User's Manual
September 2013 xii P/N 81-CO2MAN-001
TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT.)
3-12.4.3.9 Odorizers............................................................................................. 3-67
3-12.5 Distribution Networks............................................................................ 3-67
3-12.5.1 Hydraulic Calculations ........................................................................... 3-67
3-12.5.2 Directional Valve Systems...................................................................... 3-68
3-12.5.3 Odorizer Assembly................................................................................ 3-68
3-12.5.4 Electrical Clearances ............................................................................. 3-68
3-13 Actuation System Design ....................................................................... 3-68
3-13.1 Discharge Heads................................................................................... 3-68
3-13.2 Cylinder Actuation................................................................................. 3-68
3-13.2.1 Actuation With A Control Head................................................................ 3-68
3-13.2.2 Actuation With Manifold Backpressure...................................................... 3-68
3-13.3 Actuation Classifications ........................................................................ 3-69
3-13.3.1 Automatic............................................................................................ 3-69
3-13.3.2 Normal Manual..................................................................................... 3-69
3-13.3.3 Emergency Manual................................................................................ 3-70
3-13.4 Control Systems ................................................................................... 3-70
3-13.4.1 Lever Operated Actuation....................................................................... 3-70
3-13.4.2 Cable Operated Actuation ...................................................................... 3-70
3-13.4.2.1 Tandem Control Heads .......................................................................... 3-71
3-13.4.2.2 Multiple Pull Stations............................................................................. 3-71
3-13.4.2.3 Multiple Cylinder Banks.......................................................................... 3-71
3-13.4.3 Pneumatic Heat Detector Operated Actuation............................................ 3-71
3-13.4.3.1 Tandem Control Heads .......................................................................... 3-72
3-13.4.3.2 Main and Reserve System Actuation........................................................ 3-72
3-13.4.4 Electrically Operated Actuation ............................................................... 3-72
3-13.4.5 Nitrogen Pressure Operated Actuation ..................................................... 3-72
3-13.4.5.1 Direct N2 Operation of CO2 Cylinders and Stop Valves............................... 3-72
3-13.4.5.2 Nitrogen Actuation with In-Line Discharge Delay ....................................... 3-73
3-14 Detection Devices, Alarm Devices And Control Panels ................................ 3-74
3-14.1 Suppression Control Panels .................................................................... 3-74
3-14.2 System Power Supply............................................................................ 3-74
3-14.3 Automatic Detection.............................................................................. 3-75
3-14.4 Manual Controls.................................................................................... 3-75
3-14.5 Notification .......................................................................................... 3-75
3-14.6 Supervision of Controls.......................................................................... 3-75
3-14.7 Main and Reserve System Actuation........................................................ 3-75
3-15 Auxiliary Equipment and Systems ........................................................... 3-76
3-15.1 Pressure Operated Switches................................................................... 3-76
3-15.2 Pressure Operated Trips......................................................................... 3-76
3-16 Hand Hose Line Systems........................................................................ 3-77
3-16.1 Uses ................................................................................................... 3-79
3-16.2 Safety Requirements............................................................................. 3-79
3-16.3 Location .............................................................................................. 3-80
3-16.4 System Design ..................................................................................... 3-80
3-16.4.1 Flow Rate ............................................................................................ 3-80
3-16.4.2 Minimum Agent Quantity ....................................................................... 3-81
3-16.4.3 Multiple Stations................................................................................... 3-82