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FirePro Xtinguish I&O Manual

V1.05 UL

11.2.2

FNX-40 / FNX-80 / FNX-100S / FNX-200S Installation Details

11.2.3

FNX-500S Installation Details

Installation of the FNX-1200 to FNX-5700 generators follows the same basic steps as those shown here.

Secure the mounting bracket to the surface, and then attach the generator to the bracket. Always be sure to

observe minimum safe distances (see Section 9.1).

Summary of Contents for FirePro Xtinguish

Page 1: ...tion 7051 Village Drive Suite 100 Buena Park CA 90621 2268 714 522 2246 Corporate Headquarters 800 845 6692 Technical Support http www hochiki com Version 1 05 UL Created 09 05 2012 Revised 11 17 2016...

Page 2: ...zards 11 5 Condensed Aerosol Fire Extinguishing Action 12 5 1 FirePro Condensed Aerosol Fire Extinguishing Reaction Sequence 13 5 2 Particle Distribution in the Aerosol Phase 14 6 FirePro Xtinguish Co...

Page 3: ...26 8 6 Preparing the Enclosure Prior to Aerosol Discharge 26 8 7 Working in a Room or Enclosure Protected by FirePro Xtinguish 26 9 Condensed Aerosol Fire Extinguishing System Arrangement 27 9 1 Minim...

Page 4: ...System Layout 50 12 3 HCVR 3 Connection Overview 51 12 3 1 Detection Zones and Notification Appliances 51 12 3 2 HCVR SQA Sequential Activator 51 12 3 3 Disconnect Switch Hochiki America model HCVR D...

Page 5: ...densed Aerosol Generators 65 15 6 Waste and Environment 65 16 Appendix A Material Safety Data Sheets MSDS 66 17 Appendix B FirePro Xtinguish Aerosol Generators 70 18 Appendix C FirePro Xtinguish Gener...

Page 6: ...ut not limited to warranties of the FirePro Xtinguish products for their fitness for a particular purpose Limitation of Liability In no event regardless of cause shall Hochiki America Corporation be l...

Page 7: ...anual reflects the state of the art at the time it was issued 2 3 Trademark and Patent FirePro Xtinguish condensed aerosol fire extinguishing systems for total flooding applications is a registered tr...

Page 8: ...ted Protection of Stratospheric Ozone Listing of Substitutes for Ozone Depleting Substances Fire Suppression and Explosion Protection Direct Final Rule Acceptable Substitute Powdered Aerosol E The off...

Page 9: ...pletion Potential Zero GWP Global Warming Potential Zero ALT Atmospheric Life Time Negligible Toxicity for human life Very low within the parameters for use Electrical conductivity Nil up to 75KV Corr...

Page 10: ...previously The aerosol extinguishing system shall be installed in normally unoccupied spaces and or in spaces where personnel may be present utilizing suitable safeguards 4 2 Hazards to Personnel 4 2...

Page 11: ...sibility The discharged FirePro Xtinguish condensed aerosol will cause occupants to evacuate the protected space under conditions of low visibility Appropriate safety measures shall be used so that oc...

Page 12: ...in an extremely high ratio between the exposed surface and their reaction mass The FirePro Xtinguish condensed aerosol then remains in suspension for a relatively long time into the protected volume a...

Page 13: ...errupted by the Potassium atoms which react with the unstable hydroxyl as follows OH K KOH and flames are thus extinguished Notice that the potassium hydroxide KOH is formed in quantities smaller than...

Page 14: ...of a gas phase with micro sized solid particles in suspension Laser beam diffraction tests analyses have shown the correlation between solid and gaseous components of 52 solid and 48 gas The percentag...

Page 15: ...rd party laboratory Deep seated fires in Class A materials Class D fires D1 light metals aluminum Al magnesium Mg Titanium D2 alkali metals potassium K natrium Na lithium Li D3 organic metallic compou...

Page 16: ...that condensed aerosol extinguishing systems do not represent any significant environmental concern the unnecessary emission of aerosol extinguishing systems shall be avoided All phases of design inst...

Page 17: ...124 38 9 13 14 Nitrogen N2 7727 37 9 21 22 Water Vapor H2O 7732 18 5 10 12 Carbon Monoxide Methane Hydrogen CO CH4 H2 1 2 Particulate Potassium Carbonate K2CO3 584 08 7 47 49 Potassium Nitrate KNO3 7...

