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Argonite
®
Engineered Fire Suppression System
38-KFSARG-000
SAFETY SUMMARY
Argonite
®
fire suppression systems use pressurized equipment; therefore, personnel responsible for fire suppression
systems must be aware of the dangers associated with the improper handling, installation or maintenance of this
equipment.
Fire suppression system service personnel must be thoroughly trained in the proper handling, installation and service
of Argonite equipment and follow the instructions used in this manual and in the Safety Bulletin and cylinder name-
plate contained in this Appendix.
Kidde has provided warnings and cautions at appropriate locations throughout the text of this manual. These warn-
ings and cautions are to be adhered to at all times. Failure to do so may result in serious injury to personnel.
In addition, Material Safety Data Sheets for Argonite is provided. Personnel must also be familiar with the information
contained on these data sheets.
SAFETY BULLETIN 1, MARCH 2, 1987
SUBJECT: SAFE CYLINDER HANDLING PROCEDURES
WARNING
!
Pressurized (charged) cylinders are extremely hazardous and if not handled properly are capable
of violent discharge. This may result in serious bodily injury, death and property damage.
Before handling Kidde system products, all personnel must be thoroughly trained in the safe handling of the contain-
ers as well as in the proper procedures for installation, removal, filling, and connection of other critical devices.
READ, UNDERSTAND and ALWAYS FOLLOW the operation and maintenance manuals, owners manuals, service manu-
als, etc., that are provided with the individual systems.
The following safety procedures must be observed at all times:
Moving Container. Containers must be properly secured in place. Containers must not be rolled, dragged or slid, nor
allowed to be slid from tailgates of vehicles. A suitable hand truck, fork truck, roll platform or similar device must be used.
Rough Handling: Containers must not be dropped or permitted to strike violently against each other or other surfaces.
Storage: If storing upright, containers must be stored where they are not likely to be knocked over, or the containers
must be secured.
For additional information on safe handling of compressed gas cylinders, see CGA Pamphlet PI titled Safe Handling of
Compressed Gases in Containers. CGA pamphlets may be purchased from The Compressed Gas Association, Crystal
Square Two, 1725 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202.
SAFETY BULLETIN , MAY 1, 1993
SUBJECT: SAFE CYLINDER HANDLING PROCEDURES FOR PRESSURIZED CYLINDERS
Pressurized (charged) cylinders are extremely hazardous and if not handled properly are capable of vio-
lent discharge. This will result in serious bodily injury, death and property damage.
BEFORE handling Kidde system products, all personnel must be thoroughly trained in the safe handling of the contain-
ers as well as in the proper procedures for installation, removal, filling, and connection of other critical devices, such
as flexible hoses, control heads, and safety caps.
READ, UNDERSTAND and ALWAYS FOLLOW the operation and maintenance manuals, owners manuals, service manu-
als, and other information that is provided with the individual systems.
THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED IN THE EXACT SEQUENCE AS WRITTEN TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY,
DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
PROTECTIVE CAP
a. Each cylinder is factory equipped with a protective cap installed on the cylinder. This device is a safety feature,
and will provide controlled safe discharge when installed if the cylinder is actuated accidentally.
b. The protective cap must be installed on the cylinder AT ALL TIMES except when the cylinders are connected into
the system piping or being filled.
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