Eastern Shipbuilding Fire CO2 System Manual
Eastern Shipbuilding Fire CO2 System Manual
Eastern Shipbuilding Fire CO2 System Manual
Prepared for:
EASTERN SHIPBUILDING GROUP
2200 Nelson Street
Panama City, FL 32402
Prepared by:
HILLER SYSTEMS
3751 JOY SPRINGS DRIVE
MOBILE, AL 36693
(251)-661-1275
FOREWORD
The following manual is intended to be used by personnel responsible for the operation
and general periodic maintenance of the CO2 Fire Suppression System. Whenever you
undertake to inspect, test, maintain or service this system, keep in mind that you are
accepting the responsibility for the safety of peoples lives and protection of property and
equipment. This equipment is designed and manufactured to meet the highest
requirements. However, if this equipment is not maintained properly, it may not be
capable of doing the job it is intended to do.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION DESCRIPTION
VI Drawings
System Diagrams (Reduced Size: 11 x 17)
Carbon Dioxide is acceptable for use in occupied spaces. Care must be taken, and appropriate
alarms shall be used, to ensure that all personnel are evacuated from the protected space prior to
discharging the system.
Toxicity: In low concentrations, CO2 is only mildly toxic. Concentrations of 9% or greater can
result in loss of consciousness almost immediately. This is due to the lack of oxygen rather than
any toxicity in the CO2.
Cleanliness: Carbon Dioxide is clean, leaves no residue, thereby eliminating costly after-fire
clean-up, and keeping expensive down-time to a minimum. Most materials such as steel,
stainless steel, aluminum, brass, and other metals as well as plastics, rubber and electronic
components are unaffected by exposure to Carbon Dioxide.
Other Safety Considerations: The high pressure discharge of Carbon Dioxide from the system
nozzle(s) can create noise loud enough to be startling. The high velocity discharge can be
significant enough to dislodge objects located directly in the discharge path. Enough turbulence
may be created in the enclosure to move unsecured paper and other light objects. Direct contact
with the vaporizing agent being discharged from the nozzle(s) will have a chilling effect on
objects, and can cause frostbite burns to the skin. The liquid phase vaporizes rapidly when
mixed with air and limits the chilling hazard to the immediate vicinity of the nozzle(s).
Carbon Dioxide is colorless. Discharging into humid atmospheres may cause a reduction of
visibility for a short time, due to fogging and /or the production of dry ice snow.
If it becomes necessary for a person to enter a space before it is thoroughly ventilated, this may
be accomplished by using a fresh air mask or other type of self-contained breathing apparatus.
DO NOT USE a filter type of mask or a canister gas mask. No one should enter such a space
without a person as observer and standby located outside the space.
Should a person be overcome by carbon dioxide, it is essential that the person be immediately
rescued from the space containing the gas. To revive a person so overcome, give plenty of fresh
air and apply artificial respiration (as in the case of drowning) without the use of carbon dioxide as
a stimulant. Call a physician.
An ammonia inhalant may be used and the person should be kept warm by the application of
friction and heat to the extremities.
Storage: Carbon Dioxide is stored in high pressure cylinders as a combination of liquid and gas.
At 70F (21C), approximately 70 percent by weight of cylinder weight is liquid CO2. The
pressure within the cylinder depends on the temperature, being 504 pounds per square inch at 32
degrees F and 850 pounds per square inch at 70 degrees F. The carbon dioxide content is never
determined by using a pressure gauge. The amount of carbon dioxide in a cylinder can be
determined only by weighing the cylinder.
II. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF STANDARD EQUIPMENT
1. Storage
Single cylinder suppression systems utilize cylinder straps to affix the storage
cylinders to bulkheads or other rigid structural members. Marine cylinder
brackets and clamps are employed for multiple cylinder suppression systems to
secure the cylinders and absorb the discharge reactions and to facilitate system
servicing and maintenance.
Carbon dioxide is stored in steel cylinders as a liquid under its own vapor
pressure. The cylinders are manufactured in accordance with Department of
Transportation requirements. Each cylinder is equipped with a forged brass
valve assembly, which contains a safety pressure relief for protection against
over pressurization, a discharge outlet and a filling inlet.
The cylinder valve mates with a control head and flexible discharge hose for
agent release and distribution purposes. This cylinder contains a CV98 type
valve. The valve is a pressure seat type and is sealed against leakage by the
pressure of the carbon dioxide within the cylinder.
120 pound cylinder/valve assemblies are used for this Fire Suppression System.
The 120-lb. cylinders have a CV98 valve and a 5/8 inch ID discharge hose.
50 pound cylinder/valve assemblies are used for this Fire Suppression System.
The 50-lb. cylinders have a CV98 valve and a 5/8 inch ID discharge hose.
3. Flexible Hoses
Flexible discharge hoses are used to provide the interconnection between the
cylinder valve and the distribution manifold or piping. The 5/8 inch ID hose is
used with the 120-Ib. & 50-lb. cylinders. The hose contains a swivel female
connection for the CV98 valve and a NPT male thread for the pipe manifold.
4. Cylinder Bracketing
Marine cylinder brackets and clamps are designed to rigidly support the installed
carbon dioxide cylinders. The bracketing components are constructed of heavy
structural steel. Bracket assemblies are available in modules for two to six
cylinders and can also be mated together for combination over six. Bracketing
can be assembled to support single row, double row or back-to-back rows of
cylinders. Bracketing uprights and weigh rail supports are also available for
weighing cylinders in place. Bracketing components are painted with a red
enamel coating. Uprights and back frame assemblies can be bolted or welded
together.
5. Actuation
One control head is required for suppression systems with one or two cylinders.
Two control heads are required for suppression systems that have three or more
carbon dioxide cylinders.
