may not be mixed on ZD nozzle branch lines 2 The discharge fitting distributor and distribution hose are not to be included in any calculations 3 Du...

Page 98: ...under the hood it is being watched by the PRM Pneumatic Release Module In order to detect a fire in the duct the tubing is required to be placed across the center of the hood duct opening or three sides of the hood duct opening See page 4 5 of the manual for tubing routing and see PRM Design Installation Manual Part No 16546 dated March 2006 for installation instructions WARNING DO NOT LOCATE TUBI...

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Page 102: ...re the pressure gauge can be read the cylinder safely accessed for recharge and service is acceptable to the AHJ and has a sufficient structure to accept the weight Using the bracket as a template mark the top two holes for mounting secure the bracket loosely with appropriate fasteners adjust for level and plumb mark the remaining holes and fasten securely The bracket is equipped with a distributo...

Page 103: ...eal between the cylinder and the discharge piping The stainless steel flange is then bolted in place to secure the fitting to the valve outlet INSTALLING THE MODEL 600 AGENT CYLINDER P N 15196 DISCONTINUED CONFIGURATION The KP600 agent cylinder assembly is fitted with an attachment bracket that is a component welded to the cylinder assembly The attachment bracket is used to attach the cylinder ass...

Page 104: ... and torque to 10 ft lbs 5 Install Linear Actuator P N 24448 and tighten hand tight Do not over tighten Do not use PTFE thread tape Ensure Linear Actuator body makes full contact with control head The Linear Actuator will be connected to the STRIKE ECS Panel See STRIKE ECS Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual P N 26692 or Appendix C 6 A 3 4 junction box must be attached to the Electric Co...

Page 105: ... hand tight Do not over tighten Do not use PTFE thread tape Ensure Linear Actuator body makes full contact with control head The Linear Actuator will be connected to the STRIKE ECS Panel See STRIKE ECS Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual P N 26692 or Appendix C 5 A 1 2 junction box must be attached to the Electric Control Head 1 2 NPT to house the Actuation Lead Cable connection and Line...

Page 106: ...STAINLESS STEEL The Cylinder enclosure P N16814 is designed to contain one Amerex 275 375 or 475 agent cylinder P N 16921 13334 or 17379 The enclosure has been designed and tested to support the weight of the cylinder resting on the bottom of the enclosure NO MOUNTING BRACKET REQUIRED A swivel fitting p n 16901 is provided for attaching the piping network to the discharge outlet of the agent cylin...

Page 107: ...ccidentally actuate INSTALLATION OF DETECTION NETWORK PRM The PRM has provisions for a single continuous section of detection tubing No splicing or tee s allowed There shall be only two tubing terminations one at the accumulator cylinder inside the PRM and the other at the opposite end of the tubing with the use of an End of Line Fitting p n 16506 The Amerex part numbers for tubing lengths are P N...

Page 108: ...lters will result in scraping or damaging the tubing surface for this too will result in an unwanted discharge Additionally the detection tubing is to cross over the hood duct opening in compliance with NFPA 17A When the opening width exceeds the 18 45 7cm maximum mounting clip spacing the tubing is to be installed along at least three of the four sides of the hood duct opening See figure below To...

Page 109: ...llowing figure It is important that the end of the tubing be inserted ALL the way over the tip of the fitting Hold the tubing in place firmly in one hand while tightening the nut with the other Use a 12mm wrench or adjustable to tighten the nut Resistance will be felt when the nut bottoms out Do not over tighten The procedure is the same for both the accumulator cylinder fitting and the End of Lin...

Page 110: ...osure as a template mark the top two holes for mounting and anchor the enclosure loosely adjust to level and mark bottom holes anchor loosely using appropriate fasteners Once the enclosure is loosely attached to the mounting surface the MRM plate can be installed into the enclosure stand offs using the four machine screws provided with the MRM Do not install nitrogen actuation cylinder at this tim...

