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06-237518-001

July 2018

Foreword ....................................................................................................... i

Safety Summary............................................................................................. ii

Safe Cylinder Handling Procedures .................................................................... iii

List of Figures ................................................................................................ xi

List of Tables.................................................................................................. xv

CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INFORMATION

1-1

Introduction ......................................................................................... 1-1

1-1.1

Use ..................................................................................................... 1-1

1-1.2

Unsuitable Risks ................................................................................... 1-2

1-1.3

Fire Class Table .................................................................................... 1-2

1-1.4

Technical Limitation .............................................................................. 1-2

1-2

Fire Extinguishment Methods .................................................................. 1-3

1-3

Safety ................................................................................................. 1-3

1-3.1

Personal Safety .................................................................................... 1-3

1-3.2

Agent Safety Concentrations .................................................................. 1-4

1-3.2.1

Oxygen Concentration Above or Below Sea Level ...................................... 1-5

1-4

System Description ............................................................................... 1-6

1-4.1

Central Cylinder Bank ............................................................................ 1-6

1-4.2

Selector Valve System ........................................................................... 1-7

1-4.3

Release Time........................................................................................ 1-7

1-4.4

Pressure Monitoring............................................................................... 1-7

1-4.5

Placement Supervision........................................................................... 1-7

1-5

Extinguishing Agent .........................................................................1-8

1-5.1

Design Concentration Safety Factor ......................................................... 1-8

1-5.2

IG-100 (Nitrogen) ................................................................................. 1-9

1-5.3

IG-541 (Nitrogen, Argon, and Carbon Dioxide).......................................... 1-11

1-5.3.1

Purity .................................................................................................. 1-11

1-5.4

IG-55 (Nitrogen and Argon) ................................................................... 1-14

1-5.4.1

Purity of Argon and Nitrogen .................................................................. 1-14

1-5.5

IG-01 (Argon) ...................................................................................... 1-17

1-5.6

Agent Pressure verse Temperature Formulas ............................................ 1-19

1-5.7

Operating Temperature Range Limitations ................................................ 1-19

1-5.7.1

Storage ............................................................................................... 1-19

1-6

Noise Consideration............................................................................... 1-19

1-7

System Detection and Control ................................................................ 1-20

1-8

Release Modes...................................................................................... 1-20

1-8.1

Automatic Release ................................................................................ 1-20

1-8.2

Manual Remote Release ......................................................................... 1-20

1-8.3

Manual Emergency Release .................................................................... 1-21

1-9

Flow Calculations .................................................................................. 1-21

1-10

Pressure Relief/Vent .............................................................................. 1-21

1-11

Service and Maintenance ....................................................................... 1-22

1-12

Retrofitability ....................................................................................... 1-22

1-13

References........................................................................................... 1-22

1-14

Approvals ............................................................................................ 1-22

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Summary of Contents for 400 Series

Page 1: ...2018 Rev AA EXPORT INFORMATION USA Jurisdiction EAR US ECCN EAR99 This document contains technical data subject to the EAR Kidde Fire Protection Inert Gas System 400 Series Design Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual ...

Page 2: ...Table i Revision History Revision Change Description AA Initial Release ...

Page 3: ... trained personnel in accordance with the following Standard of the National Fire Protection Association No 2001 Edition 2015 titled Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems ISO 14520 BS EN 15004 and any other applicable national standards All instructions limitations cautions and warnings contained in this manual 06 237518 001 All information contained on the system container nameplate s Storage ha...

Page 4: ...ppression system service personnel must be trained in the proper handling installation and service of Kidde IGS equipment and follow the instructions used in this manual and in the Safety Bulletin and cylinder nameplate Kidde has provided warnings and cautions at appropriate locations throughout the text of this manual These warnings and cautions are to be adhered to at all times Failure to do so ...

Page 5: ... must be stored standing upright where they are not likely to be knocked over and the containers must be secured ANTI RECOIL SAFETY CAP Each Agent cylinder is factory equipped with an anti recoil safety cap installed on the valve discharge outlet and securely fixed to the valve via a stainless steel PVC coated cable to prevent loss This device is a safety feature and will prevent discharge when in...

Page 6: ...fety cap on valve outlet 4 Attach the transport cap to the cylinder valve assembly 5 Remove cylinder from bracketing WARNING In order to prevent injury in the event of accidental cylinder discharge the discharge hose must be connected to the system piping before attaching to the cylinder valve outlet WARNING The safety pin for the manual release must be fully inserted and secured using anti tamper...

Page 7: ... 7 1 4 5 Placement Supervision 1 7 1 5 Extinguishing Agent 1 8 1 5 1 Design Concentration Safety Factor 1 8 1 5 2 IG 100 Nitrogen 1 9 1 5 3 IG 541 Nitrogen Argon and Carbon Dioxide 1 11 1 5 3 1 Purity 1 11 1 5 4 IG 55 Nitrogen and Argon 1 14 1 5 4 1 Purity of Argon and Nitrogen 1 14 1 5 5 IG 01 Argon 1 17 1 5 6 Agent Pressure verse Temperature Formulas 1 19 1 5 7 Operating Temperature Range Limita...

Page 8: ... 4 3 4 Manifold Check Valves 2 13 2 4 5 Main to Reserve Transfer Switch 2 13 2 4 6 Discharge Pressure Switch 2 14 2 4 7 Odouriser 2 14 2 4 8 Caution Signs 2 15 2 5 Selector Valves 2 16 2 5 1 Back Plate Manifold 2 17 2 5 1 1 Back Plate Manifold Hose 2 17 2 6 Discharge Nozzles 2 18 2 7 Fill Adapter 2 19 2 8 Manifold Equipment 2 20 2 8 1 Manifold Bracket 2 21 2 8 2 Manifold Clamp 2 21 2 8 3 2 Adapter...

Page 9: ... 3 10 8 Atmospheric Correction Factors 3 13 3 11 Cylinder Content 3 14 3 12 Cylinder Bank Installation 3 15 3 12 1 Location 3 15 3 12 2 Typical Foot Print 3 15 3 13 Typical Floor Load 3 16 3 14 Vibrations 3 16 3 15 Agent Cylinder Release Constraints 3 16 3 16 Selector Valves 3 17 3 16 1 Back Plate Manifold for Selector Valves 3 18 3 17 Selecting Number of Nozzles 3 18 3 17 1 Nozzle Coverage 3 19 3...

Page 10: ...Assembly 4 16 4 7 9 Installing Pilot Line Non Return Valve 4 17 4 7 10 Locations for Leak Testing the Valve and Cylinder 4 18 4 7 11 Locations for Leak Testing the Release Unit 4 18 4 8 Installation of Hoses 4 19 4 9 Distribution Pipe Fittings 4 20 4 9 1 Pipe 4 20 4 9 2 Ferrous Piping 4 20 4 9 3 Fittings 4 22 4 9 4 Support of Pipes Manifolds 4 22 4 9 4 1 Pipe Spans 4 22 4 9 4 2 Nozzle Supports 4 2...

Page 11: ...General 5 1 5 2 2 Operating Procedures 5 1 5 2 2 1 Automatic Operation 5 1 5 2 2 2 Local Manual Operation Single Area 5 1 5 2 2 3 Local Manual Operation Multi Area System 5 1 5 2 3 Post Fire Operation 5 2 5 3 Main and Reserve Systems 5 2 5 4 Cylinder Recharge 5 2 CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE 6 1 Introduction 6 1 6 1 1 Agent Storage Cylinders 6 1 6 2 Maintenance Procedures 6 2 6 3 Preventative Maintenance...

Page 12: ...2 After System Discharge 7 1 7 2 1 Cylinder Replacement 7 1 7 3 Cylinder Valve Replacement 7 2 7 4 Re Installing Release Units 7 3 7 5 Re Installing Slave Cylinder Gauge Assemblies 7 4 7 6 Recharging Kidde IGS System Cylinders 7 4 CHAPTER 8 PARTS LIST 8 1 Introduction and Parts List 8 1 8 2 Agent and Cylinder Part Number 8 2 8 3 Release Units 8 3 8 4 Slave Cylinder Gauge Assemblies 8 3 8 5 Quick C...

Page 13: ...ature Curve Isometric Diagram for 200 bar U S Customary Units 1 17 1 14 IG 01 Pressure Temperature Curve Isometric Diagram for 200 bar SI Units 1 17 1 15 IG 01 Pressure Temperature Curve Isometric Diagram for 300 bar U S Customary Units 1 18 1 16 IG 01 Pressure Temperature Curve Isometric Diagram for 300 bar SI Units 1 18 2 1 Typical Kidde Inert System 2 1 2 2 Typical Cylinder Assembly 2 2 2 3 Kid...

Page 14: ...ear View 4 3 4 3 Typical Pilot Line on Selector Valve System Top View No Manifold or Racking shown 4 4 4 4 Typical Detailed Cylinder Bank Selector Valve System 4 4 4 5 Racking System with Clamps 4 7 4 6 2 Row Wooden Racking System with Clamps 4 8 4 7 Cylinder Components 4 9 4 8 Typical Primary Cylinder Valve Assembly Rear View 4 9 4 9 Typical Slave Cylinder Valve Assembly Rear View 4 10 4 10 Manif...

Page 15: ... Solenoid Main and Reserve 4 33 6 1 Typical Primary Cylinder Valve Assembly Rear View 6 5 6 2 Spare Pilot Line Bleed Valve Location 6 5 6 3 Typical Primary Cylinder Valve Assembly Rear View 6 6 6 4 Typical Multi Hazard Cylinder Valve System 6 6 8 1 Kidde Inert Agent and Cylinder Part Number Breakdown 8 2 ...

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Page 17: ...e Fire Protection IGS Back Plate Manifold Part Numbers 2 17 2 18 Kidde Fire Protection IGS Selector Valve Part Numbers 2 17 2 19 Kidde IGS Nozzle Part Numbers 2 18 2 20 Kidde IGS Fill Adapter Part Numbers 2 19 2 21 Kidde IGS Manifold Equipment Part Numbers 2 20 2 22 Kidde IGS Manifold Bracket Part Numbers 2 21 2 23 Kidde IGS Manifold Clamp Part Numbers 2 21 2 24 Kidde IGS Unistrut Part Numbers 2 2...