The manual lever release actuator provides a manual means of CO2 agent
actuation by direct manual actuation of its pull lever (i.e, LOCAL) or cable
actuation when used in conjunction with a remote manual pull station (i.e.,
REMOTE). The control head is equipped with an operating lever secured in the
SET position by a safety/locking pin. By removing the locking pin, the lever can
be rotated to the OPEN position, thereby operating the component utilizing the
control head. The control head is assembled on the cylinder valves and stop
valves. The locking pin can be used to prevent accidental discharge when
installing a cable operated system; however, this pin and wire MUST be removed
when used in conjunction with a remote pull station and cable installation is
complete. NOTE: Failure to complete this step will cause system to NOT
actuate when pull station(s) is used.
Connecting Link.
The connecting link is used to connect the lever release actuators located on the
pilot cylinders, employing the CV-98 valves. An opening in the end of the link
allows connection of the wire rope for cable pull actuated systems.
The Stainless Steel Actuation Hose is used to connect the actuation line flared
tees between each agent tank. The hose has the same thread, 7/16-20, as the
flared tees. The actuation hose allows flexibility between the rigid actuation
piping and the tank valve. Maximum Bend Radius: 27/32 in. (21 mm).
6. Valves
The directional stop valve is used to direct the flow of carbon dioxide into a single
hazard or with various types of multiple hazard system compartments. Every
valve must have a lever release actuator installed to it. The directional valve can
be operated manually (LOCAL) or by means of a cable pull station (REMOTE).
The directional valve is installed in the distribution manifold.
Check Valve
The check valve is used in directional valve arrangements that utilize a common
set of carbon dioxide cylinders to protect multiple spaces of unequal sizes. The
check valves divide the cylinder assemblies into sub-sets, for discharge of the
required amount of carbon dioxide into each protected space. Refer to the
system drawings for requirements
Isolation Valve
The isolation valve is used in conjunction with selector valve systems, and can
be used to isolate pressure operated alarms and shut down devices. It is
designed to withstand a minimum burst pressure of 6000 psi (413.7 bar) and is
tested to a working pressure, with carbon dioxide, of 900 psi (62.1 bar).
Discharge nozzles control the distribution of carbon dioxide into the protected
area or onto the protected equipment (or process). Ansul discharge nozzles are
designed to provide the proper combination of flow rate and discharge pattern to
protect vital equipment in a total-flooding manner. The Ansul discharge nozzles
are permanently marked to identify the nozzles code number.
The Baffle type nozzle is used in total flooding applications only. Placed around
the outside edge and near the overhead allows for a 180 fan spray of carbon
dioxide. Discharge rates depend upon orifice size and nozzle pressure. The B
type nozzle consists of a single orifice ranging in sizes from 1 to 14 with an inlet
connection to the distribution piping at NPT. The BL type nozzle consists of
orifice sizes from 9 to 16 with an inlet connection to the distribution piping at
NPT. A strainer is included on nozzles having a code orifice number of 3 or less.
8. Auxiliary Equipment
Time Delay
The time delay assembly consists of a cylinder assembly with a manual release
to allow instant override of the delay. The length of the delay is factory set and is
not adjustable. The delay time is listed at 70F. Actual delay times may with
ambient conditions and installation variations. This assembly is installed in the
piping manifold arrangement directly after the pilot (control) cylinders to allow
alarms to sound, as well as shutdown equipment and ventilation prior to carbon
dioxide discharge. The outlet port is connected to the downstream piping or
carbon dioxide manifold for pressure operated (slave cylinder actuation) control.
Time delays are available in 30 or 68 second increments.
The marine actuation station is used to release the system pilot cylinders by
means of compressed nitrogen gas. The station comes equipped with
stainless steel compression fittings or attaching O.D. stainless steel tubing.
The enclosure is rainproof, constructed of 16 ga. Galvanized steel and is
equipped with a draw pull catch. Actuation pressure is achieved by means of an
LT-20-L Nitrogen cartridge.
Pressure Operated Siren
Pressure-operated siren(s) are connected to the distribution piping and uses the
pressure of the discharged carbon dioxide for activation. The carbon dioxide
pressure creates a high pitch and high decibel wail. The siren is used as a
means of predischarge alarm warning personnel to evacuate the space prior to
discharge. The pressure within the piping system will also allow the siren to
alarm through most of the discharge time.
Pressure-Operated Switches
Safety Header
The safety header is a device used to relieve high pressure build-up in a closed
section of piping. If actuation pressure should get inadvertently trapped and
should an increase in temperature cause the pressure to rise to a dangerous
level, the burst disc in the header safety will rupture, allowing the pressure to
escape.
The header vent plug is used to release low pressure build up that may occur in
closed systems utilizing time delays or selector valves. The header vent plug
should also be installed on cylinder sides of the check valves on both main and
reserve systems to relieve any pressure that may leak past the check valve and
accidentally actuate the reserve system while the main system is discharging.
Warning:
Warning VACATE plates are required and shall be located at each pressure
operated alarm siren. This plate provides warning to personnel to vacate the
space once alarm sounds.
Warning ENTRANCE plates are required and shall be located at each spaces
entrance to the compartment. This plate provides the precaution nary measures
to personnel to warn that the space contains and is protected by a carbon dioxide
fire extinguishing system and not to enter the space.
Instruction:
Operating instruction plates are required and located throughout the system
installation. These plates are provided to allow personnel the information and
instruction to the proper actions required in case of system operation.
9. Optional Equipment
Discharge Indicator
Weigh Scale
The weigh scale gives direct reading of the weight of the cylinders. This
arrangement provides simplified weighing for cylinders in place without
disconnecting them from the cylinder bank. The scale consists of a scale, beam,
yoke and weigh hook. The weigh scale hook shall be placed on the cylinder
foundation weigh bar for proper weighing of the cylinder.
III. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
This Ansul fire extinguishing system is manually operated. It is imperative that there be as little
delay as possible in carrying out the following instructions, as the effectiveness of the carbon
dioxide is materially increased by smothering the fire in its early stages.
WARNING: Alert and evacuate personnel from fire hazard area immediately
on detection of a fire and where possible prior to actuation of the system.
OPERATION: For Tank Farm, Port Engine Rm, STBD Engine Rm & Bow Thruster Rm
Remote
Local
If remote actuation station fails to operate, discharge the system at cylinder bank.
Remote
Local
If remote actuation station fails to operate, discharge the system at cylinder bank.
Discharge cylinder(s) by operating the lever control heads release actuators
connecting link mounted on the control cylinder(s). Immediately operate lever of
control head mounted on the control valve.
Sequence of Events
After a CO2 system discharge, qualified fire suppression system maintenance personnel
must perform post fire maintenance. Observe all warnings especially those pertaining to
the length of elapsed time before entering the hazard area following discharge.
1. Remove discharged cylinders and return to an Ansul distributor for refurbishment and
recharge immediately after use. (See maintenance instructions).
2. Reset ANY pressure-operated switch(es). (See piping layout for quantity and
approximate location.)
3. Reset manual control head(s). Replace any control head that fails to reset properly.
Follow the manufacturers procedures.
A) Reset the cable leading to the pull box. Work the cable back and forth several
times to make certain that it does not bind. Replace broken glass in pull box.
B) Remove control head(s) from cylinder(s), and reset lever release actuators.
Make sure plunger is retracted into body (SET) position. Reinstall lever release
actuator control heads to cylinder(s). Tighten mounting nuts securely.
5. Inspect the orifices of all nozzles to make certain that they are NOT obstructed. DO
NOT REMOVE any nozzle tip from its bowl.
6. Remove the cap(s) from any dirt trap(s) or remove LAST nozzle located at end of
distribution piping and inspect for foreign matter. Replace cap or nozzle wrench tight.
1. General
Fire suppression systems require proper care to ensure normal operation at all times.
Periodic inspections must be made to determine the exact condition of the system
equipment. A regular program of systematic maintenance is essential for proper
operation of the carbon dioxide system. A periodic maintenance schedule must be
followed and an inspection log maintained for ready reference. As a minimum, the log
should record inspection interval, inspection procedure, maintenance performed, if any as
a result of inspection, and name of inspector performing task. If inspection indicated
areas of rust or corrosion, immediately clean and repaint the area.
2. Preventive Maintenance
Monthly
Semi-Annually
Every 5 years
Inspect and/or hydrostatically test CO2 cylinders and flexible discharge hoses.
1. Make a general inspection survey of all cylinders and equipment for damaged
or missing parts. If any equipment requires replacement refer to the appropriate
instructions.
3. Inspect CO2 lever release actuator control heads for physical damage,
deterioration, corrosion, distortion, cracks, dirt, and loose couplings. Tighten
loose couplings. Replace control head if damage is found. If necessary, clean
as indicated in appropriate instructions.
4. Inspect carbon dioxide cylinder and valve assembly for leakage, physical
damage such as cracks, dents, distortions, and worn parts. Check burst disc for
damage and replace if necessary. If necessary, clean cylinder and associated
parts as indicated in the appropriate instructions.
5. Inspect cylinder straps, cradles, and attaching hardware for loose, damaged,
or broken parts. Check straps and associated parts for corrosion, oil, grease,
grime, etc. Tighten loose hardware. Replace damaged parts. If necessary,
clean as indicated in the appropriate instructions.
6. Inspect flexible discharge hoses for loose fittings, damaged threads, cracks,
rust, kinks, distortion, dirt, and frayed wire braids. Tighten loose fittings and
replace hoses, which have stripped threads. If necessary, clean as indicated in
the appropriate instructions.
7. Inspect discharge manifold for physical damage, corrosion, and dirt. Inspect
manifold support brackets and clamps for looseness and damage. Inspect
connections to manifold for tightness. Inspect check valves, where applicable,
for deformation, leakage, cracks, wear, corrosion, and dirt. Secure loose parts.
Replace damaged parts. If necessary, clean as indicated in the appropriate
instructions.
8. Inspect discharge nozzles for dirt and physical damage. Replace damaged
nozzles. If nozzles are dirty or clogged, refer to the paragraph on cleaning.
CAUTION: Nozzles must never be painted. The part number of each nozzle
is stamped on the nozzle. Nozzles must be replaced by nozzles of the
same part number. Nozzles must never be interchanged, since random
interchanging of nozzles will adversely affect proper CO2 distribution within
a hazard area.
9. Inspect pressure switches for deformations, cracks, dirt or other damage.
Replace switch if damage is found.
1. Remove control head at the coupling nut only (if control head is not present,
proceed to Step 3).
3. Loosen cylinder clamps and bracket framing so cylinders can move freely.
4. Hook scale on weighing angle, and slip yoke under cylinder valve assembly.
5. Pull down until cylinder is just clear of floor and lever is horizontal.
6. Read weight directly off scale. The scale is calibrated to compensate for
leverage. Empty cylinder weight is stamped on the cylinder assembly; therefore,
deduct empty weight from scale reading. The result is the amount, known as the
charge weight of carbon dioxide in the cylinder.
7. If charge weight loss exceeds 10%, follow Cylinder Removal Instruction and
forward cylinder WITH DISCHARGE AND CONTROL HEADS REMOVED AND
SAFETY CAP AND PROTECTION CAP INSTALLED to a recognized ANSUL
distributor.