Page 18: ...uish condensed aerosol generator allowing the generator appropriate orientation The mounting brackets are constructed by galvanized carbon steel plate of suitable shape and strength to hold the FirePr...

Page 19: ...Page 19 of 113 FirePro Xtinguish I O Manual V1 05 UL 7 2 Aerosol Generator Components FirePro Xtinguish Unit Components FirePro Xtinguish Unit Designations...

Page 20: ...cient to start the reaction of the whole mass of FPC contained inside the aerosol generator transforming the FPC into a particulate aerosol and carrier gases Initiator cut off view Legend 1 heat resis...

Page 21: ...of enclosures normally occupied Description of enclosures facilities exposures surrounding the enclosure Plan view of protected area showing enclosure partitions full and partial height detection alar...

Page 22: ...d plans the change shall be approved prior to implementation When such changes from approved plans are made the working plans shall be updated to accurately represent the system as installed 8 2 Enclo...

Page 23: ...ular fuel For combinations of fuels the extinguishment value for the fuel requiring the greatest condensed aerosol design application density shall be used unless specific tests are made on the actual...

Page 24: ...tinguish I O Manual V1 05 UL Table 8 4 1 Class of Fire Extinguishing application density Minimum design application density Class B Fuels 84 g m3 109 20 g m3 Class A Fuels 84 g m3 109 20 g m3 Class C...

Page 25: ...8 5 3 Duration of Protection The FirePro Xtinguish condensed aerosol agent design application density shall be maintained for the specified period of time to prevent re ignition of the fire before eff...

Page 26: ...reparing the Enclosure Prior to Aerosol Discharge The following steps are necessary prior to discharge of the FirePro Xtinguish aerosol 1 HVAC systems must be shut down This allows the aerosol to reac...

Page 27: ...er the agent discharge Safeguards shall be provided to ensure prompt evacuation of personnel prior to system discharge and to prevent entry or re entry into the protected enclosure after system discha...

Page 28: ...shall be used The selected clearance to ground shall satisfy the greater of the switching surge or BIL duty rather than being based on nominal voltage The clearance between non insulated energized pa...

Page 29: ...rotected against dirt moisture and shocks Do not drop aerosol generators or the containers carrying them during vehicles loading unloading operations The aerosol generators shall be stored in their ow...

Page 30: ...on signaling control and actuation of the system 10 4 Operating Devices Operating devices shall include system actuation devices discharge controls and shutdown equipment All operating devices shall b...

Page 31: ...y information 10 6 Operating Alarms and Indicators Alarms or indicators or both shall be used to indicate the operation of the system hazards to personnel or failure of any supervised device All alarm...

Page 32: ...e distinctive from alarms indicating operation or hazardous conditions 10 10 Warning and Instruction Signs Warning and instruction signs at entrances to and inside protected areas shall be provided 10...

Page 33: ...1 05 UL 11 Total Flooding System Installation Examples Figure 11 1 Recommended FirePro Xtinguish condensed aerosol generator arrangement ceiling Figure 11 2 Recommended FirePro Xtinguish condensed aer...

Page 34: ...The generator outlets are pointing the aerosol stream in the direction of an opening If the doors were left open at the time of generator activation the aerosol would easily escape from the protected...

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Page 37: ...pecified in the condensed aerosol generator data sheet The generator datasheets are in Appendix C of this manual The minimum safe distance between the FirePro Xtinguish condensed aerosol generator cas...

Page 38: ...ket s to the enclosure walls or ceiling according the system design and the generator location B Check the resistance of the electric activation element This value should be approximately 1 6 to 3 0 o...

Page 39: ...on Details 11 2 3 FNX 500S Installation Details Installation of the FNX 1200 to FNX 5700 generators follows the same basic steps as those shown here Secure the mounting bracket to the surface and then...

Page 40: ...ns to the FirePro Xtinguish Aerosol Generators Follow these steps to connect the generator to the extinguishing circuit Step 1 Disassemble the aerosol generator into three parts Part 1 the cable gland...

Page 41: ...is is important Be sure to follow the steps below a Mark the cable 6 5 cm 2 56 inches from the edge This is point A b Mark 3 cm 1 18 in from point A to point B Remove the shield of the cable from poin...

Page 42: ...O Manual V1 05 UL d Strip both wires so that approximately 4mm 0 16 in of the conductors are exposed Point C to point D e Slice the jacket of the cable from point B to point A and remove the ground wi...

