Kidde Fire Systems Smoke Alarm K 38 1000 Users Manual
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Argonite® A UTC Fire & Security Company System Description Effective: July 2012 K-38-1000 FEATURES • • • • Inert Gas Clean Agent Fire Suppression Safe for Personnel and Equipment Leaves No Residue Environmentally Friendly • • • Actuation by Solenoid or Manual Actuator Three Available High-pressure (2900 PSI [200 bar]) Cylinder Sizes FM Approved/ULC Listed DESCRIPTION Kidde Argonite® Fire Protection Systems are clean agent, automatic extinguishing systems that use Argonite (IG-55) and consist of four basic components and their associated accessories: • Argonite Cylinders and Components, • Completer Kits, • Control Panels, • Detection and Alarm Devices. Argonite is an inert gas mixture, in equal parts, of Nitrogen and Argon. Both substances are naturally occurring and present in the atmosphere. Argonite is safe for use in occupied spaces and poses no threat to the environment. 1. 2. 3. 4. Argonite Components consist of the agent cylinders, cylinder racking and the agent discharge nozzles. The Completer Kits provide all the basic components necessary to operate the Argonite cylinders. The kits consist of hoses, connection fittings, pressure gauges, actuation devices required to operate the cylinder valve and warning signs to be displayed in the area(s) protected by an Argonite fire extinguishing system. The Control Panels vary in features and complexity but in all cases are used to monitor the detection, actuate the alarms, initiate the agent discharge and control auxiliary functions such as shut down of vital equipment and ventilation dampers. The Detection and Alarm devices provide fire detection by means of thermal or smoke detectors, audible and visual pre-alarm warnings and annunciation of the Argonite discharge. AGENT DESCRIPTION Argonite is a mixture of 50% pure Nitrogen and 50% pure Argon. Argonite contains only naturally occurring substances, and as such, has no ozone depletion potential and no direct global warming potential. Argonite extinguishes by means of reducing the oxygen content within a room to the point at which fire can no longer burn, but without compromising the safety of individuals present. There are no toxicological factors associated with the use of Argonite. Argonite will not decompose or produce any by-products when exposed to a flame from a fire condition. Most Argonite systems are designed to extinguish fires with a minimum agent concentration of 37.9% achieved within one minute. This results in extinguishment of the fire and an oxygen concentration of 13%. Argonite is stored as a gas within the cylinder assembly. It is available at a storage pressure of 2900 PSI (200 bar). USABLE CYLINDER CAPACITY Three cylinder sizes are available (see Table 1). Table 1. Cylinder Capacity Size Fill English Metric at 2900 PSI at 200 Bar 972 cu. in. 15.9 L * 9.57 lb. 4.34 kg 4079 cu. in. 66.7 L * 40.15 lb. 18.21 kg 4893 cu. in. 80.0 L 48.13 lb. 21.83 kb CYLINDER AND VALVE ASSEMBLY Argonite cylinders are available in three different sizes. The 2900 PSI (200 bar) cylinders are uniquely color coded to allow for quick and easy identification. The cylinders are red with yellow-green at the cylinder shoulder. Because Argonite is stored as a gas, the cylinders have no dip tube and can be mounted in either the vertical or horizontal position. The cylinder valve, required for all system cylinders, allows for connection of the cylinders into the system. The valve provides connections for electric, pneumatic and manual release of the cylinder contents, as well as a discharge outlet, connected by a discharge hose, to the distribution piping. The actuator operates on a 1 to 10 ratio requiring only 300 PSI (21 bar) for the 2900 PSI (200 bar) system to operate the valve. The following are the connections provided on the valve. A Figure 1. Argonite Cylinder Table 2. Argonite cylinder Area Coverage Cylinder Area Coverage @ 38% Concentration/70°F (21°C) 15.9 L * 228.8 ft.3 (6.47 m3) 66.7 L * 959.8 ft.3 (27.17 m3) B Figure 2. Cylinder Dimensions Table 3. Cylinder Dimensions 1150.6 ft.3 (32.58 m3) 80.0 L Dimension Cylinder Size EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION The Kidde Fire Systems Argonite Fire Protection System can be released electrically, manually or pneumatically. The following is a description of the various components associated with the systems. DISCONTINUED -2- B (Diameter) 15.9 L * 39.07 in. (992.38 mm) 7.00 in. (177.80 mm) 66.7 L * 64.41 in. (1636.10 mm) 10.49 in. (266.45 mm) 68.81 in. (1747.77 mm) 11.25 in. (285.75 mm) 80.0 L * A 1. Manual/Pneumatic Actuator Connection: Each cylinder valve must be fitted with either a Pilot or Slave type actuator. SIDE VIEW HANDLE FOR FILLING ONLY The Pilot actuator provides a manual (pull pin turn handle) actuator and connections from an electrical solenoid and pressure switch assembly. The pilot actuator also has connections to adjacent slave cylinder actuators to discharge entire groups of cylinders virtually simultaneously. M25 x 1.5 FILLING OUTLET FILLING GAUGE PORT BURST DISC (21 PSI [300 BAR] SETPOINT) Table 4. Argonite Cylinder and Valve Assembly Data Solenoid Valve, Pressure Gauge and Supervisory Pressure Switch Connection: This is a threaded port that serves for the connection of one of the following: Part Number Solenoid Valve, Pressure Gauge and Supervisory Pressure Switch for pilot actuator connections. Pressure Gauge and Supervisory Pressure Switch for slave actuator connections. Cylinder Assembly (Filled Cylinder/Valve) Description 38-100159-001 15.9 L * 200 bar; DOT and TC versions 38-100667-001 66.7 L * 200 bar; DOT and TC versions 38-100800-001 80.0 L 200 bar; DOT and TC versions Note: DOT=Department of Transportation (US) TC=Transport Canada 3. Discharge Outlet: The cylinder valve outlet is connected to the distribution piping by a flexible hose with 1/2-inch steel fittings. Additional features of the valve include a Burst Disc, designed to rupture upon excessive internal pressure, and an external Bleeder Valve with indicator that acts as a pressure relief valve. 1/4” BSP PILOT CONNECTION Figure 4. Argonite Cylinder Valve 2. • M25 x 1.5 CONNECTION TO ARGONITE CYLINDER The Slave actuator is purely pneumatic; it receives pressure from the pilot actuator and opens its associated cylinder valve. • FRONT VIEW * DISCONTINUED COMPLETER KIT COMPONENTS Either a pilot or a slave completer kit is required to complete the installation of each Argonite cylinder. Table 5. Completer Kit Data Completer Kits CYLINDER VALVE Description PRESSURE GAUGE WITH SUPERVISORY PRESSURE SWITCH PILOT HOSE (TO SLAVE CYLINDERS) SOLENOID, 24 VDC DISCHARGE HOSE MANUAL ACTUATOR Figure 3. Argonite Cylinder and Valve Assembly Primary (Qty.) P/N 38-109802-001 Slave (Qty.) P/N 38-109803-001 Solenoid Valve 1 0 Pressure Gauge with Supervisory Pressure Switch 1 1 Manual Release 1 0 Pilot Hose #1 1 0 Pilot Hose #2 1 0 Pilot Hose #3 0 1 Bleeder Valve 1 0 Tee piece for hose connection 2 1 Discharge Hose 1 1 Inlet Stem Assembly 1 1 Note: If cylinders are used in a Main/Reserve system, use decal P/N 31033 (Main Decal) and P/N 31034 (Reserve Decal). -3- SOLENOID AND PRESSURE GAUGE ASSEMBLY WITH SUPERVISORY PRESSURE SWITCH The solenoid/pressure gauge assembly provides an electrical means (24 Vdc) of actuating the system as well as a visual means to determine the pressure within the pilot cylinder. PILOT FLEX HOSE #1, P/N 38-509818-001 This 1/4-inch ID reinforced rubber flex hose has threaded connections to allow interface between the pilot cylinder solenoid/pressure gauge assembly and pilot manual/ pneumatic actuator. It is supplied with the pilot solenoid assembly. This unit includes an integral supervisory pressure switch and is supplied with a pilot flex hose #1. The supervisory pressure switch consists of one normally open (N.O.) contact that changes state upon loss of cylinder pressure. HIGH-PRESSURE REINFORCED RUBBER HOSE 1/4 IN. (6.4 MM) CONNECTOR 15¾ IN. (400 MM) LONG TEE FITTING, 19 MM HEX (CONNECTION TO VALVE) P/N 38-509816-001 TOP VIEW (SHOWN ON CYLINDER) BLEEDER VALVE P/N 38-509840-001 1/4 IN. (6.4 MM); 60° FLARE SWIVEL NUT Figure 6. Pilot Flex Hose #1 SOLENOID, 24 VDC P/N 38-509834-001 MANUAL/PNEUMATIC ACTUATOR, P/N 38-509841-001 The manual/pneumatic actuator supplied with the pilot completer kit is required on the