8. After all cylinders have been weighed, tighten cylinder clamps and framing.
4. Check that hazard area operations controlled by pressure switch shut down.
6. Reactivate all systems shut down by pressure switch. This includes power
and ventilation systems, equipment, etc.
Before blowing out system, remove the dust caps from the ends of the
distribution piping to allow any foreign matter to blow clear. Blow out all
distribution piping with dry air or CO2 to make sure it is not obstructed.
1. Remove any caps on dirt traps from piping to allow any foreign matter to blow
clear.
2. Remove all carbon dioxide cylinders from manifold. Isolate flexible hoses
and/or secure to the pipe manifolds.
4. Open distributing valve(s) and keep open long enough to ensure cleanliness.
5. Secure space and evacuate all personnel. Discharge test cylinder(s) into
system manifold.
6. Ensure the release actuator control heads are in the set position. Reconnect
all control heads to pilot cylinders.
All ANSUL CO2 cylinders are designed, fabricated, and factory tested to comply
with DOT CFR 49 Regulations 3A- or 3AA- as stamped on each cylinder.
1. Any cylinder which has been discharged or removed from the system
subsequent to five (5) years from the date of the last hydrostatic test, as
indicated by the marking on the cylinder shoulder, must be emptied, retested,
and remarked.
2. A cylinder continuously in service for a period of time exceeding five (5) years
must, after twelve (12) years have elapsed from the date of the previous test
and marking, be removed from service, its contents discharged, and the
cylinder retested and remarked.
Flexible Hoses
4. Cleaning
Remove dirt from metallic parts using a lint-free cloth moistened with dry cleaning
solvent. Dry parts with clean, dry, lint-free cloth or air blow dry. Wipe non-metallic parts
with clean, dry, lint-free cloth. Remove corrosion with crocus cloth.
5. Nozzle Service
Replace all damaged parts during inspection. Replacement procedures for CO2 cylinders
are provided below. For replacement of other system components, refer to drawings and
component assembly drawings provided for guidance. Part numbers of the components
are provided on the drawings.
7. Removal of Cylinders
CO2 Cylinders
These instructions must be carefully performed in the exact order given when
any cylinder or group of cylinders is to be removed at any time.
2. Remove all release actuator control heads from the pilot cylinder valve(s) by
loosening mounting nut.
3. Screw large top protection cap to treads on top of cylinder valve. Cap control
head outlet by screwing on side protection cap.
5. Remove cylinder.
8. Installation of Cylinders
CO2 Cylinders
These instructions must be carefully performed in the exact order given below
when any cylinder or group of cylinder is to be installed at any time.
1. Place fully charged cylinder in cylinder rack before removing cylinder cap.
2. Install the cylinder clamps and bracket framing and tighten bolts only enough
to allow for turning of cylinder as may be required later.
3. Remove the cylinder cap and top protection cap from the cylinder valve.
Remove the side protection cap from the cylinder valve to be equipped with
control head(s). Return cap to the storeroom.
4. Turn cylinder so that the cylinder valve outlet points in the proper direction
with flexible hose, tighten bolts of the cylinder bracket and clamps farming
securely.
5. Make certain release actuator control head(s) has been reset as follows:
NOTE: When two heads are connected in tandem with system connecting link,
make certain BOTH are completely reset BEFORE assembling to
cylinder valves.
6. Install control heads on pilot cylinder valves and tighten mounting nuts.
d. Remove safety/locking pin.
9. Cylinder Recharge
CAUTION: CO2 cylinders must not be recharged without a retest if more than five
(5) years have elapsed from the date of last test. Retest shall be in accordance
with the requirements of CER 49, Paragraph 173.34.
CO2
APPENDIX B
SAFETY BULLETINS
APPENDIX C
TEST FORMS
RECORD OF CYLINDER WEIGHTS
Cylinder Temp. Pressure Tare Gross Date Inspector Cylinder Temp. Pressure Tare Gross Date Inspector
Serial Weight Weight Serial Weight Weight
No. No.
VI. DRAWINGS
VII. COMPONENT DATA
Engineering Submittal
Approved
Rev. Item Description By By Date
- 1. MANUFACTURER COMPONENT DATA SHEETS MH BR 05-22-12
-
-
General Notes
Cylinder Steel 1-11 1/2 NPT, Female Meets DOT 3A1800, 3AA1800, or 3AA2300;
Also meets TC3AM138, TC3AAM138,
TC3AM176, or TC3AAM176.
Shipping
Assembly Weight of CO2 Approximate Weight Dimension A Dimension B
Part No. lb (kg) lb (kg) in. (mm) in. (mm)
Finish: Red Enamel Paint
1-1
1.125-18 THREADED
CYLINDER SHIPPING CAP FOR RELEASE
ATTACHMENTS OR
SHIPPING CAP
VALVE SHIPPING CAP
CV-98 VALVE DISCHARGE BEND OUTLET
WITH RECOIL VALVE
RECORD TAG
(MATES WITH FLEXIBLE
SIPHON TUBE ADAPTOR DISCHARGE BEND, PART
SIPHON TUBE NO. 427082)
001416
B 001816
Note: Use Flexible Discharge Bend (Part No. 427082) when attaching valve to supply pipe or manifold.
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Thread Size/Type
Component Material Valve End Manifold End Approvals
5/8 in. Flexible SAE 100 R2 1 5/16-12-UN-3B 1/2 NPT Male UL (EX-2968); Listed for use
Discharge Bend Type AT Female with FM Approved systems
18 7/8 IN.
