User's Manual

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96-FE13MA-001
October 2002
FE-13™ Fire Suppression System Owner's Manual
1-1 INTRODUCTION
This document is provided to instruct and familiarize the
owner with the Kidde
®
FE-13™ Fire Suppression System.
This manual covers:
• Information about the system
• How the FE-13 system operates
• How FE-13 works
• Installation of the system
• Instructions in case of fire
• Post-operation instructions
• Inspection and maintenance of the system
• Responsibilities and related equipment require-
ments
• Additional specifications and documentation
Note: IMPORTANT–This owner's manual does not cover
every detail of step-by-step installation procedures
for the Kidde FE-13 Fire Suppression System.
The system consists of components tested within
the limitations defined in the detailed design, in-
stallation, operation and maintenance manual
(P/N 96-FE13MA-000 and -002) which is available
from Kidde. The system designer must be consulted
whenever changes are planned for the system or
area of protection.
A certified Kidde distributor must be consulted af-
ter the system has been discharged.
The technical data contained herein is limited strictly
for informational purposes only.
CAUTION
!
It is the owner's responsibility to read this
manual and to ensure proper system operation
and personnel safety.
Follow the instructions in this manual and on the FE-13
cylinder nameplates. Review this information semi-annu-
ally, or as needed. Place this manual in an accessible place
near the FE-13 system for ready reference.
Kidde believes this data to be accurate, however, it is pub-
lished and presented without any guarantee or warranty
whatsoever. Kidde disclaims any liability for the informa-
tion contained herein by any, and all, other parties.
NAME OF KIDDE DISTRIBUTOR IS:
________________________________________________
ENTER EMERGENCY NUMBER FOR THE LOCAL FIRE
DEPARTMENT HERE:
________________________________________________
Before handling Kidde products, all personnel must be thor-
oughly trained in the safe handling of the containers as well
as in the proper procedures for installation, removal, filling
and connection of other critical devices, such as solenoids,
cable assemblies, pressure switches and safety caps.
READ, UNDERSTAND and ALWAYS FOLLOW the opera-
tion and maintenance manuals, owner’s manuals, service
manuals, etc., that are provided with the individual systems.
WARNING
!
Pressurized (charged) containers are extremely
hazardous and if not handled properly, are
capable of violent discharge. This may result
in serious bodily injury, death and property
damage.
The discharge of clean agent systems to extinguish a fire
can result in a potential hazard to personnel from the natural
form of the clean agent or from the products of combustion
that result from exposure of the agent to the fire or hot sur-
faces. Unnecessary exposure of personnel, either to the
natural agent or to the products of decomposition, shall be
avoided.
1-2 MOVING OF CONTAINERS
1-2.1 Moving by Trucks
Containers must be shipped in the upright position and prop-
erly secured in place. Containers must not be rolled,
dragged, slid or allowed to be slid from tailgates of vehicles.
A suitable hand truck, fork truck, roll platform or similar de-
vice must be used.
1-2.2 Rough Handling
Containers must not be dropped or permitted to strike vio-
lently against each other or other surfaces.
1-2.3 Storage
Containers must be stored standing upright and secured in
place.
CHAPTER 1
GENERAL INFORMATION