Page 18: ...e with Kidde IGS Manifold to Selector Valves for Sch 40 Rolled Groove Fittings 4 21 4 13 Pipe Support Distances 4 22 4 14 NPT Thread Length 4 24 4 15 BSPT Thread Length 4 24 4 16 Risk Assessment Table 4 36 4 17 Risk Rating 4 37 4 18 Risk Reduction Methods 4 37 6 1 Preventive Maintenance Schedule 6 2 8 1 Kidde Fire Protection Branded Cylinders 8 2 8 2 Kidde IGS Cylinder Spare Parts 8 2 8 3 Kidde IG...

Page 19: ...ncentrations see Section 3 3 1 1 1 Use Kidde IGS is used to extinguish fires in almost all flammable substances with only a few exceptions The Kidde IGS itself does not leave any hazardous substances after a release Cleaning up from the fire involves only repairing parts damaged by the fire machine downtime and other secondary damage can therefore be kept to a minimum The density of the Kidde IGS ...

Page 20: ...valent The human exposure limit is 3 minutes for oxygen level between 10 12 Note The definition of the LOAEL for inert agents differs to that for chemical agents For inert gases the LOAEL is based on asphyxiation the health concern in this instance being the lowered oxygen concentration NOAEL No Observed Adverse Effects Level is the highest concentration at which no adverse toxicological or physio...

Page 21: ... never be encouraged to intentionally remain in the area during a discharge even in the event of accidental or test discharge The release of the Agent may create considerable turbulence in the enclosure causing dust etc to be mixed in the atmosphere which could cause breathing problems 1 3 1 Personal Safety Suitable safeguards shall always be provided to ensure prompt evacuation of and prevent ent...

Page 22: ...valent of oxygen shall be permitted where means are provided to limit exposure to no longer than 5 minutes Kidde IGS designed to concentrations between 43 and 52 percent corresponding to be tween 12 and 10 percent oxygen sea level equivalent of oxygen shall be permitted where means are provided to limit exposure to no longer than 3 minutes Kidde IGS designed to concentrations between 52 and 62 per...

Page 23: ...xygen in an enclosure after the discharge of a gaseous agent system is given by PO2 POST DISCHARGE 0 21 1 C 100 PO2 where C is concentration vol Therefore interpreting the sea level equivalent requirement with respect to egress provisions from a protected space requires that the local altitude be known Table 1 2 Egress Time Limits for Spaces Flooded with an Kidde IGS Agent Agent Conc vol O2 at Sea...

Page 24: ...nts as described in the following sections 1 4 1 Central Cylinder Bank When multiple cylinders are required Kidde IGS cylinders can be setup in central cylinder banks with sufficient total capacity to store the required quantity of selected inert agent for the largest space to be protected The cylinders in the bank are each connected to a discharge manifold or series of manifolds via flexible high...

Page 25: ...lia requires the extinguishing concentration to be achieved within 60 seconds and the remaining agent up to the minimum design concentration be discharged within 120 seconds Other countries authorities may have different requirements than those mentioned above Per NFPA 2001 US Class B fires flammable liquids and gases require a 60 second discharge time US class A and C fires requires 120 second di...

Page 26: ...ration as the gases are benign to the environment 1 5 1 Design Concentration Safety Factor The design concentration in most countries is accepted as the percentage of mixture of air and extinguishing agent which is required to extinguish a fire in a cup burner holding the flammable liquid involved The basic extinguishing concentration has in general been agreed to be that which can extinguish an n...

Page 27: ... greater than or equal to 99 7 Oxygen less than or equal to 10 ppm Water less than or equal to 10 ppm Note Only principal contaminants are shown Other measurements may include Carbon Monoxide Carbon Dioxide Nitrogen Oxide and Nitrogen Dioxide most 20 ppm Figure 1 1 IG 100 Pressure Temperature Curve Isometric Diagram for 200 bar U S Customary Units Figure 1 2 IG 100 Pressure Temperature Curve Isome...

Page 28: ...mation July 2018 1 10 06 237518 001 Figure 1 3 IG 100 Pressure Temperature Curve Isometric Diagram for 300 bar U S Customary Units Figure 1 4 IG 100 Pressure Temperature Curve Isometric Diagram for 300 bar SI Units ...

Page 29: ... shall conform to the following purity specification Argon Argon greater than or equal to 99 99 Oxygen less than or equal to 10 ppm Water less than or equal to 10 ppm Nitrogen Nitrogen greater than or equal to 99 7 Oxygen less than or equal to 10 ppm Water less than or equal to 10 ppm Carbon Dioxide Carbon Dioxide greater than or equal to 99 7 Oxygen less than or equal to 10 ppm Water less than or...

Page 30: ...mation July 2018 1 12 06 237518 001 Figure 1 6 IG 541 Pressure Temperature Curve Isometric Diagram for 200 bar SI Units Figure 1 7 IG 541 Pressure Temperature Curve Isometric Diagram for 300 bar U S Customary Units ...

Page 31: ...General Information 06 237518 001 1 13 July 2018 Figure 1 8 IG 541 Pressure Temperature Curve Isometric Diagram for 300 bar SI Units ...

Page 32: ... 5 4 1 Purity of Argon and Nitrogen Each element shall conform to the following purity specification Argon Argon greater than or equal to 99 99 Oxygen less than or equal to 10 ppm Water less than or equal to 10 ppm Nitrogen Nitrogen greater than or equal to 99 7 Oxygen less than or equal to 10 ppm Water less than or equal to 10 ppm Note Only principal contaminants are shown Other measurements may ...

Page 33: ...mation 06 237518 001 1 15 July 2018 Figure 1 10 IG 55 Pressure Temperature Curve Isometric Diagram for 200 bar SI Units Figure 1 11 IG 55 Pressure Temperature Curve Isometric Diagram for 300 bar U S Customary Units ...

Page 34: ...General Information July 2018 1 16 06 237518 001 Figure 1 12 IG 55 Pressure Temperature Curve Isometric Diagram for 300 bar SI Units ...

Page 35: ...on UN number 1006 The purity of the Argon shall be as follows Argon greater than or equal to 99 99 Water less than or equal to 5 ppm Note Only principal contaminants are shown Figure 1 13 IG 01 Pressure Temperature Curve Isometric Diagram for 200 bar U S Customary Units Figure 1 14 IG 01 Pressure Temperature Curve Isometric Diagram for 200 bar SI Units ...

Page 36: ...mation July 2018 1 18 06 237518 001 Figure 1 15 IG 01 Pressure Temperature Curve Isometric Diagram for 300 bar U S Customary Units Figure 1 16 IG 01 Pressure Temperature Curve Isometric Diagram for 300 bar SI Units ...

Page 37: ...sound are currently believed to be the most important factor that may cause hard discs to vibrate and fail Typical sound level from an Inert gas nozzle is approx 120 130 db measured in a distance of 2 meters Note Warning alarms are typically 110 120 db or must be a minimum of 10 db above the ambient sound level during normal operation processes To the best of Kidde Fire Protection s knowledge the ...

Page 38: ...re alarm and discharge sufficient to allow personnel to evacuate prior to discharge shall where required be provided For hazard areas subject to fast growth fires where the provision of a time delay would seriously increase the threat to life and property a time delay may be omitted if agreed by all relevant parties Time delays shall be used only to safeguard personnel evacuation or to prepare the...

Page 39: ...ation repeated and orifices in nozzles replaced with ones suitable for the as built system All calculations to determine the size of pipes and nozzle orifices must be carried out using the software related to the Agent used 1 10 PRESSURE RELIEF VENT When released fixed fire extinguishing systems employing compressed gases will introduce an additional volume of gas due to expansion within the room ...

Page 40: ...s manual and applicable National Standards 1 12 RETROFITABILITY Retrofitting a Kidde Inert Gas System into an existing piping network shall only be done after close examination of the installed pipe work including verification of installed pipe and fittings material by hydraulic calculation visual check of surface treatment condition corrosion external internal leak and pressure testing 1 13 REFER...

Page 41: ...scharges through the valve outlet and is directed through the distribution piping to the nozzles The nozzles provide the proper flow rate and distribution of the Agent The Kidde IGS System is composed of the following components and assemblies Section 2 3 Kidde IGS Agent Cylinders and Release Units Section 2 4 Discharge Accessories Section 2 5 Selector Valves Section 2 6 Discharge Nozzles Section ...

Page 42: ...provided to protect cylinder valve during transportation or cylinder handling Each cylinder manufactured in accordance with TPED and or UN DOT Recognized ISO 9809 2 is fitted with a pressure operated Kidde High Pressure cylinder valve Standard cylinders are available in volumes of 80 litres filled with agent at pressures of 200 bar or 300 bar at a filling temperature of 15 C and 140 litres filled ...

Page 43: ...XX 80 L 103 0 227 1 1862 73 32 267 10 51 0 08 4882 38 4X1431 XXX 140 L 198 0 436 52 1867 73 52 360 14 17 0 14 8543 32 Note Agent choice does not impact cylinder dimensions only filled weights For weights see Table 2 2 Table 2 2 Filled Cylinder Weights Part Number Capacity Pressure IG 100 IG 55 IG 01 kg lb kg lb kg lb 38 4X8021 XXX 80 L 200 bar 120 8 266 4 125 8 277 4 131 5 289 9 38 4X8021 XXX 80 L...

Page 44: ...inder pressure Normally the gauge switch is electrically connected in a single loop configuration for common remote monitoring During discharge a continuous pressure of 8 bar is applied to the valve through the actuation hose operating the valve This pressure is supplied from the Agent cylinder through the actuation hose and release unit After a discharge the cylinder valve will close automaticall...