pilot cylinder to manually actuate the cylinder valve as well as to supply pressure to actuate any slave cylinders. Interconnection between cylinders is by means of high-pressure flex hoses. GAUGE WITH SUPERVISORY PRESSURE SWITCH P/N 38-109891-001 PRESSURE INLET SOLENOID, 24 VDC CONNECTION TO CYLINDER VALVE 36 MM HEX MANUAL PNEUMATIC ACTUATOR P/N 38-509841-001 FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW Figure 5. Solenoid and Pressure Switch Gauge Assembly with Supervisory Pressure Switch PRESSURE GAUGE ASSEMBLY WITH SUPERVISORY PRESSURE SWITCH, P/N 38-109891-001 This unit is required for the slave cylinders to provide a local visual means to determine the pressure within the slave cylinder. TO TEE PIECE Figure 7. Manual/Pneumatic Actuator The pressure gauge assembly includes an integral supervisory pressure switch, consisting of one N.O. contact that changes state upon loss of cylinder pressure. -4- TEE PIECE FOR HOSE CONNECTIONS, P/N 38-509816-001 The tee piece is supplied with each of the completer kits. It provides the interface with the pilot assembly (through a high pressure flex hose) to simultaneously operate the slave cylinder pneumatically. DISCHARGE FLEX HOSE, P/N 38-509819-001 This flex hose has 1/2-inch threaded connections to allow interface between the cylinder valves and the discharge manifold (if applicable). Where more than one cylinder is connected to a common manifold, check valves are required at the end of each discharge flex hose. TO CYLINDER VALVE ACTUATION 3/8 IN. (9.5 MM); 60° FLARE SWIVEL NUT 1/2 IN. (12.7 MM) SWIVEL NUT HIGH-PRESSURE REINFORCED RUBBER HOSE 3/8 IN. (9.5 MM) CONNECTOR INLET FROM SOLENOID OR PRIMARY CYLINDER OUTLET TO ACTUATE CYLINDER Figure 8. Tee Piece BLEEDER VALVE FOR ACTUATOR, P/N 38-509840-001 A bleeder valve is included with the Pilot Completer Kit to prevent an accidental accumulation of pressure within the pilot lines, which, if not bled to atmosphere, could cause a false discharge. Connection requires a copper gasket between the bleeder valve and pneumatic actuator. 15¾ IN. (406 MM) LONG Figure 10. Discharge Flex Hose CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLY, P/N 38-509833-001 To prevent accidental discharge of the Argonite into unintended areas, a check valve is required for each discharge hose in all multi-cylinder systems. All Kidde Fire Systems manifolds are constructed of threaded pipe with welded check valve connections and include pre-installed check valves. All customer connections are via threaded pipe. Note: For single cylinder systems, a 1/2-inch BSP x 1/2-inch FNPT adapter is required to connect the discharge hose (BSP) to the Schedule 160 pipe (NPT). CONNECTION FOR MANIFOLD 3/4” NPT PILOT FLEX HOSES This 1/4-inch ID reinforced rubber flex hose has threaded connections to allow interface between components. 0.79 in. (20 mm) HIGH-PRESSURE REINFORCED RUBBER HOSE 1/4 IN. (6.4 MM); 60° FLARE SWIVEL NUT 2.24 in. (57 mm) 1/4 IN. (6.4 MM) CONNECTOR 1.06 HEX LENGTH 0.59 in. (15 mm) Figure 9. Pilot Flex Hose 1/2” BSP Table 6. Pilot Flex Hose Data 60° Part Number Description Length 38-509817-001 Pilot Hose #3 between cylinder actuation pieces 10-5/8 in. (270 mm) 38-509820-001 Pilot Hose #2 between actuator and cylinder valve 17-3/4 in. (450 mm) CONNECTION FOR DISCHARGE HOSE Figure 11. Check Valve Assembly -5- FLOW RESTRICTOR The restrictor assembly reduces the initial Argonite pressure from the discharge manifold to between 174 and 870 PSI (12 and 60 bar) before entering the discharge piping. The size of the orifice within the restrictor is determined through calculations based upon the required flow and discharge time. NPT CONNECTION FOR DISTRIBUTION PIPE WORK 38-XX0003-XXX Larger diameter restrictors, up to 4 in. (102 mm) connection, are available for very large system requirements. An orifice plate is custom drilled to the specific requirements of the project as determined by computerized flow calculations. Note: STAMPED WITH PART NUMBER STAMPED WITH ORIFICE DIA. Flanged restrictor for large system requirements. Only the orifice plate is provided. NPT Figure 13. Restrictor Female NPT/Female NPT, Sizes 1/2-inch to 2 inches CLASS 1500# FLANGE* ORIFICE PLATE