User's Manual

Operation
P/N 45-N1230M-002 2-1 February 2005
CHAPTER 2
OPERATION
2-1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter describes the controls and indicators for the Kidde Engineered Fire Suppression
System designed for use with 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid.
2-2 SYSTEM CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
2-2.1 General
Compressed Novec 1230 fluid is held in the cylinder by a discharge valve. When the
discharge valve is actuated by a control head, the valve piston is displaced and the
compressed liquid escapes through the discharge port of the valve and is directed
through the distribution piping to the nozzles. The nozzles provide the proper flow rate
and distribution of Novec 1230 fluid.
2-2.2 Operating Procedures
2-2.2.1 AUTOMATIC OPERATION
When a system is operated automatically by means of a detection and control
system, everyone must evacuate the hazard area promptly upon hearing the
predischarge alarm. Make sure no one enters the hazard area. Call the fire
department immediately.
2-2.2.2 REMOTE MANUAL OPERATION
Operate as follows:
1. Proceed to the appropriate remote manual pull station for the hazard.
2. Operate the manual pull station.
3. Leave the hazard area immediately.
4. Allow no one to enter the hazard area. Call the fire department immediately.
Note: The above instructions must be displayed in the protected area.
2-2.2.3 LOCAL MANUAL OPERATION
Manual control is not part of normal system actuation and should only be used in
an emergency as a last resort.
1. Proceed to appropriate Kidde Engineered System cylinder for the hazard.
2. Remove the safety pull pin from the cylinder control head.
3. Operate the lever, following the instructions on the lever or control head
nameplate.
4. Leave the hazard area immediately.
Note: Allow no one to enter the hazard area. Call the fire department
immediately.