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PN: 123-194, Rev. F

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Index

Section

Page(s)

Warnings

Application/Limitations

System Operations

Supervisory Pressure Switch

System Status Indicator Light

Pressure Relief Assembly (Burst Disk)

Interaction with Engines, Generators, and Powered
Ventilation (Blowers)

Diesel Engines or Generators, Powered Ventilation
(Blowers)

Gasoline Engines or Generators

Installation

Cylinder

Cable Assembly

Indicator Light

System Maintenance

Cylinder Inspection/ Cylinder Testing

Agent Weight Inspection

Pressure Gauge Inspection

Agent Pressure / Temperature Charts

Indicator Light Inspection

Glass Bulb (Temperature Sensor/Detector) Inspection

Cable Inspection

Specification Tables

Specification Table “FG” Auto

Specification Table “FD” Auto

Warranty

SDS – Safety Data Sheet

Installation Inspection Checklist

Contact Information

Summary of Contents for FD 1001-1500

Page 1: ...ard Approved FM Approved No 162 029 237 0 Read and comply with these instructions warnings and limitations before installing Suitable for use on FG Models 0 F 18 C to 130 F 54 C FD Models 20 F 7 C to 130 F 54 C Always maintain this owner s manual nearby for operator reference Metalcraft Inc Sea Fire Marine Products 9351 G Philadelphia Rd Baltimore MD 21237 Tel 1 410 687 5500 Fax 1 410 687 5503 Own...

Page 2: ...OMPARTMENT ALWAYS INSTALL THE SAFETY PIN INTO THE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TRIGGER ASSEMBLY TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE UPON COMPLETION OF MAINTENANCE REMOVE THE SAFETY PIN FROM TRIGGER ASSEMBLY AND STORE IN DESIGNATED LOCATION AS DESCRIBED STEP 6 OF CABLE INSTALLATION SECTION OF THIS MANUAL Installation Manuals currently available in English German Italian and Spanish Other languages available from y...

Page 3: ...Gasoline Engines or Generators 9 Installation 10 Cylinder 11 Cable Assembly 13 Indicator Light 22 System Maintenance 23 Cylinder Inspection Cylinder Testing 23 Agent Weight Inspection 25 Pressure Gauge Inspection 26 Agent Pressure Temperature Charts 27 Indicator Light Inspection 28 Glass Bulb Temperature Sensor Detector Inspection 28 Cable Inspection 28 Specification Tables 29 Specification Table ...

Page 4: ...ted vessels subject to the approval of the local Officer in Charge Marine Inspection OCMI This would include many applications such as unoccupied engine and generator rooms electrical compartments paint and flammable storage lockers Limitations Sea Fire FG and FD model series HFC 227ea automatic fire extinguishers are designed and tested to extinguish Class B flammable liquid in enclosed compartme...

Page 5: ...losure Pressure and Pressure Relief Vent Area for Applications Using Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems www fssa net Ambient temperature Sea Fire FG and FD model series fire extinguishers are designed and tested to operate in the following temperature ranges FG Models 0 F 18 C to 130 F 54 C FD Models 20 F 7 C to 130 F 54 C Additional information is provided about the temperature effects on the...

Page 6: ... BE PROTECTED DO NOT DEDUCT FOR ENGINES REMOVABLE TANKS OR OTHER EQUIPMENT Exception If the boat manufacturer has placed a permanently affixed label in the engine compartment specifying the gross volume less the volume of permanently installed tankage then this volume may be used to determine the proper size extinguisher Check the specification table for proper application before making installati...

Page 7: ...harge Temperature Ranges approximate FG 25 75 200 250 F 93 121 ºC FG 100 240 175 225ºF 79 107ºC FD 150 1500 175 225ºF 79 107ºC CAUTION IN CASE OF SUPPRESSION SYSTEM DISCHARGE DO NOT RUSH TO OPEN THE PROTECTED COMPARTMENT THE PROTECTED SPACE MUST BE KEPT CLOSED FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES TO ALLOW THE FIRE TO BE EXTINGUISHED AND SURFACES COOLED SUFFICIENTLY TO PREVENT REFLASH STOP BLOWERS ENGINES GENER...

Page 8: ...URE SWITCH FOR ELECTRICAL LOADS OVER RATED CAPACITY Switch Specifications 4 0 AMPS at 12 VDC 2 0 AMPS at 28 VDC For applications requiring larger load capacities contact the factory System Status Indicator Light Operation All Sea Fire pre engineered fire suppression systems approved for marine applications are packaged with an indicator light and faceplate The indicator light unless replaced by an...

