User's Manual

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96-FE13MA-001
October 2002
FE-13™ Fire Suppression System Owner's Manual
2-5 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE
SYSTEM
CAUTION
!
The owner of the Kidde FE-13 Fire Suppres-
sion System must comply with these instruc-
tions. Failure to do so may result in inadequate
system performance, property damage and per-
sonal injury.
See Kidde manual 96-FE13MA-000 or -002 for
additional inspection information.
2-5.1
Monthly
1. Inspect all system components, nozzles, distribution
piping and conduit runs for physical damage and/or dis-
placement.
2. Inspect all detectors and control panels for evidence of
damage or missing components. Have damaged or
missing parts replaced immediately (contact the Kidde
distributor). Refer to applicable control panel manual
for additional pertinent inspection procedures.
3. Inspect each container. Container(s) must not show evi-
dence of corrosion or damage.
4. Inspect remote manual release. For electric manual
release devices, check visually to ensure the device is
in the normal or ready position. The path to the remote
release must be clear and unobstructed.
If any discrepancies are noted while making this inspec-
tion, SUSPEND ALL OPERATIONS IN THE PROTECTED
AREA. Contact the Kidde distributor for service and/or re-
pair.
2-5.2 Semi-Annual Inspection
The system must be thoroughly inspected on a semi-an-
nual basis by a certified Kidde distributor. As part of the
semi-annual inspection, the system must be functionally
tested per the instructions in the Kidde FE-13 Fire Sup-
pression System Design, Installation, Operation and Main-
tenance Manual (P/N 96-FE13MA-000 or -002). These
instructions call for functional test of the system and verifi-
cation of the agent quantity in each container. Agent will
not be discharged as a part of the inspection.
For more information regarding inspection and mainte-
nance, contact the Kidde distributor or Kidde directly.
2-6 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Portable fire extinguishers are required in addition to the
FE-13 system and for areas not protected by the system.
Consult with the insurance carrier, local Authorities Having
Jurisdiction and the portable fire extinguisher distributor for
sizes, types, spacing and location requirements.
Read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual
and on the container nameplates. Review these instruc-
tions with employees semi-annually, or more frequently.
Place this manual in an accessible area near the FE-13
system for ready reference. Post the name, phone number
and address of the Kidde distributor near the telephone.
Also, post the emergency telephone number of the fire de-
partment and the building street address near all telephones.
If any condition exists which would render the FE-13 sys-
tem inoperative or ineffective, SUSPEND ALL OPERA-
TIONS IN THE PROTECTED AREA IMMEDIATELY. Have
the condition corrected by the Kidde distributor before re-
suming operations.
2-7 ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS AND
DOCUMENTATION
The system must be designed, installed, operated and main-
tained only in accordance with the following documents and
specifications:
• Kidde FE-13 Design, Installation, Operation and
Maintenance Manual, P/N 96-FE13MA-000 or -002,
available from the Kidde distributor or Kidde.
Kidde-Fenwal, Inc.
400 Main Street
Ashland, MA 01721
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
• National Fire Protection Association Standard No.
2001, current edition, available from:
National Fire Protection Association
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
• Copies of the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
for FE-13 are available in the back of this manual
(Appendix A).