User's Manual

P/N 81-CO2MAN-001 xv September 2013
TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT.)
6-5.4 Pneumatic Detection System Tests.......................................................... 6-8
6-5.4.1 Pneumatic Control Head Test - Pressure Setting........................................ 6-8
6-5.4.2 Control Head Vent Test..........................................................................6-9
6-5.4.3 Test for Leakage of System Tubing and Detectors .....................................6-9
6-5.4.4 Troubleshooting of Pneumatic Detection System ....................................... 6-10
6-6 5 Year and 12 Year Inspection and Test Guidelines.................................... 6-10
6-6.1 Carbon Dioxide and Nitrogen Cylinders .................................................... 6-10
6-6.1.1 Carbon Dioxide Cylinders ....................................................................... 6-11
6-6.1.2 Nitrogen Cylinders ................................................................................ 6-11
6-6.2 Flexible Hoses ...................................................................................... 6-11
6-6.3 Cleaning..............................................................................................6-11
6-6.4 Nozzle Service...................................................................................... 6-11
6-7 Repairs................................................................................................ 6-12
6-8 Removal of Cylinders............................................................................. 6-12
6-8.1 CO2 Cylinders ...................................................................................... 6-12
6-8.2 Nitrogen Pilot Cylinders.......................................................................... 6-12
6-9 Installation of Cylinders ......................................................................... 6-13
6-9.1 CO2 Cylinders ...................................................................................... 6-13
6-9.2 Nitrogen Pilot Cylinders.......................................................................... 6-13
CHAPTER 7 POST-DISCHARGE MAINTENANCE
7-1 General ............................................................................................... 7-1
7-2 Post Fire Maintenance............................................................................7-1
7-3 Cylinder Recharge................................................................................. 7-2
7-3.1 Carbon Dioxide Agent............................................................................ 7-3
7-3.2 CO2 Cylinders ...................................................................................... 7-3
7-3.2.1 CO2 Cylinder Leak Test.......................................................................... 7-4
7-4 Nitrogen Pilot Cylinder, 108 CU. IN., Service and Maintenance .................... 7-6
7-4.1 Nitrogen Cylinder Replacement...............................................................7-6
7-4.2 Nitrogen Cylinder Recharge.................................................................... 7-7
7-4.3 Nitrogen Cylinder Installation .................................................................7-7
7-5 Hose Reel or Rack System......................................................................7-8
CHAPTER 8 PARTS LIST
8-1 Parts list.............................................................................................. 8-1
APPENDIX A FORMULA DERIVATIONS
A-1 Theoretical CO2 Extinguishing Concentration for a Total Flooding System .....A-1
A-2 Quantity of CO2 Required for a Total Flooding System Under a Free Efflux Flooding
ConditionA-1
A-3 Derivation of the Material Conversion Factor (MCF)....................................A-2
A-4 Rate of Carbon Dioxide Loss Through an Opening in an Enclosure................A-2
A-5 Discharge Rates for Deep Seated Fires.....................................................A-3
APPENDIX B OBSOLETE EQUIPMENT
B-2 Obsolete Equipment ..............................................................................B-1
B-3 Mercury Check......................................................................................B-1
B-3.1 Description ..........................................................................................B-1
B-3.2 Installation...........................................................................................B-3