Co2 Flooding System

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
MANUAL FOR CO2 FLOODING

SYSYTEM
UNITED FIRE EQUIPMENTS PVT. LTD.
“OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR

CO2 FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM”
CLIENT:
MISHRA DHATU NIGAM LIMITED
DESIGNED, MANUFACTURED, SUPPLIED &

INSTALLED BY
United Fire Equipments Pvt. Ltd.

B-38, Mangolpuri Industrial Area,
Phase-II, New Delhi-110085
Tel: +91-11-27933392
Fax: +91-11-27053392
E-mail: ufe126@gmail.com
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CO2 FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM
SECTION –I: GENERAL DATA

1. INTRODUCTION
2. CARBON DIOXIDE GAS
3. DESCRIPTION OF CO2 SNUFFING SYSTEM
4. OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM
SECTION –II: MECHANICAL DATA

1. CO2 CYLINDERS
2. HOSES
3. CO2 DISCHARGE HORN & NOZZLE ASSEMBLY
4. MANIFOLD CHECK VALVE
5. CYLINDER VALVE
SECTION III: MAINTENANCE

1. MONTHLY INSPECTION
2. QUARTERLY ACTIVITIES / CHECKS
3. HALF YEARLY ACTIVITIES / CHECKS
4. YEARLY ACTIVITIES / CHECKS
5. POST FIRE MAINTENANCE
6. REPLACEMENT OF CO2 CYLINDERS
SECTION IV: TROUBLE SHOOTING
1. SAFETY
2. PHYSICAL CHECKS OF CO2 SYSTEM TO ENSURE RELIABILITY OF

AUTOMATIC OPERATION.
3. ACTION AFTER FIRE
4. PREPARATION AFTER CO2 RELEASE
5. REPLACEMENT OF CO2 CYLINDERS
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LIST OF EQUIPMENTS
S. NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION
1. CO2 Master valve with manual pneumatic actuator & adaptor

2. Weight monitor device
3. Solenoid valve
4. Hose of master valve
5. Pneumatic valve for slave cylinders
6. CO2 Discharge Manifold 08 Way
7. HP Hose with NRV
8. Interconnection hose for Pneumatic Valve
9. Brass Adapter 3/8”
10. Cylinder Clamp & Mounting Frame
11. Hose for master line
12. Manual gas release station
13. Gas release abort station
14. Four Zone fire & gas release modular panel system with two section auxiliary system with LCD
display
15. Supply & laying of power cable of size: 2 CORE x 1.5 SQ MM armored copper cable approx. 250 mtr
length as per specification
16. Nozzle for CO2 Discharge 32NB
17. Nozzle for CO2 Discharge 25NB
18. Nozzle for CO2 Discharge both Cellar 15 NB
19. Supply & installation of GI Pipe “C” Class, heavy duty as per specification-65 NB
24. Electronic Hooter with stroub light (110DB)
25. Conventional Heat & Smoke detector
26. Manual Call Point
27. Warning signs & boards
28. Installation, Commissioning & testing of complete system as per standard practice
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SECTION – I
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GENERAL DATA
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1. INTRODUCTION:-
Man’s greatest asset and yet his most devastating foe is the element of fire. When
under his control, it serves him faithfully when beyond control, it is prime element of
his destruction. No other element has brought so much devastation in the course of
human history. The damage caused by fire is continuously increasing and no
installation is free from the damage of fire.
Your installation is protected by Automatic Carbon Dioxide fire extinguishing system

designed to sense and put off the fire. Carbon Dioxide fire extinguishing system are
useful in extinguishing fires in specific hazards or equipments, and in occupancies,
where an inert electrically non conductive medium is essential or desirable, where
clean up of other media presents a problem or where they are more economical to
install than systems using other media.
Basically a Carbon Dioxide fire extinguishing system consists essentially of a supply of

