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P/N 06-237620-001

June 2020, Rev. AB

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Kidde Fire Systems

Natura™ Inert Gas

Fire Suppression System

Owner’s Manual

with FM Approval and UL Listing

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Summary of Contents for Natura

Page 1: ...N EAR99 This document contains technical data subject to the EAR Kidde Fire Systems Natura Inert Gas Fire Suppression System Owner s Manual with FM Approval and UL Listing EXPORT INFORMATION USA Jurisdiction EAR US ECCN EAR99 This document contains technical data subject to the EAR ...

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Page 3: ...tions etc contained in this manual and in the Kidde Fire Systems Inerts Gas Engineered Fire Suppression System Design Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual with FM Approval Natura IGS DIOM P N 06 237619 001 All information contained on the system cylinder nameplate s Storage handling transportation service maintenance recharge and test of agent storage cylinders shall be performed only by ...

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Page 5: ...essurized cylinders and charging equipment 4 Make sure that all release units or slave gauge cylinders have been removed from the cylinder valves before transportation Ensure the Anti recoil safety cap is installed before performing any charging leak tests or salvage operations Don t get careless Never assume a cylinder is empty Treat all cylinders as if they are fully charged Smoking is prohibite...

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Page 7: ...on 1 13 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE 2 1 Introduction 2 1 2 2 Installation 2 1 2 3 Agent Storage Cylinders 2 2 2 4 Instructions in Case of Fire 2 2 2 4 1 Automatic Operation 2 2 2 4 2 Local Manual Operation Single Area 2 2 2 4 3 Local Manual Operation Multi Area System 2 2 2 4 4 Post Fire Operation 2 3 2 5 Main and Reserve Systems 2 3 2 6 Maintenance Procedures 2 4 2 6 1 Preventative Mai...

Page 8: ...ase Units and Slave Gauge Assemblies 2 7 2 8 5 Inspect Cylinder and Valve Assembly 2 7 2 8 6 Inspect Electric Control Heads on Nitrogen Pilot Cylinders 2 7 2 8 6 1 Inspect Brackets Straps Cradles and Mounting Hardware 2 7 2 8 7 Semi Annual and Other Inspections 2 7 2 9 Additional Requirements 2 8 ...

Page 9: ...nal purposes only Follow the instructions in this manual and on the cylinder nameplates Review this information semi annually or as needed Place this manual in an accessible place near the fire suppression system for ready reference Kidde Fire Systems believes this data to be accurate however it is published and presented without any guarantee or warranty whatsoever Kidde Fire Systems disclaims an...

Page 10: ...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 installed if the cylinder is actuated accidentally The anti recoil safety cap must be installed on the valve outlet AT ALL TIME...

Page 11: ...r or more At a Natura IGS agent concentration of 45 the residual oxygen concentration is 11 5 compared with 21 in normal air The principal health risk from exposure to atmospheres having such low oxygen concentrations is hypoxia meaning insufficient oxygen concentration in the blood The resulting guidelines for exposures to atmospheres flooded with Natura IGS agents are as follows Unnecessary expo...

Page 12: ...e clarification The allowed exposure limit to air diluted with Natura IGS agents relates to the residual oxygen concentration At sea level the atmospheric pressure is 14 7 psi 101 325 Pa The sea level equivalent of oxygen is the partial pressure of oxygen in air when the atmospheric pressure is 14 7 psi The volume fraction of air that is oxygen is 0 21 or 21 Thus at sea level the partial pressure ...

Page 13: ...trogen 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...

Page 14: ...ation June 2020 1 6 P N 06 237620 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 15: ...lement 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 t...

Page 16: ...ation June 2020 1 8 P N 06 237620 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 17: ...General Information P N 06 237620 001 1 9 June 2020 Figure 1 8 IG 541 Pressure Temperature Curve Isometric Diagram for 300 bar SI Units ...

Page 18: ...50 5 Nitrogen 50 5 1 4 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 Oth...

Page 19: ...tion P N 06 237620 001 1 11 June 2020 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 20: ...General Information June 2020 1 12 P N 06 237620 001 Figure 1 12 IG 55 Pressure Temperature Curve Isometric Diagram for 300 bar SI Units ...

Page 21: ...s Ar gon 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 22: ...tion June 2020 1 14 P N 06 237620 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 23: ...y s release unit Electric Remote Pull Station Automatic system actuation if provided can be electric using UL Listed or FM Approved heat detectors photoelectric ionization smoke detectors or optical flame detectors Pressure from the discharge may be used to open the container valves on additional containers If the system has a control panel refer to the appropriate control panel manual as applicab...

Page 24: ... 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 Natura 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 the unit Note Allow no one...

Page 25: ...If the 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 Fire Systems distributor for service If the system is not equipped with reserve cylinders contact an Authorized Kidde Fire Systems Distributor for refilling or replacement of the cylinders Until the cylinders ar...

Page 26: ...only by qualified and trained personnel in accordance with the instructions contained in this manual and Compressed Gas Association CGA pamphlets C 1 C 6 and P 1 CGA pamphlets my be obtained from the Compressed Gas Association website http www cganet com Table 2 1 Owner Preventive Maintenance Schedule Schedule Requirement Paragraph Weekly Inspect Natura IGS cylinder and check the cylinder pressure...

Page 27: ...gen Pilot Control Heads if applicable Inspect Flexible Hoses Verify Odorizer Assembly Annual Perform Semi Annual inspection and the following additional tasks Check Natura IGS System Cylinder Pressure Gauges Every 2 Years Perform Annual inspection and the following additional tasks Blow out distribution piping Every 5 Years CFR Perform 2 year Inspection and the following additional tasks Agent cyl...

Page 28: ...ontact an Authorized Kidde Fire Systems Distributor to inspect the enclosure 2 7 4 Pipework and Controls Inspection Visually inspect the pipework for damage and that all operating controls and components are properly set and undamaged 2 8 MONTHLY In addition to performing the weekly inspection perform the following procedures every month 2 8 1 Perform General Inspection Make a general inspection s...

Page 29: ... and physical damage such as cracks dents distortion and worn parts Contact an Authorized Kidde Fire Systems Distributor if replacements or repairs are needed 2 8 6 Inspect Electric Control Heads on Nitrogen Pilot Cylinders If applicable inspect the IGS nitrogen pilot cylinder electric control heads for damage corrosion and dirt Check the control heads flexible electrical line for wear and damage ...

Page 30: ... on the container nameplates Review these instructions with employees semiannually or more frequently Place this manual in an accessible area near the Natura IGS system for ready reference Post the name phone number and address of the Kidde Fire Systems distributor near the telephone Also post the emergency telephone number of the fire department and the building street address near all telephones...

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Page 32: ... sponsibility for the product s suitability for a particular application The fire suppression system design installation maintenance service and troubleshooting must be performed by trained authorized Kidde Fire Systems distributors for the product to work correctly If you need more information on this product or if you have a particular problem or question contact KIDDE FENWAL INC Ashland MA 0172...

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