User's Manual

A UTC Fire & Security Company
Effective: April 2008
K-45-9049
Kidde Engineered Fire
Suppression System
Designed for use with 3M™ Novec 1230™ Fire Protection Fluid
Explosion Proof Solenoid,
Electric Control Head Data Sheet
FEATURES
• Explosion Proof:
– UL Listed as Suitable for Hazardous Locations
Class I Div 1 Groups C and D
Class II Div 1 Groups E, F and G
• FM Approved
• Compatible with UL Listed and FM Approved
Suppression Systems:
– FM-200
®
Systems, Including the ADS
– Carbon Dioxide Systems
–FE-13
™
Systems
•Operated By:
– Control Panel
– Mechanical Manual Actuator
• Nominal 24 Vdc Operation
• Low Current Consumption
• Operates:
– Cylinder Valves
–Stop Valves
– Directional Valves
• Wide Operating Temperature Range
• Rugged Brass Body
P/N: 81-100000-001
DESCRIPTION
The Explosion Proof Control Head is designed to operate
FM-200
®
, ADS, Carbon Dioxide and FE-13™ cylinder
valves, stop valves and directional valves. The Explosion
Proof Control Head can be operated electronically from
the Detection and Control system, or by local manual
operation via an affixed manual control head. The Explo-
sion Proof Control Head has a continuous current draw,
which must be accommodated for at the Control Panel.
The actuating pin latches in the released position and
must be mechanically reset prior to re-arming the sys-
tem.
A suitable Control Panel, Listed and/or Approved for use
with the Explosion Proof Control Head, shall be provided
for supervision of the releasing circuit per NFPA require-
ments.
The Explosion Proof Control Head is designed and rated
for use in the following hazardous areas: Class I Division
1 Group C and D and Class II Division 1 Group E, F and
G.
Figure 1. Assembly Drawing
INSTALLATION
The Explosion Proof Control Head can be mounted
directly on either the cylinder valve, stop/directional
valve.
Tighten the swivel nut securely in place.
7.8 in. (198 mm)
3.0 in.
(76 mm)
WARNING
Care should be taken to ensure that
the actuating pin is in the set position
when attaching the control head to the
cylinder or the stop/directional valve.
Accidental system discharge could
occur, which could cause property
damage, personal injury and/or death.