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Safety-related information

Edition 03 / 69 06 898

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FTS 8000

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Notes on using these operating instructions

Emphases in the text have the following meanings:

Points and requirements for operating procedures are labeled with bullet points.

1. Handling instructions are labeled with numbers.

Results of instructions are shown in italics.

Displays on the system are given in "quotation marks."
Item numbers (Item) of figures and illustrations are numbered consecutively in these 
operating instructions.

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Intended use

This system is used solely for the following purpose: 

Controlled simulation of fire events with practical fire department exercises and other 
emergency responders.

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Limitation of the intended use

Any use other than that described in the "Intended use" chapter should be regarded as 
incorrect use. Especially the following points are not permitted:

Using the system with other mock-ups than with the mock-ups supplied.

Accessing the system without wearing the personal protective equipment (PPE) 
required for the respective tasks and dangers.

Otherwise, the safe operation of the system is at risk.

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NOTICE

Additional information on using the system.

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WARNING

Risk of fatal injury in the event of changes to the system
Modifications and rebuilding of the system performed without written consent of the 
manufacturer are prohibited. Dräger accepts no liability for personal injury or material 
damage arising as a result of unauthorized modifications.

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WARNING

The system’s design, the corresponding customer documentation and the signs and 
labeling in the facility all presume that the facility is only used by experts who know the 
basic functions of the system.
The instructions on operation and the notices labeled Warning, Danger and Caution are 
restricted primarily to the special features of the system.
These operating instructions contain no notices on dangers that can be presumed to be 
known to firefighters and rescue teams.

Summary of Contents for FTS 8000

Page 1: ...FTS 8000 enUS Operating manual 69 06 898...

Page 2: ...tructions 26 3 3 Requirements 27 3 4 Assembly overview 27 3 5 Procedure 28 3 5 1 Installation 28 3 5 2 Connect the power supply 33 3 5 3 Connect the gas supply 35 4 Commissioning 36 4 1 Target groups...

Page 3: ...ication 72 8 Troubleshooting 73 8 1 Target groups 73 8 2 Safety instructions 73 8 3 Routine in case of faults 74 8 4 Fault cause and remedy 75 8 5 Reset the safety shut off valve 76 9 Disposal 77 9 1...

Page 4: ...nection to C1 34 Fig 37 Earthing cable connection to C3 34 Fig 38 Protective panels 34 Fig 39 Harting plug 34 Fig 40 Alarm lamp with acoustic alarm 34 Fig 41 Blow out line 35 Fig 42 Gas connections C1...

Page 5: ...kly and easily The customer documentation must be retained and forwarded to the next operator or user of the system Every supplement received must be included in the customer documentation 1 2 2 Safet...

Page 6: ...system with other mock ups than with the mock ups supplied Accessing the system without wearing the personal protective equipment PPE required for the respective tasks and dangers Otherwise the safe o...

Page 7: ...Pressurized parts may burst Do not remove modify or block safety devices such as safety catches sensors or emergency stop buttons Faulty safety equipment must be replaced immediately Do not remove mod...

Page 8: ...Electrical connections to equipment not mentioned in these instructions for use may be carried out only following consultation with the manufacturer or an expert Never clean electrical equipment with...

Page 9: ...h gas flow systems where the pipe diameter expands the sudden expansion may lead to extremely cold temperatures Severe frostbite damage may occur upon contact with unprotected skin When working on ign...

Page 10: ...h of the fire simulation system CAUTION There is an increased danger of crushing injuries on doors and hatches Proceed carefully when closing doors and hatches i i NOTICE Observe the information regar...

Page 11: ...simulation system with suitable breathing safety equipment open circuit breathing apparatus or recirculation systems and protective clothing in accordance with the local fire department regulations E...

Page 12: ...ith Dr gerService and having all maintenance work inspection maintenance and repair carried out by Dr gerService WARNING Danger due to improper personal protective equipment The personal protective eq...

Page 13: ...ding a maintenance contract with Dr gerService and having all maintenance work inspection maintenance and repair carried out by Dr gerService Only use genuine Dr ger parts for all maintenance work 1 D...

Page 14: ...rvices The following chapters describe in more detail the component parts of the fire simulation system used to form the exercises i i NOTICE The precise position of the safety and monitoring devices...

Page 15: ...nection of the remote control to the receiver not illustrated WARNING Danger of death in the event of changes to safety and monitoring devices Do not remove modify or block safety devices such as safe...

Page 16: ...rollers of the gas sensor and X zones are located in the cabinet The heads of the gas sensors continuously monitor for explosive gases and vapors in the surrounding air and are factory set to detect p...

