User's Manual
Component Descriptions
P/N 81-CO2MAN-001 2-49 September 2013
2-6 LOCKOUT VALVES
A lockout valve is a manually operated valve installed between the CO
2
manifold and the
discharge pipe to the protected area. The lockout valve can be locked in the closed position to
prevent carbon dioxide from discharging into the protected area. The lockout valve shall be
installed at the end of the CO
2
manifold or, if a common manifold protects multiple hazards,
after each selector valve.
The lockout valve consists of a carbon steel or stainless steel valve with threaded ends. Either
valve style can be provided with or without limit switches.
2-6.1 Lockout Valves without Limit Switches
The lockout valve without limit switches (Figure 2-54) is available in sizes 1/4” thru 2”. The
part numbers and dimensions are provided in Table 2-21.
Figure 2-54. Lockout Valves without Limit Switches