Argonite - Kidde Fenwal

1 A UTC Fire & Security CompanyEffective: July 2012K-38-1000 Argonite System DescriptionFEATURES 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 ListedDESCRIPTIONK idde Argonite Fire Protection Systems are cleanagent, automatic extinguishing systems that use Argonite (IG-55) and consist of four basic components and theirassociated accessories: Argonite Cylinders and Components, Completer Kits, Control Panels, Detection and Alarm is an inert gas mixture, in equal parts, of Nitro-gen and Argon.

2 Both substances are naturally occurringand present in the atmosphere. Argonite is safe for use inoccupied spaces and poses no threat to the Components consist of the agent cylinders,cylinder racking and the agent discharge nozzles. Completer Kits provide all the basic compo-nents necessary to operate the Argonite kits consist of hoses, connection fittings, pres-sure gauges, actuation devices required to operatethe cylinder valve and warning signs to be displayedin the area(s) protected by an Argonite fire extin-guishing system.

3 Control Panels vary in features and complexitybut in all cases are used to monitor the detection,actuate the alarms, initiate the agent discharge andcontrol auxiliary functions such as shut down of vitalequipment and ventilation dampers. Detection and Alarm devices provide fire detec-tion by means of thermal or smoke detectors, audi-ble and visual pre-alarm warnings and annunciationof the Argonite DESCRIPTIONA rgonite is a mixture of 50% pure Nitrogen and 50% pureArgon. Argonite contains only naturally occurring sub-stances, and as such, has no ozone depletion potentialand no direct global warming extinguishes by means of reducing the oxygencontent within a room to the point at which fire can nolonger burn, but without compromising the safety of indi-viduals present.

4 There are no toxicological factors asso-ciated with the use of Argonite . Argonite will notdecompose or produce any by-products when exposedto a flame from a fire Argonite systems are designed to extinguish fireswith a minimum agent concentration of achievedwithin one minute. This results in extinguishment of thefire and an oxygen concentration of 13%. Argonite is stored as a gas within the cylinder is available at a storage pressure of 2900 PSI (200bar).- 2 -USABLE CYLINDER CAPACITYT hree cylinder sizes are available (see Table 1).

5 Table 1. Cylinder CapacityFigure 1. Argonite Cylinder Table 2. Argonite cylinder Area CoverageEQUIPMENT DESCRIPTIONThe Kidde Fire Systems Argonite Fire Protection Systemcan be released electrically, manually or following is a description of the various componentsassociated with the AND VALVE ASSEMBLYA rgonite cylinders are available in three different 2900 PSI (200 bar) cylinders are uniquely colorcoded to allow for quick and easy identification. The cyl-inders are red with yellow-green at the cylinder shoulder. Because Argonite is stored as a gas, the cylinders haveno dip tube and can be mounted in either the vertical orhorizontal position.

6 The cylinder valve, required for all system cylinders,allows for connection of the cylinders into the valve provides connections for electric, pneumaticand manual release of the cylinder contents, as well as adischarge outlet, connected by a discharge hose, to thedistribution actuator operates on a 1 to 10 ratio requiring only300 PSI (21 bar) for the 2900 PSI (200 bar) system tooperate the valve. The following are the connections pro-vided on the 2. Cylinder DimensionsTable 3. Cylinder DimensionsSiz eFillEnglishMetricat 2900 PSIat 200 Bar972 cu.

7 L * kg4079 cu. L * kg4893 cu. kbCylinderArea Coverage @38% Concentration/70 F (21 C) L * ( m3) L * ( m3) ( m3)ABCylinder SizeDimensionAB(Diameter) L * in.( mm) in.( mm) L * in. ( mm) in.( mm) in.( mm) in.( mm)* DISCONTINUED- 3 Actuator Connection:Each cylinder valve must be fitted with either a Pilot orSlave type actuator. The Pilot actuator provides a manual (pull pin turn han-dle) actuator and connections from an electrical solenoidand pressure switch assembly. The pilot actuator alsohas connections to adjacent slave cylinder actuators todischarge entire groups of cylinders virtually Slave actuator is purely pneumatic; it receives pres-sure from the pilot actuator and opens its associated cyl-inder Valve, pressure Gauge and supervisory pressure switch Connection:This is a threaded port that serves for the connection ofone of the following: Solenoid Valve, pressure Gauge and Supervi-sory pressure switch for pilot actuator connec-tions.

8 pressure Gauge and supervisory pressure switch for slave actuator Outlet:The cylinder valve outlet is connected to the distributionpiping by a flexible hose with 1/2-inch steel features of the valve include a Burst Disc,designed to rupture upon excessive internal pressure ,and an external Bleeder Valve with indicator that acts asa pressure relief 3. Argonite Cylinder and Valve AssemblyFigure 4. Argonite Cylinder ValveTable 4. Argonite Cylinder and Valve Assembly DataCOMPLETER KIT COMPONENTSE ither a pilot or a slave completer kit is required to com-plete the installation of each Argonite 5.

9 Completer Kit DataDISCHARGEHOSECYLINDERVALVEPRESSURE GAUGEWITH SUPERVISORYPRESSURE SWITCHPILOT HOSE(TO SLAVE CYLINDERS)SOLENOID, 24 VDCMANUAL ACTUATORM25 x VIEWM25 x VIEWFILLINGOUTLETFILLINGGAUGE PORTCONNECTION TOARGONITE CYLINDERHANDLE FORFILLING ONLY1/4 BSPPILOT CONNECTIONBURST DISC(21 PSI [300 BAR]SETPOINT)Part NumberCylinderAssembly (FilledCylinder/Valve) L *200 bar; DOT and TC L *200 bar; DOT and TC L200 bar; DOT and TC versionsNote:DOT=Department of Transportation (US)TC=Transport CanadaDescriptionCompleter KitsPrimary (Qty.)P/N38-109802-001 Slave (Qty.)

10 P/N38-109803-001 Solenoid Valve10 pressure Gauge withSupervisory pressure Switch11 Manual Release10 Pilot Hose #110 Pilot Hose #210 Pilot Hose #301 Bleeder Valve10 Tee piece for hose connection21 Discharge Hose11 Inle t Ste m A ss e mb ly11 Note: If cylinders are used in a Main/Reserve system, use decalP/N 31033 (Main Decal) and P/N 31034 (Reserve Decal).* DISCONTINUED- 4 -SOLENOID AND pressure GAUGE ASSEMBLY WITH supervisory pressure SWITCHThe solenoid/ pressure gauge assembly provides an elec-trical means (24 Vdc) of actuating the system as well as avisual means to determine the pressure within the pilotcylinder.