Page 17: ...interface If the wireless interface between the remote control and the receiver in the technical room is interrupted the system is automatically switched to emergency stop operation The alarm can only...

Page 18: ...E Only activate the remote maintenance key switch for as long as the software has to be accessed remotely The activation of the key switch activates the modem which causes costs To keep these costs as...

Page 19: ...ating instructions in appendix 2 of this customer documentation Given below is the general layout of the various remote controls Not every type of remote control is used with every system The Operatio...

Page 20: ...the exercise points are actuated via the software 2 5 2 Water supply The water supply is provided by the operator and is not supplied by Dr ger WARNING Danger of death and risk of property damage due...

Page 21: ...are outline sketches only The version installed may vary in appearance Components designated as Options are included depending on the design Fig 8 Main gas control path gaseous phase Item Description...

Page 22: ...and maximum pressure levels there are 2 pressure switches integrated into the main gas control path One pressure switch monitors the minimum pressure via a microswitch The second pressure switch swit...

Page 23: ...iminate a excessively high pressure rise After triggering the safety blow out valve the excess gas is diverted into the open air via the blow out line i i NOTICE The diagram below and the layout of th...

Page 24: ...individual fireplaces They are designed as required for the different fireplaces Single stage operated fireplaces are controlled via solenoid valves the gas supply is either opened or closed Multi sta...

Page 25: ...approx 20 seconds to cool the igniter down The water cooling of water cooled igniters continues to run for 2 minutes WARNING Risk of combustion due to the sudden start of the igniter When operating t...

Page 26: ...are placed on profiles and secured using chains The flash over fireplace wood fired in container 2 must be fitted with hardboard plates before operation The other fireplaces can be fitted with hardbo...

Page 27: ...d and locked for 3 minutes The flash over fireplace gas fired is locked for 10 seconds after operation The fireplace cannot be activated during this time The total burning duration available depends o...

Page 28: ...plates On walls and the portal door the hardboard plates are placed on profiles and secured using chains Insert the hardboard plates into the intended mounting devices in the fire room Only hardboard...

Page 29: ...m cannot be started during this time 2 7 2 Smoke screen If required a heat resistant 700 C multi part smoke screen can be fitted to the portal door of container 2 to keep the smoke in the system and t...

Page 30: ...of the fire simulation system The surface must be designed for the exercise and the weight of the fire simulation system WARNING Risk of falling and crushing When setting up the fire simulation system...

Page 31: ...now leaves and other highly flammable objects 3 4 Assembly overview Fig 17 System overview side Item Description Item Description 1 Technical room with switch cabinet 2 Blow out line 3 Gas connections...

Page 32: ...ried out from the ground must be carried out using suitable ladders and observing the relevant regulations It is only permitted to walk on the container roof with adequate fall protection CAUTION Trip...

Page 33: ...69 21 865 in appendix 1 of this customer documentation and align straight with container 1 and push against container 1 5 Fully open the doors of container 2 and secure on the container wall CAUTION...

Page 34: ...he fireplace in container 3 is aligned with the side door of container 2 8 Align container 3 flush with the angled profiles of container 2 and push onto container 2 9 If necessary support container 3...

Page 35: ...ontainers 1 and 2 with 3 cover plates Ensure that the cover plates are fully engaged in the floor opening Fig 29 Assemble the ceiling transition between C1 and C2 14 Close the cover transition between...

Page 36: ...in the cover plate slots Push the cover plate against the wall of container 2 Re tighten the nuts by hand 17 Close the wall transition between containers 2 and 3 opposite the fire pan with cover plate...

Page 37: ...l voltage When setting up equipotential bonding there is a risk of fatal electric shock Power may only be fed in after the ground cables have been connected WARNING Danger of death and risk of equipme...

Page 38: ...ission cables along the walls on the ground of container 1 Establish the data connection between containers 1 and 2 and between containers 2 and 3 To do this plug the Harting plug into the correspondi...

Page 39: ...Fig 18 2 Connect blow out line to the corresponding connections on container 1 and tighten securely using crown nuts Secure the blow out linen to the roof edge of container 1 using the pipe mount 3 O...

Page 40: ...cal that the following points are observed Before switching on the fire simulation system provide information about on the correct behavior in the event of faults Incorrect behavior in the event of a...

Page 41: ...he fire simulation system the immediate environment of the fire simulation system the safety devices of the fire simulation system and the measures in the event of an emergency WARNING Before beginnin...

Page 42: ...system e g snow or greenery The fire simulation system is prepared for commissioning 4 3 1 Water bath pans The water bath pans for the fireplaces should be filled with water before the exercise is sta...