CO2, stored under pressure in steel cylinders, piping to conduct the gas to the
protected areas and multijet nozzles within or around the hazard to distribute the gas.
This manual covers the minimum requirements for the design, engineering,
manufacture, testing and supply of Carbon Dioxide Fire suppression system.
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2. CARBON DIOXIDE GAS
The Chemical formula of Carbon Dioxide gas, a compound of Carbon and Oxygen is CO2,
it should not be mistaken for the poisonous compound of the same two elements,
Carbon Monoxide, CO.
Carbon Dioxide does not support combustion and as it is about 50% heavier than air,
when used as an extinguishing agent, it forms blanket over the fire and extinguishes it.
The extinction of the fire is achieved by diluting the air to reduce the oxygen
contained within it to a stage where combustion is impossible. The concentration of
CO2 required will be dependent upon the materials to be protected, since the
percentage of oxygen required supporting combustion of different material is a
variable factor.
Some of the important types of hazards and equipment’s, which carbon dioxide
systems may satisfactorily protect, include: -
1. Gaseous and liquid flammable materials
2. Electrical hazards such as transformers, oil switches, circuit breakers and
rotating equipments.
3. Engines utilizing gasoline and other flammable fuels.
4. Ordinary combustible such as paper, wood and textiles.
Carbon Dioxide should not be used to extinguish fires involving the following materials: -
1. Chemicals containing their own oxygen supply, such as cellulose nitrates.
2. Reactive metals such as sodium, magnesium, titanium, potassium and zirconium.
3. Metal Hydrides.
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Carbon dioxide is a colorless, odorless, electrically non-conductive, inert gas. It is also

non- corrosive, and poisonous if breathed in excess. It is stored in seamless solid
drawn cylinders in the liquid form under a pressure of 800 psi. The normal gas
pressure in the cylinder would be 900 psi at 34º C. Hence the CO2 cylinders should not
be exposed to heat. The cylinder- filling ratio is 60 – 80% for cylinders of 50 and 100
lbs cylinders. Carbon Dioxide is a non- deteriorating inert suppression agent. It is
approximately 50% heavier than air, and is normally present in the atmosphere at
about 0.03% by volume. Carbon Dioxide is instrument in controlling respiration and
other vital responses in animals and humans, but it will not support life.
Carbon Dioxide is a standard commercial product commonly used for carbonating

beverages, fast freezing food products, purging pipes and tanks, medical purposes and
a multitude of additional tasks. It is also used for firefighting purposes i.e. hose reels,
portable hand extinguishers and engineered fixed pipe systems
Carbon Dioxide extinguishes fire by reducing the oxygen content of the protected
space and/or local flame front to a point where it will not support combustion. Oxygen
reduction below 16% by volume will extinguish most fires. Surface or flash type fires
(oil, paints etc) are quickly extinguished. Deep-seated type fires (paper, baled cotton,
clothing etc) are extinguished by the prolonged action of a high concentration of
Carbon Dioxide. Retaining the agent within the protected space reduces the fire’s
ability to re-ignite. In addition, Carbon Dioxide has a cooling effect on the surrounding
atmosphere that has been found to be a benefit in case of fire.
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3. DESCRIPTION - CO2 SNUFFING SYSTEM :-
GENERAL:
Carbon Dioxide is effective in areas where flammable solids, liquids and vapors are
present. Fires in these hazards spread very rapidly. Deep seated fires associated with
hazards such as electrical equipment, bulk record storage, duct collectors and
ductwork are equally well protected with Carbon Dioxide. A fixed pipe Carbon Dioxide
system, engineered specifically for a particular hazard with rapid extinguishment.
Carbon Dioxide system consists of single or multiple cylinders discharging into