Page 45: ...rmally Closed When Under Pressure contacts Release units that include manual operation have a tamper proof seal on the operation pin Replacement seals are included in the Release Unit Service kit P N 38 400001 010 Note Release unit solenoids must be continuously powered during system discharge Figure 2 5 Release Unit Part Number Pressure Rating Operation Contact 38 400001 001 200 Bar Manual Electr...

Page 46: ...ected to the valve s gauge port and the switch contacts for low pressure monitoring The contact can be Normally Open or Normally Closed When Under Pressure Figure 2 6 Slave Cylinder Gauge Assembly Table 2 4 Kidde IGS Slave Cylinder Gauge Part Numbers Part Number Pressure Rating Contact 38 400005 001 200 Bar Normally Open 38 400005 002 200 Bar Normally Closed 38 400005 003 300 Bar Normally Open 38 ...

Page 47: ...iple cylinders using the actuation hoses use the following Table 2 5 Dimensions Flexible Actuation Hose Part Number Connection Angle Dimension A Min Bend Radius 38 401110 500 Straight to Straight 500 mm 76 mm 3 38 401110 600 Straight to Straight 600 mm 76 mm 3 38 401130 600 Straight to 90 600 mm 76 mm 3 38 401130 700 Straight to 90 700 mm 76 mm 3 Connection Type Actuation Hose Used 80 Litre Cylind...

Page 48: ...nders upstream preventing excess agent from being discharged into a hazard Figure 2 9 Pilot Line Non Return Check Valve Figure 2 10 Pilot Line Non Return Check Valve Direction of Flow Figure 2 11 Typical Pilot Line on Selector Valve System Rear View Table 2 6 Components for Typical Pilot Line Item Description 1 Hazard 1 Release Unit 2 Hazard 2 Release Unit 3 Pilot Line Non Return Valve 4 Pilot Lin...

Page 49: ... XX Overcharged Recharge 4 F 20 C F I S U R O E W N H T I E T R N O S A G Y L VdS 0 50 100 250 300 500 0 4500 4000 315 2500 1000 1500 2000 150 3500 3000 200 70 F 21 C 122 F 50 C Manuf for 15 8025 1200 WIKA PGS21 050 0786 09 FA No xxxxxxx CL1 6 KIDDE WP 240 BAR 38 400005 002 MM YYYY UK psi bar XX XX Overcharged Recharge 4 F 20 C F I S U R O E W N H T I E T R N O S A G Y L VdS 0 50 100 250 300 500 0...

Page 50: ...l need to be manually wired up using the Single Core Cabling kit P N 15 8020 0000 WARNING This method will not comply with NFPA FM and UL requirements on actuator monitoring if used with Pressure Gauges with Normally Open Under Pressure switches Table 2 8 Kidde IGS Single Core Cabling Kit Part Number Description 15 8020 0000 This kit includes the following L Plug with PG7 Gland L Plug Gasket Singl...

Page 51: ...utlet of the Agent cylinder valve and terminates at the system piping or discharge manifold see Figure 2 15 and Table 2 9 Use the 410mm hose with 80L cylinders and the 510mm hose with 140L cylinders Figure 2 15 Discharge Hose with 90 to 90 Couplings Table 2 9 Dimensions Flexible Discharge Hoses Part Number Connection Angle Dimension A Min Bend Radius 38 400330 410 90 to 90 410 mm 240mm 9 6 38 4003...

Page 52: ...he pip ing upstream of the valve s to prevent over pressurization in the event of entrapment of Agent in the closed pipe segment The safety device may also be pipe directly to atmosphere or to the pipe network downstream of any selector valve Figure 2 16 Manifold Safety Device 2 4 3 Manifold Pressure Gauge The manifold pressure gauge P N 01 7221 0300 is a gauge that can be connected to the manifol...

Page 53: ...er switch Part No B6793 744 is installed on systems having main and reserve cylinders Placing the switch in either the main or reserve position provides uninterrupted fire protection capability during system maintenance or in the event of a system discharge Figure 2 18 Main to Reserve Transfer Switch B6793 744 Table 2 11 Kidde IGS Manifold Check Valve Part Number Description 38 400002 002 3 4 BSP ...

Page 54: ... P N 01 3272 1300 and a Nipple BSP male x BSPT male P N 15 8662 0041 to connect hose to pipe work For more information on installation see Section 4 16 Figure 2 19 Discharge Pressure Switch 2 4 7 Odouriser If required the odouriser K4135 can be installed in the discharge pipe work and will introduce a distinctive citrus odour into the discharged Agent such that it may be detected within the risk w...

Page 55: ...r entrances to the protected area and one for the exits from the protected area Table 2 14 Kidde IGS Discharge Accessories Part Numbers Part Number Description 01 2173 0200 Caution Sign Evacuate on Alarm Sound 01 2172 0200 Caution Sign Vent Keep Clear K4076 2 Caution Sign Entrance Inert System BS Compliant K4076 1 Caution Sign Manual Actuation Point BS Compliant ...

Page 56: ...ystem piping To enable connection of actuation hose to selector valve the following adapters are required for DN 25mm to DN 50mm use part 15 8662 0042 and for DN80mm to DN 100mm use part 15 8662 0041 Figure 2 21 Selector Valves Note For LPCB approved Systems please use the following Selector Valves CAUTION Selector valves do NOT prevent flow in the direction opposite the arrow Table 2 15 Non LPCB ...

Page 57: ...e 2 22 3 Area Back Plate Manifold 2 5 1 1 Back Plate Manifold Hose Use the hose P N 01 3273 1200 to connect the back plate manifold to the selector valves Figure 2 23 Back Plate Manifold Hose Table 2 17 Kidde Fire Protection IGS Back Plate Manifold Part Numbers Part Number Description 01 3508 0002 Back Plate Manifold 2 Area Selector Divertor Valve Control 8 Bar 01 3508 0003 Back Plate Manifold 3 A...

Page 58: ... Nozzles BSP Nozzles Part Number Description Part Number Description 38 407100 XXX Nozzle Assembly 1 2 NPT 360 38 417100 XXX Nozzle Assembly 1 2 BSP 360 38 407200 XXX Nozzle Assembly 3 4 NPT 360 38 417200 XXX Nozzle Assembly 3 4 BSP 360 38 407300 XXX Nozzle Assembly 1 NPT 360 38 417300 XXX Nozzle Assembly 1 BSP 360 38 407400 XXX Nozzle Assembly 1 1 2 NPT 360 38 417400 XXX Nozzle Assembly 1 1 2 BSP...

Page 59: ...lies The adapter is attached to the cylinder valve gauge port during cylinder charging Figure 2 26 Charging Adapter Note Spare O rings P N 38 406000 003 are available for the filling adapter Table 2 20 Kidde IGS Fill Adapter Part Numbers Part Number Description 38 406000 001 Filling Adapter Assembly 38 406000 003 Spare O Ring for Filling Adapters ...

Page 60: ...nifold check valves 38 351000 010 80 Litre 6 Stub 2 Row 2 Manifold BSP with 6 manifold check valves 38 351000 011 80 Litre 8 Stub 2 Row 2 Manifold BSP with 8 manifold check valves 38 351140 004 140 Litre 2 Stub 1 Row 2 Manifold BSP with 2 manifold check valves 38 351140 005 140 Litre 3 Stub 1 Row 2 Manifold BSP with 3 manifold check valves 38 351140 006 140 Litre 4 Stub 1 Row 2 Manifold BSP with 4...

Page 61: ... Bracket Part Numbers Part Number Description 01 8160 0200 Bracket for 80L Cylinder manifold 1 Row 200mm inc 2 Clamp 01 8160 0520 Bracket for 80L Cylinder Manifold 2 Rows 520 mm inc 2 Clamp 01 8160 0830 Bracket for 80L Cylinder Manifold 3 Rows 830 mm inc 2 Clamp 01 8160 0250 Bracket for 140L Cylinder Manifold 1 Row 250mm inc 2 Clamp 01 8160 0600 Bracket for 140L Cylinder Manifold 2 Row 600mm inc 2...

Page 62: ... Cylinder Clamping Bracket Section 2 9 6 Clamping Bolt Section 2 9 7 Endcover Section 2 9 8 Distance Pipe 2 9 1 Unistrut Wall Rail Unistrut is used in conjunction with cylinder bracketing to support the cylinders Secure the Unistrut from a solid structure such as a brick or concrete wall or a free standing steel frame structure secured to floor and ceiling where possible Figure 2 29 Unistrut Table...

Page 63: ... Table 2 25 Kidde IGS Front Clamping Bar Part Numbers Part Number Description 03 8266 0000 Clamping Bar 1 x 2 for 80 L Cyl Front 03 8267 0000 Clamping Bar 1 x 3 for 80 L Cyl Front 03 8366 0000 Clamping Bar 1 x 2 for 140 L Cyl Front 03 8367 0000 Clamping Bar 1 x 3 for 140 L Cyl Front Table 2 26 Kidde IGS Rear Wooden Spacer Part Numbers Part Number Description 03 8162 0000 Wooden Spacer 1 x 2 for 80...

Page 64: ...ow of cylinders Figure 2 34 Single Cylinder Clamping Bracket Table 2 27 Kidde IGS Centre Wooden Spacer Part Numbers Part Number Description 03 8164 0000 Wooden Spacer 2 x 2 for 80 L Cyl Centre 03 8165 0000 Wooden Spacer 2 x 3 for 80 L Cyl Centre 03 8464 0000 Wooden Spacer 2x2 for 140L Cyl Centre 03 8465 0000 Wooden Spacer 2x3 for 140L Cyl Centre Table 2 28 Kidde IGS Single Cylinder Clamping Bracke...

Page 65: ... to the Unistrut rail Clamping bolt comes with rel evant nuts and washers Figure 2 35 Clamping Bolt Table 2 29 Kidde IGS Clamping Bolt Part Numbers Part Number Description 01 8337 0200 Clamping Bolt 2 Row 80L 715mm Long 01 8337 0300 Clamping Bolt 3 Row 80L 1030mm Long 01 8437 0200 Clamping Bolt 2 Row 140L 895mm Long ...

