FIRETREX Fire Suppression System

Designed for use with Clean Agent Electrical Fire Protection System

DIRECT LOW PRESSURE (DLP) AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM FOR

ELECTRICAL PANEL

Clean Agent based Fire Suppression System is designed as per the design manual and
guideline provided by N.F.P.A. 2001 edition 2018. The system primarily consists of
cylinder, Valve Assembly, Linear Heat Detection Tube, Master Control Unit & A/V Alarm.
Features: -
1. To protect Electrical panel
Electrical Panel protection system Configuration: -

The cylinder is fitted with DLP valve

gas release works on the principle of
pneumatic difference. As soon as
trace tube detecs fire , the tube
ruptures from a point and release its
pressure by releasing N2 . Meantime
due to difference of pressure system
actuates, and agent release.

S.N. DESCRIPTION
1. CYLINDER/TANK
2. MOUNTING BRACKET
3. DLP VALVE
EOL WITH PRESSURE
4.
GAUGE
LOW PRESSURE
5.
SWITCH
6. ISOLATION VALVE
7. END PLUG

Introduction: -
Small enclosures, detailed within this system manual, include electrical enclosures (Distribution,
Control, Communication, Servers), CNC machines, Wind Turbines etc. Such enclosures can
present a particular problem where faulty equipment and/or damaged wiring increase the risk of a
fire. It can sometimes be difficult to identify when there is a fire in an enclosed volume until it is too
late to take action, especially in well-sealed enclosures where there would be limited egress of
combustion products / heat from the enclosures. Firetrex provides protection inside the enclosure
and discharges at the heart of the fire giving a surety that the fire will be extinguished. A particularly
important characteristic of Firetrex DLP systems is that they stop migration of fire from the enclosure
where fire starts to neighbouring enclosures, reducing significantly consequential losses and
disruption. These pre-engineered systems have many advantageous features, including:
• Automatic actuation.

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• Simple to configure, install and maintain.

• Superbly engineered specialist valves and pressure vessel (s) containing an appropriately
selected extinguishing agent.
• Linear heat & flame detection allows for an unlimited number of detection points.
• Flexible detection tubing can be located adjacent to the identified fire risk areas, resulting in
fast action.
• Detection tube remains unaffected by dirt, dust, debris and oil.
• Failsafe by design principles and simplicity.
• Totally self-contained. No need for any external energy or power supply for detection or
actuation and remaining operational during power interruption.

Unique features include:

• Innovative technology.
• Compact Valves with Integrated Functions:
• Isolation Valves
• System monitoring:
o Low pressure (Health)
o Discharge Confirmation

• Reduced possibility of damage and leakage.

2.0 PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION

Upon Flame impingement or high

ambient temperature, the
pressurised detection tube,
connected to a cylinder
containing the extinguishing
agent, ruptures with a burst at
the hottest point. The agent is
then discharged through the
burst hole at the heart of the fire.

Since the discharge of the agent

is from the point of burst and into
the vicinity of the fire/high ambient
temperature

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3.0 SYSTEM SPECIFICATION

The system primarily consists

of cylinder, Valve Assembly,
Linear Heat Detection Tube,
Monitoring panel.

To protect Electrical panel

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3.1 Container

For use with Clean Agent Electrical fire suppression system

The Cylinder is fitted with Direct Low-Pressure Valve. The working pressure of cylinder is
less than 19 Bar. The Cylinder is used as Low-pressure system and contains clean agent
NOVEC 1230/FK-5-1-12. The Cylinder utilized is stored pressure type single chamber
consist extinguishing medium and expellant gas, hence the valve mounted on cylinder
consist pressure gauge. The cylinder consists necessary nomenclature such as
pressurization level, agent volume, gross/net weight.

