EXTINGUISHING AGENT
ANSULEX Low pH Liquid Fire Suppressant (1.5 gallon – Part
No. 79694 or 3.0 gallon – Part No. 79372) is a potassium-based
solution designed for fast knock-down and suppression of
grease-related fires. The agent is shipped in plastic containers
which provide one complete tank charge. (Refer to Section V,
Page 5-2.1, for maximum agent fill capacity.) Agent storage life
expectancy is twelve years and can be stored at a temperature of
–40 °F to 130 °F (–40 °C to 54 °C). Note: When installing agent
in R-102 system, temperature range is 32 °F (0 °C) to 130 °F
(54 °C). The distributor must record the batch numbers and date
of shipment receipt to be filed with each installation record.
“ANSULEX” LOW pH LIQUID FIRE SUPPRESSANT
3.0 GALLON
1.5 GALLON
SHIPPING WT. 35 LB (15.9 kg)
SHIPPING WT. 19 LB (8.6 kg)
000136
000137
FIGURE 3-1
REGULATED RELEASE ASSEMBLY (MECHANICAL)
The AUTOMAN Regulated Mechanical Release Assembly (Part
No. 429853) contains the regulated release mechanism, expel-
lant gas hose for agent tank hookup, and enclosure knockouts
to facilitate installing actuation piping; expellant piping; detec-
tion system; and additional equipment. This regulated release
assembly is used in single, double, and multiple-tank systems
and must be mounted to a rigid surface. The release mecha-
nism can be used to interconnect both the actuation and expel-
lant gas lines as required per system design. The regulator is
designed to allow a constant flow of gas into the tank at 110 psi
(7.6 bar) when the system is actuated. The agent tank must be
ordered separately.
In single, double, and multiple-tank systems, the provided
expellant gas hose connects the agent tank to the bottom outlet
of the regulator. In double and multiple-tank system configura-
tions, the back outlet of the regulator is used as an expellant
gas feed for one additional tank-enclosure or tank-bracket
hookup. The enclosure contains the required knockouts to
facilitate this connection. If a pressure switch is to be attached
to the regulator, additional fittings are required.
The tank is mounted within the enclosure. The tank contains
an adaptor/tube assembly with a burst disc union. The burst
disc helps prevent siphoning of the agent up the pipe due to
significant temperature fluctuations in the area where the tank
is located. The tank is stainless steel and, under normal condi-
tions, requires hydrostatic testing every twelve years.
The detection and additional equipment required per system
design are connected to the release mechanism. The enclosure
contains knockouts to facilitate detection and additional hookups.
The system can be actuated automatically or manually.
Automatic actuation occurs when a fusible link within the detec-
tion system separates in a fire condition. Manual actuation of
the system occurs when personnel pull on the remote manual
pull station pull ring.
AUTOMAN REGULATED RELEASE ASSEMBLY
(MECHANICAL)
FIGURE 3-2
009454
REGULATED RELEASE ASSEMBLY (ELECTRICAL)
The AUTOMAN Regulated Electrical Release Assembly (Part
No. 429856) is identical to the mechanical version except it also
contains a factory installed 120 VAC solenoid and electrical
switch.
The solenoid is used to provide electrical actuation of the
release mechanism. The electric switch is used to protect the
solenoid by opening the circuit to the solenoid once the system
is fired. Additional electrical switches can be added as required
for automatic equipment and gas shut-off accessories, as well
as initiating audible and visual alarms.
AUTOMAN REGULATED RELEASE ASSEMBLY
(ELECTRICAL)*
FIGURE 3-3
009455
* Note: AUTOMAN Regulated Electrical Release (Part No. 429856) is not intend-
ed to be used with electric detection.
NOTE: AGENT TANK MUST BE
ORDERED SEPARATELY
(SEE PAGE 3-3)
REGULATOR
SHIPPING WT. 20.9 LB (9.5 kg)
RELEASE
MECHANISM
NOTE: AGENT TANK MUST
BE ORDERED
SEPARATELY
(SEE PAGE 3-3)
SOLENOID
SWITCH
REGULATOR
SHIPPING WT. 22.1 LB (10.0 kg)
SECTION 3 – SYSTEM COMPONENTS
UL EX3470 ULC EX3470
2014-SEP-01 REV. 11 PAGE 3-1
R-102 Restaurant Fire Suppression Manual