Installation
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July 2018
CHAPTER 4
INSTALLATION
4-1
GENERAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION
This section contains installation instructions for Kidde Fire Protection Inert Gas System(400
Series) (Kidde IGS) using IG-01, IG-55, IG-100, or IG-541 (herein referred to collectively as
the “Agent”). Equipment must be installed to facilitate proper inspection, testing, manual
operation, recharging and any other required maintenance as may be necessary.
Installation must conform to applicable engineering best practices.
4-1.1
Personal Safety
Installing a Kidde IGS requires the use of personal protection equipment (PPE). The PPE should
as a minimum include:
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Safety Shoes, Helmet, Safety Glasses, and Hearing Protection
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Lifting Devices
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Cylinder Trolley
When welding, use appropriate PPE including welders mask, welder’s gloves, protection
plate(s) and fire extinguisher(s).
4-1.2
General Installation Requirements
Installation of Kidde IGS shall:
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Comply with local and regional standards
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Be conducted according to accepted practices
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Be performed in accordance with the approved installation drawings
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Be performed in accordance with the instructions and information contained in this manual
4-1.3
Electrical Clearance
Maintain at least the minimum required clearance from energized electrical equipment when
installing all system components. If the designed insulation level is not available and where
nominal voltage is used for the design criteria, use the highest minimum clearance listed for
this group.
Note:
Consult the local applicable standards for the required minimum electrical clearance.
Where there is a risk of static electrical build up in the pipe network, ensure such pipe
work is earth grounded/bounded according to local standards.
CAUTION
Equipment must not be subject to severe weather conditions or mechanical, chemical,
or other damage that could render the equipment inoperative. Equipment must be
installed in accordance with NFPA Standard 2001, BS EN 15004, or ISO 14520, current
editions, this manual, and applicable national Standards.
CAUTION
The Kidde
IGS cylinder and valve assemblies must be handled, installed and serviced
in accordance with the instructions contained in this chapter. Failure to follow these
instructions can cause Kidde IGS cylinders to violently discharge, resulting in severe
injury, death and/or property destruction. For further advice or training information
contact Kidde Fire Protection.
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