systems of distribution piping that terminates at special Carbon Dioxide discharge
nozzles. The systems are custom designed to protect specific hazards, materials,
products and processes.
The gas is provided in each cylinders of 45 Kgs. Capacity. Each cylinder is connected to a
common manifold and leading to the area by piping network
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4. OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM :-
Your system is protected with Initial Cylinder Bank, which will discharge CO2 gas
within 2 minutes to achieve 50% Concentration & Extended cylinder bank that will
discharge CO2 gas slowly for the period of rundown time of hazardous equipment.
Both the systems start simultaneously in case of fire.
In initial cylinder Bank there are 16 Nos. CO2 cylinder (2 Master CO2 Cylinder + 14
Slave CO2 Cylinders) and in extended cylinder bank there are 11 cylinders (2 Master
CO2 Cylinder
+ 9 Slave CO2 Cylinders). The First Master CO2 cylinder filled with CO2 gas is connected
to the second Master CO2 Cylinder which is having Solenoid valve connection. All
cylinders of the CO2 battery is fitted with pneumatically operated CO2 Valve. High-
pressure flexible hose to the manifold connects outlet of each cylinder where a
Manifold Check valve is provided. To detect the weight loss of each cylinder an online
weighing device is provided for each cylinder. The limit switch being a part of the
weighing device which will convey the signal output to Control Panel of cylinder weight
loss of Main or Stand-by cylinder bank. For Manual operation of CO2 System Manual
Gas Release is provided on Main Control panel & Remote Control Panel. One Manual
Gas Release is provided in Remote control panel for remote actuation.
AUTO ACTUATION:-
On the actuation of Heat Detector (Fire Zone – 1) for Area # 1, Heat Detector detects
the fire, which will give the Audio Visual indication of Fire in Zone – 1 on the control
panel. On actuation of Smoke Detector (Fire Zone – 2) for Area # 1, Smoke detector
detects the fire & Audio Visual indication of Fire in Zone – 2 will be given on Control
panel. After cross zoning i.e. Fire zone – 1 & 2, if Stator Earth fault relay or Differential
fault relay operates, then an adjustable time delay of 30 seconds starts and once the
time delay is completed, the control panel sends signal to the solenoid valve of the
Master CO2 cylinder to open. The solenoid valve of the Master cylinder will open the
Master valve and CO2 gas will be discharged into the Manifold of the CO2 cylinders and
this will operate the remaining pneumatically operated slave valves and discharge the
CO2 content of entire bank.
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Pressure Switches are provided at the outlet of the manifold. The pressure switches
are connected in parallel to the control panel, which provides visual indication of “CO2
Discharged”. While sending the cylinders for refilling, the hoses should be disconnected
from the cylinder valve. The cylinder together with valve should be sent for refilling.
MANUAL ACTUATION (REMOTE) :-
For Remote manual actuation, Manual Release push button is provided in Control
Room and on panel fascia. After pressing the Manual Release Push button, the control
panel sends signal to the solenoid valve of Master CO2 Cylinder. The solenoid valve of
the Master cylinder will open the Master valve and CO2 gas will be discharged into the
Master valve of the CO2 cylinders and it will operate the balance 9/14 pneumatically
operated slave valve. The CO2 Valve of all the cylinders will open and discharge CO2
gas into the manifold.
MANUAL ACTUATION (LOCAL) :-
For local manual actuation, master cylinders have to be operated manually by pulling
the handle on the valve. (Ensure nobody is in the risk area) The CO2 Gas of Master
Cylinder will open all the Slave cylinders in the bank.
The CO2 gas will flow through CO2 Discharge Hose, Manifold Check valve, CO2
Discharge Manifold, CO2 piping & finally discharges through CO2 Discharges Nozzles
in the protected area.
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SALIENT FEATURES OF CO2 FLOODING SYSTEM :-
1. CO2 Cylinders are brand new and current year manufacturing date. Each CO2
cylinders are inspected & hydro tested at cylinder manufacturers place. All CO2
cylinders should have CCOE approval which ensures that cylinders are fit for
installation.
2. Electric Actuated Valve (Master Valve) has facility for confirmation of opening
of valve without discharge of CO2 gas.
3. All CO2 valves shall be pneumatic and reusable type and does not require any
consumable during refilling and hence no additional cost for maintenance.
4. The Solenoid actuator for actuating the CO2 Valve shall be detachable type and
capable to fit at site. It can be removed during transportation of cylinders. This
will helpful in preventing damage in transit & storage till the site is actually
commissioned.
5. The Solenoid actuator for actuating the CO2 Valve is not in pressurized
condition even after fitment of valve & CO2 cylinders. This avoids the chances
of false discharge in event of non fire situations.
6. Electric Actuated Valve (Master Valve) shall have facility to actuate the system
by mechanical means that means during power failure & in fire condition, one
can actuate manually.
7. Online Cylinder Weighing Device shall be hanging type & suitable for multi
capacity cylinders. This allows you to use this weighing device in any capacity
of CO2 Cylinders.
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SECTION – II
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MECHANICAL DATA
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1. CO2 CYLINDERS:-
Total 108 Nos. 68 Ltr. Water capacity cylinder filled with 45 Kg. CO2 gas is provided for
the system.
All cylinders supplied for the system are brand new manufactured as per IS : 7285 and
are duly approved by the Chief Controller of Explosives, Nagpur without whose
certification cylinders cannot be refilled.
The cylinders supplied for the CO2 system are interchangeable and accompanied by
individual test certificates from the manufacturer and from Chief Controller of
Explosives.
Each cylinder is tested to not less than 340 Kgf/cm2 and is designed for a maximum
working pressure of 204 Kgf/cm2. The cylinders are numbered in serial order and
details of serial numbers, tare weights etc. are provided on the cylinder ring.
The filling density of CO2 is 66% and the quantity of CO2 is as per IS: 307 where the
nominal pressure is 60 Kgf/cm2 at 70º F, the cylinder should be located in the room where
the ambient temperature does not exceed 54º C or below 0º C.
2. HOSES:-
2.1 CONNECTION BETWEEN CO2 CYLINDER VALVE TO MANIFOLD