(47.9 cm)
FEMALE ADAPTOR
(THREAD 1 5/16 IN.-12N-3) 1/2 IN. NPT
(BRASS UNS C-36000) MALE COUPLING
CHECK
SWAGE ON
MANIFOLD END
VALVE END
007514
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Description
Component Material Approvals
The manual lever release actuator provides a manual
All Manual Brass with Listed for use with
means of actuating cylinder valves and selector valves. This
Cable-pull Stainless FM Approved
can be accomplished by direct manual actuation of its pull
Actuators Steel Pin systems;
lever or cable actuation when used in conjunction with a
UL Listed (EX-4510)
remote manual pull station. When used with a remote
manual pull station, the pull station must contain the
components necessary to meet the actuator lever traveling
Shipping
requirements of 7 in. (178 mm) and not exceed 40 lb
Assembly
(18 kg) to operate.
Part No. Description
The actuator is shipped with ring pin and chain attached. If
the ring pin is not required, it must be removed. Failure to 423309 Lever Release (1 1/8-18 mounting
remove the ring pin/chain assembly will prevent system thread) Mounts directly to a CV-98
actuation if a remote cable pull actuation system is cylinder valve.
employed and the ring pin is accidentally installed in the 70846 Lever Release (1 1/4-18 mounting
actuator. thread) Mounts directly to an HF
Three actuators are available. Each is designed for a electric actuator.
specific component. 427207 Lever Release (1 1/8-18 mounting
thread) Mounts directly to the 1 in.,
2 in., 3 in., and 4 in. selector valves.
Mounts directly to pressure operated
stackable actuator (Part No. 428566).
Actuator has the handle painted red.
3 7/8 IN.*
(9.8 cm)
PIN
3 7/8 IN.
(9.8 cm) 000897
* Add 1 9/16 in. (3.9 cm) to height when lever is in the straight up position.
1-8
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Description
The connecting link is used to connect two lever releases
Shipping Assembly
together when two pilot cylinders are required for actuation.
The connecting link can be used on lever releases installed Part No. Description
on CV-98 ANSUL carbon dioxide valves. 42514 Connecting link
One size connecting link is available for all size cylinders.
2 5/16 IN.
(5.87 cm)
3/4 IN.
(19 mm)
007978
001885
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System Components
Description
7/16 20 1/4 IN. NPT
The Stainless Steel Actuation Hose is used to connect the J.I.C. MALE
actuation line flared tees between each agent tank. The
hose has the same thread, 7/16-20, as the flared tees. The
actuation hose allows flexibility between the rigid actuation
piping and the tank valve. 006385
Shipping
Assembly
Part No. Description 7/16-20 7/16-20
000433
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ANSUL
System Components
U.S.C.G. APPROVAL NO. 162.162/1/0 REV. 0
UL EX-4510 3-1-03 Page 1-17a
Description
The marine actuation station is used to release the system
Shipping
pilot cylinders by means of compressed nitrogen gas. This
Assembly Part No. Description
is accomplished by pulling the operating handle marked
CYLINDER RELEASE which punctures the nitrogen car- 418731 Marine Actuation Station
tridge, allowing the gas to flow to a pilot port located on the Two Step
pilot cylinders, and pulling the operating handle marked 87012 LT-20-L Nitrogen Cartridge
VALVE RELEASE which punctures the nitrogen cartridge,
allowing the gas to flow to a pressure operated selector
valve. Component Material Approvals
The marine actuation station comes equipped with 1/4 in. Marine Actuation Steel UL Listed
stainless steel compression fittings for attaching 1/4 in. Station Two Step (EX-4510)
O.D. stainless steel tubing. The enclosure is rainproof, con-
structed of 16 ga. galvanized steel and is equipped with a
draw pull catch.
Actuation pressure is achieved by means of an LT-20-L
Nitrogen cartridge, Part No. 87012.
6 IN.
C (152 mm)
V
Y
INSTRUCTION A L
CHART L I
V N
E D 13 IN.
E (330 mm)
TO
R R 12 IN.
VALVE
E PULL CATCH (305 mm)
L R
E
L
NITROGEN
CARTRIDGE
COMPRESSION
FITTING FOR 1/4 IN.
OD S.S. TUBE 10 IN.
(254 mm)
TO
CYLINDER 3 IN. 000694
(76 mm)
System Components
U.S.C.G. APPROVAL NO. 162.162/1/0 REV. 0
UL EX-4510 3-1-03 Page 1-17b
.020
58
.025
.028
67
.030
WALL THICKNESS (INCHES)
94
.035
.035
150
.040
.049
.045
.050
.055
.060
1/4 IN. STAINLESS
STEEL TUBE
.065
.065
.070
NOTE: Vent Plug, Part No. 1732, must be utilized in actuation line near system actuator.
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System Components
Description
The header vent plug is used to release low pressure build
up that may occur in a closed system utilizing time delays Shipping Assembly
or selector valves. The header vent plug functions by Part No. Description
releasing small amounts of pressure caused by a leaking 40309 Header vent plug
valve that would otherwise cause back-pressure actuation
of the system. When high pressures are encountered, as in
a system discharge, the seal contacts the seat, stopping
the flow of agent from the header vent plug. The header
vent plug should also be installed on the cylinder sides of
the check valves on both main and reserve systems to
relieve any pressure that may leak past the check valve and
accidentally actuate the reserve system while the main sys-
tem is discharging.
STEM
BODY SPRING
CHECK SEAL
CHECK
WASHER CUP
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System Components
Description The time delay is activated by pressure from the pilot cylin-
To meet the requirements of NFPA 12, a mechanical time ders when they are released. After discharge is completed,
delay is required for all carbon dioxide systems that protect the time delay can be returned to service by following the
Normally Occupied or Occupiable spaces protected with procedure in the Resetting and Recharge section of the
total flooding systems, or local application systems where ANSUL Carbon Dioxide Design, Installation, Recharge and
the discharge exposes personnel to concentrations of car- Maintenance Manual. The length of time is factory set and is
bon dioxide in excess of 7.5 percent. These are areas where not adjustable. A manual release is incorporated on the time
it is necessary to evacuate personnel prior to the discharge delay valve to allow instant override of the time delay. The
of a carbon dioxide system. For improved accuracy, the time time delay is available in delay settings of 10, 30, 68, and 88
delay uses nitrogen from an LT-10 cartridge (Part No. seconds.