Page 43: ...reeze Surfaces may freeze due to used extinguishing water The fireplaces operated with water may be damaged The trainer must check whether ice formation prevents the safe operation of the system Opera...

Page 44: ...en successfully completed Procedure 1 Open the doors to the technical room and fix using a safety catch 2 Check the fill level of the water bath pan for the fireplace in container 3 and top up if nece...

Page 45: ...ng rod Check earthing for optical damage 6 Connect an X zone to the system via cable Switch on the X zones and corresponding X ams and set up at least 2 meters away from the system air vents see Fig 1...

Page 46: ...r 12 Slowly open both main ball valves on the gas control paths Pressure spreads throughout the system 13 If necessary acknowledge faults in the technical room The fire simulation system is ready for...

Page 47: ...on system is not permitted to be operated if there is a risk of storms strong winds or other extreme weather conditions Exercises must be canceled if there is a risk of a storm due to potential step v...

Page 48: ...e to the system is switched on using the System on key switch When the key switch has been activated the touchscreen is activated and the entire system forcibly purged for 1 minute If during the switc...

Page 49: ...aintenance The modem for the remote maintenance is switched on Specially trained personnel can access the controls for remote maintenance Main switch is switched on System on key switch is switched on...

Page 50: ...the system and enables operation of the control 4 Reset switch acoustic alarm The reset switch for the acoustic alarm can be used to switch off the acoustic signal of the acoustic alarm 5 Touchscreen...

Page 51: ...messages Pressing the button switches the page to the HMI messages Project information and other buttons Pressing the button changes the menu view to the Project Information window and there are othe...

Page 52: ...et or touchscreen after the incorrect start The next ignition attempt can then be started There are alarms that result in emergency stop mode Every error that resulted in the triggering of an alarm mu...

Page 53: ...op operation safety lock Actuation of an emergency stop switch Interruption of the wireless connection to the remote control Pressure for LPG exceeds the defined maximum value Pressure for gaseous gas...

Page 54: ...ted Green lit background Device function running Yellow flashing background New warning present measured values in warning range Yellow lit background Acknowledged warning present measured values in w...

Page 55: ...e software is activated via the Confirm button 3 User Enter the username There are two users available Administrator The administrator is permitted to set the parameters of the main flame size levels...

Page 56: ...rature sensors in C Ceiling Measured value of temperature sensor underneath the ceiling Warning between 500 C and 650 C Alarm from 650 C 1m r l Measured value of temperature sensor at 1 m height Warni...

Page 57: ...ion options can be selected via the pull down menu Start igniter via the remote control Start the igniter via the touchpanel The ignition can only be started via the selected device remote control or...

Page 58: ...650 C Alarm from 650 C 1m Measured value of temperature sensor at 1 m height Warning between 200 C and 250 C Alarm from 250 C Gas detector Measured value of the corresponding gas sensor in LEL lower e...

Page 59: ...e ignition The following ignition options can be selected via the pull down menu Start igniter via the remote control Start the igniter via the touchpanel The ignition can only be started via the sele...

Page 60: ...upport fire left right in C After starting the flash over gas fired both temperature sensors must show a defined temperature rise within a defined time otherwise the fireplace is deactivated FO Displa...

Page 61: ...ery value change must be confirmed and therefore saved by pressing the Enter key on the keyboard i i NOTICE The administrator must be logged on to view and edit the exercise point parameters i i NOTIC...

Page 62: ...ing on the fireplace properties 5 6 7 Overview screen Media supply Fig 78 Media supply All solenoid valves and pressure switches of the individual media supply paths are displayed on the overview scre...

Page 63: ...ocate errors and faults more quickly Status of safety locks Status display of all safety locks that result in emergency stop mode on the system Green All safety and monitoring devices are functioning...

Page 64: ...rm is displayed if the system message is marked in red Item Designation No Every HMI message is assigned a unique number This must be quoted to Dr ger during troubleshooting Time Time of HMI message D...

Page 65: ...0 Project information Fig 81 Project information The Project information screen is used to display information on the fire simulation system The buttons can be used to call up other functions such as...

Page 66: ...ontrol The following notices must be observed to permit fault free operation of the system with the remote control i i NOTICE The administrator must be logged on to view and edit the user management i...

Page 67: ...control This is the case for example when there is visual contact with an antenna i i NOTICE When the system is in operation switched on mobile phones sources of interference and wireless transmitters...