CONNECTION :-
The H. P. ½” Hose x 500mm long – ½” BSP(F) x W 21.6 x 1/14 TPI at either end is
utilized for making the connection in between manifold and cylinder outlet through
manifold check valve.
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2.2 CONNECTION BETWEEN CO2 CYLINDER MASTER VALVE TO SLAVE

VALVE OR SLAVE VALVE TO SLAVE VALVE :-
The H. P. ¼ ” Hose x 450mm long – 3/8” BSP(F) x (F) is utilized for making the
connection in between Master Cylinder Valve to Slave Cylinder OR Slave Cylinder to
Slave Cylinder.
3. CO2 DISCHARGE HORN & NOZZLE ASSEMBLY
The CO2 discharge nozzle and horn assembly is the standard horn utilized in most
applications of Carbon Dioxide by Total flooding discharge of CO2.
The CO2 Discharge horn is available in two sizes, normal and midget. The midget horn is
used in places where restrictions of size prevent the use of the normal horn and is also
recommended for total flooding system.
The horn is designed to reduce the pressure of gas being directly directed on to the
hazards so as to prevent the speed of burning particles due to the pressure of the gas
discharge. It is fitted on to the discharge nozzle and is removable device to prevent
solidification of carbon dioxide while discharging out of nozzle outlet.
The discharge horn is made from cast aluminum, duly machined for prevention of
turbulence during the discharge of CO2. It is designed so that it may not deform or fail
under normal temperatures to which it may be exposed and is not easily damaged
because of normal mechanical, chemical or other causes.
The Nozzle and horn assembly is threaded to fit standard pipe fitting and is assembled
by use of standard tools.
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4. MANIFOLD CHECK VALVE
One Manifold Check valve is provided per cylinder connected to any working CO2 battery.
This valve is provided vertically at the stub pipe of the manifold and is connected by
means of a high-pressure hose to the outlet point of the cylinder.
The purpose of the valve is to serve as a one-way route valve, allowing flow of Carbon
Dioxide into the manifold but preventing any flow in the reverse direction. The valve
can only be used in the vertical position.
When a cylinder discharges, pressure of the Carbon Dioxide pushes the Spring
upwards, which is restricted from entering the manifold by the pin provided at the
upper portion of the Manifold Check Valve.
The Manifold Check valve for the manifold is provided with ¾” BSP threads at the
manifold end and ½” BSP at the HP hose end.
5. CYLINDER VALVE
The cylinder valves used in the system are of VTI make and are either electro-
pneumatically operated master valve or pneumatically operated slave valve. Master
valve is fitted on 2 cylinders and slave valve is fitted on 5 cylinders in each bank of 7
cylinders.
The technical details are as below:
Nominal diameter: ø12 mm
Temperature range: -
20°C/+65°C
Valve inlet: 25 E according to EN 629-1
Valve Outlet: W 21.8 x 1/14" DIN 477
no.6 Material: Brass
Magnetic release: 24V DC (Only for solenoid operated master valve)
The master valve opens when CO2 pressure from the cylinder flows through the release
cylinder and lever due to operation of solenoid actuator on detection of fire. The angular
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Movement of lever causes the valve stem to lift by means of a linkage mechanism
which releases CO2 through the discharge hose. The valve outlet is connected to
an adapter which utilizes part of the CO2 from the cylinder to open other
pneumatically operated slave valves.
Salient features of CO2 VALVES as per "IS:3224"