Page 43: ...O Manual V1 05 UL Step 3 Feed the prepared cable through the cable gland connector and the activator cable housing Do not pass the ground wire through leave it exposed on the outside of the cable gla...

Page 44: ...ock Then pull the cable back until the edge of the cable jacket is showing in the activator housing see illustration below Step 5 While holding the cable in place to prevent it from turning reattach t...

Page 45: ...Page 45 of 113 FirePro Xtinguish I O Manual V1 05 UL Step 7 Attach the cable gland connector to the activator cable housing Connect the ground wire to the tab on the activator cable housing...

Page 46: ...protected enclosure in accordance with the height limitation coverage of each condensed aerosol generator 11 5 Condensed Aerosol Generator Initiation Activation The condensed aerosol generators are i...

Page 47: ...ystem ABORT HCVR SQA 8 9 DISCONNECT SWITCH LEGEND 1 Abort Switch 2 Extinguishing Control Panel 3 Manual Release Button Hand operated switch 4 Visual and or Audible Notification Appliances 5 Automatic...

Page 48: ...tors c Notification Appliances these circuits are provided to notify building occupants of fire alarm events and to indicate the status of the release process Pre release notification informs building...

Page 49: ...tification Appliances c ABORT HCVR SQA Sequential Activator Modules d HCVR AS Abort Switch e Disconnect Switch f Extinguishing Generators g Extinguishing Generators g Extinguishing Generators g Exting...

Page 50: ...ed by the authority having jurisdiction design criteria system sequence of operation the type and extent of the approval testing to be performed after the installation of the system and owner training...

Page 51: ...release is imminent NAC 3 provides a pulsing output but after the aerosol has been discharged the circuit provides a continuous output Because NAC 3 provides a pulsed output when the panel is counting...

Page 52: ...Page 52 of 113 FirePro Xtinguish I O Manual V1 05 UL Figure 12 3 2 Wiring Diagram for the HCVR SQA NOTE the maximum impedance for the EXTING circuit is 9 7 ohms...

Page 53: ...equential Activator module is installed 50 feet from the HCVR 3 fire alarm control panel This wire is indicated as section 1 in the illustration There are two generators connected to the first HCVR SQ...

Page 54: ...o not measure the circuit with the generators connected The generators will introduce additional resistance into the circuit and will affect the accuracy of your measurement See the HCVR SQA Sequentia...

Page 55: ...the HCVR 3 is disconnected from the sequential activator modules preventing the panel from activating the aerosol generators System testing and maintenance may be performed while the Disconnect Switch...

Page 56: ...and a variety of input modules Supervised and non supervised output modules allow for flexibility in notification and in interfacing with other systems The Sequential Activator Module FP SA GEN3 0 is...

Page 57: ...come missiles An adequate number quantity of FirePro Xtinguish condensed aerosol generators to produce the desired specified design application density shall be provided The actual room volumes shall...

Page 58: ...haracteristics Where applicable air changes for the protected area shall be taken into consideration The detectors shall be installed in a professional manner and in accordance with technical data reg...

Page 59: ...13 2 4 2 System Functional Operational Test The following system functional operational tests shall be performed 1 Operate detection initiating circuit s 2 Verify that all alarm functions and time de...

Page 60: ...hall be returned to its fully operational design condition The central station and all concerned personnel at the end user s facility shall be notified that the FirePro Xtinguish condensed aerosol fir...

Page 61: ...f the aerosol fire extinguishers and fire extinguishing systems shall check the following components Electric wiring Terminals of the electrical ignition Electric contacts clamped fit Mounting bolts t...

Page 62: ...ly trained in the functions they are expected to perform Personnel working in an enclosure protected by a FirePro Xtinguish condensed aerosol fire system shall receive training regarding agent safety...

Page 63: ...extinguishing action consists mainly of KOH in very low concentration transformed rapidly in K2CO3 in an anhydrous phase as the condensed aerosol particles If the aerosol particles are removed by cle...

Page 64: ...le after discharge after fire is extinguished and there is no risk of re ignition This process will extract much of the discharged aerosol and has the effect of reducing condensation rate and humidity...

Page 65: ...s and nuts holding them Carefully remove the FirePro Xtinguish condensed aerosol generator from the brackets and place it on a stable surface After removing the FirePro Xtinguish condensed aerosol gen...

Page 66: ...lated to the aerosol released by the solid compound have not been established because TLV s are not applicable Signs and symptoms related to the aerosol phase are only referred to acute exposure and o...