Page 111: ...ottom of the enclosure which are used for all field wiring entering the enclosure Install the SRM Enclosure per the following instructions 1 The SRM Enclosure contains 4 mounting holes as detailed below 2 Use the dimensions shown or use the enclosure as a template to mark then drill the top two holes in the selected mounting surface 3 Loosely assemble the enclosure to the mounting surface using ap...

Page 112: ...cable end into the small hole in the side of the ratchet pulley The end of the cable must be cleanly cut Push the cable into the hole until the end is visible at the head of the central hex bolt Securely tighten the Allen head set screw onto the cable Aside from the use of the cocking tool no further tools should be used to set the mechanism The cable may be routed from either the bottom or the to...

Page 113: ...gion of the indicator label with the spring tension bar in the up position Stand directly in front of the MRM while viewing The lower edge of the linkage bar will essentially be horizontal Too Much Cable Tension Lower spring tension bar and unhook the blue spring from the tension bar releasing all tension Repeat the process until Figure B is achieved Caution damage to the MRM can result from carel...

Page 114: ... PROPERLY MAY CAUSE SYSTEM FAILURE Note Early models also had a 3 00 and 9 00 position which CANNOT be used Insert the connector at 12 00 if the cable enters the MRM at the TOP or 6 00 if it enters at the BOTTOM NOTE Any excess cable must be secured out of the way of any parts in the MRM We suggest taping it to the link line cable Slip the set up lock out tool P N 12738 over the manual pull cam ho...

Page 115: ... 17515 which consist of one link hook and 24 of stainless steel cable No field fabrication of any Cable Segments is allowed The end of the cable segment is terminated at a conduit handy box by the use of the terminal clamp PN12859 provided with the MRM MRM II Refer to the Design section for limitations and cautions regarding fusible link placements The network is to be run in the plenum in a manne...

Page 116: ... EMT conduit is run from the module using whichever exit side is most convenient through corner pulleys to the pull station The manual pull station may be mounted to the wall in any orientation necessary for surface mounting The conduit and pulley elbows must be mounted and securely anchored and then the cable can be fed from the manual pull station back to the MRM MRM II or PRM 1 Drill 5 32 diame...

Page 117: ...secured out of the way of any parts in the module We suggest taping it to the manual pull cable NOTE The manual pull cam requires a travel distance of to actuate the system It is not necessary to leave excess slack in the cable when installing the manual pull station Any splices used in the cable must be located at least 12 inches from the pulley tee or any pulley The connector in the pulley tee s...

Page 118: ...possibly block the actuation network CAUTION Do not over tighten the pipe or pipe fittings into the pipe threads on the MRM Over tightening can cause the MRM to malfunction A single MRM MRM II or PRM will actuate a maximum of ten 10 agent cylinders The ten cylinder may be any combination of 275 or 375 or 475 Agent Cylinders When a 600 is included in the mix of agent cylinders the total maximum all...

Page 119: ...dislodge and possibly block the actuation network CAUTION Do not over tighten the pipe or pipe fittings into the pipe threads on the SRM Over tightening can cause the SRM to malfunction A single SRM will actuate a maximum of ten 10 agent cylinders The ten cylinders may be any combination of 275 or 375 or 475 Agent Cylinders When a 600 is included in the mix of agent cylinders the total maximum all...

Page 120: ...ce with the following instructions Do NOT connect any field wiring to installed Linear Actuators until directed to do so in the STRIKE ECS Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual P N 26692 or Appendix C Thread the Linear Actuator into the top of the SRM assembly Hand tighten only and ensure that the brass hex portion of the Linear Actuator is fully bottomed against the SRM assembly actuator ...

Page 121: ... hose that is factory supplied in 16 and 32 lengths Maximum length including all fittings 54 feet 16 46 m or a maximum of 40 hose assemblies P N 12854 or a maximum of 20 hose assemblies P N 16448 Pipe NPT Schedule 40 made of stainless steel chrome plated pipe or black iron pipe Maximum length 22 2 feet 6 77 m Maximum tees 9 Maximum elbows 9 NOTE 2 45 elbows 1 90 elbow NOTE Different methods of con...