S. No. Description Remark.
Valves are of Very High Quality This leads to Customer Satisfaction &
1 Products with Excellent Durability Appreciation & will promote
& Reliability. Continuous Growing Business.
This allows one to actually check the
actuation of Master valve without
Master Valve has facility for
discharge of CO2 gas. This feature
2 confirmation of opening valve
Saves considerable cost where
without discharge of CO2 gas
Customer seeks Discharge Test just to
ensure operation of Valve.
CO2 valves shall be of pneumatic
and reusable type and does not No consumables hence no additional
3 require any consumables during cost of maintenance.
refilling.
The solenoid actuator for actuating

the CO2 valve shall be detachable This is helpful in preventing damage in
4 type and capable to fit at site. (It transit & storage till the site is actually is
can be removed during actually commissioned.
transportation of cylinders.)
The solenoid actuator for actuating

the CO2 valve is not in pressurized This avoids chance of false discharge
5 condition even after fitment of in event of non-fire situations.
Valve & CO2 Cylinder.
CO2 master valve shall have facility During power failure & in fire
6 to actuate the system by mechanical condition, one can actuate manually.
means.
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SECTION – III
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MAINTENANCE
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GENERAL :-
In Order to ensure that the Carbon Dioxide system is in a fully operational condition at
all times, it must be inspected and tested on a regular testing schedule. The following
is a summary of maintenance to be carried out stationary CO2 Fire extinguishing
systems. In order to secure against faults in the systems the below mentioned tests
ought to be carried out with the stated time intervals.
1.0 MONTHLY INSPECTION :
These inspections may be made by accredited members of the owners personnel’s.

Inspect the installations to ensure system components are free of dust and dirt, which
might impair the efficiency of the system.
The inspection should also include the pipe work and nozzles to ensure they are not
obstructed and remain in the designed position; also that all operating controls,
hazard area, doors are properly set and that components have not become damaged.
2.0 QUARTERLY ACTIVITIES / CHECKS :
2.1 Visual inspection of all CO2 Cylinders for any leakage.

2.2 Inspect and clean all the Detectors.
2.3 Visual Inspection of Electro/Pneumatically operated CO2 Valve
2.4 Inspection of hanging type weighing scale mechanism.
2.5 General Inspection of the system.
3.0 HALF YEARLY ACTIVITIES / CHECKS :
3.1 Checking of Solenoid Valve of Master Cylinder