423423) to power the factory set delay mechanism. The Caution: Use only approved LT-10-R nitrogen cartridges
time delay is installed in the discharge piping, either directly (Part No. 423423). Use of unapproved cartridges will
after the control (pilot) cylinder, or further along the piping. result in improper system operation.
Shipping Assembly
Part No. Description
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8 1/2 IN.
(21.6 cm)
2 3/4 IN.
(7 cm)
7 1/4 IN.
(18.4 cm)
7 3/4 IN.
(19.7 cm)
9 7/8 IN.
(25.1 cm)
7 5/16 IN.
(18.6 cm)
15 1/2 IN.
(39.4 cm)
12 7/8 IN.
(32.7 cm)
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Carbon Dioxide System Components
Check Valve
Description
Check valves are used in main/reserve systems and on cylinders required for protecting a larger hazard. Only the
systems protecting multiple hazards of different volumes cylinders needed for the particular hazard are activated.
using selector valves to control the direction of agent flow. The check valves are available in sizes from 1/2 in. through
On main/reserve systems the check valve prevents pressur- 3 in. Three body styles are available: threaded, weld neck
ization of the reserve system manifold by blocking the flow flange, and threaded flange. The weld neck flange style
of carbon dioxide from the main system. The check valve valves are supplied with two (2) 600 lb. weld neck, flat
allows gas flow from the reserve (if actuated) to pass faced, forged steel flanges, complete with bolts, nuts and
through into the distribution piping. On selector valve sys- gaskets.
tems, the check valve prevents the cylinders from the
selected hazard from pressurizing the manifold of the
Check Valve Bronze 1/2 in. NPT Female Threaded U.S. Coast Guard (162.038/7/0)
UL (EX-2968)
FM Approved
Check Valve Bronze 3/4 in. NPT Female Threaded U.S. Coast Guard (162.038/7/0)
UL (EX-2968)
FM Approved
Check Valve Bronze 1 in. NPT Female Threaded U.S. Coast Guard (162.038/7/0)
UL (EX-2968)
FM Approved
Check Valve Bronze 1 1/4 in. NPT Female Threaded U.S. Coast Guard (162.038/7/0)
UL (EX-2968)
FM Approved
Check Valve Bronze 1 1/2 in. NPT Female Threaded U.S. Coast Guard (162.038/7/0)
UL (EX-2968)
FM Approved
Check Valve Bronze 2 in. NPT Female Threaded U.S. Coast Guard (162.038/7/0)
UL (EX-2968)
FM Approved
Check Valve Bronze 2 1/2 in. NPT Female Threaded U.S. Coast Guard (162.038/7/0)
UL (EX-2968)
FM Approved
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Component Material Thread Size/Type Body Type Approvals
Check Valve Body: N/A 2 in. Weld U.S. Coast Guard (162.038/7/0)
Bronze Neck Flange UL (EX-2968)
Flange: FM Approved
Steel
Check Valve Body: N/A 2 1/2 in. U.S. Coast Guard (162.038/7/0)
Bronze Weld Neck UL (EX-2968)
Flange: Flange FM Approved
Steel
Check Valve Body: N/A 3 in. Weld U.S. Coast Guard (162.038/7/0)
Bronze Neck Flange UL (EX-2968)
Flange: FM Approved
Steel
Check Valve Body: 3 in. NPT Threaded U.S. Coast Guard (162.038/7/0)
Bronze Flange UL (EX-2968)
Flange: FM Approved
Steel
Shipping Assembly
Part No. Description
BODY
000679a
Check Valve - Flanged
Dimension A Dimension B
Valve Size in. (cm) in. (cm)
A
2 in. 10 1/4 (26) 7 1/2 (19)
2 1/2 in. 10 3/4 (27.3) 8 11/16 (22.1)
3 in. 11 1/2 (29.2) 9 1/2 (24.1)
000683
CHECK
BODY
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System Components
Description
Selector valves are used to direct the flow of CO2 into a Selector valves can be manually operated by mounting a
single hazard of a multiple hazard system. lever actuator either directly onto the valve, onto the top of
When pneumatic actuation is required for any selector the pressure operated stackable actuator, or onto the top of
valve, the following must be ordered separately: a the electric actuator. See Lever Release Actuator
Stackable Actuator Assembly, Part No. 428566, and Component Sheet for correct actuator.
Selector Valve Pneumatic Actuation Line Kit, Part No. Note: The Selector Valve Adaptor, Part No. 430832, can
436127. also be used to retrofit older model 1/2 in. through 2 1/2 in.
When electric actuation is required for any selector valve, a selector valves, Part Nos. 57428-57433, when used in
Booster Actuator, Part No. 428949, and HF electric actua- conjunction with Lever Release, Part No. 427207 and the
tor, Part No. 73327, must be ordered separately. Pressure Operated Stackable Actuator, Part No. 428566.
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Shipping Assembly
Part No. Description
427185 1 in. selector valve threaded
427150 2 in. selector valve threaded
57433 2, 2 1/2, 3 in. selector valve flanged
57445 4 in. selector valve flanged
428566 Pressure operated stackable actuator
428949 Booster Actuator
1 1/8 18 UNEF
1 1/8 18 UNEF SELECTOR VALVE ADAPTOR,
PART NO. 430832
C
C
600 LB AMERICAN
STANDARD
RAISED FACE
FLANGE (INLET
AND OUTLET)
B (MATING B
FLANGES
SUPPLIED BY
OTHERS)
008140 006035
A
NOTE: FOR 2 IN. and 2 1/2 IN. FLANGE SELECTOR VALVES,
USE A 3 IN. FLANGE VALVE.
