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Operating/Temperature Range:
Stat-X aerosol generators
are listed to operate within a temperature range of -40°C to
+54°C/-40ºF to 129.2ºF. Generators are sealed with a non-
permeable membrane and are unaffected by fluctuations in
humidity and temperature.
EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION
General.
All Stat-X generators must be installed to facilitate proper
operation, inspection, testing, and any other maintenance as may
be necessary. Equipment must not be subject to mechanical,
chemical, or other damage, which could render the unit inoperative.
Equipment must be installed in accordance with all applicable
standards and the contents of this section of the manual.
WARNING
AEROSOL GENERATORS CONTAIN A FLAMMABLE SOLID
AND MUST ONLY BE HANDLED, INSTALLED, AND SERVICED
BY A TRAINED TECHNICIAN USING THE INSTRUCTIONS
CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS COULD CAUSE A PREMATURE DISCHARGE
AND/OR POTENTIAL INJURY.
Aerosol Generator Installation.
The Stat-X aerosol generators
should normally be located within the protected hazard area.
The following installation instructions must be followed in
the exact sequence outlined below to prevent accidental
discharge, bodily injury, or property damage.
WARNING
TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY, DE-ENERGIZE ALL
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS PRIOR TO GENERATOR
INSTALLATION.
Single Generator System:
1. Position mounting bracket and securely fasten to wall,
ceiling, or other supporting structure in a location and
manner, which ensures the generator will not be subjected to
accidental damage or movement.
2. Remove generator from shipping container and inspect
integrity of the non-permeable membrane and generator. Do
not install if the membrane is ruptured in any way or if the
housing has been damaged in shipment. Verify igniter integrity
with Ohmmeter. Do not install if reading > 2 ohms.
3. Securely attach generator to the mounting bracket with
generator clamp taking care to ensure the clamp is free of the
initiator mechanism and that all bolts are securely tightened.
4. Position generator, via the bracket-mounting swivel, to
allow for an unimpeded discharge upon activation. Care must
be taken so that the generator does not directly discharge
at close range at the wall, ceiling, or vertical surfaces of the
equipment within the hazard area.
5. Taking care to ensure that power is off, connect electrical
lines to the initiator fitting at the top of the generator.
NOTE
THE INTERFACE BETWEEN THE GENERATOR AND THE
FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL
ELECTRICAL DEVICES TO MEET LISTING COMPATIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS. CONSULT FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL
MANUAL FOR ANY LISTED SPECIAL FIELD DEVICES THAT
MAY BE REQUIRED AS PART OF THE RELEASING CIRCUIT
(E.G. EMATCH PROTECTION DEVICE, P/N 3005014).
WARNING
DE-ENERGIZE ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS PRIOR TO
GENERATOR INSTALLATION. BE CAREFUL TO ENSURE THAT
NO BODY PART IS PLACED DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE
GENERATOR’S EXIT PORTS DURING INSTALLATION.
Multiple Generator System:
1. Position mounting brackets and securely fasten to wall,
ceiling, or other supporting structure in a location and
manner, which ensures the generators will not be subjected to
accidental damage or movement.
2. Make sure mounting brackets are located in a manner to
ensure a circular flow pattern and maximum dispersal and
mixing of aerosol and air during discharge.
3. Remove generator from shipping container and inspect
integrity of the non-permeable membrane and generator. Do
not install if the membrane is ruptured or punctured in any
way or if the housing has been damaged in shipment. Verify
igniter integrity with ohmmeter. Do not install if reading is
outside a range of 1.4 – 2.0 ohms.
INSTALLATION
Facility Considerations
Significant Obstructions/Agent Distribution:
In cases where
there is a large ratio of fixed equipment to total volume, or
where the protected equipment is located in such a way as
to present a barrier to the free flow and distribution of aerosol
throughout the hazard area, the use of a larger number of
smaller aerosol generators may be more suitable. This will allow
for strategic placement of the aerosol generators and improved
distribution characteristics throughout the protected area.
Mounting:
Stat-X aerosol generators are listed for both
sidewall and ceiling locations and may be mounted on
walls, beams, constructions, and columns, as long as the unit
is securely bolted to the support structure and is mounted in a
position where its “C-zone” (clearance zone where momentary
peak temperature of the discharge will not exceed 75°C) will
not impact on personnel, facilities, equipment or combustible
materials located within the protected area. Housing clearance
is required spacing of generator from combustibles and
structural materials.
Aerosol Stream Characteristics
Housing
Model C - Zone
Height Max.
Clearance
30E
0.25m/9.8"
0.5 to 1.22 m/19.7-48.0" 7mm/0.25"
60E
0.35m/13.8"
0.5 to 2.00 m/19.7-78.7" 7mm/0.25"
60ME 0.30m/11.8"
0.5 to 2.00m/19.7-78.7" 7mm/0.25"
100E
0.46m/18.1"
0.5 to 2.50 m/19.7-98.4" 13mm/0.50"
250E
0.75m/29.5" 0.5 to 2.75 m/19.7-108.3" 13mm/0.50"
500E
1.27m/50.0" 0.5 to 3.50 m/19.7-137.8" 13mm/0.50"
1000E 2.30m/90.6" 0.5 to 4.88 m/19.7-192.1" 13mm/0.50"
1500E 2.00m/78.7" 0.5 to 4.88 m/19.7-192.1" 30mm/1.00"
2500E 2.70m106.3" 0.5 to 4.88 m/19.7-192.1" 30mm/1.00"
Mounting Height:
In general, the aerosol generators should
be mounted at or near ceiling height and angled toward the
floor at an angle to ensure three-dimensional distribution of
aerosol and an unobstructed discharge path. (15° - 30° for
sidewall mounting). To ensure maximum distribution of aerosol
throughout the hazard area, the maximum height of generator
placement from the floor must be limited as indicated above.
Underfloor applications should be mounted horizontally.
Flow:
Placement of the aerosol generators to ensure proper
aerosol flow and distribution is extremely important as each
generator functions as a flow nozzle.
Aerosol generators
must never be positioned to discharge directly at each
other!
This will cause agglomeration of the aerosol particulate,
reducing the aerosol’s extinguishing effectiveness.
For the
same reason, aerosol generators must be positioned to
ensure that the aerosol stream does not impinge directly
on walls or the sides of equipment being protected.
Typical Placement
Aerosol Generators
Equipment
C Zone
S
*
Equipmen
t
Equipmen
t
*Spacing “S” should be even unless prevented by obstruction.