Page 9: ...nition switch and the engine coils It is the responsibility of the system designer installer to comply with the following instructions on Diesel and Gasoline Engines generators Diesel Engines or Generators Powered Ventilation Blowers USCG and American Boat and Yacht Council ABYC Standard A 4 Fire Fighting Equipment Section A 4 7 3 3 both require the following The system shall be designed and insta...

Page 10: ...TALLATION These installation instructions are intended to cover most normal installations Additional technical or application information can be obtained by contacting Sea Fire Marine USA Sea Fire Europe LTD Baltimore Maryland or Hampshire Tel 410 687 5500 United Kingdom Website www Sea Fire com Website www Sea Fire co uk Only one system cylinder may be used to protect a compartment If more than o...

Page 11: ...e centerline of the bulkhead wall left to right d Against forward bulkhead e Vertical or horizontal as described per model f Between the engines when two engines are to be protected g Avoid immediate obstructions to the discharge orifices a Near a fresh air or ventilation duct supply opening b Near access door c To underside or inside of access door or panel d Extremely close to the turbocharger o...

Page 12: ...hrough 240 May Be Mounted Vertical or Horizontal Models FD 1025 Through FD 1500 Must Be Installed Vertical Only Figure 2 WARNING WHEN INSTALLING CYLINDER IN HORIZONTAL POSITION THE ACTUATOR TOP OF CYLINDER MUST NEVER BE LOWER THAN THE BOTTOM OF THE CYLINDER OR PROPER DISCHARGE OF AGENT WILL NOT OCCUR SEE FIGURE 2 ABOVE 90 Horizontal or Vertical Mounting ...

Page 13: ... that the cylinder body is firmly and securely held in place by its bracket worm drive clamps must be torqued to 75 85 in lb 6 7 ft lb Ensure 180 discharge orifices do not face the wall Depending on the model the bracket strap will be different Types A Screw drive coil Phillips hex drive FG 25 75 and FD 150 1000 B Two piece bracket saddle assembly FD 1025 1500 Brackets Model Assembly Mounting Hole...

Page 14: ... lie in its most natural state The cumulative bends in the cable run and minimum bend radius must adhere to the following table depending on cable series installed Cable Series Maximum Cumulative bends Maximum No of 90 bends Minimum Bend Radius 135 X 360 4 12 in 305 mm 136 X 720 8 5 in 127mm c Use extreme care when bending cable to avoid kinking Selection of the correct size Sea Fire cable length ...

Page 15: ...nel and faceplate hole Install ferrule by screwing onto the cable end outer until it bottoms out Use pliers to hold the cable end outer while turning the Ferrule Use pliers with rubber tips or other non scratching grip on the Ferrule The safety pin can also be used to turn the ferrule Do not over tighten Figure 4 A d Pull cable end inner threaded shaft out to its fullest travel and slide the rubbe...

Page 16: ...l or oriented as needed a This action will result in the entire cable rotating along its length Ensure that the cable is allowed to rotate and remain in a natural state g Tighten the jam nut behind the instrument panel to lock in the position and orientation of the T handle Ferrule Step 4 Securing cable in place a Secure the cable along its length i Nylon cable ties should be used for cable securi...

Page 17: ...PA 12A Operating devices Para 1 8 3 7 maximum of 40 lb of force required at T handle pull station to activate system discharge Sea Fire minimum of 10 lb of force required at the S hook extinguisher to activate system discharge Test Procedure CAUTION DO NOT PUSH FIRE T Handle while installing cable assembly to avoid kinking the cable core Pull S Hook at opposite end to retract the T Handle After th...

Page 18: ...s bracket the cable pull handle end is installed and the cable is correctly routed to the cylinder b Insert the S hook Fig 5 A into the actuator lever from the front side over top of the 2 mounting screws in the Release Bracket Fig 6 B After the S hook is connected to the lever align the groove in the cable end outer Fig 5 B with the slot in the Release Bracket assembly Fig 6 C c Insert the Hairpi...

Page 19: ...e S Hook through the hole in the actuator lever After making this connection move the cable end back and align the groove with the slot in the release bracket d Insert the Hairpin Cotter Pin that is provided with cable assembly The cable assembly must be locked to the release bracket or accidental discharge can occur e Using care remove the factory installed actuator lever safety pin from the cyli...

Page 20: ...lease Arm Locate Pin Behind Release Arm as a Backstop in Farthest Hole from Cable Hook Assembly Safety Pin is Located in Center Position Release Bracket Cylinder Head Fig 6 A Fig 6 B Carefully Insert S Hook into Release Arm Fig 6 C Lock Cable in Place with Hairpin Cotter Pin Fig 6 E Fig 6 F ...

Page 21: ...n Retainer Figure 6 I Reminder Always install safety pin in cylinder actuator lever Figure 6 A 6 G and 6 H when performing service or maintenance on system Be sure to remove safety pin from actuator lever upon completion of servicing Nylon Retainer Safety Pin Nylon Retainer Hairpin Cotter Pin Actuator Lever Hairpin Cotter Pin Actuator Lever ...