Page 122: ...opening Make certain that tape does not extend past the end of the pipe because it could dislodge and travel to the nozzle filter and block the agent discharge NOTE Blow out distribution piping system several times to insure that no loose pieces of Teflon tape exist inside piping network The Amerex Restaurant Fire Suppression System does not require balanced piping All distribution network piping ...

Page 123: ...PRM has the set up lock out tool installed 2 The tension bar is in the down relaxed position 3 The nitrogen actuation cylinder has not been installed Install the gas valve into the gas line If any strainers are to be used they shall be placed upstream of the gas valve Confirm that the valve is installed with the correct gas flow direction as indicated by the arrow on the gas valve body Wrenches mu...

Page 124: ...h so that the crimp is inside of the conduit when the valve is cocked 2 Lift the gas valve stem up and slide the latch into the engaged position December 2008 Section 4 Installation Page 4 18 Amerex Restaurant Fire Suppression System EX 4658 To Gas Valve 2 To Gas Valve 1 To MRM MRM II or PRM FIRED POSITION COCKED POSITION ASCO Pull to Release Gas Valve Actuator ANSUL Pull to release Gas Valve Actu...

Page 125: ...ed N2 supply 3 Reset the MRM or PRM 4 Reset all accessory items 5 Install a fully charged nitrogen cylinder 6 Securely connect actuation hose or piping Do not over tighten pipe or pipe fittings into the MRM or PRM pipe threads Over tightening could cause the MRM or PRM to malfunction 7 Reset the Mechanical Gas Valve 8 Remove all set up tools from the MRM or PRM 9 Replace and seal the enclosure cov...

Page 126: ... installed in the proper direction of flow according to the arrow on the valve body and that wrenches are used in the proper manner Apply wrench to gas valve hex flat only 1 Confirm that the gas has been shut off at the supply 2 The tension bar in the MRM MRM II or PRM is in the down relaxed position 3 The set up lock out tool has been installed and that the nitrogen actuation cylinder is not in p...

Page 127: ...ate properly 3 Install the conduit connector as shown in figure 1 4 Install the outlet box P N 13626 using the jam nut P N 13625 and the washer P N 13624 5 Install the cotter pin P N 08292 through the gas shut off valve stem and hole that corresponds to the size of the valve refer to figures 1 Bend the tabs of the cotter pin over to secure it in place Be sure that the tabs do not interfere with th...

Page 128: ...PDT switches are pre installed in the MRM MRM II or PRM Before beginning the installation of any additional snap action switch confirm that the tension bar is in the down relaxed position that the set up lock out tool is in place and that the nitrogen actuation cylinder has not been installed The SPDT switch is mounted with two screws that attach to the plate on the module screws are provided with...

Page 129: ...on of the control equipment P N 19347 Actuation Cylinder P N 09956 15 in Nitrogen Actuation Cylinder and the P N 17014 Electric Actuator The Electric Actuators of the ECH and all other electrical components must be connected to the Amerex supplied Releasing Control Panel P N 19340 Model designation SR X INSTALLING THE ACTUATION NETWORK Refer to the Design Section 3 Page 3 29 for limitations of the...

Page 130: ...K product is shortened during installation into a parent material of maximum grip thickness They are as follows Thread 20UN Size Series 1 4 M6 065 090 080 095 Note Each horizontal mark on the Gauge G equals one millimeter or 040 of stroke Each 1 2 turn of the knob I equals 8 millimeter or 032 of stroke 7 Set tool stroke using stroke adjustment knob 1 Confirm stroke setting on stroke indicator gaug...

Page 131: ...installation into a parent material of maximum grip thickness They are as follows Thread AS Series Size Product 1 4 M6 065 Note Each horizontal mark on the Gauge G equals one millimeter or 040 of stroke Each 1 2 turn of the knob I equals B millimeter or 032 of stroke 7 Open tool handle fully and set stroke of tool using stroke adjustment knob I Make sure the detent H is extended into the lobe on t...

Page 132: ...stallations it may be out board of the fixed nozzle Never locate the flexible hose where it is exposed directly to hot exhaust gases Example Over the top of an open top char broiler The flex hose is never to be installed behind an obstruction or wall Only one flex hose is to be used on an individual nozzle branch line A maximum of three hoses may be used on an agent cylinder piping network The min...