Page 66: ...front row of a cylinder rack has less cylinders than the rear row of the rack Distance Pipes are only used on multi row systems Figure 2 37 Distance Pipe Table 2 30 Kidde IGS End Cover Part Numbers Part Number Description 01 8131 0002 Endcover White PVC 34 X 40 mm Table 2 31 Kidde IGS Distance Pipe Part Numbers Part Number Description 03 8331 0000 Distance Pipe 3 4 Washers 80L 03 8331 0140 Distanc...

Page 67: ...ifolds racking components and other equipment Using the incor rect size may cause issues with the design or installation of the system 3 2 EVALUATION OF RISK HAZARD The design and installation of an Kidde IGS requires due consideration of many relevant factors The enclosure to be protected shall be examined with all relevant information extracted from detailed drawings and site visit s These detai...

Page 68: ...ufficient volume to accommodate the increase in pressure Take special consideration for pressure relief venting of enclosures or rooms which have large glass areas windows or weak building parts Plan escape routes Plan access routes for moving cylinder to the final installed location Cylinder storage room Select fire detectors according to the type of fire anticipated response time Plan what audib...

Page 69: ...der bank assembly and distribution pipe connection Allowance for proper access to cylinders during installation and service maintenance Floor capable of carrying the load For floor loads see Section 3 13 Wall structure strong enough for mounting wall brackets supports Storage room not to be used for other purposes which could result in fire exposure me chanical damage or chemical damage to cylinde...

Page 70: ...for systems with relatively short pipe work any such supplement may not be needed Note The actual minimum required stored Agent quantity can only be verified using the flow calculation software Consult the flow calculations software for the specific Agent used Table 3 1 ISO Design Concentrations for IG 01 and IG 55 Fuel IG 01 IG 55 Extinguishment by volume Minimum design by volume Extinguishment b...

Page 71: ...ntration ROL of the hazard area after a discharge shall always be within the project safety regulations NOAEL 43 LOAEL 52 Abbreviations used in table below EC Extinguishing Concentration SF Safety Factor MDC Minimum Design Concentration MDQ Minimum Design Quantity ROL Residual O2 Level Concentration Values calculated at 20 degree Celsius and atmospheric pressure 1 013 bar For certain Class B fuels...

Page 72: ...10 0 5817 0 714 0 822 0 936 1 059 1 192 1 335 1 491 1 663 15 0 5920 0 702 0 807 0 920 1 041 1 171 1 312 1 465 1 634 20 0 6023 0 690 0 794 0 904 1 023 1 151 1 289 1 440 1 607 25 0 6126 0 678 0 780 0 889 1 006 1 132 1 268 1 416 1 580 30 0 6228 0 667 0 768 0 875 0 989 1 113 1 247 1 393 1 554 35 0 6331 0 656 0 755 0 860 0 973 1 095 1 227 1 370 1 528 40 0 6434 0 646 0 743 0 847 0 958 1 077 1 207 1 348 ...

Page 73: ...10 0 6840 0 608 0 699 0 796 0 901 1 013 1 135 1 268 1 415 15 0 6960 0 597 0 687 0 783 0 885 0 996 1 116 1 246 1 390 20 0 7081 0 587 0 675 0 769 0 870 0 979 1 097 1 225 1 366 25 0 7202 0 577 0 664 0 756 0 856 0 962 1 078 1 205 1 343 30 0 7323 0 567 0 653 0 744 0 841 0 947 1 060 1 185 1 321 35 0 7444 0 558 0 642 0 732 0 828 0 931 1 043 1 165 1 300 40 0 7564 0 549 0 632 0 720 0 815 0 916 1 027 1 147 ...

Page 74: ... 10 0 8290 0 501 0 577 0 657 0 743 0 836 0 937 1 046 1 167 15 0 8437 0 493 0 567 0 646 0 730 0 822 0 920 1 028 1 147 20 0 8583 0 484 0 557 0 635 0 718 0 808 0 905 1 011 1 127 25 0 8730 0 476 0 548 0 624 0 706 0 794 0 890 0 994 1 108 30 0 8876 0 468 0 539 0 614 0 694 0 781 0 875 0 977 1 090 35 0 9023 0 461 0 530 0 604 0 683 0 768 0 861 0 961 1 072 40 0 9169 0 453 0 521 0 594 0 672 0 756 0 847 0 946...

Page 75: ... 10 0 6819 0 609 0 701 0 799 0 904 1 017 1 139 1 272 1 419 15 0 6938 0 599 0 689 0 785 0 888 0 999 1 119 1 250 1 395 20 0 7058 0 589 0 677 0 772 0 873 0 982 1 100 1 229 1 371 25 0 7177 0 579 0 666 0 759 0 859 0 966 1 082 1 209 1 348 30 0 7297 0 569 0 655 0 747 0 844 0 950 1 064 1 189 1 326 35 0 7416 0 560 0 645 0 734 0 831 0 935 1 047 1 170 1 305 40 0 7536 0 551 0 634 0 723 0 818 0 920 1 030 1 151...

Page 76: ... units stoppage of ventilation etc Altitude of the protected risk Atmospheric Correction Factor Escape routes and time required to vacate the risk Personnel safety in general 3 10 1 Electrical Clearance When exposed electrical conductors are present in the protected enclosure the clearance between those conductors and all parts of the system that may be approached during maintenance shall not be l...

Page 77: ...perature Considerations During discharge the temperature within the protected enclosure will drop approximately 5 10 C The temperature will rise again after approx 2 3 minutes The Kidde IGS system is designed and tested to operate with a temperature range of 20 C to 50 C 3 10 4 Flow Calculation In order to design an Agent fixed fire extinguishing system a listed flow calculation program shall be u...

Page 78: ...or combinations of flammable materials the extinguishing or inerting value for the flammable material requiring the greatest concentration shall be used In order to make sure that all materials not specifically tested in a fire situation are effectively extinguished it is generally accepted ISO and NFPA that the minimum design concentration required for extinguishing an n Heptane fire may be used ...

Page 79: ...herefore the ex tinguishant quantity shall be multiplied where applicable by the correction factor at the as sociated altitude as listed in Table 3 10 Table 3 10 Atmospheric Correction Factors Equivalent Altitude Meters Atmospheric Correction Factor 1000 1 130 0 1 000 1000 0 885 1500 0 830 2000 0 785 2500 0 735 3000 0 690 3500 0 650 4000 0 610 4500 0 565 ...

Page 80: ...idde IGS IG 100 Cylinder Volume litres Nominal Filling 200 bar Nominal Filling 300 bar 80 17 84 kg 39 33 lb 24 63 kg 54 3 lb 140 N A 43 1 kg 95 02 lbs Table 3 12 Kidde IGS IG 541 Cylinder Volume litres Nominal Filling 200 bar Nominal Filling 300 bar 80 23 62 kg 52 07 lb 33 06 kg 72 88 lb 140 N A 57 86 kg 127 56 lbs Table 3 13 Kidde IGS IG 55 Cylinder Volume litres Nominal Filling 200 bar Nominal F...

Page 81: ...and a maximum weight of approximately 144 kg at 300 bar a 140 litre cylinder a minimum weight of approximately 241 kgs and a maximum of 269 kg it is vital to check that the floor is capable of supporting the total load 3 12 2 Typical Foot Print Figure 3 2 Typical Footprint of a Kidde IGS Cylinder Size Dimensions mm A B C D E F G H I J 80 L MIN 250 740 NO Cyl 1 x 305 300 MIN 250 310 MIN 800 305 MIN...

Page 82: ...ble of emptying a cylinder pressurized to 300 bar within 60 seconds A typical cylinder bank can be emptied within 60 to 120 seconds The emptying rate produces a high discharge thrust at the valve outlet port however the valve does limit the discharge pressure to the same level regardless of cylinder pressure The discharge thrust is approximately 126 KG force These forces shall be neutralized by th...

Page 83: ...the con trol panel The solenoid must be energized for the full discharge time Removal of an electric actuator from the solenoid on the back plate manifold shall result in an audible and visual indication of system impairment at the extinguishing control panel A handle shall always be provided with selector valves for manual opening or closing Figure 3 3 Typical Distribution Manifold Design NOTES M...

Page 84: ...otected enclosure within the specified discharge time The discharge will not unduly splash flammable liquids or create dust clouds that could ex tend the fire The discharge will not create an explosion or harm personnel occupying the enclosure The discharge will not adversely affect the contents or integrity of the enclosure Evaluate the height of the nozzles with regard to where the fire may star...

Page 85: ...centration between rows of server cabinets A range of nozzles to 1 with orifices from 3mm to 26mm can be provided Nozzles have a 180 or 360 discharge pattern Nozzles can be installed pendant or upright 3 17 1 Nozzle Coverage In enclosures higher than 5m nozzles may need to be positioned using a using a two tiered nozzle arrangement The nozzles can be mounted in the vertically up or pendant down po...

Page 86: ... ratio of orifice area to feed pipe area This value is different for each size nozzle through 3 4 in 19 mm NPT The minimum orifice area to pipe area ratio must conform to the following The ratio between the nozzle orifice area for a 360 nozzle at the given node and the pipe cross sectional area for the pipe segment preceding that nozzle is 0 20 or 20 The ratio between the nozzle orifice area for a...

Page 87: ... apart 360 Nozzles 360 nozzles must be located as close to the center of the enclosure as possible 360 nozzles have a maximum coverage area defined as any square that can be inscribed in a circle of radius 25 2 ft 7 7 m diagonal of a square 17 8 ft x 17 8 ft Refer to Figure 3 5 for further information Multiple Nozzles Nozzles whose discharge patterns will intersect must be placed at least 10 ft 3 ...