Specification for Specification for Specification for

Description
2.5lb 5.0lb 10.0lb
Appearance/ Colour Red/ RAL 3000 Red/ RAL 3000 Red/ RAL 3000
Approved UL UL UL
Type Seamless Seamless Seamless
Non-Ferrous Non-Ferrous Non-Ferrous
Material
Aluminium Aluminium Aluminium
Max Working
35Bar 35Bar 35Bar
Pressure @ 15 oC
Test Pressure 53Bar 53Bar 53Bar
Standard Ref IS 15660:2017 IS 15660:2017 IS 15660:2017

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3.2 Extinguishing Agent

For use with Clean Agent Electrical fire suppression system

CLEAN AGENT NOVEC1230/FK-5-1-12 (ref NFPA 2001 edition latest)

Physical Form Liquid

Molecular Weight 316.04 g·mol−1

Appearance Colourless

Boiling point@760mm Hg 120.2oF

Freezing point -162.4oF

Critical Temperature (OF) 335.6oF

Critical Pressure (psia) 270.44

Critical Density(lbm/ft3) 39.91

Vapour Pressure (psig 40.4kpa@25 OC

Relative Dielectric strength at 1atm at 754 mm Hg 2.3 at 77OF

Ozone Depletion Potential 0.00

Global Warming Potential <1

*NOAEL 10.0 % by Volume

*LOAEL >10.0% by Volume

NOAEL stands for No observable Adverse effect level

LOAEL stands for Lowest observable Adverse effect level

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3.3 Linear Heat Detection tube

For use with Clean Agent Electrical fire suppression system

P/N: - FX-HST-SF-4-CE

The Linear pneumatic tube detection sets our solution apart from other fire suppression
solutions, detection tubing offers the flexibility to route the tubing throughout hazards,
allowing for immediate detection and suppression at the heart of the fire with the
combination of heat and radiant energy from the fire.

FX-HST-SF-4-CE

Description Specifications
Commercial Name LINEAR HEAT DETECTION TUBE
Material Modified Polyamide
Physical Appearance Black/Red Colour
Internal Diameter 4mm (±0.2mm)
Outer Diameter 6mm (±0.2mm)
Installation Temperature -40 oC to 60 oC
Operating Pressure Recommended below 240Psi
Application Clean Agent

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3.4 Pressure Switch

For use with Clean Agent Electrical fire suppression system
P/N: - FX-08
The Low-Pressure Switch is fitted with cylinder valve. In case of defined loss of pressure
inside the cylinder, the Low-pressure switch signals to notification equipment to initiate
alarm. It is automatic reset, and can be Normally open of normally close contacts.

Description Specification
Material Connection Brass 1/8NPT
Contact Type NC / NO

Temperature Range -10 to +65oC

Action Pressure Range 7 Bar - 12 Bar

Rating 3A 250V 50HZ
Tested 1.5X Range

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3.5a End of Line Adaptor

For use with Clean Agent Electrical fire suppression system

To recharge the detection tube line, End of line adaptor is provided. The End of line adaptor
consist of non-return valve. The simplest way of monitoring system health is by use of our
simple end of line adaptor with pressure gauge. An end of line adaptor with gauge is
supplied with each system.

Description Specification
ON REQUEST; -
Body Material Chrome Nickel- Plated
Fitting Brass 1. End of line adaptor with pressure
gauge
Connection Outer 6mm 2. End of line adaptor with pressure
Operating Pressure max 28bar
Minimum Temperature -20oC
Maximum Temperature +80oC

3.5b Fitting & End of line plug

The fittings such as tee, straight connector and end plug are used with linear heat detection
tube to complete the tube network. The fittings provided are silicon free, suitable for
vacuum.

Description Specification
Body Material Chrome Nickel- Plated
Medium FK-5-1-12, HFC-227ea

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3.6 Master Control Unit with A/V Alarm

For use with Clean Agent Electrical fire suppression system

P/N: - MCU-CA
Master Control unit are for indicating the health and operational status of the System.
Master Control unit have port for interface
1. Input for Pressure Switch
2. Output for Audio cum Visual
3. Output for FACP and BMS /Scada System

S.N. DESCRIPTION
Commercial Name Master Control Unit
Ac Voltage 230Vac
Sounder 90-100dB
Led Indicator Fire, healthy
Optional Feature Lamp Test
Flasher Ultra-High Glow Led

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4. SYSTEM INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING

4.1. WARNINGS

1. During Handling, assembling, filling, transport and until commissioning of the system:
• All cylinder ball valves must remain closed.
• Valve lever locking screws must be fitted (where applicable).