Page 133: ...X RESTAURANT FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM Tested and Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc to UL Standard 300 EX 4658 Tested and Listed by Underwriters Laboratories of Canada to UL ORD 1254 6 1995 December 2008 ULC Certification does not apply to the STRIKETM or SRM ...

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Page 135: ...ectors are installed properly that the cable is not binding at any point in the conduit or corner pulley s that the cable is connected to the link plate properly that the tension bar is in the up position and that the set up lock out tool is not in place that the conduit is rigidly fastened in place that the proper tension exists on the link line Once these items have been investigated and resolve...

Page 136: ...h the test If the gas valve s do not release check to see if it has been installed properly it is fitted tightly into the gas line the cable is not binding in the conduit or in a corner pulley s it has been connected to the release module properly and that the cable has been secured properly to the gas valve trip mechanism Insure that the red vinyl cap is properly installed Once these items have b...

Page 137: ...continue testing TESTING THE ELECTRICAL GAS VALVE MRM MRM II or PRM With the gas valve and the appliances working follow the procedure for testing the manual pull station When the manual pull station s is activated and the MRM PRM actuates the snap action switch es must transfer contacts cutting off current to the electric gas valve The Manual Reset Relay shall show an off condition If this does n...

Page 138: ...s Actuator Pin Should Slide Freely Inside Brass Head Ensure that Puncture Pin is Fully Retracted Prior to Installing Nitrogen Cylinder TESTING THE MANUAL PULL STATION OF THE ELECTRIC CONTROL HEAD ECH SYSTEM After the Detection Network has been tested and BEFORE RE INSTALLING THE ELECTRIC ACTUATOR AND NITROGEN ACTUATION CYLINDERS the Manual Pull Station must be tested Pull the FIRE handle on the Ma...

Page 139: ...TAURANT FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM Tested and Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc to UL Standard 300 EX 4658 Tested and Listed by Underwriters Laboratories of Canada to UL ORD 1254 6 1995 December 2008 ULC Certification does not apply to the STRIKETM or SRM ...

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Page 141: ...CLEANING PROCEDURES MAY DAMAGE THE DETECTION NETWORK OR LEAVE DETECTORS IN A CONDITION WHERE THEY MAY NOT OPERATE AMEREX RECOMMENDS THAT THE SYSTEM BE SERVICED AFTER EACH CLEANING BY AN AUTHORIZED AMEREX RESTAURANT SYSTEMS DISTRIBUTOR 5 Amerex requires that all fusible links be replaced in intervals not to exceed 6 months Links that do not need replacing must be thoroughly cleaned before being put...

Page 142: ...ox before inserting into the brass block g VERY IMPORTANT Lubricate both the o ring and the internal bore Use NO TOOLS to remove the old o ring h After inserting the new piston all the way into the bore slide the spring over the end and re tighten the brass hex retaining nut until resistance is felt Do not over tighten as spring tension will present the nut from backing out i Temporarily pressuriz...

Page 143: ...agent shall receive some documentation on the maintenance performed with a copy to be placed in the permanent job file and instruction on how the system and related hand portable fire extinguishers work including procedures for incidents 13 Note date of service on Inspection Maintenance tag to attach to the system April 2011 Section 6 Maintenance Page 6 3 Amerex Restaurant Suppression System EX 46...

Page 144: ...STAURANT FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM Tested and Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc to UL Standard 300 EX 4658 Tested and Listed by Underwriters Laboratories of Canada to UL ORD 1254 6 1995 December 2008 ULC Certification does not apply to the STRIKETM or SRM ...

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Page 146: ...rclockwise The mechanical pull piston must be pushed in all the way 3 Insert the set up lock out tool after cocking 4 If a nitrogen actuation cylinder was expelled relieve pressure from the actuation network by either loosening a fitting or depressing the ball in the vent check Remove the nitrogen actuation cylinder 5 Confirm that all detectors are assembled and fusible links are properly installe...

