How do I install the FM-200 fire suppression system?

How do I install the FM-200 fire suppression system?

When it comes time to install your FM-200 system, you will need to:

1. Test and clean all detectors.
2. Verify shutdown and evacuation circuits.
3. Verify cylinder pressures and weights.
4. Check for changes in hazard integrity.
5. Check input and output circuit supervision.
6. Simulat system discharge and test releasing circuits.

Why FM-200 is banned?

Why is Halon banned? Halon, which was once one of the most effective and popular agents for suppressing fires, was banned because it is an ozone-depleting chemical. Since the ban on Halon 1211 and 1301, FM-200™ has become a leading clean agent commonly used in gaseous fire suppression systems for the last 20+ years.

How does FM200 fire suppression system work?

The FM-200 clean agent works by interrupting the fire on a molecular level, not by taking oxygen from the protected space. It rapidly extinguishes most commonly found fires through a combination of chemical and physical mechanisms.

What is Novec system?

Novec 1230 fluid extinguishes a fire before it starts by rapidly removing heat. In a typical total flooding system, the fluid is stored as a liquid in cylinders pressurized with nitrogen. Automatic detection sensors trigger release when the fire is at the incipient stage, extinguishing it in mere seconds.

Is FM-200 the same as Halon?

FM-200™ is a colorless, compressed liquefied gas used to extinguish fires and is a popular replacement for Halon fire suppression systems.

What gas is in FM200?

While the FM-200™ does not contain Halon gas, it still uses Hydrofluorocarbons (HFC) to suppress fires, which is not as eco-friendly as other clean agents.

What is the difference between FM200 and CO2?

Not to be confused with a CO2 System, FM 200 fire suppression systems are electrically non conductive and safe for humans. A quickly extinguished fire means less damage, less costly repairs, a higher margin of safety, and less downtime and disruptions for businesses.

How does an FM-200 system work?

FM-200™ suppresses fire by disrupting the fire triangle. The fire triangle is made up of heat, oxygen, and a fuel source, and by removing one of these elements, the fire is extinguished. FM-200™ removes the heat or free radicals, which interferes with the fire triangle’s chemical reaction to extinguish the fire.

What should be considered when working with FM-200?

The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) (see Appendix) covering FM-200 should be read and under- stood prior to working with the agent. Safety items such as pers onnel training, evacuation plans and fire drills should be considered. Personnel should also be acquainted with the fact that FM-200 sometimes presents a noise hazard during discharge.

How do I design an FM-200 total flooding system?

The first step in designing an FM-200 total flooding system is to determine agent weight requirements for the desired concentration in the area(s) protected. The minimum design concentration for a Class A surface fire hazard shall be the extinguishing concentration times a safety factor of 1.2.

What is the Technical Manual for the FM-200 Sigma series engineered system?

This technical manual provides the necessary information for the design, installation, operation and maintenance of a Chemetron FM-200 Sigma Series Engineered System. This is a single volume technical manual arra nged in 6 sections, followed by an Appendix. IMPORTANT CHEMETRONFM-200 SYSTEMS,MANUFACTURED BY CHEMETRONFIRESYSTEMS,ARE TO BE DESIGNED,

Why do I need to vent the enclosure for FM-200?

Venting of an enclosure may be necessary to relieve pressure build-up due to the rapid discharge of large quantities of FM-200. Appropriate pressure relief depends on the injection rate of the FM-200 and the strength of the enclosure.