3.4 Checking of the control panel
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4.0 YEARLY ACTIVITIES / CHECKS:
4.1 Weighing of CO2 gas cylinders shall be done. A systematic record of weight of CO2
cylinder shall be maintained. The weight shall be mentioned in the report.
4.2 Examine cylinders, piping, nozzles and any other auxiliary devices for
corrosion or other physical damage.
4.3 Check system piping, pipe hangers, clamps and supports to ensure that all are
secure and provide suitable support.
4.4 All system piping shall be flushed.
4.4 Cleaning the nozzle orifice of CO2 Discharge Nozzle.
4.5 The complete CO2 piping shall be tested by compressed air compressed to check
any leakage’s / blockages.
Separate register shall be maintained in the receiving station for making entries about
Operation/ Maintenance of Automatic Fire Fighting System. Contractor shall ensure
that necessary information is recorded in the register whenever their personnel visit
the receiving station for maintenance of the Automatic Fire Fighting System.
5.0 POST FIRE MAINTENANCE:
After the Fire extinguishing operation is over and area is cleaned up, the following
procedure to be followed:-
1. Reset the CO2 Control Panel

2. CO2 Cylinders must be completely refilled.
3. Nozzles shall be cleaned.
4. Piping work shall be inspected to ensure that all supports are secure.
5. Components damaged due to fire must be replaced.
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6.0 REPLACEMENT OF CO2 CYLINDERS
Personal safety before entering the CO2 Room to do a job at least one person should be
told to stay nearby during the entire working period. The person in question must be
informed of the duration of the job, interruption of the job and when the job is finished.
Furthermore the special regulations concerning resetting of the CO2 system must be
strictly observed.
DISMOUNTING:-
1) Dismounting of piping cylinder hose connection.

2) Dismounting of High pressure hose cylinder valve to manifold connections.
3) Fixing equipment’s is loosened and/or removed from the battery.
4) If any cylinder remains in the battery, these must be marked EMPTY.
REMOUNTING:-
1) The cylinders are placed in their places in the battery.

2) The whole fixing equipment is mounted, the cylinders are lined up, and the fixing
equipments is tightened.
3) Then all High Pressure hoses are mounted.
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SECTION – IV
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TROUBLE
SHOOTING
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1.0 SAFETY:-
Extinguishing concentration of Carbon Dioxide create a health hazard to area personnel.

High concentrations of Carbon Dioxide will cause suffocation. In addition, fogging
during and after discharge can limit visibility in protected areas. Carbon Dioxide does
not contain Oxygen in any form or quantity will not sustain life.
The following human reactions to Carbon Dioxide have been documented:-

a) At concentrations of 3 to 4% by volume in the atmosphere the breathing rate
increases and headache may occur.
b) At concentrations exceeding 9% by volume, personnel can lose consciousness
within minutes. This is generally preceded by disorientation, visual disturbance,
ringing in the ears, tremors etc.
c) At concentrations greater than 20% by volume, it can pure fatal.
Any person overcome by Carbon Dioxide should be moved immediately to a location