Page 88: ...are assumes a temperature of 20 C 68 F 3 17 4 2 Storage Temperature Kidde IGS equipment is suitable for storage from 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Table 3 17 Pipe Size vs Flow Rate Pipe Dimensions Standard DIN 2442 DIN 2448 DIN 2458 Sch 40 BS 10255 Kg minute Kg minute Kg minute Kg minute Kg minute 1 25 1 25 1 25 1 30 1 30 25 50 25 50 25 50 30 50 30 50 1 50 80 50 80 50 80 50 85 50 85 1 80 145 80 145 80...

Page 89: ...nce with the instructions and information contained in this manual 4 1 3 Electrical Clearance Maintain at least the minimum required clearance from energized electrical equipment when installing all system components If the designed insulation level is not available and where nominal voltage is used for the design criteria use the highest minimum clearance listed for this group Note Consult the lo...

Page 90: ... removing the locking pin and turning the wheel of the master cylinder manual release unit in the direction of the arrow clockwise Each cylinders can be equipped with a pressure gauge for low pressure monitoring The master cylinder will include a solenoid valve release unit The pressure from the master cylinder is channelled to valves on the slave cylinders releasing their content During a dischar...

Page 91: ...ing the system discharge The back plate manifold receives propellant pressure from the discharge manifold The propellant pressure is reduced to 8 bar by a pressure reducing valve The fire alarm and control panel will simultaneously energize the high pressure release solenoid valve on the master cylinder in the bank and the associated low pressure solenoid valve on the backplate manifold for the ar...

Page 92: ...own in the image Figure 4 4 Typical Detailed Cylinder Bank Selector Valve System Table 4 3 Components for Typical Pilot Line Item Description 1 Hazard 1 Release Unit 2 Hazard 2 Release Unit 3 Pilot Line Non Return Valve 4 Pilot Line Bleed Valve Table 4 4 Selector Valve System Cylinder Bank Arrangement Components Item Description 1 Selector Valve Actuator 2 Connection for 1 4 Hi flex hose 3 Actuato...

Page 93: ...ill remain open once operated until the cylinder is almost empty or pressure is removed from the pilot actuation line The system can be released in the following ways Automatic release By a signal from the fire alarm control panel initiated by detectors installed in the protected area Manual release In the unlikely event of a complete electrical failure to the system actua tion may be accomplished...

Page 94: ...e cylinders Use these table to calculate the floor load of the cylinder bank Note When cylinders banks are installed on top of subfloors additional supports under the subfloor may be required Table 4 5 Approximate Weight per Meter of 80 0 Litre Cylinders Number of Rows IG 100 IG 541 IG 55 IG 01 Weight Kg Weight Kg Weight Kg Weight Kg 200 bar 300 bar 200 bar 300 bar 200 bar 300 bar 200 bar 300 bar ...

Page 95: ...m with Clamps Table 4 7 Dimensions for Racking Systems with Clamps Cylinder Size Dimension mm Floor to Clamping Bar Floor to Bottom of Manifold Center Cylinder to Manifold Check Valve Cylinder Centers Side to Side Centre of Cylinder to Manifold Centre Offset Minimum A B C D E 80 L 1100 2000 365 305 100 140 L 1100 2045 455 395 100 A B D C E Note Manifolds can be offset Front or rear of cylinder cen...

Page 96: ...r Floor to Bottom of Manifold Center Rear Cylinder to Manifold Check Valve Center Front Cylinder to Manifold Check Valve Cylinder Centers Side to Side Cylinder Centers Front to Back Centre of Cylinders front and rear to Manifold Centre Offset A B C D E F G 80 L 1100 2000 365 305 305 310 155 140 L 1100 2045 455 395 395 400 200 D A B C E G F Note Manifolds can be offset to the left as illustrated or...

Page 97: ...gure 4 8 Typical Primary Cylinder Valve Assembly Rear View Safety Burst Disc Vent Discharge Outlet Actuation Hose Connections Discharge Outlet Actuation Hose Connections Valve Cylinder Gauge Port Gauge Port GAUGE PORT Side View Rear View Discharge Hose Valve Release Unit Actuation Hose Cylinder Release Outlet Release Inlet ...

Page 98: ... Unistrut to a wall or solid structure On steel structures The channel iron Unistrut could be fixed by welding 2 Tighten bolts in accordance with the manufacturer s recommendation for the selected fixing and the strength of the wall 3 Ensure that the brackets are horizontal level and at the same height as indicated on the cylinder bank assembly drawing 4 Fix the manifold loosely to the channel iro...

Page 99: ...h the wrench to the body of the safety outlet Do not tighten or loosen the retaining nut contain ing the safety disc Figure 4 10 Manifold Safety Device 4 7 3 Install Discharge Hoses to Manifold Check Valves After installing the manifold install the discharge hoses to the manifold check valves 4 7 4 Securing Single Row Cylinders Follow this procedure to secure the cylinders in a single row Note The...

Page 100: ...ale threads before assembly 5 If using Unistrut profiles apply counter nut washer and plate nut on the bolt Fit the bolt into the profile then tighten the nut loosely against the washer Use a wooden spacer as a template for exact location of bolts and fix by tightening the nut against the washer Apply max torque 10 15 N 6 Fit wooden spacer on the clamping bolts double row only 7 Place cylinder int...

Page 101: ...rge outlet on top of the cylinder valve Do not tighten the swivels on hose at this stage 6 Leak test gauge port of the cylinder valve by means of ammonium free leak detection liquid or spray ensuring that there is no leakage 7 Install the quick connect pilot hoses as indicated on the bank assembly drawing 8 Install the Pilot Line Bleed Valve to the pilot line on the last cylinder 9 Tighten the nut...

Page 102: ... the inlet on the selector valves as indicated on the cylinder bank drawing Apply a torque of 20 25 Nm A counter hold is required 3 Connect the pilot hose from the pressure regulator on the back plate manifold to the outlet on the discharge manifold Apply a torque of 20 25 Nm A counter hold is required Figure 4 12 Selector Valve Installation Figure 4 13 Back Plate Manifold Installation WARNING Whe...

Page 103: ...e next valve 7 Install a Pilot Line Bleed Valve P N 38 400007 001 on the outlet of the last cylinder in the system Note If installing a multi row cylinder bank when first row has been installed then connect up the cables between each pressure gauge low pressure monitoring contacts via the quick connect cable joiners This will permit easy access to the contact gauges and so lenoid valve s on the cy...

Page 104: ...w these steps to install the slave cylinder gauge assembly 1 Make sure the O ring in the connecting swivel of the slave cylinder gauge assembly is in place and properly lubricated If lubrication is missing use silicone spray Würth Art no 0893221 or similar 2 Installing slave cylinder gauge assemblies as indicated on the bank assembly drawing Ap ply a torque of 45 1Nm A counter hold may be required...

Page 105: ...t hose from release unit to non return valve as shown in Figure 4 15 4 Fit quick connect hose from upstream and downstream cylinders as shown in Figure 4 15 Note The pilot line non return valve prevents unwanted actuation of cylinders upstream of the sub master cylinder This component is used for multi area systems only Key 1 Contact pressure gauge 2 Connection block 3 Connecting swivel 4 two core...

Page 106: ...refore mandatory that the checkpoints listed hereafter are completed and that the specified torques are applied to the connections The arrows on the sketch below indicate locations where to apply ammonium free leak detection liquid or spray in order to verify that there are no leaks Figure 4 16 Valve Leak Test Locations Should a leak be found then fit the safety transport cap and return the cylind...

Page 107: ... that hoses are correctly installed and do not exceed the maximum bend radius Figure 4 18 Hose Installation Table 4 10 Minimum Hose Bend Radius Hose Minimum Bend Radius Stainless Steel Actuation Hose 76mm 2 99 Discharge Hose 240mm 9 6 Backplate Manifold Rubber Hose 100mm 3 9 ...

Page 108: ...he project specification and accepted by the authorities having jurisdiction Lay pipes in such a manner that accumulation of water within the pipe or pipe section is avoided with a slope towards the nozzles In cases where this isn t possible provide drain facilities to the pipe sections 4 9 1 Pipe Piping must be of noncombustible material having physical and chemical characteristics such that its ...

Page 109: ...0 THDF Per FSSA NPS Pipe size Grade A 106C A 106B A 53B A 53B ERW A 106A A 53A A 53A ERW A 53F Furnace 1 4 3 8 1 2 3 4 1 1 1 4 1 1 2 2 2 1 2 3 4 Table 4 12 Allowable Pipe Grade and Size for Use with Kidde IGS Manifold to Selector Valves for Sch 40 Rolled Groove Fittings NPS Pipe size Grade A 106C A 106B A 53B A 53B ERW A 106A A 53A A 53A ERW A 53F Furnace 1 4 3 8 1 2 3 4 1 1 1 4 1 1 2 2 2 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 110: ...the hole in the relevant bracket 4 9 4 2 Nozzle Supports Adequate support shall be provided for nozzles and their reactive forces in no case shall the distance from last support be greater than as follows Nominal pipe diameter of 25mm Max distance 100mm b Nominal pipe diameter 25mm Max 250mm CAUTION The calculation software has only been verified for use with the piping inside pipe diameter and fi...

Page 111: ...Z 2 VARIABLE SIZE M10 BRASS WALL ANCOR M10 BRASS WALL ANCOR PROFILE P1047 PROFILE P1047 PROFILE P1000 VARIABLE LENGTH HANG SUPPORTS TO STEEL BEAM TYPE HANG SUPPORTS TYPE A B C D HANG SUPPORTS TYPE HANG SUPPORTS TO STEEL BEAM TYPE VARIABLE SIZE STEEL BEAM PROFILE P1796 VARIABLE LENGTH PROFILE P1000 M10 BOLT SPRING NUT P1008 VARIABLE LENGTH PROFILE P2663 VARIABLE SIZE PIPE CLAMP ELZ 2 INCL SCREW FLO...

Page 112: ... oil and any other particulates After the thread has been cut it is recommended that the crest and root of the thread is truncated shortened a minimum of 0 033 x p pitch of thread in order to ease adherence of the packing material Note When assembling NPT threads a distance between the two parts will always be visible Table 4 14 NPT Thread Length Pipe Diameter Length of NPT Thread Effective Length...