3 IN. AND 4 IN. FLANGED VALVE 1 IN. AND 2 IN. THREADED VALVE
Shipping Shipping
Selector Assembly Shipping
Valve Sizes Part No. Body A B C Weight
1 in. 427185 Threaded 5 1/2 in. 2 9/16 7 16 lb
1 in. NPT female (140 mm) (67 mm) (178 mm) (7.3 kg)
2 in. 427150 Threaded 7 1/2 in. 3 1/2 8 9/16 33 lb
2 in. NPT female (191 mm) (89 mm) (218 mm) (15.0 kg)
2 in., 2 1/2 in., 57433 Flanged 13 in. 6 1/8 14 1/2 117 lb
3 in. 3 in. (330 mm) (156 mm) (368 mm) (53.0 kg)
4 in. 57445 Flanged 4 in. 16 8 3/4 18 1/8 262 lb
(406 mm) (222 mm) (460 mm) (118.8 kg)
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System Components
Description
1 1/8 18 UNEF
The pressure operated stackable actuator, Par t No.
2.309
428566, is necessary when pneumatic actuation is required
on any selector valve. This actuator is installed directly on
top of the selector valve, a lever release (Part No. 427207)
must be installed on top of the actuator, and a 1/4 in. pres-
sure line must be attached to the 1/8 in. pressure port on
the side of the actuator. The actuator must be manually
reset after use by pushing the stem back up into the actua-
tor body. The actuator is constructed of brass.
When installed in actuation line, Selector Valve Pneumatic
Actuation Line Kit, Part No. 436127, must also be utilized. 2.926
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System Components
Description
Component Material Approvals
The manual lever release actuator provides a manual
All Manual Brass with Listed for use with
means of actuating cylinder valves and selector valves. This
Cable-pull Stainless FM Approved
can be accomplished by direct manual actuation of its pull
Actuators Steel Pin systems;
lever or cable actuation when used in conjunction with a
UL Listed (EX-4510)
remote manual pull station. When used with a remote
manual pull station, the pull station must contain the
components necessary to meet the actuator lever traveling
Shipping
requirements of 7 in. (178 mm) and not exceed 40 lb
Assembly
(18 kg) to operate.
Part No. Description
The actuator is shipped with ring pin and chain attached. If
the ring pin is not required, it must be removed. Failure to 423309 Lever Release (1 1/8-18 mounting
remove the ring pin/chain assembly will prevent system thread) Mounts directly to a CV-98
actuation if a remote cable pull actuation system is cylinder valve.
employed and the ring pin is accidentally installed in the 70846 Lever Release (1 1/4-18 mounting
actuator. thread) Mounts directly to an HF
Three actuators are available. Each is designed for a electric actuator.
specific component. 427207 Lever Release (1 1/8-18 mounting
thread) Mounts directly to the 1 in.,
2 in., 3 in., and 4 in. selector valves.
Mounts directly to pressure operated
stackable actuator (Part No. 428566).
Actuator has the handle painted red.
3 7/8 IN.*
(9.8 cm)
PIN
3 7/8 IN.
(9.8 cm) 000897
* Add 1 9/16 in. (3.9 cm) to height when lever is in the straight up position.
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System Components
Description
The header safety is a device used to relieve high pressure
build-up in a closed section of piping. If actuation pressure
should get inadvertently trapped and should an increase in SAFETY DISC NUT SAFETY DISC
temperature cause the pressure to rise to a dangerous
level, the burst disc in the header safety will rupture, allow-
ing the pressure to escape. The header safety is available
with 1/2 in. or 3/4 in. NPT threads.
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System Components
Description
The pressure switch is operated by the carbon dioxide pres- Shipping Assembly
sure when the system is discharged. This pressure switch Part No. Description
can be used to open or close three-phase electrical circuits
to either shut down equipment or turn on lights or alarms. 42344 Pressure Switch 3PST
The three pole, single throw (3PST) pressure switch is con-
structed with a gasketed, water tight housing. The housing is
constructed of malleable iron, painted red. A 1/4 in. NPT
pressure inlet is used to connect the 1/4 in. pipe from the
carbon dioxide system. Minimum operating pressure is
50 psi (3.5 bar).
4 IN.
(10.1 cm) 3 3/4 IN.
3 1/16 IN. (9.5 cm)
RESET KNOB
A (7.7 cm) MOISTURE-PROOF GASKET
SPRING
5 3/16 IN. HALF ROUND ARM
(13.1 cm)
3 7/8 IN. TOGGLE SWITCH WITH FULLY
(9.8 cm) ENCLOSED BAKELITE BASE
SPACER
HALF ROUND ARM BRASS
SWITCH
SPRING HOUSING
008341 NAMEPLATE
PISTON ROD
000715a
PISTON O RING GASKET
PISTON
4 9/32 IN. 000715b
MOUNTING PISTON-SPOT NUT
HOLES SWIVEL NUT
A SECTION A A
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System Components
Description
The following warning plates are required either inside or Mounting Hole Size: 7/32 in. (0.56 cm)
outside the hazard area to warn personnel that the space is Approvals: UL (EX-2968), listed for use with FM Approved
protected by a carbon dioxide system and no one should systems
enter after a discharge without being properly protected.
The warning plates are furnished with four mounting holes Material: Aluminum
for ease of installation.