Page 67: ...iginal container Keep dry 9 miscellaneous solid 8 Exposure Controls and Personal Protection 8 1 Exposure Before entering a room with the material in aerosol phase vent properly to avoid unnecessary ex...

Page 68: ...50 rat 11 4 g Kg Irritation Data Skin guinea pig 2750 mg 55 days Inert Eye rabbit 100 mg Mild 12 Ecological Information 12 1 Mobility Absorption Desorption with present data no problems with present d...

Page 69: ...on Magnesium EU Classification R Phrases S Phrases Flammable 15 17 2 43 7 8 Contact with water liberates highly flammable gases Spontaneously flammable in air Keep out of reach of children In case of...

Page 70: ...X 20S FNX 20T FNX 40S FNX 40T FNX 80S FNX 80T FNX 100S FNX 200S FNX 500S FNX 1200 FNX 1200T FNX 1200S FNX 1200TS FNX 2000 FNX 2000T FNX 2000S FNX 2000TS FNX 3000 FNX 3000T FNX 3000S FNX 3000TS FNX 420...

Page 71: ...18 Appendix C FirePro Xtinguish Generator Datasheets...

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Page 73: ...nerator outlet ft 0 Distance from generator outlet m 0 3048 0 6096 1 2192 0 9144 0 1 2 4 3 0 0 3048 0 6096 1 2192 0 9144 FNX 80S FNX 40S FNX 20S Min Distance to Personnel Stream Length Min Distance to...

Page 74: ...ength Min Distance to Combustibles 0 0 3048 0 6096 1 2192 1 524 1 8288 0 9144 2 7432 3 048 2 1336 2 4384 3 6576 3 3528 Distance from generator outlet m 0 0 0 0 3 3 37 FNX 500S FNX 100S 0 3 937 7 2 614...

Page 75: ...4384 3 6576 3 3528 1 11 622 6 6 74 11 5 795 3 5m 0 6m 2 0m 0 0 4 11 055 11 5 795 3 5m 1 5m 0 0 4 11 055 11 5 795 3 5m 1 5m Min Distance to Personnel Stream Length Min Distance to Combustibles Min Dis...

Page 76: ...ctivation line supervision current Max 5 mA Aerosol discharge time Min Max 3 seconds 6 seconds Number of discharge outlets 2 Generator dimensions Height Diameter 165 mm 32 mm Self activation temperatu...

Page 77: ...with 1 6 3 6 Resistance Activation line supervision current Max 5 mA Aerosol discharge time Min Max 3 seconds 6 seconds Number of discharge outlets 1 Generator dimensions Height Diameter 165 mm 32 mm...

Page 78: ...with 1 6 3 6 Resistance Activation line supervision current Max 5 mA Aerosol discharge time Min Max 5 seconds 10 seconds Number of discharge outlets 2 Generator dimensions Height Diameter 140 mm 51 m...

Page 79: ...ements with 1 6 3 6 Resistance Activation line supervision current Max 5 mA Aerosol discharge time Min Max 5 seconds 10 seconds Number of discharge outlet 1 Generator dimension Height Diameter 140 mm...

Page 80: ...ce Heating elements with 1 6 3 6 Resistance Activation line supervision current Max 5 mA Aerosol discharge time Min Max 5 seconds 10 seconds Number of discharge outlets 2 Generator dimensions Height D...

Page 81: ...Heating elements with 1 6 3 6 Resistance Activation line supervision current Max 5 mA Aerosol discharge time Min Max 5 seconds 10 seconds Number of discharge outlet 1 Generator dimension Height Diamet...

Page 82: ...lements with 1 6 3 6 Resistance Activation line supervision current Max 5 mA Aerosol discharge time Min Max 5 seconds 10 seconds Number of discharge outlet 1 Generator dimension Height Diameter 155 mm...

Page 83: ...Heating elements with 1 6 3 6 Resistance Activation line supervision current Max 5 mA Aerosol discharge time Min Max 5 seconds 10 seconds Number of discharge outlet 1 Generator dimension Height Diame...

Page 84: ...Heating elements with 1 6 3 6 Resistance Activation line supervision current Max 5 mA Aerosol discharge time Min Max 5 seconds 10 seconds Number of discharge outlet 1 Generator dimension Height Diamet...

Page 85: ...Heating element with 1 6 3 6 resistance Activation line supervision current Max 5 mA Aerosol discharge time Min Max 15 seconds 20 seconds Number of discharge outlet 1 Generator dimension Height Width...