2. Never open the cylinder ball valve unless:

• Detection Tube has been pressurised to the correct filling pressure and monitored
for leakage.
• Cylinder is secure / fixed.
• All detection tube secure / fixed.
Unintended opening of the ball valve (s) will result in premature system discharge with risk
of injury and damage.

3. Under no circumstances should any attempt be made to remove components from

pressurised systems.
4.2. Detection tube cutting and fitting
Use Tube Cutter to cut detection tube at 90º +/- 5° to its axis. The tube end should be
cleaned and any swarf / burr removed using the deburring tool. The tube can then be
assembled with any of the detection tube fittings.

Detection tube cutter Detection Tube Deburring Tool

detection tube fixings can be utilised to secure the tubing (6mm od), providing they fulfil the
following necessary functions:
• They must not damage or degrade the tubing under vibration conditions
• They must secure the tube fully, including most importantly during system discharge.
• They must be manufactured of materials compatible with the environment in which they
are installed.

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4.3. Detection Tube Installation

The detection tube is to be placed above the fire risk. It is vital to the effectiveness of the
system that caution is taken in the positioning and securing of the detection tube, as the
tube acts as a linear heat detector
WARNING:
• Make sure detection tube and fittings are correctly assembled.
• Do not bend, crush or kink the tubing, as this may result in an ineffective discharge.
• Do not install detection tubing onto any surface where the temperature is outside the
optimal long term temperature limits of the tube, as this may cause premature
activations.
• The greater the distance between the fire source and the detection tube, the longer the
reaction time.
• Installation should be carried out so that during any maintenance operations
(movement of adjacent components etc.) damage to the detection tube does not occur.
Damage to the tube can often be seen by a loss of colour (stress whitening) caused by a
break point or damage, particularly on a bend. This does not necessarily mean that there
will be an immediate pressure loss, but it could cause a burst of the tube without a fire or
heat actuation. The minimum bend radius is 100mm,
4.4. General Installation Instructions – All Systems
When system is delivered, the cylinder will be pre-charged with Novec 1230/FK-5-1-12 Fire
Protection Fluid and the cylinder will already be pressurised.
Installation of a system should be in accordance with the following sequence:
• Check against labelled weight of system on side of cylinder and record for inclusion on
Maintenance Label.
• Install Cylinder as appropriate, with suitable strength fixings. Suitability of fixings will
depend upon the cylinder mounting arrangements. Note: Cylinders must be vertically
mounted.
• Install system detection tube with particular reference to ensuring in accordance with the
limits in the system manual.
• After installation of the detection tube and before opening the cylinder ball valve,
pressurise all the detection tube.
• Inspect tubing for obvious signs of leak.
• When, after an appropriate monitoring time, it is confirmed all the detection tube is leak
tight and maintaining pressure, as required, open the cylinder ball valve(s). Equalisation
between the cylinder and detection tube pressures will take place. A slight passage of gas
may occur. This is entirely normal.

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4.5. Installation Check

 Installation records of all FIRETREX systems must be kept for audit purposes.
 Once the system is operational, the responsible person should be instructed on the
functions of the FIRETREX system; especially the instructions for actions in case of a
fire or a fault.
 As part of the general supervisory obligation the responsible person is required to
perform staff awareness training for the system.
5. SYSTEM MAINTENANCE & SERVICE
5.1. Visual inspection by the responsible person
The responsible person should carry out visual inspections of all FIRETREX systems
regularly. These visual inspections should be carried out at least monthly. When
circumstances require, inspections should be carried out more frequently.
When carrying out these visual inspections, it should be ensured that:
 The operating instructions of each system are clean and legible.
 The valves on each system are open.
 Each system has not been operated and is not obviously damaged or has any missing
parts.
 The reading of any pressure gauge or indicator fitted to a system is within operational
and safety limits.
 The locking screw (where applicable) of each system cylinder is not broken or missing.
 The equipment has not been moved or changed, since initial installation of the
FIRETREX system.
The responsible person should record the results of these visual inspections and arrange
for corrective action, where necessary, by a competent person. In the event of doubt, the
responsible person should arrange for a competent person to examine the system.
NOTE 1 - Responsible persons have obligations under fire legislation to use a competent
person to maintain extinguishing equipment in an efficient state, in efficient working order
and in good repair, where it is necessary to provide such equipment to safeguard
employees in the event of fire.
5.2. Evaluation of fitness for service of systems and actions to be taken
5.2.1. General
Defective systems should be placed in one of the following categories: “Condemned” or
“Not maintained”.
5.2.2. Systems which are to be condemned
5.2.2.1. General
Any system with a major defect or defects which make it unsafe for use, and which cannot
be rectified during maintenance, should immediately be made safe, removed from its