Page 147: ...rip assembly is pulled all the way out and that the cable connected to the gas valve is properly attached using the cable connector and secured by the red vinyl cap 10 To reset the mechanical gas valve disconnect the cable for the mechanical gas valve where it attaches to the connector on the piston plug gas trip assembly 11 Go to the mechanical gas valve location remove the cover lift the valve s...

Page 148: ...pect the upper SRM assembly Puncture Stem Stem Cap Spring for any damage or foreign debris If any damage has occurred to SRM replace the SRM 6 Verify that the Puncture Stem Assembly is in working order by pressing the hex Puncture Stem Cap down and observing full travel of the Puncture Stem fully compressed spring Verify that the spring returns the stem to the raised position 7 Inspect and clean t...

Page 149: ...ontrol Head If any scarring or damage has occurred replace the component Small brass disc punched from spent Linear Actuator P N 24448 must always be removed in the event of an actuation 8 Replace Piston P N 14035 and Retaining Ring P N 14037 with new parts These are included in the Actuator Rebuild Kit P N 26795 Control Head Reassembly See Figure 1 9 Place Retaining Ring P N 14037 into Base P N 1...

Page 150: ...mponents of the Control Head If any scarring or damage has occurred replace the component Small brass disc punched from spent Linear Actuator P N 24448 must always be removed in the event of an actuation 7 Replace Piston P N 14035 and Retaining Ring P N 14037 with new parts These are included in the Actuator Rebuild Kit P N 26795 Control Head Reassembly See Figure 1 8 Place Retaining Ring P N 1403...

Page 151: ...of the Schrader valve located in the top of the valve cap of the discharge valve 3 Slowly remove agent cylinder assembly from the mounting bracket 4 Remove discharge valve from the agent cylinder assembly clean and examine all valve parts thoroughly and apply Amerex P N 06247 Visilox lubricant to the collar o ring 5 Empty the agent cylinder of all remaining agent Inspect the interior of the cylind...

Page 152: ...g agent Inspect the interior of the cylinder for residue clean if necessary Inspect cylinder threads for evidence of damage 5 Fill the cylinder with proper charge of Amerex Kitchen Wet Chemical Agent Use Amerex P N 15416 6 14 Gal Recharge model 664 WARNING RUBBER GLOVES AND SAFETY GLASSES SHALL BE WORN WHENEVER HANDLING AMEREX KP EXTINGUISHING AGENT AVOID SKIN CONTACT FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUT...

Page 153: ...the control head body Figure 1 iii The thin circular disk and the small spiral retaining ring replacement p n 14037 must be removed from the piston assembly To do this with the Allen wrench unscrew the small tapered piston from the large brass piece Figure 2 Do not use a vise as this could damage the part iv Once the small tapered piston is removed simply slip the thin circular disk and the small ...

Page 154: ...ecord all procedures in the permanent job file NITROGEN CYLINDER RECHARGE If you prefer to shop or field recharge Amerex nitrogen cylinders either one of the two cylinder restraining devices pictured on Page 7 7 are recommended WARNING NITROGEN ACTUATION CYLINDERS OPERATE AT EXTREMELY HIGH 1800 PSI PRESSURES HANDLE WITH CAUTION PERFORM ALL RECHARGING WITH CYLINDERS RESTRAINED BY AN AMEREX APPROVED...

Page 155: ...ssurize is to attach a commercially available magnetic base thermometer to the side of the N2 cylinder Pressurize and hold the cylinder at 1800 psi Make sure that there are no leaks in the nitrogen supply plumbing Let the apparatus sit undisturbed for 2 minutes minimum to allow the temperature to stabilize Read the temperature on the thermometer Refer to Temperature Pressure chart on Page 7 8 Loca...

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Page 157: ...mall pin until an audible click is heard A blunt instrument such as the back of a writing pen may be used to reset the pin When the nitrogen cartridges are removed ensure that the smaller sliding pin on the left of the assembly does not become dislodged It must also remain free sliding in the brass block The puncture pin on the right side of the assembly must be fully retracted prior to re install...