Part No. 425309 Sign In Every Protected Area Part No. 425310 Sign at Every Entrance
to Protected Space
Part No. 425311 Sign In Every Nearby Space Where Part No. 425312 Sign at Each Manual Actuation Station
CO2 Can Accumulate to Hazardous Levels
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Part No. 433625 Sign at Every Entrance to Protected Part No. 433626 Sign Outside Each Entrance to
Space for Systems Provided with Wintergreen Odorizer Carbon Dioxide Storage Room
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System Components
Description
The baffle type nozzle is used in total flood applications Discharge rate depends upon nozzle pressure and orifice
only. Placed around the outside edge or placed near the size. Baffle type nozzles are available in orifice sizes 1
ceiling approximately 15 to 20 ft (4.6 to 6.1 m) on centers in through 16. The nozzle is supplied in natural brass.
a room or any enclosed space, each nozzle provides a Note: When ordering, specify orifice code required:
180 fan spray of CO2, spreading the extinguishing gas Example Part No. 426121 10.5.
quickly and efficiently throughout the protected space.
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Baffle Type Nozzle With or Without Strainer (Baffle Type with Strainer)
STRAINER
FORGED 1/2 IN. NPT
BRASS BODY
DISCHARGE ORIFICE
2 5/8 IN.
(6.6 cm)
000662a
1 3/4 IN.
(4.4 cm) 000662b
Shipping Assembly
Part No. Description Orifice Code
426119 Baffle type with strainer nozzle 13
426120 Baffle type without strainer 3.5 14
DISCHARGE ORIFICE
STAMPED
FORGED
NOZZLE CODE
BRASS BODY 000664b
2 1/4 IN.
000664a (5.7 cm)
Shipping Assembly
Part No. Description Orifice Code
426121 Baffle type BL nozzle 9 16
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System Components
Description
The cylinder bracketing is designed to rigidly support the included) or welded together, which ever makes the instal-
installed carbon dioxide cylinders. The bracketing compo- lation more convenient. For weighing cylinders, a scale and
nents are constructed of heavy structual steel. Bracket lifting yoke is also available.
assemblies are available in modules for two to six cylinders Refer to the Installation and Appendix sections of the
and can also be mated together for any combination over Design manual for further details.
six. Bracketing can be assembled to support single row,
double row or back-to-back rows of cylinders. Bracketing
uprights and weigh rail supports are also available for Component Material Finish Approvals
weighing cylinders in place. Bracketing components are Bracketing Steel Red UL (EX-2968);
painted with a red enamel coating. Uprights and back Paint Listed for use with
frame assemblies can be bolted (fasteners are not FM Approved systems
Shipping Assembly
Part No. Description
45120 35 lb (15.9 kg) and 50 lb (22.7 kg) cylinder strap (single cylinder)
45244 35 lb (15.9 kg) and 50 lb (22.7 kg) cylinder channel with nuts and bolts (single cylinder)
45121 75 lb (34 kg) cylinder strap (single cylinder)
45261 75 lb (34 kg) cylinder channel with nuts and bolts (single cylinder)
45122 100 lb (45.4 kg) cylinder strap (single cylinder)
45245 100 lb (45.4 kg) cylinder channel with nuts and bolts (single cylinder)
427704 120 lb (54.4 kg) cylinder strap (single cylinder)
427705 120 lb (54.4 kg) cylinder channel with nuts and bolts (single cylinder)
79638 Back frame assembly (2 cylinder)
79639 Back frame assembly (3 cylinder)
79640 Back frame assembly (4 cylinder)
79641 Back frame assembly (5 cylinder)
79642 Back frame assembly (6 cylinder)
73257 Upright (used either for right or left side)
426592 120 lb (54.4 kg) upright (used either for right or left side)
73553 Single row or back-to-back row bracket foot (left side)
73554 Single row or back-to-back row bracket foot (right side)
73555 Double row bracket foot (left side)
73556 Double row bracket foot (right side)
73256 Center upright (required when weighing seven or more cylinders in a row)
79413 Connector (required to hook together back frames for seven or more cylinders)
73250 10.5 in. (26.7 cm) carriage bolt with nut (for single row 50 lb (22.7 kg) cylinders)
73251 11 in. (27.9 cm) carriage bolt with nut (for single row 75 lb (34 kg) cylinders)
73252 12.5 in. (31.8 cm) carriage bolt with nut (for single row 100 lb (45.4 kg) cylinders)
418502 13 in. (33.0 cm) carriage bolt with nut (for single row 120 lb (54.4 kg) cylinders)
73253 21 in. (53.3 cm) carriage bolt with nut (for double row 50 lb (22.7 kg) cylinders)
73254 22 in. (55.9 cm) carriage bolt with nut (for double row 75 lb (34 kg) cylinders)
73255 26 in. (66 cm) carriage bolt with nut (for double row 100 lb (45.4 kg) cylinders)
418503 27 in. (68.6 cm) carriage bolt with nut (for double row 120 lb (54.4 kg) cylinders)
73266 Weigh rail (two cylinder)
73267 Weigh rail (three cylinder)
73268 Weigh rail (four cylinder)
73269 Weigh rail (five cylinder)
73270 Weigh rail (six cylinder)
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Shipping Assembly
Part No. Description
73091 Cylinder clamp (2 cylinders)
73092 Cylinder clamp (3 cylinders)
71683 Weigh rail support (single row)
71682 Weigh rail support (double row)
71684 Weigh rail support (back-to-back)
74241 Scale
69877 Lifting yoke
WEIGH RAIL
SUPPORT
UPRIGHT
WEIGH RAIL
BACK FRAME
CYLINDER
CLAMP
CARRIAGE BOLT
WITH NUT
RIGHT
BRACKET FOOT
0001838
LEFT BRACKET FOOT
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