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designated place, and marked “CONDEMNED”, together with the reason for this
assessment. The responsible person should be advised in the written report that a
permanent replacement is needed as soon as possible. Evaluation of whether the damage,
wear or corrosion a system has undergone, make it unsafe for use or unfit for service,
depends on the judgement of the competent person. The competent person should have
training and experience with the particular model of system.
The following conditions do not affect the function or safety of a system and will not
therefore require the system to be condemned:
 Staining or discoloration of diptubes
 External blemishes or slight scratches;
 Light rusting of parts which is not likely to impair function or safety;
5.2.2.2. Conditions indicating that a system is unsafe for use
Potentially the most serious hazard presented by a defective system is the sudden
uncontrolled release of pressure or ejection of parts. This could be caused by any of the
following conditions:
 Corrosion, wear or damage to threads of any pressure retaining part;
 Corrosion or wear of the detection tube and fittings.
 Corrosion of welds;
 Extensive general corrosion or severe pitting;
 Dents or gouges in the cylinder;
 Fire damage to the cylinder, cylinder fittings, detection tube and tube fittings;
 Internal or external corrosion of the cylinder body.
Additional reasons for condemning a system include the following (unless rectified by the
replacement of the appropriate components):
1) Over painting or application of any other coating, film or colouring to any plastics
component that could be subject to pressure;
2) UV degradation of plastics components such as detection tubing;
3) Illegible marking or operating instructions.
5.3. Problems with installation, service and maintenance
Records should be kept of any problems or issues. Records should include:
 False Alarms
 Component, assembly and installation problems
 Maintenance and service problems
 Insufficient product training
 Customer complaints
 Criticism, improvement suggestions
These records must be retained by the approved Installer, and must be immediately
submitted to the manufacturer on request.

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6. DISCONNECTING A SYSTEM
To maintain, service and replace a system the following procedures may be needed:
 Undo and remove the locking screw from the cylinder ball valve (where applicable).
 Close cylinder ball valve to isolate the cylinders charge.
 Replace locking screw into the ball valve (where applicable).
 Isolate and disconnect electrical connections, to ensure any alarm signalling is not
activated.
 De-pressurise the detection tubing.
 Open the ball valve to vent the pressure in the detection tubing.
 Once the tubing is vented, remove the filling tool from the system.
 Disconnect the detection tubing from the valve.
 Remove the cylinder from the cylinder bracket.
 The system is now disconnected.

7. GLOSSARY OF TERMS
 Approved FIRETREX Service Centre: Company that is trained and approved by the
Manufacturer for re-charging and servicing of FIRETREX cylinders.
 Competent person or Responsible Engineer: person with the qualifications, training
and experience, with access to the relevant tools, equipment and information,
manuals and knowledge of any special procedures recommended by the
manufacturer of a system, to carry out the relevant maintenance procedures.
 Cylinder: Pressure vessel used to hold the extinguishing media.
 Design Concentration: The concentration of extinguishant, including safety factor,
required for system design purposes.
 Detection / Discharge Tube Branch: A detection tube length split from any other run
of detection tube by a detection tube tee.
 Direct Discharge Systems: A system using a single method of detecting and delivery
of the extinguishing agent to the fire.
 DLP: Direct Low Pressure.
 Furthest Point: The maximum distance of any point on the detection tube from a valve
outlet.
 Pneumatic Heat Detection System: A system pressurised with gas which when
heated activates releasing the fire extinguishing agent at the point of activation.
 Pre-engineered systems: Systems that have been pre-designed to extinguish a
particular hazard.
 Responsible person: person or persons responsible for, or having effective control
over, fire safety provisions adopted in or appropriate to the premises or building or risk
where a system is installed.

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