Page 86: ...eating element with 1 6 3 6 resistance Activation line supervision current Max 5 mA Aerosol discharge time Min Max 15 seconds 20 seconds Number of discharge outlet 1 Generator dimension Height Width L...

Page 87: ...ating element with 1 6 3 6 resistance Activation line supervision current Max 5 mA Aerosol discharge time Min Max 15 seconds 20 seconds Number of discharge outlet 1 Generator dimension Height Width Le...

Page 88: ...vation device Heating elements with 1 6 3 6 Resistance Activation line supervision current Max 5 mA Aerosol discharge time Min Max 15 seconds 20 seconds Number of discharge outlet 1 Generator dimensio...

Page 89: ...activation device Heating elements with 1 6 3 6 Resistance Activation line supervision current Max 5 mA Aerosol discharge time Min Max 15 seconds 20 seconds Number of discharge outlet 1 Generator dime...

Page 90: ...19 Appendix D FirePro Xtinguish Generator Drawings Xtinguish FNX 20S...

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Page 92: ...Page 92 of 113 FirePro Xtinguish I O Manual V1 05 UL FNX 40S...

Page 93: ...Page 93 of 113 FirePro Xtinguish I O Manual V1 05 UL FNX 80S...

Page 94: ...Page 94 of 113 FirePro Xtinguish I O Manual V1 05 UL FNX 40T FNX 80T...

Page 95: ...Page 95 of 113 FirePro Xtinguish I O Manual V1 05 UL FNX 40T FNX 80T...

Page 96: ...Page 96 of 113 FirePro Xtinguish I O Manual V1 05 UL FNX 100S ELECTRICAL ACTUATOR...

Page 97: ...Page 97 of 113 FirePro Xtinguish I O Manual V1 05 UL FNX 200S ELECTRICAL ACTUATOR...

Page 98: ...Page 98 of 113 FirePro Xtinguish I O Manual V1 05 UL FNX 500S ELECTRICAL ACTUATOR...

Page 99: ...Page 99 of 113 FirePro Xtinguish I O Manual V1 05 UL Xtinguish FNX 100S FNX 200S FNX 500S...

Page 100: ...Page 100 of 113 FirePro Xtinguish I O Manual V1 05 UL Xtinguish FNX 1200 FNX 1200S...

Page 101: ...Page 101 of 113 FirePro Xtinguish I O Manual V1 05 UL Xtinguish FNX 1200T FNX 1200TS...

Page 102: ...Page 102 of 113 FirePro Xtinguish I O Manual V1 05 UL Xtinguish FNX 2000 FNX 2000S...

Page 103: ...Page 103 of 113 FirePro Xtinguish I O Manual V1 05 UL Xtinguish FNX 2000T FNX 2000TS...

Page 104: ...Page 104 of 113 FirePro Xtinguish I O Manual V1 05 UL Xtinguish FNX 3000 FNX 3000S...

Page 105: ...Page 105 of 113 FirePro Xtinguish I O Manual V1 05 UL Xtinguish FNX 3000T FNX 3000TS...

Page 106: ...Page 106 of 113 FirePro Xtinguish I O Manual V1 05 UL Xtinguish FNX 4200T FNX 4200TS...

Page 107: ...Page 107 of 113 FirePro Xtinguish I O Manual V1 05 UL Xtinguish FNX 5700 FNX 5700S...

Page 108: ...Page 108 of 113 FirePro Xtinguish I O Manual V1 05 UL Xtinguish FNX 5700T FNX 5700TS...

Page 109: ...Systems Equivalent to Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing Systems as Referred to in SOLAS 74 for Machinery Spaces 2008 Edition US Government U S Government Printing Office Washington DC 20402 Title 29 Code o...

Page 110: ...6 Automatic manual switch Means of converting the system from automatic to manual actuation 21 7 Classification for Fires Class A Fire Fires in ordinary combustible materials such as wood cloth paper...

Page 111: ...Hold Time Period of time during which an extinguishant is required to maintain an even distribution throughout the protected volume in an amount at least at the extinguishing application density 21 1...

Page 112: ...31 Standard A document the main text of which contains only mandatory provisions using the word shall to indicate requirements and which is in a form generally suitable for mandatory reference by anot...

Page 113: ...hanical equipment for handling pumping or transferring flammable or combustible liquids as a fuel to internal combustion engine 21 39 Vessel Inspected vessel A vessel operated on the navigable waterwa...

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