Jul 31, 2014 procedure for removing fike gca gas cartridge actuator devices from fike system bottles. Fike protection systems has conducted extensive testing over the past several years and has developed the necessary knowledge to incorporate fm 200 into its fire suppression system product line. When used at standard design concentrations, it is safe for occupied spaces. The scope of method statements covers the planning, preparation, and conduct of fire suppression systems cable laying, installation testing and commissioning. Thank you for your question regarding nfpa training for fire suppression systems. Fm200 fire suppression system fast, effective clean agent fire protection. Fireline is here to tell you about the fm200 fire suppression system and the benefits that come with the installation of an fm200 fire suppression system. Unfortunately, too many system owners have had to deal with an accidental discharge of a system. Revised software packages will be available for free download on the fike technical support website. A fike hfc227ea clean agent fire suppression system provides an economical, environmentally acceptable solution for your fire protection needs. Medical facilitiesups roomstelecommunication facilitiescomms roomsdata centres what advantages are. All components of the clean agent fire extinguishing system shall be the products of the same manufacturer or listed by that manufacturer as compatible with those devices, components and equipment. As the fastest waterless fire protection system available, protecting your business with the fm200 system will result in less damage, less need for repairs, and increased safety for your.
Design, installation maintenance manualfm200fike 5143vky9x9nj. Often fm 200 systems are employed to protect critical installations formerly protected by halon 1. Fike safety technology ltd unit 31 springvale industrial estate, cwmbran np44 5bd uk tel. And it discharges in 10 seconds or less, extinguishing a fire quickly and. The fm 200 suppliers authorized agent normally recommends 7% as the design concentration, based on their experience with the type of fire anticipated in the areas protected. Fike fm200 clean agent fire suppression system with the shp pro control panel fm200 system w shp pro specification page 2 of 8 pn. We sent technicians out that same night to download the history of the fire and reset power to the equipment, said robert pikula, vice president of reliable fire. Our clean agent fire protection system, using dupont fm200 as thefm200 fe227ea heptafluoropropane cf3chfch3extinguishing agent, leaves no residue and doesnt require.
See the capabilities rigorously tests electrical fire and explosion products before being submitted for ulfm approval and ultimately being offered to fike clients. Fike fm 200 fire suppression systems the fm 200 fire suppression system is designed to extinguish flammable liquids and electrical fires within 10 seconds. Fm 200 is a clean agent fire suppression system designed specifically to protect sensitive electronic equipment. How to silence and reset a cfp fire alarm panel a short video explaining how an authorised user can silence and reset a fire alarm condition on a ctec cfp conventional fire. Hydrostatic testing is a way in which fire suppression cylinders can be tested for strength and leaks. Fike protection systems has conducted extensive testing over the past several years and has developed the necessary knowledge to incorporate fm200 into its fire suppression system product line. Mar 20, 2012 last week i presented an educational session at the national facilities management and technology conference in baltimore, md. Fm200 1,1,1,2,3,3,3heptafluoropropane, cf3chfcf3 is a colorless odorless gas, low in toxicity, electrically nonconductive, leaves no residue, and is an extremely effective fire suppression agent. Argus fire control is an authorized distributor of dupont fm200 fire suppression gas. Electrically non conductive, and does not damage electronics water is a great conductor and ruins electronics. Fike distributor, reliable fire equipment, who originally recommended and installed the fm 200 system, was called to assess the situation and service the fire suppression system. This type of fire suppression system is usually used in.
Argus fire control fm200 fe227 hfc227 refill services. Fikes clean agent system with fm200 also known as hfc227ea, uses fikes patented rupture disc valve design offering additional. Aug 10, 2015 for the love of physics walter lewin may 16, 2011 duration. A typical case of protecting a power station using the fm 200 total suppression system is the basis for the following design information. Users of fm200 should read and understand the dupont material safety data sheet msds. Hygood fm200 clean agent fire suppression systems vic. During q1 of 2017, the nfpa is launching an itm 25 badge, look for information. This 2day class will cover the application and design of an fm 200 system with an emphasis on nfpa 2001 compliance. Without a fm200 fire suppression system, you risk losing valuable time and business assets if a fire emergency occurs. The extinguishing performance of fm200 appears to be not so quick as btm. The atmospheric lifetime of fm200 has been determined to be 36.