RESTRICTOR Table 8. Flow Restrictor Data BOLT* NUT* GASKET* Part Number Flow Restrictor FNPT x FNPT Pipe Diameter (NPT) 38-050003-xxx 1/2 in. (13 mm) Brass, Code 035 to 075 FLOW 38-100003-xxx 1 in. (25 mm) Brass, Code 050 to 130 38-150003-xxx 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) Brass, Code 085 to 220 38-200003-xxx 2 in. (51 mm) Stainless Steel, Code 115 to 270 * PROVIDED BY INSTALLER Figure 12. Flow Restrictor Table 7. Flow Restrictor Sizes Part Number Description 38-250001-xxx 2-1/2 in. Flow Restrictor 38-300001-xxx 3 in. Flow Restrictor 38-400001-xxx 4 in. Flow Restrictor -6- SELECTOR VALVES Argonite systems are particularly suited to the use of selector valves, where one central storage of agent is used to provide protection to two or more hazard areas. Selector valves are available in six sizes, and are pneumatically operated. One common pressure regulator and vented elbow are also required to reduce the actuation pressure to each set of selector valves. CYLINDER MANIFOLD OUTLET NOZZLES The brass discharge nozzles are available in four basic sizes 1/2-inch, 3/4-inch, 1-inch and 1-1/2-inch. Each is fitted with a drilled orifice to assure proper flow rates, agent quality and proper discharge timing as determined by flow calculations. Maximum nozzle spacing for room mounted nozzles should not exceed 18.8 feet (5.7 m) square. Nozzle height should not exceed 16 feet (4.9 m) from a single layer of nozzles. PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE, P/N 38-509836-001 REDUCING BUSHING* FITTING TYPICAL 3000# MIN. SELECTOR VALVE, 1/2” TO 2” NPT NIPPLE TYPICAL SCH. 160 MIN. RESTRICTOR 1/2” TO 2” NPT REDUCING BUSHING* H PRESSURE REGULATOR WITH VENTED ELBOW, P/N 38-509803-001 OUTLET FROM RESTRICTOR TO HAZARD #2 R ACTUATION HOSE TYPICAL, 120 PSI (8 BAR) NORMAL WORKING PRESSURE* HANDLE FOR MANUAL OPERATION OUTLET FROM RESTRICTOR TO HAZARD #1 W Figure 15. Nozzles (37 mm) *NOTE: ALL FITTINGS, NIPPLES AND HOSES ARE PROVIDED BY INSTALLER Figure 14. Selector Valve System Table 10. Argonite Discharge Nozzle Data Table 9. Selector Valves and Components Part Number Argonite Discharge Nozzle Description 38-609800-001 1/2 in. (13 mm) Pipe Diameter 38-609800-002 3/4 in. (19 mm) Pipe Diameter 38-609800-003 1 in. (25 mm) Pipe Diameter 38-609800-004 1-1/4 in. (32 mm) Pipe Diameter 38-609800-005 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) Pipe Diameter 38-609800-006 2 in. (52 mm) Pipe Diameter 38-509803-001 Pressure regulator kit with relief 120 PSI (8.3 bar) preset for selector valves Size (R) NPT Orifice Dia.1 Height (H) Width (W) 38-300502-xxx 1/2 in. (13 mm) 3 to 10 mm 1-9/16 in. (40 mm) 7/8 in. (22 mm) 38-300752-xxx 3/4 in. (19 mm) 7 to 14 mm 1-7/8 in. (48 mm) 1-1/8 in. (29 mm) 38-301002-xxx 1 in. (25 mm) 10 to 18 mm 2-3/8 in. (60 mm) 1-7/16 in. (37 mm) 38-301502-xxx 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) 15 to 26 mm 3-3/16 in. (81 mm) 2 in. (51 mm) Part Number 1 -7- An orifice plate within the nozzle is custom drilled to the specific requirements of the project as determined by computerized flow calculations. PRESSURE GAUGE 1/2” DISCHARGE HOSE PRESSURE SWITCH WITH 1/2” FLEX CONDUIT PILOT HOSE #1 PILOT HOSE #2 TEE FITTING PILOT LINE BLEEDER VALVE TEE FITTING MANUAL ACTUATOR FRONT 24 VDC SOLENOID REAR Figure 16. Typical Argonite Pilot Completer Kit DISCHARGE HOSE PILOT HOSE #3 PRESSURE GAUGE WITH SUPERVISORY PRESSURE SWITCH PILOT LINE BLEEDER VALVE Figure 17. Typical Argonite Pilot and Slave Completer Kit Kidde is a registered trademark of Kidde-Fenwal, Inc. Argonite is a registered trademark of Ginge Kerr. This literature is provided for informational purposes only. KIDDE-FENWAL, INC. assumes no responsibility for the product’s suitability for a particular application. The product must be properly applied to work correctly. If you need more information on this product, or if you have a particular problem or question, contact KIDDE-FENWAL, INC., Ashland, MA 01721. Telephone: (508) K-38-1000 Rev AC © 2012 Kidde-Fenwal Inc. A UTC Fire & Security Company 400 Main Street Ashland, MA 01721 Ph: 508.881.2000 Fax: 508.881.8920 www.kiddefiresystems.com
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