Page 22: ... obtained from ABYC Edgewater MD USA 21037 1 410 956 1050 Supplies which are not included with your Sea Fire system and should be at hand before the indicator light installation are as follows 1 Five 5 ampere in line fuse and holder 2 Sufficient length of insulated minimum 16 AWG stranded wire 3 Crimp on wire connectors 4 Crimp pliers hand tools Attach one wire lead from the in line fuse C to the ...

Page 23: ...in 49 CFR explained below per cylinder type Cylinders continuously in service without discharging shall be given a complete external visual inspection every 5 years or more frequently if required The visual inspection shall be in accordance with Section 3 of CGA C 6 except that cylinders need not be emptied or stamped while under pressure 49 CFR Transportation DOT Cylinder Requalification Hydrosta...

Page 24: ...nspection comes due after 5 years o Applicable tests methods for DOT 4BW cylinders are by Proof Pressure Test which yields a subsequent test requirement after 7 years and a Volumetric Expansion test using the Water Jacket Method which yields a subsequent test requirement after 12 years For DOT 3AL TC 3ALM cylinders visual inspections are not authorized to replace hydrostatic testing o The only tes...

Page 25: ...O DISASSEMBLE ANY PART OR COMPONENT OF THE EXTINGUISHER THIS UNIT IS PRESSURIZED AND SERIOUS INJURY COULD RESULT CONTACT THE FACTORY OR AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR SERVICE INFORMATION Agent Weight Inspection Weigh cylinder to insure ample extinguisher agent every 6 months minimum All fire suppression systems containing liquefied gas require periodic weighing to ensure a fully charge unit Pressure gau...

Page 26: ...of the yellow pointer and determine what the internal pressure is by counting the division lines and adding or subtracting for each line segment from the black centerline marked either 240 psi 16 bar or 360 psi 24 bar For FG models charged to 240 psi Each line segment within the green and red zones are equal to 20 psi 1 bar For FD models charged to 360 psi Each line segment within the green pie is...

Page 27: ...PN 123 194 Rev F Page 27 of 44 Pressure Temperature Graphs for HFC 227ea nominal at 70 F ...

Page 28: ...erformed Cable runs should be visually checked to ensure no damage has been done to the cable No excessive wear or pinching exists Take safety pin out of backstop position in the release bracket and place into center hole securing release arm Disengage S hook from release arm remove pin from fire release handle and test cable for smooth operation Re assemble in reverse order see Figure 6 page 20 A...

Page 29: ...5 5 140 19 8 503 6 1 155 FG225A FG225M 201 225 5 7 6 4 8 7 3 90 9 7 4 40 5 25 133 5 5 140 19 8 503 6 1 155 FG240A FG240M 226 240 6 4 6 8 9 7 4 40 10 4 4 70 5 25 133 5 5 140 19 8 503 6 1 155 mm W H D in Auto lb kg lb kg Operating Temperature Range 0 F to 130 F 18 C to 54 C Discharge Temperature Range FG 25 through FG 75 200 250 F 93 121 C FG 100 through FG 240 175 225 F 79 107 C All FG Models appro...

Page 30: ...7 7 41 1 18 7 8 203 8 6 218 32 9 836 9 2 234 FD1000A FD1000M 951 1000 26 9 28 3 41 1 18 6 43 3 19 7 8 203 8 6 218 32 9 836 9 2 234 FD1050M 1001 1050 28 3 29 8 43 3 19 6 45 5 20 7 10 254 16 3 414 30 762 11 1 282 V M FD1100M 1051 1100 29 8 31 1 45 5 20 5 47 6 21 7 10 254 16 3 414 30 762 11 1 282 E O FD1150M 1101 1150 31 1 32 6 47 6 21 6 49 8 22 6 10 254 16 3 414 30 762 11 1 282 R U O FD1200M 1151 12...

Page 31: ...y or assume for Sea Fire Marine any other liability in connection with the sale or installation of its products Replacement of the system will be the sole remedy with respect to any loss or damage to property Buyer is not relying on seller s judgment regarding buyer s particular requirements and buyer has had an opportunity to inspect the product to buyer s satisfaction Conditions All Sea Fire pro...

Page 32: ...stem for one half of the current suggested list price Sea Fire FD Model Series cylinders comply with DOT Specification 4B 360 4BW 500 and 3AL 1000 TPED which allows discharged cylinders to be refilled and serviced The discharged extinguisher may be refilled upon the prepaid return of the discharged system Contact factory or an authorized dealer for detail Return to Sea Fire Marine USA Sea Fire Eur...

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