Fm 200 pinch force measurement system for sunroofs, powered window lifters and tailgates. Bosch security conventional fire panel 500 series basics of fire detection duration. The benefits of a fm200 fire suppression system fireline. Fireline is here to tell you about the fm 200 fire suppression system and the benefits that come with the installation of an fm 200 fire suppression system. To schedule fm 200 system services in the new jersey or delaware area, contact confires online or call 888 2280917. The heart of the fike fm200 fire suppression system is the cheetah xi contol panel. The nfpa offers a three day handson training program that covers chapter 4 of nfpa 25. Fike fm200 fire suppression systems the fm200 fire suppression system is designed to extinguish flammable liquids and electrical fires within 10 seconds.
Facilities managers have the challenging responsibility of maintaining so many different building systems, including the fire systems that are so important to life safety and protection of the business operation. Most common metals, such as aluminum, brass, steel, cast iron, lead, stainless steel, and copper, as well as rubber, plastic, and electronic components, are. Argus provides an fm200 refill service for a broad range of fire suppression systems. Fm200 fire suppression dc, md, va installation, inspection. Procedure for removing fike gca gas cartridge actuator devices from fike system bottles.
Flow calculation software for engineered suppression systems. Equations for calculating the resulting clean agent concentration were added to nfpa 2001 for the 2015 edition. Fire alarm and suppression system inspection testing and maintenance. For the love of physics walter lewin may 16, 2011 duration. Live fm 200 system discharge fm200 fire suppression systems go to. For speed in suppressing fires, reducing damages, fm200 saving on floor space and allowing visibility. What is fm200 fire suppression and what are its advantages. Hydrostatic testing of gaseous fire suppression systems. As such, we are prepared to refill most system and refill tanks regardless of manufacturer, including fike, chemetron, kiddie, fenwal, and others, in addition to argus. And for these solutions to be trusted to save critical assets and lives, they must be tested under realworld conditions. Fm 200 1,1,1,2,3,3,3heptafluoropropane, cf3chfcf3 is a colorless odorless gas, low in toxicity, electrically nonconductive, leaves no residue, and is an extremely effective fire suppression agent. Fm200 clean agent fire suppression system fast, effective clean agent fire protection. Fm 200 suppresses fire fast using a combination of chemical and physical mechanisms. Fire alarm and suppression system inspection testing.
The test involves filling the vessel with water and pressurization of the vessel to the specified test pressure. For speed in suppressing fires, reducing damages, saving on floor space and allowing visibility, fike is the clear choice. As the fastest waterless fire protection system available, protecting your business with the fm 200 system will result in less damage, less need for repairs, and increased safety for your. Our clean agent fire protection system, which includes the use of hfc227ea and fm200, leaves no residue.
Fm200 is included in nfpa2001, under the generic name hfc227ea, and has been evaluated and. Testing capabilities validating fike products and solutions. Is safe for people and can be used in occupied and unoccupied spaces. Kidde clean agent fire extinguishing system employing chemoursfm200 december 2015 page 2 of 6 d. Often fm200 systems are employed to protect critical installations formerly protected by halon 1. It is a waterless fire protection system thats released into the risk inside a 10 second time frame. The design, equipment, installation, testing and maintenance of the clean agent suppression system. Clean agent fire suppression systems are superior to basic waterbased fire protection systems in many ways. Argus fire control is an authorized distributor of dupont fm 200 fire suppression gas. Filling station fm200 hfc 227ea in malaysia hygood fm200 clean. Copies of the fm200 msds can be obtained from dupont customer service or international offices see last page of this document for locations, telephone numbers, and web site. The physical and chemical properties of fm 200 are not the same as btm. Fike clean agent containers have passed extensive testing by factory mutual and. The extinguishing performance of fm 200 appears to be not so quick as btm.