Page 68: ...he switch on the remote control Releasing the switch disconnects the flame 5 Maximum possible burning duration is 15 seconds and this is followed by a cooling time of 10 seconds It is only possible to...

Page 69: ...e work as the gas sensors and the ventilator are also switched off in a complete shutdown meaning there is no monitoring or ventilation of the technical rooms and the exercise rooms DANGER Fire risk d...

Page 70: ...port fire continues to burn 4 Close the gas feed on the gas supply and wait until the support fire of the fireplace goes out automatically 5 Close both main ball valves on the gas control paths in the...

Page 71: ...cure against falling 11 Disconnect the alarm lamp from the connection and remove from the container wall 12 Remove the earthing cables between containers 1 and 2 and from containers 1 and 3 13 Remove...

Page 72: ...carrying components DANGER Danger of death due to electrocution Observe the following rules during all work on electric and electronic components Accidental activation of the power sources can result...

Page 73: ...must be replaced immediately Until that point the system is not permitted to be operated CAUTION Risk of injury and of equipment damage due to residual gas in the components All work on gas carrying...

Page 74: ...nts Check all thermal elements for visible damage Trainer Gas sensors Check the gas sensors for visible damage Function test Trainer Water bath pans Inspection of and if necessary drainage of the wate...

Page 75: ...n Target group Fan If the system is not operated for more than 3 months the ventilator must be put into operation every 3 months for at least one hour to avoid any damage arising due to the standstill...

Page 76: ...res may only be lifted once work on the system has been completed 8 After replacing safety related parts a functional test must be conducted 9 After servicing or maintenance a test run of the system m...

Page 77: ...ANGER Danger of death due to electrocution Observe the following rules during all work on electric and electronic components Accidental activation of the power sources can result in serious injuries D...

Page 78: ...C CAUTION Danger to the environment due to hazardous substances Greases oils coolants cleaning agents containing solvents and similar are substances that present a groundwater hazard It is not permitt...

Page 79: ...ly Trainer Safety shut off valve closed Reset the safety shut off valve Trainer Fault in the electrics electronics Contact Dr gerService Technical personnel Ignition electrode faulty Replace ignition...

Page 80: ...ff valve snaps into place The pressure on the pressure gage starts to rise once again 5 Then move the brass nut back to the original position by unscrewing the brass nut and screwing it back on hand t...

Page 81: ...of waste electrical and electronic equipment Waste electrical and electronic equipment is subject to national and international disposal regulations and may not be disposed of as municipal waste They...

Page 82: ...rechargeable batteries are subject to national and international disposal regulations and may not be disposed of as municipal waste They are therefore marked with the symbol opposite Used batteries an...

Page 83: ...cal data Edition 03 69 06 898 79 FTS 8000 10 Technical data Description Scale Inlet pressure 15 6 bar Temperature range 5 C to 40 C Line voltage AC 400 V Fluid Propane PS 15 6 bar Frequency 50 Hz Powe...

Page 84: ...xplanation Warning against hazardous electrical voltage In working areas marked in this way only personnel with the required specialist knowledge e g electrical engineers or people with such training...

Page 85: ...Friction heat Mechanically generated sparks If work must be carried out in the marked areas the gas supply to the system must be switched off first Wireless prohibited The use of mobile telephones an...

Page 86: ...ing diagram only on CD and printed in the switchgear cabinet Index 1 6906940 Rhino Layout Index 1 6906950 20 Fuss Container I Assembly Rhino Index 1 6906961 20 Fuss Container I Rhino Index 1 6906962 2...

Page 87: ...Appendix 2 Additional technical documentation Component Supplier Reference Polytron Dr ger Index 2 PEX 1000 Dr ger Index 2 X zone 5500 Dr ger Index 2 remote control HBC Index 2 MDR 817 M ller Gastechn...

Page 88: ...Appendix 3 Order list Edition 03 69 06 898 84 FTS 8000 14 Appendix 3 Order list Designation Supplier Order number Igniter elbow Dr ger 65 78 940 Y Igniter elbow Dr ger 65 79 189...

Page 89: ...Appendix 4 Approvals and certificates Edition 03 69 06 898 85 FTS 8000 15 Appendix 4 Approvals and certificates Title of certificate Component Reference Declaration of conformity System Index 4...

Page 90: ...7 X zones and X ams Check that the X zones and X ams are switched on and connected X zones and X ams are switched on and connected to the system 8 Readings of the temperature sensors Visual inspection...

Page 91: ...ing has been completed 19 Water bath pans at the fireplaces Visual inspection Water bath pans are filled with water 20 Fireplaces Prior to igniting the fireplaces all ignition devices must be checked...

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