Page 113: ...ore installing the discharge nozzles The piping must be securely braced to account for discharge reaction forces and thermal expansion contraction Care must be taken to ensure the piping is not subjected to vibration mechanical or chemical damage All hangers must conform to general industry standards for pipe hangers and conform to ANSI B 31 1 Refer to ANSI B 31 1 for additional bracing requiremen...

Page 114: ...EWORK Each nozzle location or the last nozzle location on each branch should be blanked off pressurized and blown through using either an air compressor or dry nitrogen 4 11 NOZZLE INSTALLATION After the system piping has been leak tested and blown free of debris install the discharge nozzles in strict accordance with the approved installation drawings and acceptable engineering practices Orient t...

Page 115: ...is procedure to pressure test the pipework 1 Disconnect the pipe downstream of the manifold and fit the distribution pipe inlet with a test valve which incorporates a hose connection to the pressure testing equipment un ion flanged connection to be supplied locally If no union flanged connection has been installed one of the manifold check valve connec tions may be used or connect compressor with ...

Page 116: ...with a sign or label clearly stating the name of the associated protected space to which the valve shall conveys the Agent 4 13 4 Protected Enclosure 4 13 4 1 Access Doors Doors leading to and from the protected area to be fitted with appropriate signs P N K4076 2 or signs in local language with same text that comply with associated National Standards All doors from an area protected by a gaseous ...

Page 117: ...sembly Wiring Note Release unit solenoids must be continuously powered during system discharge Connect the release unit slave cylinder gauge assembly as indicated on the electrical wiring diagram and terminate in the allocated terminals in the control panel junction box The release units are wired separately The slave cylinder gauge assembly should be connected in a single loop configuration betwe...

Page 118: ...limit power loss max 5 power from the panel to the coil It is recommended that each cable core between the release and control panel and the cylinder bank has a cable identification number in accordance with the wiring diagram or otherwise agreed It is recommended that each core has an identification number corresponding to the terminal number into which it is terminated Minimum recommended bendin...

Page 119: ... down to 1 4 BSP 3 Install the adapter P N 15 8662 0041 into tee using PTFE thread tape on one side of the adapter only 4 Remove the tube connector from the pressure switch outlet 5 Fit a flexible pilot hose P N 01 3272 1300 to the pressure switch outlet and the adapter WARNING To prevent injury de energize all electrical components before installing the pressure switch COIL CONNECTION COIL UNIT P...

Page 120: ...3 and 4 inch Selector valves by following the steps listed below 1 Inspect the gaskets and valve assemblies for damage 2 Weld the flange connections to the piping in accordance with the ASME B31 Boiler Pres sure Vessel Code 3 Align the valve body with the flanges insert gaskets between the valve body and each flange and insert the bolts through the bolt holes 4 Tighten the hex nuts a Valves can be...

Page 121: ...ure 4 25 The transfer switch is generally installed at the cylinder bank However should the cylinder banks be installed within the risk then the main and reserve switch must be installed outside For EU applications the switch will be of a key type and the key to be kept adjacent to the switch within an emergency break glass key holder Figure 4 24 Wiring Diagram with Single Solenoid Main and Reserv...

Page 122: ...tions and have the correct part numbers and orifice sizes as indicated on installation drawings Ensure discharge nozzles are prop erly oriented Check the nozzle orifices for any obstructions 9 The discharge nozzles piping and mounting brackets must be installed such that they will not cause injury to personnel The Agent must not be discharged at head height or below where people in a normal work a...

Page 123: ...nel or by the manual release on the release unit 5 Make sure that the pins are now protruding out from the top of the anti recoil caps on top of each cylinder valve 6 Leak test all connections on the pilot line 7 Reset manual release unit by turning lever to close position insert pin and fix new anti tamper seal or rest manual release at control panel 8 De pressurise pilot line via the Pilot Line ...

Page 124: ...8 Other mechanical work in progress during cylinder assembly Scissor lift fork lift truck can tumble the cylinders breaking off the valve personnel can get severely hurt B Technical B 1 Proper installation Failure of installed equipment with possible replacement issues as a result B 2 Damaging of installed equipment Damages due to substandard workmanship or other activities after installation nece...

Page 125: ...ble 4 18 Risk Reduction Methods Item Mitigating Action A 1 Always keep cylinder cap on during transportation and until secure in brackets A 2 Always use proper transport trolley up to a carrying weight of 300 kgs A 4 Procedures for hot work as well as removal of fumes etc to be followed A 5 Lay cables etc in locations outside working walking areas A 6 Clean up room A 7 Fit signage prohibiting use ...

Page 126: ...MARKING ACCT PRESSURE EQUIPMENT DIRECTIVE PED All Pipework up to DN32 1 fall under SEP All Pipework above DN32 1 and up to DN100 4 falls into Category 1 gained through Module A and require the CE mark affixing and a Declaration of Conformity producing ...

Page 127: ... of normal system actuation and should only be used in an emergency as a last resort Ensure the hazard area is evacuated and emergency services are being called 1 Proceed to appropriate Kidde IGS cylinder for the hazard 2 Remove the safety pull pin from the cylinder release unit This will also break the tamper proof seal 3 Operate the manual release knob in the direction indicated by the arrow on ...

Page 128: ... system uses selector valves reset solenoids on the valve 3 Proceed to the main reserve transfer switch Set the transfer switch to the RESERVE posi tion 4 Immediately contact a Kidde distributor for service 5 4 CYLINDER RECHARGE Recharge all Kidde IGS cylinders immediately after use Return all cylinders to a Kidde Distributor or other qualified refill agency Refill in accordance with the procedure...

Page 129: ...ng control heads and isolating electronically at the panel 6 1 1 Agent Storage Cylinders Agent storage cylinders are pressurized vessels containing the agent pressurized to 300 bar gauge at 15 C 4351 psig at 60 F or 200 bar gauge at 15 C 2901 psig at 60 F This pressure causes considerable thrust if the discharge valve is actuated thus the safety transport cap supplied with the cylinder must be ins...

Page 130: ...intenance per Table 6 1 WARNING Kidde IGS cylinders and components must be handled installed inspected and serviced only by qualified and trained personnel in accordance with the instructions contained in this manual For further advice or training details contact Kidde Fire Protection Before performing these maintenance procedures refer to the Safety Data Sheets in Appendix A of this manual and Sa...

Page 131: ... the pressure specified on the label 6 5 EVERY 3 MONTHS In addition to the monthly requirements test control and detection in accordance with national Standards and the control panel manufacturer 6 5 1 Selector Valve Inspection Manually open and then fully close all selector valves using the appropriate operating handle 6 5 2 Verify Personnel Records Check that all personnel who may have to operat...

Page 132: ... extinguishing performance of the system and or require additional pressure relief openings to be installed Operation of pressure relief opening devices together with unobstructed flow to free air shall be verified Where the integrity inspection reveals changes to the enclosure for which the system originally was designed that could result in failure to maintain the extinguishing concentration the...

Page 133: ...il cap and tighten to 38 42Nm torque 3 Operate the release unit automatically via the detection or manually via the release on the control panel if applicable 4 Check that indication pin is protruding out of the anti recoil cap 5 Reset electric manual release if applicable and reset control panel to de energise release unit solenoid 6 De pressurize pilot hose by depressing pin within the spare Pil...

Page 134: ... unit into rear of each valve Figure 6 3 Typical Primary Cylinder Valve Assembly Rear View Figure 6 4 Typical Multi Hazard Cylinder Valve System 6 6 7 Inspect Flexible Hoses Inspect actuation and discharge hoses for loose fittings damaged threads cracks distortion cuts dirt Check pilot hoses for frayed wire braid If necessary clean parts as directed in Section 6 9 1 Replace any damaged parts CAUTI...

Page 135: ...g to allow any foreign matter to blow clear 3 Remove all Manifold Safety Devices 4 Discharge test cylinder into system manifold Use of CO2 or dry air is acceptable Discharge duration is to be of sufficient length to insure that all piping is blown clear 5 Reinstall all pipe caps and Manifold Safety Devices as required 6 Reconnect all release units to agent cylinder valves WARNING Do not use water ...

Page 136: ...hout discharge require a periodic inspection in accordance with BS EN ISO 1968 latest edition Record date of inspection on record tag attached to each cylinder Where the visual inspection shows evidence of damage or corrosion the cylinder shall be emptied re tested and re stamped in accordance with BS EN ISO 1968 latest edition 6 8 2 Retest Cylinders use with the Kidde IGS 400 Series are required ...

Page 137: ...ughly with lint free cloth Replace damaged nozzles Nozzles must be replaced with the same part number in the same location See Paragraph 3 17 2 1 for the cor rect nozzle placement and orientation 6 9 3 Repairs Replace all damaged parts found during inspection Replacement procedures for Kidde IGS System cylinders are provided below For other system components refer to the installation drawings and ...

Page 138: ...nsure they are fully fitted if experiencing difficulty when fitting then remove and clean threads on inside of transport cap with a wire brush then fit 6 Remove cylinders one at a time using appropriate cylinder trolley and follow safe cylinder handling procedures UTC Cardinal Rules 6 10 1 Reinstalling a Kidde IGS Cylinder Reinstall following procedure as described in Section 6 10 in reverse order...

Page 139: ...to restrict access to the route used for moving cylinders and to the cylinder storage area room No other tasks should be performed simultaneously i e only personnel involved in the cylinder replacement should be present Reinstall following procedure as described in Section 6 10 in reverse order When all cylinders are out of the room and secured for transport contact Kidde Fire Protection for a rec...

Page 140: ...rom end of the thread 5 Screw the valve into an empty clean and dry cylinder 6 Apply a torque of be between 200 Nm and 220 Nm DS EN ISO 13341 to the valve to en sure proper installation 7 Remove excess tape material after the valve has been screwed into the cylinder WARNING Valve replacement is not UL Listed or FM Approved WARNING Safety is the primary concern Never assume that a cylinder is empty...