Halon 1, c02, fm200, inergen, cea410, nafsiii, fe, argonite, fic11, argon, fe241, fe25. Our clean agent fire protection system, which includes the use of hfc227ea and fm200, leaves no residue and doesnt require costly cleanup, unlike sprinklers and other fire protection systems. Explore each of fikes onsite testing facilities below. Software key up to two extra per software package 0. The remote testing facility also supports fikes product development and use in future applications, among other essential responsibilities. Fire alarm and suppression system inspection testing and maintenance this week i presented an educational session at the national facilities manag. Electric manual actuation impulse valve operator ivo for detailed. Also utilizing rupture disc valve technology allows for expedited effectiveness, while leaving zero residue to mitigate the need for costly cleanups, and reducing the damage to. Fikes hydraulic tubing drain htd disc estimation tool is a webbased application designed for users to calculate the approximate size and model htd disc for use in the oil mining application of the user based solely upon data provided by the user.
Procedure for removing fike gca gas cartridge actuator. In this 2day course, you will learn how to design, configure, install and maintain a fm 200 hfc227 suppression system. Dos fire software includes the for nfpa 20012000 clean agent blower data analysis for many gases. Fike united kingdom 35 earl street, maidstone, kent me14 1pf uk tel.
January, 2008 3 the installing contractor must have a minimum of five 5 years experience in the design, installation and testing of clean agent, or similar, fire suppression systems. We provide an immediate response to clean agent fire suppression system discharges, whether accidental or from a fire, to get your system back into service as quickly as possible. Fm200 fire suppressant hfc227ea can be safely used where people are present. The chemical is 1,1,1,2,3,3,3heptafluoropropane or hfc227ea, liquefied compressed gas. Jan 16, 2017 thank you for your question regarding nfpa training for fire suppression systems. Even one day lost to firerelated downtime can result in lost revenue, customers, and profits.
The windowsbased user interface provides a convenient, fast, and userfriendly method for entering information about the system. Alongside special hazards fire suppression systems are numerous software and hardware. Through extensive engineering and testing, fike has designed a. Fm 200 is included in nfpa2001, under the generic name hfc227ea, and has been evaluated and.
Jun 27, 2012 without a fm 200 fire suppression system, you risk losing valuable time and business assets if a fire emergency occurs. Fm 200 discharges gas 1,1,1,2,3,3,3heptafluoropropane directly onto the surface of combustible materials. Fire suppression system testing and maintenance nfpa xchange. Aug 25, 2000 a typical case of protecting a power station using the fm 200 total suppression system is the basis for the following design information. Fm200 fm200 is a registered trade mark of the du pont system in this manual system refers to the extinguishing equipment and does not include any detection system which may initiate an agent release engineered hydraulic flow program used to predict the two phase flow of fm200 through a pipe network contacts. Explore each of fike s onsite testing facilities below. The physical and chemical properties of fm200 are not the same as btm. Include pretest prediction to estimate how many blower doors will be needed for test. Learn how the the fm200 clean agent fire protection system hfc227ea leaves. Fm200 and ecaro25 software packages have been updated to include the impulse valve equivalent lengths as well as new container part numbers. The fm 200 from drive test is an electronic pinch force measuring system for power driven automotive sunroofs and windows. The kidde flow calculation software for engineered suppression systems is a sophisticated calculation routin e for predicting the flow of an agent through a pipe network system. Fm200 is thermally and chemically stable, but without the extremely long atmospheric lifetimes associated with other proposed halon replacements. Nfpa 2001, clean agent fire extinguishing system, is the governing code for designing the system, and nfpa 72, national fire alarm code, is followed for fixing the fire alarm system, an.
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