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APPENDIX A
FM Approval and Performance Report
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, FUNCTIONS AND OPTIONS DESCRIBE THE FM APPROVAL:
• Explosion-proof for Class
I
, Div. 1, Groups B, C and D (T5) Hazardous (Classified) Locations per FM 3615.
• Dust-ignition proof for Class
II
/
III
, Div. 1, Groups E, F and G (T5) Hazardous (Classified) Locations per FM 3615.
• Nonincendive for Class
I
, Div. 2, Groups A, B, C and D (T3) Hazardous (Classified) Locations per FM 3611.
• Nonincendive for Class
II
, Div. 2, Groups F and G (T3) Hazardous (Classified) Locations per FM 3611.
• Enclosure rating NEMA Type 4X per NEMA 250.
• Ambient Temperature Limits: –40°F to +167°F (–40°C to +75°C).
• Automatic Fire Alarm Signaling Performance verified per FM 3260 (2000).
The following performance criteria were verified:
OPTICAL INTEGRITY TEST:
The detector generated an optical fault in the presence of contamination on any single or combination of lens surfaces
resulting in a loss of approximately 50% of its detection range, verifying that the detector performs a calibrated
Automatic Optical Integrity (
oi
) test for each sensor. Upon removal of the contamination, the detector fault was cleared
and the detector was verified to detect a fire.
The Manual / Magnetic
oi
performs the same calibrated test as the Automatic
oi
, and additionally actuates the alarm
relay to verify output operation. If there is a 50% loss of its detection range, an alarm signal is not generated.
*Add 2 seconds for EQP Model.
Very High Sensitivity
RESPONSE CHARACTERISTICS
Medium Sensitivity
High Sensitivity
Fuel
Size
Distance
feet (m)
Typical Response Time
(seconds)*
Mode
n-Heptane
1 x 1 foot
85 (25.9)
3
Low Arc
Methane
32 inch plume
100 (30.5)
2
Low Arc
Fuel
Size
Distance
feet (m)
Typical Response Time
(seconds)*
Mode
n-Heptane
1 x 1 foot
60 (18.3)
2
Standard
n-Heptane
1 x 1 foot
60 (18.3)
2
Hi Arc
n-Heptane
1 x 1 foot
60 (18.3)
7
Very Hi Arc
Methane
32 inch plume
70 (21.3
2
Standard
Methane
32 inch plume
70 (21.3
2
Hi Arc
Methane
32 inch plume
70 (21.3
2
Very Hi Arc
Fuel
Size
Distance
feet (m)
Typical Response Time
(seconds)*
Mode
n-Heptane
1 x 1 foot
35 (10.6)
2
Standard
n-Heptane
1 x 1 foot
50 (15.2)
3
Hi Arc
Methane
1 x 1 foot
55 (16.8)
2
Standard
Methane
32 inch plume
55 (16.8)
2
Hi Arc