where plenty of fresh air is available and artificial respiration applied, as in case of
drowning. Do not use Carbon Dioxide as a stimulant. Call a physician or take the
patient to a hospital for examination. Persons rendered unconscious by exposure to
Carbon Dioxide can usually be revived without any permanent ill effect when
promptly removed from a Carbon Dioxide atmosphere.
Direct contact with Carbon Dioxide liquid or dry ice particles will cause severe
frostbite burns to the skin. Carbon Dioxide vaporizes quite rapidly. Therefore the
hazard is generally limited to the immediate vicinity of the discharge nozzles.
Carbon Dioxide can drift into and settle in adjacent spaces unless specific precautions
are taken to prevent leakage from the protected space, and/or leakage into nearby
areas. Such leakage can accumulate into dangerous concentration levels if left
unattended. Considerations must be given to warning all personnel in the area of
possible agent migration. A means of ventilating the Carbon Dioxide from enclosed
areas, pits etc., shall be considered when designing a Carbon Dioxide suppression
system.
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Typical flooded hazards and low lying areas must be well ventilated before personnel
are allowed to re-enter the protected space. Under some circumstances it may be
necessary to provide self contained breathing apparatus to all persons responsible for
investigating the event. When all traces of the fire have been extinguished and the
possibility of re-ignition eliminated, thoroughly ventilate the hazard to ensure that
only fresh air is remaining in the protected space. When there is question as to the
presence of Carbon Dioxide after a discharge, then do not enter in the area.
SAFETY SUGGESTIONS:-
Safeguards must be provided to ensure the safety of personnel occupying areas in
which the atmosphere could be made hazardous from the discharge of Carbon Dioxide.
The followings are the suggestions and recommendations to follow with each Carbon
Dioxide installation: -
a) Provide open aisle ways and exit routes. Keep them clear and well marked at all
times.
b) Provide audible / visual alarms inside and outside all protected areas that operate
immediately upon the detection of a fire condition. Delay the Carbon Dioxide
discharge and the actuation of door closing devices for a sufficient time period to
allow evacuation of the affected areas.
c) Provide only outward swinging, self-closing doors at all exit points from the hazard
areas. Where such doors could be latched or secured, provide “panic” hardware.
d) Provide continuous alarms at the entrances to all protected spaces that will
operate until the atmosphere has been returned to normal and the control panel
has been reset.
e) Provide a means of prompt ventilation of the protected areas. Forced ventilation will
often be necessary. Care must be taken to ensure that the Carbon Dioxide
atmosphere is dissipated and not merely moved to another location.
f) Carbon Dioxide is much heavier than air and can collect in pits, cellars and other
areas that lie below the floor level of protected space. Care must be taken when
entering these areas after a Carbon Dioxide Discharge.
g) Provide all other steps and safeguards that a careful study of each Carbon Dioxide
system application indicates are necessary to prevent injury of death.
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The primary purpose of this chapter is to provide a summary of important

observations and action necessary for various conditions that may arise during the
normal function of the protection of your Room.
2.0 PHYSICAL CHECKS OF CO2 SYSTEM TO ENSURE RELIABILITY OF

AUTOMATIC OPERATION:-
In order to ensure that your system functions in case of fire, following physical checks
would ensure that your system is correctly set for operation :-
1) Check the discharge nozzles for any physical damage.

2) Check Detectors for any physical damage.
3) Check that the correct CO2 battery has been selected for CO2 operation
at the Main control panel.
4) Check that the CO2 battery cylinders are connected to the manifold.
5) Check that all interconnecting hoses are connected in a proper way.
6) Check that Bleeder valve is fixed in the last cylinder of CO2 bank.
7) Check for correct voltage in the Main Control panel.
3.0 ACTION AFTER FIRE
WARNING – After a fire, before entering or investigating the protected area :-

a) Ensure fire is completely extinguished, particularly if there is a risk that the fire may
have become deep seated.
b) Ensure that a second person is present when entering areas where CO2 may
have been discharged.
c) Do not enter the area with a lighted cigarette or flame as combustible vapors may
be present which could cause re ignition or an explosion.
d) Ventilate the space thoroughly. If necessary use a self contained breathing
apparatus. On assurance of fire extinguishment and no possibility of re-ignition, risk
area where CO2 has been discharged should be properly expelled out using exhaust
fan.
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It is now essential that the system be decommissioned as quickly as possible and that
your supplier or their agents be contacted immediately.
4.0 PREPARATION AFTER CO2 RELEASE:
Re-establishment after automatic release

1. Alarms on the control panel are silenced.
2. Empty cylinders are forwarded for refilling.
Re-establishment after electrical manual release

1. Alarms on the control panel are silenced.
2. The glass of Abort Switch, Manual Gas Release Unit is replaced.
3. The control panel is reset.
Re-establishment after manual release

1. Alarm on the control panel is silenced.
2. The control panel is reset.
5.0 REPLACEMENT OF CO2 CYLINDERS
Personal safety before entering the CO2 Room to do a job at least one person should
be told to stay nearby during the entire working period. The person in question must
be informed of the duration of the job, interruption of the job and when the job is
finished. Furthermore the special regulations concerning resetting of the CO2 system
must be strictly observed.
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DISMOUNTING: -
1) The automatic release system must always be blocked before work on the CO2 cylinder
battery is started.
1) Dismounting of piping cylinder hose connection.
2) Dismounting of interconnection hoses and High pressure hose cylinder valve to manifold
connections.
3) Fixing equipments is loosened and/or removed from the battery.
4) If any cylinder remains in the battery, these must be marked EMPTY.
REMOUNTING:-
1) The cylinders are placed in their places in the battery.