Page 158: ...URANT FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM Tested and Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc to UL Standard 300 EX 4658 Tested and Listed by Underwriters Laboratories of Canada to UL ORD 1254 6 1995 December 2008 ULC Certification does not apply to the STRIKETM or SRM ...

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Page 160: ...ised March 2006 Section 2 Hazard identification and emergency overview Emergency overview Reddish colored liquid Adverse health effects and symptoms Mildly irritating to the eyes skin and respiratory system Symptoms may include coughing shortness of breath and eye and skin irritation Ingestion although unlikely may cause gastrointestinal disturbance Exposure guidelines Ingredients OSHA PEL ACGIH T...

Page 161: ...ate 50 127 98 2 Potassium citrate 5 866 84 2 Organic phosphate esters Example Phosphoric acid tributyl ester 5 68130 47 2 126 23 8 Pink pigment mono azo dyes 1 3520 42 1 4478 76 6 6844 74 2 Section 4 First Aid Measures Eye Exposure Irrigate eyes at eye wash station for 15 minutes and repeat until pain free Seek medical attention if irritation develops or persists or if vision changes occur Skin Ex...

Page 162: ...ng agent Unusual fire explosion hazards in a fire this material may decompose releasing oxides of phosphorus carbon and acetic acid see Section 10 Insensitive to mechanical impact or static discharge HMIS hazard ranking health 1 flammability 0 reactivity 0 personal protective equipment eye protection gloves and appropriate skin protection see Section 8 Section 6 Accidental release measures Large s...

Page 163: ...ure Employers and employees must use their collective judgment in determining occupational settings where the use of a respirator is prudent The need for respiratory protection is not likely for short term use in well ventilated areas Respiratory protection use air purifying respirator APR or powered air purifying respirator PAPR with organic vapor cartridges canisters for short term exposure and ...

Page 164: ...c acid tributyl ester LD50 oral rat 1400 mg kg body weight Target organs in man respiratory system eyes skin This product is a mild irritant to epithelial tissue and may aggravate dermatitis Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal injury No information was found indicating the product causes sensitization Chronic toxicity This product s ingredients are not considered as probable or suspected carcinog...

Page 165: ... Transportation information This product is not a hazardous material under U S Department of Transportation DOT 49 CFR 172 and is not regulated by the DOT Section 15 Regulatory information International Inventory Status Some ingredients are on the following inventories Country ies Agency Status United States of America TSCA Yes Canada DSL Yes Europe EINECS ELINCS Yes Australia AICS Yes Japan MITI ...

Page 166: ... List None New Jersey Right to Know Hazardous Substance List None North Dakota List of Hazardous Chemicals Reportable Quantities None Pennsylvania Hazardous Substance List None Rhode Island Hazardous Substance List None Texas Hazardous Substance List No West Virginia Hazardous Substance List None Wisconsin Toxic and Hazardous Substances None California Proposition 65 No component is listed on the ...

Page 167: ...APPENDIX A MANUAL P N 20150 AMEREX RESTAURANT FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM Tested and Listed By The Loss Prevention Certification Board December 2008 Statements on this page are not UL or ULC Listed ...

Page 168: ...he required guard height above the appliance is limited to the size of the opening or 18 whichever is less A guard higher than 18 is permitted but not required This provision will then allow the nozzles to be located at a height less than the listed minimum The lowest nozzle height is limited to 16 above the liquid level of the grease Extinguishment at this lower height is enhanced due to the incr...

Page 169: ...APPENDIX B MANUAL P N 20150 AMEREX RESTAURANT FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM Certified to meet SOLAS 74 by DNV Compliance Tested to ISO 15371 December 2008 Statements on this page are not UL or ULC Listed ...

Page 170: ...nual Part No 20150 Appendix B2 The installation of a Deep Fat Fryer Nozzle PN13729 at a height 36 48 located anywhere over the appliance and aimed at the center of the hazard will protect a Split Vat Deep Fat Fryer with two cooking areas equal to 18 x 18 each Refer to the drawing below for the optima positioning of the nozzles 18 45 7 cm 18 45 7 cm 36 48 91 4 122 cm Distribution piping is to be st...

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