TOTAL SYSTEM
There are four types of R-102 Restaurant Fire Suppression
Systems:
1. Single-tank System
2. Double-tank System
3. Three-tank System (1 Cartridge)
4. Multiple Tank System (Three Tanks or More – Multiple
Cartridges)
The type of system required for the particular installation will be
determined through the guidelines covered in “System Design.”
Additional equipment which may be required to complete the
system design is explained in the “System Components” sec-
tion. Additional devices covered are: remote manual pull sta-
tions, mechanical and electrical gas shut-off valves, electrical
switches, and pressure switches.
Single-Tank System
The R-102 single-tank system is available with a stainless steel
enclosure and consists of:
1. AUTOMAN Regulated Release Assembly (Electrical or
Mechanical)
2. Nitrogen Cartridge and/or Carbon Dioxide Cartridge
3. ANSULEX Low pH Liquid Fire Suppressant
4. Discharge Nozzles
5. Detection Components
6. Additional Devices (As Required)
The regulated release assembly contains the regulated release
mechanism, agent tank, expellant gas hose for agent tank hook-
up, and enclosure knockouts to facilitate installing detection sys-
tem and additional equipment. Refer to “System Com po nents”
section for individual component descriptions.
FIGURE 2-1
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Double-Tank System
The R-102 double-tank system is available with stainless steel
enclosures and consists of:
1. AUTOMAN Regulated Release Assembly (Electrical or
Mechanical)
2. Nitrogen Cartridge and/or Carbon Dioxide Cartridge
3. ANSULEX Low pH Liquid Fire Suppressant
4. Enclosure or Bracket Assembly
5. Discharge Nozzles
6. Detection Components
7. Additional Devices (As Required)
The regulated release assembly contains the regulated release
mechanism, agent tank, expellant gas hose for agent tank
hookup, and enclosure knockouts to facilitate installing expellant
piping, detection system, and additional equipment.
The enclosure or bracket assembly is mounted separately but
within the guidelines of the regulated release assembly expellant
gas piping requirements to ensure simultaneous actuation of the
system. Refer to “System Components” section for individual
component descriptions.
FIGURE 2-2
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SECTION 2 – SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
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