Page 141: ... ensuring that there is no leakage 6 The hose from the solenoid valve must only be fitted to the actuation port after the unit has been pressurized and checked to be leak free through the open hose end Use an M19 fixed spanner apply a torque of 20 25 Nm A counter hold is required CAUTION Only the O ring should be lubricated Excessive lubricant in the valve port will enter into the valve itself whe...

Page 142: ...tion If lubrication is missing use silicone spray Würth Art no 0893221 or similar 2 Installing slave cylinder gauge assemblies applying a torque of 45 1Nm A counter hold may be required 3 Leak test all connections on the slave cylinder gauge assembly by means of ammonium free leak detection liquid or spray ensuring that there is no leakage Note The pre assembled unit shall not be tampered with as ...

Page 143: ...ill be easier and more cost effective to order by assembly part numbers Note Please ensure when designing systems ordering parts or installing that the cylinder sizes match the manifolds racking components and other equipment Using the incor rect size may cause issues with the design or installation of the system Section 8 2 Agent and Cylinder Part Number Section 8 3 Release Units Section 8 4 Slav...

Page 144: ...0 bar 38 418031 100 Kidde Fire Protection Branded 140L Cylinder filled with IG 100 to 300 bar 38 411431 100 Kidde Fire Protection Branded Cylinders with IG 55 Kidde Fire Protection Branded 80L Cylinder filled with IG 55 to 200 bar 38 418021 055 Kidde Fire Protection Branded 80L Cylinder filled with IG 55 to 300 bar 38 418031 055 Kidde Fire Protection Branded 140L Cylinder filled with IG 55 to 300 ...

Page 145: ...e Assembly 200 Bar N O 38 400005 001 Slave Cylinder Gauge Assembly 200 Bar N C 38 400005 002 Slave Cylinder Gauge Assembly 300 Bar N O 38 400005 003 Slave Cylinder Gauge Assembly 300 Bar N C 38 400005 004 Table 8 5 Kidde IGS Quick Connect Cable Part Numbers Description Part Number L Plug x 2 Cable Dual Core 0 34mm x 300mm x Quick Connects Male Female 38 400005 100 Gauge Signal Line Quick Connect T...

Page 146: ... 3 4 410 mm 90 to 90 Coupling 38 400330 410 Discharge Hose 3 4 510 mm 90 to 90 Coupling 38 400330 510 Manifold Safety Device BSP 38 400006 002 Manifold Pressure Gauge 01 7221 0300 Pilot Line Bleed Valve for last cylinder 38 400007 001 Pilot Line Bleed Valve Kit for last cylinder With LPCB Approval 01 3388 1000 Discharge Pressure Switch 03 5713 0000 Flex Hose 1 4 for use with Discharge Pressure Swi...

Page 147: ...lector Valve Control 8 Bar 01 3508 0002 Back Plate Manifold 3 Area Selector Valve Control 8 Bar 01 3508 0003 Back Plate Manifold 4 Area Selector Valve Control 8 Bar 01 3508 0004 Back Plate Manifold 5 Area Selector Valve Control 8 Bar 01 3508 0005 Back Plate Manifold Hose 01 3273 1200 1 BSPT M to NPT F Adapter 01 3711 3000 1 1 2 BSPT M to NPT F Adapter 01 3711 4000 2 BSPT M to NPT F Adapter 01 3711...

Page 148: ...ozzles Nozzle Assembly 1 2 NPT 360 38 407100 XXX Nozzle Assembly 3 4 NPT 360 38 407200 XXX Nozzle Assembly 1 NPT 360 38 407300 XXX Nozzle Assembly 1 1 2 NPT 360 38 407400 XXX Nozzle Assembly 1 2 NPT 180 38 407500 XXX Nozzle Assembly 3 4 NPT 180 38 407600 XXX Nozzle Assembly 1 NPT 180 38 407700 XXX Nozzle Assembly 1 1 2 NPT 180 38 407800 XXX BSP Nozzles Nozzle Assembly 1 2 BSP 360 38 417100 XXX Noz...

Page 149: ...407100 095 38 407200 095 10 78 5398 0 1217 38 407100 100 38 407200 100 38 407300 100 10 5 86 5901 0 1342 38 407200 105 38 407300 105 11 95 0332 0 1473 38 407200 110 38 407300 110 11 5 103 8689 0 1610 38 407200 115 38 407300 115 12 113 0973 0 1753 38 407200 120 38 407300 120 12 5 122 7185 0 1902 38 407200 125 38 407300 125 13 132 7323 0 2057 38 407200 130 38 407300 130 13 5 143 1388 0 2219 38 40720...

Page 150: ...100 035 4 12 5664 0 0195 38 417100 040 4 5 15 9043 0 0247 38 417100 045 5 19 6350 0 0304 38 417100 050 5 5 23 7583 0 0368 38 417100 055 6 28 2743 0 0438 38 417100 060 6 5 33 1831 0 0514 38 417100 065 7 38 4845 0 0597 38 417100 070 38 417200 070 7 5 44 1786 0 0685 38 417100 075 38 417200 075 8 50 2655 0 0779 38 417100 080 38 417200 080 8 5 56 7450 0 0880 38 417100 085 38 417200 085 9 63 6173 0 0986...

Page 151: ...3728 38 417300 175 38 417400 175 18 254 4690 0 3944 38 417300 180 38 417400 180 18 5 268 8025 0 4166 38 417400 185 19 283 5287 0 4395 38 417400 190 19 5 298 6477 0 4629 38 417400 195 20 314 1593 0 4869 38 417400 200 20 5 330 0636 0 5116 38 417400 205 21 346 3606 0 5369 38 417400 210 21 5 363 0503 0 5627 38 417400 215 22 380 1327 0 5892 38 417400 220 22 5 397 6078 0 6163 38 417400 225 23 415 4756 0...

Page 152: ...407500 095 38 407600 095 10 78 5398 0 1217 38 407500 100 38 407600 100 38 407700 100 10 5 86 5901 0 1342 38 407600 105 38 407700 105 11 95 0332 0 1473 38 407600 110 38 407700 110 11 5 103 8689 0 1610 38 407600 115 38 407700 115 12 113 0973 0 1753 38 407600 120 38 407700 120 12 5 122 7185 0 1902 38 407600 125 38 407700 125 13 132 7323 0 2057 38 407600 130 38 407700 130 13 5 143 1388 0 2219 38 40760...

Page 153: ...7500 035 4 12 5664 0 0195 38 417500 040 4 5 15 9043 0 0247 38 417500 045 5 19 6350 0 0304 38 417500 050 5 5 23 7583 0 0368 38 417500 055 6 28 2743 0 0438 38 417500 060 6 5 33 1831 0 0514 38 417500 065 7 38 4845 0 0597 38 417500 070 38 417600 070 7 5 44 1786 0 0685 38 417500 075 38 417600 075 8 50 2655 0 0779 38 417500 080 38 417600 080 8 5 56 7450 0 0880 38 417500 085 38 417600 085 9 63 6173 0 098...

Page 154: ...0 18 5 268 8025 0 4166 38 417800 185 19 283 5287 0 4395 38 417800 190 19 5 298 6477 0 4629 38 417800 195 20 314 1593 0 4869 38 417800 200 20 5 330 0636 0 5116 38 417800 205 21 346 3606 0 5369 38 417800 210 21 5 363 0503 0 5627 38 417800 215 22 380 1327 0 5892 38 417800 220 22 5 397 6078 0 6163 38 417800 225 23 415 4756 0 6440 38 417800 230 23 5 433 7361 0 6723 38 417800 235 24 452 3893 0 7012 38 4...

Page 155: ...005 140 Litre 4 Stub 1 Row 2 Manifold BSP with 4 manifold check valves 38 351140 006 140 Litre 5 Stub 1 Row 2 Manifold BSP with 5 manifold check valves 38 351140 007 140 Litre 6 Stub 1 Row 2 Manifold BSP with 6 manifold check valves 38 351140 008 140 Litre 4 Stub 2 Row 2 Manifold BSP with 4 manifold check valves 38 351140 009 140 Litre 6 Stub 2 Row 2 Manifold BSP with 6 manifold check valves 38 35...

Page 156: ... x 3 for 140 L Cyl Front 03 8367 0000 Wooden Spacer 1 x 2 for 80 L Cyl Rear 03 8162 0000 Wooden Spacer 1 x 3 for 80 L Cyl Rear 03 8163 0000 Wooden Spacer 1 x 2 for 140L Cyl Rear 03 8462 0000 Wooden Spacer 1 x 3 for 140L Cyl Rear 03 8463 0000 Wooden Spacer 2 x 2 for 80 L Cyl Centre 03 8164 0000 Wooden Spacer 2 x 3 for 80 L Cyl Centre 03 8165 0000 Wooden Spacer 2 x 2 for 140L Cyl Centre 03 8464 0000...

Page 157: ...06 237518 001 A 1 July 2018 APPENDIX A SAFETY DATA SHEETS ...

Page 158: ...nal Aug 15 2017 This is the first issue Safety Data Sheet prepared in accordance with OSHA s Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910 1200 and the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals GHS 2 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION Hazard Classification Gas under pressure compressed gas Simple Asphyxiant Label Elements Hazard Symbols Signal Word Warning Hazard Statements Contents u...

Page 159: ...o specific measures Skin No specific measures Ingestion Ingestion is not considered a potential route of exposure Inhalation Remove from exposure If there is difficulty in breathing give oxygen Obtain medical attention immediately Most important symptoms effects acute and delayed Aside from the information found under Description of necessary first aid measures above and Indication of immediate me...

Page 160: ...ontainers should be properly stored and secured to prevent falling or being knocked over Do not drag slide or roll containers Do not drop containers or permit them to strike against each other Never apply flame or localized heat directly to any part of the containers Conditions for safe storage Store away from sources of heat or ignition Storage area should be cool dry well ventilated under cover ...

