CHEmETRon FM 200TM

Fire System; -

Physical and Chemical Properties The system and its components should only be used
for total flooding applications, not local application
FM-200 (CF,CHFCF, - heptafluoropropane) is a com- protection, and in accordance with the guidelines con-
pound that consists of carbon, fluorine and hydrogen. tained in National Fire Protection Code 2001. A total
It iscolorless, odorless, electrically non-conductive, and flooding application can be defined as injecting FM-200
suppresses fire by interrupting the combustion process into a room, area, or compartment that has the struc-
and affecting the available oxygen content in the area tural Integrity to retain the agent that has been dis-
of the discharge. charged. The design of such a system requires that
FM-200 is clean, efficient, environmentally acceptable, the FM-200 chemical agent be discharged from its con-
and leaves no residue, thus minimizing any downtime tainer within 10 seconds and be thoroughly mixed
after a fire. If exposed to temperatures greater than throughout the room or area, reaching a minimum con-
13OOF, toxic products of decomposition (hydrogen centration level of 7.44% but not exceeding 10.5% in
fluoride) are formed. The system is designed to dis- normally occupied spaces.
charge in 10 seconds or less to minimize the amount
of toxic byproduct formed during extinguishment of
flames. Most materials contained in areas protected by BETA SYSTEM
FM-200, such as aluminum, brass, rubber, plastics,
steel, and electronic components, are unaffected when
exposed to FM-200. FM-200 is stored in specially designed
cylinder assemblies. Beta series cylin-
FM-200 is stored as a liquid in steel containers and
ders are available in three different ca-
superpressurized with nitrogen to 360 psig (2482 kPa)
pacities and are charged with FM-200
to increase its discharge flow characteristics. When
to a filling density up to 70 Ib./ft3 (1121
discharged, FM-200 will vaporize at the discharge
kg/m3) of cylinder volume. All cylinders
nozzles and effectively mix with the air throughout the
are super-pressurized with dry nitrogen
protected area.
to a pressure of 360 psig (2482 kPa),
&5% at 70F (21C). Each cylinder is
Features equipped with an identification name-
plate Indicating the quantity of FM-200.
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1 The storage components consists of agent con-
tainers, container supports (racks), and discharge
The standard cylinder assembly, having
nozzles.
a rigid dip tube, is designed for mount-
ing in a vertical position only. The cyl-
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2 The control panel is the brains of the system and
is used to monitor the detection and accessories. inder assembly is composed of a cylin-
der, dip tube, and cylinder valve.
3 The detection, alarm devices, and accessories
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are the external devices that act as the eyes and
voice of the system as they give audible or visual
GAMMA SYSTEM
signals.

u4 The completer kits consist of warning signs,

hoses, connection fittings, pressure gauges or Gamma Series cylinders are avail-
solenoid valves, and the actuator required to able In four different capacities and
manually operate the cylinder valve. are charged with FM-200 to a filling
density up to 70 lb/f? (1121 kg/m3) of
General cylinder volume.

The Chemetron Systems are automatic suppression The Gamma System permits higher
systems using the FM-200 chemical agent and consist- discharge rates and is particularly
ing of four basic components and their associated adaptable to areas requiring larger
accessories. quantities of FM-200 or short dis-
charge duration.
n Storage Components
= Control Panels
n Detection and Alarm Devices
n Completer Kits

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