Ansul 100/30, Руководство по эксплуатации и обслуживанию

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INTRODUCTION
This manual is designed to serve as a guide to inspection
procedures for ANSUL Foam Concentrates and Pre-mix
Solutions.
As Tyco Fire Protection Products manufactures many types
of foam concentrates, locate the product data sheet for the
specific concentrate to be tested. Product Data Sheets can
be accessed at
www.ansul.com.
The designated inspector should be a responsible, experi-
enced person with sound, basic knowledge of fire equip-
ment hardware and extinguishing agents. A thorough
briefing on the procedures to be followed should include the
need for precise execution of each analysis step.
See Field Inspection Record at the end of this manual to
record proportioning results.
Form Part No. 428680, Foam Analysis Request, is for use
in recording the information required when sending in
samples to the Tyco Fire Protection Products Agents
Laboratory. This form also outlines the correct procedure
for submitting samples. Review and complete the form as
thoroughly as possible. This form is included in the Foam
Agent Test Kit, Part No. 428679. It is also available on
www.ansul.com under “Foam Products.” (
Note:
There is a
charge for this testing service.)
FReqUeNCy aND aCCURaCy OF TesTs
Tyco Fire Protection Products recommends that proportion-
ing tests be done at system commissioning and every three
(3) years minimum thereafter.
exception:
Pre-primed foam-water sprinkler systems
should be flushed, drained and pre-primed with fresh solu-
tion annually. During this process correct proportioning
should be verified.
Tyco Fire Protection Products recommends that Standard
Quality Analysis Testing be done annually by the Tyco Fire
Protection Products Agents Laboratory which not only tests
the chemical properties of the sample, but also does lab
scale fire testing to assure the product’s performance.
Packages of two (2) sample containers with labels can be
purchased under Part No. 428679.
sTORage CONDITIONs
Tyco Fire Protection Products recommends that its concen-
trates be stored at the temperatures indicated on the
specific product data sheet.
Accelerated aging studies have been conducted with the
concentrate and pre-mix solutions stored at 150 °F
(65.5 °C) with no adverse effect. However, Underwriters
Laboratory Standard No. 162 requires that the maximum
storage temperature be listed at 120 °F (48.9 °C).
Storage of concentrates below the minimum temperature
listed on the product data sheets could result in freezing. If
the agent freezes, it should be thawed at or near room
temperature and agitated or stirred to ensure a homoge-
nous mixture. If previous freezing is suspect, agitation will
again ensure a homogenous mixture.
To maximize life of concentrates stored in atmospheric
storage tanks, ANSUL recommends that a 1/4 in. (6 mm)
layer of mineral oil be added to the air-exposed surface of
the concentrate. This is critical for Alcohol Resistant
Concentrates.
RelaTeD INFORmaTION
The following is a list of Technical Bulletins that can be
found at the ANSUL internet home page
www.ansul.com.
• Technical Bulletin Number 52
(Environmental Impact of ANSULITE AFFF Products)
• Technical Bulletin Number 54
(Shelf Life of ANSULITE AFFF Concentrates and Their
Pre-mixed Solutions)
• Technical Bulletin Number 55
(Aspirated Versus Nonaspirated AFFF)
• Technical Bulletin Number 59
(Acceptable Materials of Construction For Use With
ANSUL Foam Concentrates)
• Technical Bulletin Number 60
(Foam and The Environment)
• Technical Bulletin Number 64
(Compatibility of AFFF/Alcohol-Resistant AFFF
Concentrates)
ReFRaCTIve INDex vs. CONDUCTIvITy
Tyco Fire Protection Products recommends refractive index
testing instead of conductivity testing in the field because
there is less chance of results being skewed by water
quality or temperature. Also, continuous stirring is required
during conductivity testing to obtain stable results.
INTRODUCTION
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