Page 161: ...ility in Water 61 mg l Vapor Density Air 1 No data available VOC Not applicable Partition coefficient n octanol water No data available Viscosity Not applicable Auto ignition Temperature Not applicable Decomposition Temperature Not applicable Upper explosive limit Not applicable Lower explosive limit Not applicable Flammability solid gas Not flammable 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Reactivity Contain...

Page 162: ... data available Serious Eye damage Irritation No data available Skin Corrosion Irritation No data available Respiratory or Skin Sensitization No data available Carcinogenicity Not considered carcinogenic by NTP IARC and OSHA Germ Cell Mutagenicity No data available Reproductive Toxicity No data available Aspiration Hazard Not an aspiration hazard 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicity No data avail...

Page 163: ...This section is believed to be accurate at the time of preparation It is not intended to be a complete statement or summary of the applicable laws rules or hazardous material regulations and is subject to change Users have the responsibility to confirm compliance with all laws rules and hazardous material regulations in effect at the time of shipping 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION United States TSCA In...

Page 164: ...ation Source and References This SDS is prepared by Hazard Communication Specialists based on information provided by internal company references Prepared By Kidde Fire Protection The information and recommendations presented in this SDS are based on sources believed to be accurate Kidde Fenwal Inc assumes no liability for the accuracy or completeness of this information It is the user s responsib...

Page 165: ...ephone Number CHEMTREC Number Issue Date 800 424 9300 703 527 3887 International Aug 15 2017 Supersedes Date This is the first issue Safety Data Sheet prepared in accordance with OSHA s Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910 1200 and the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals GHS 2 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION Hazard Classification Gas under pressure compressed gas Sim...

Page 166: ...y 0 Acute dermal toxicity 0 Acute inhalation toxicity 0 Acute aquatic toxicity 100 3 COMPOSITION INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Synonyms IG 55 This product is a mixture Component CAS Number Concentration Nitrogen 7727 37 9 50 52 Argon 7440 37 1 48 50 4 FIRST AID MEASURES Description of necessary first aid measures Eyes No specific measures Skin No specific measures Ingestion Ingestion is not considere...

Page 167: ...s 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions protective equipment and emergency procedures Remove leaking cylinder to a safe place Ventilate the area Leaks inside confined spaces may cause suffocation as oxygen is displaced and should not be entered without a self contained breathing apparatus Environmental Precautions None Material is a normal atmospheric gas Methods and materials for con...

Page 168: ...or safety glasses with side shields Body Protection Normal work wear 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance Physical State Compressed gas Color Colorless Odor None Odor Threshold Not applicable pH Not applicable Gas Density 0 088 lb ft3 at 70 F 1 41 kg m3 at 21 C at 1 atm pressure Boiling Range Point C F 190 1 310 18 Melting Point C F No data available Flash Point PMCC C F Not flammable Vap...

Page 169: ... Toxicity Simple asphyxiant Specific Target Organ Toxicity STOT single exposure Exposure to Argonite gas at high concentrations can cause suffocation by reducing oxygen available for breathing Breathing very high concentrations can cause dizziness shortness of breath unconsciousness or asphyxiation Specific Target Organ Toxicity STOT repeat exposure No data available Serious Eye damage Irritation ...

Page 170: ...he atmosphere 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION Safety Data Sheet information is intended to address a specific material and not various forms or states of containment Pressurized Containers DOT CFR 172 101 Data Compressed Gas n o s 50 Argon 50 Nitrogen 2 2 UN1956 UN Proper Shipping Name Compressed Gas n o s 50 Argon 50 Nitrogen UN Class 2 2 UN Number UN1956 UN Packaging Group Not applicable Classification...

Page 171: ...ty 0 NFPA Code for Reactivity 0 NFPA Code for Special Hazards None HMIS Ratings HMIS Code for Health 0 HMIS Code for Flammability 0 HMIS Code for Physical Hazard 0 HMIS Code for Personal Protection See Section 8 Chronic Legend ACGIH American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists CAS Chemical Abstracts Service IARC International Agency for Research on Cancer LCLo Lethal concentration low...

Page 172: ...the accuracy or completeness of this information It is the user s responsibility to determine the suitability of the material for their particular purposes In particular we make NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED with respect to such information and we assume no liability resulting from its use Users should ensure that any use or disposal of the material is in ...

Page 173: ...emtrec Number 800 424 9300 703 527 3887 International Issue Date Supersedes Date Aug 15 2015 This is the first issue Safety Data Sheet prepared in accordance with OSHA s Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910 1200 and the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals GHS 2 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION Hazard Classification Gas under pressure compressed gas Simple Asphyxiant L...

Page 174: ...0 Acute dermal toxicity 0 Acute inhalation toxicity 0 Acute aquatic toxicity 100 3 COMPOSITION INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Synonyms N2 This product is a substance Component CAS Number Concentration Nitrogen 7727 37 9 100 4 FIRST AID MEASURES Description of necessary first aid measures Eyes No specific measures Skin No specific measures Ingestion Ingestion is not considered a potential route of expo...

Page 175: ...ylinder to a safe place Ventilate the area Leaks inside confined spaces may cause suffocation as oxygen is displaced and should not be entered without a self contained breathing apparatus Environmental Precautions None Material is a normal atmospheric gas Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up None 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE Precautions for safe handling Containers should be properly st...

Page 176: ... with side shields Body Protection Normal work wear 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance Physical State Compressed gas Color Colorless Odor None Odor Threshold No data available pH Not applicable Gas Density 0 075 lb ft3 70oF as vapor Boiling Range Point C F 196oC 321 oF Melting Point C F 210oC 346 oF Flash Point PMCC C F Not flammable Vapor Pressure No data available Evaporation Rate BuA...

Page 177: ...ity Simple asphyxiant Specific Target Organ Toxicity STOT single exposure Exposure to nitrogen gas at high concentrations can cause suffocation by reducing oxygen available for breathing Breathing very high concentrations can cause dizziness shortness of breath unconsciousness or asphyxiation Specific Target Organ Toxicity STOT repeat exposure No data available Serious Eye damage Irritation No dat...

Page 178: ...NSPORT INFORMATION Safety Data Sheet information is intended to address a specific material and not various forms or states of containment DOT CFR 172 101 Data Nitrogen compressed 2 2 UN1066 UN Proper Shipping Name Nitrogen compressed UN Class 2 2 UN Number UN1066 UN Packaging Group Nitrogen compressed 2 2 UN1066 UN Packaging Group Not Applicable Classification for AIR Transportation IATA Consult ...

Page 179: ...for Reactivity 0 NFPA Code for Special Hazards None HMIS Ratings HMIS Code for Health 0 HMIS Code for Flammability 0 HMIS Code for Physical Hazard 0 HMIS Code for Personal Protection See Section 8 Chronic Legend ACGIH American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists CAS Chemical Abstracts Service IARC International Agency for Research on Cancer LCLo Lethal concentration low N A Denotes no...

Page 180: ...r completeness of this information It is the user s responsibility to determine the suitability of the material for their particular purposes In particular we make NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED with respect to such information and we assume no liability resulting from its use Users should ensure that any use or disposal of the material is in accordance wit...

Page 181: ...onal Aug 15 2017 This is the first issue Safety Data Sheet prepared in accordance with OSHA s Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910 1200 and the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals GHS 2 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION Hazard Classification Gas under pressure compressed gas Simple Asphyxiant Label Elements Hazard Symbols Signal Word Warning Hazard Statements Contents ...

Page 182: ...ct is a mixture Component CAS Number Concentration Nitrogen 7727 37 9 52 Argon 7440 37 1 40 Carbon Dioxide 124 38 9 8 4 FIRST AID MEASURES Description of necessary first aid measures Eyes No specific measures Skin No specific measures Ingestion Ingestion is not considered a potential route of exposure Inhalation Remove from exposure If there is difficulty in breathing give oxygen Obtain medical at...

Page 183: ...e suffocation as oxygen is displaced and should not be entered without a self contained breathing apparatus Environmental Precautions None Material is a normal atmospheric gas Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up None 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE Precautions for safe handling Containers should be properly stored and secured to prevent falling or being knocked over Do not drag slide or r...

Page 184: ...cable Relative Gas Density Heavier than air Boiling Range Point C Not applicable Melting Point C Not applicable Flash Point PMCC C F Not applicable Vapor Pressure No data available Evaporation Rate BuAc 1 Not applicable Solubility in Water No data available Vapor Density Air 1 No data available VOC Not applicable Partition coefficient n octanol water No data available Viscosity Not applicable Auto...

Page 185: ...s of breath unconsciousness or asphyxiation Specific Target Organ Toxicity STOT repeat exposure No data available Serious Eye damage Irritation No data available Skin Corrosion Irritation No data available Respiratory or Skin Sensitization No data available Carcinogenicity Not considered carcinogenic by NTP IARC and OSHA Germ Cell Mutagenicity No data available Reproductive Toxicity No data availa...

Page 186: ...fication for AIR Transportation IATA Consult current IATA Regulations prior to shipping by air Classification for Water Transport IMDG Consult current IMDG Regulations prior to shipping by water This section is believed to be accurate at the time of preparation It is not intended to be a complete statement or summary of the applicable laws rules or hazardous material regulations and is subject to ...

Page 187: ... 15 2017 Replaces This is the first issue Changes made NA Information Source and References This SDS is prepared by Hazard Communication Specialists based on information provided by internal company references Prepared By Kidde Fire Protection The information and recommendations presented in this SDS are based on sources believed to be accurate Kidde Fenwal Inc assumes no liability for the accurac...

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Page 190: ...ever KIDDE FENWAL INC assumes no responsibility for the product s suit ability for a particular application The product must be properly applied to work correctly If you need more information on this product or if you have a particular problem or ques tion contact KIDDE FENWAL INC Ashland MA 01721 USA Telephone 508 881 2000 Kidde Fire Protection 1st Floor Stokenchurch House Oxford Road Stokenchurc...

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