2) The whole fixing equipment is mounted, the cylinders are lined up, and the fixing
equipments is tightened.
3) Then all High Pressure hoses & Interconnecting hoses are mounted.
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MANUAL FOR CO2 FLOODING

“OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR

MISHRA DHATU NIGAM LIMITED

DESIGNED, MANUFACTURED, SUPPLIED &

United Fire Equipments Pvt. Ltd.

CO2 FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM

SECTION –I: GENERAL DATA

SECTION –II: MECHANICAL DATA

SECTION III: MAINTENANCE

SECTION IV: TROUBLE SHOOTING

2. PHYSICAL CHECKS OF CO2 SYSTEM TO ENSURE RELIABILITY OF

3. ACTION AFTER FIRE

4. PREPARATION AFTER CO2 RELEASE

5. REPLACEMENT OF CO2 CYLINDERS

S. NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION

1. CO2 Master valve with manual pneumatic actuator & adaptor

Your installation is protected by Automatic Carbon Dioxide fire extinguishing system

Basically a Carbon Dioxide fire extinguishing system consists essentially of a supply of

2. CARBON DIOXIDE GAS

Carbon dioxide is a colorless, odorless, electrically non-conductive, inert gas. It is also

Carbon Dioxide is a standard commercial product commonly used for carbonating

3. DESCRIPTION - CO2 SNUFFING SYSTEM :-

Carbon Dioxide system consists of single or multiple cylinders discharging into

4. OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM :-

MANUAL ACTUATION (REMOTE) :-

MANUAL ACTUATION (LOCAL) :-

SALIENT FEATURES OF CO2 FLOODING SYSTEM :-

2.1 CONNECTION BETWEEN CO2 CYLINDER VALVE TO MANIFOLD

2.2 CONNECTION BETWEEN CO2 CYLINDER MASTER VALVE TO SLAVE

3. CO2 DISCHARGE HORN & NOZZLE ASSEMBLY

4. MANIFOLD CHECK VALVE

Salient features of CO2 VALVES as per "IS:3224"

The solenoid actuator for actuating

The solenoid actuator for actuating

1.0 MONTHLY INSPECTION :

These inspections may be made by accredited members of the owners personnel’s.

2.0 QUARTERLY ACTIVITIES / CHECKS :

2.1 Visual inspection of all CO2 Cylinders for any leakage.

3.0 HALF YEARLY ACTIVITIES / CHECKS :

3.1 Checking of Solenoid Valve of Master Cylinder

4.0 YEARLY ACTIVITIES / CHECKS:

5.0 POST FIRE MAINTENANCE:

1. Reset the CO2 Control Panel

6.0 REPLACEMENT OF CO2 CYLINDERS

1) Dismounting of piping cylinder hose connection.

1) The cylinders are placed in their places in the battery.

Extinguishing concentration of Carbon Dioxide create a health hazard to area personnel.

The following human reactions to Carbon Dioxide have been documented:-

Any person overcome by Carbon Dioxide should be moved immediately to a location

The primary purpose of this chapter is to provide a summary of important

2.0 PHYSICAL CHECKS OF CO2 SYSTEM TO ENSURE RELIABILITY OF

1) Check the discharge nozzles for any physical damage.

3.0 ACTION AFTER FIRE

WARNING – After a fire, before entering or investigating the protected area :-

4.0 PREPARATION AFTER CO2 RELEASE:

Re-establishment after automatic release

Re-establishment after electrical manual release

Re-establishment after manual release

5.0 REPLACEMENT OF CO2 CYLINDERS

1) The cylinders are placed in their places in the battery.

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